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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 — Sony E · f/2.8 · 540g · $899
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Sony E · f/2.8 · 540g · $899

91
/ 100
From $899
VS
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II wins by 3
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Prime/Zoom

94
/ 100
From $1,798
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lands at 91 and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II at 94. That puts Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if…

  • ✓540g — lightest f/2.8 24-70 alternative
  • ✓Better than first-party G Master at $899
  • ✓Quiet VXD AF motor

Pick Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II leads on sharpness (94 vs 92).

Autofocus

Tie

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Build

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Compared on the build sub-score

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II leads on build (94 vs 88).

Value for money

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,798).

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 91
vs
94 Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Score breakdown

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
91
sharpness 92
af 92
build 88
value 96
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
94
sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 versus Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — full spec comparison
Spec Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Mount
Sony E
—
Focal length
28-75 mm
—
Aperture
f/2.8
—
Construction
17 elements / 15 groups
—
Min focus
0.18 m
—
Filter
67 mm
—
Weight
540 g
—

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Pros
  • +540g — lightest f/2.8 24-70 alternative
  • +Better than first-party G Master at $899
  • +Quiet VXD AF motor
Cons
  • −28mm wide-end vs 24mm of Sony GM
  • −No image stabilization
  • −No fluorine front coating

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Which is better, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II? +

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 worth the price? +

At $899, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in value.

Is Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II worth the price? +

At $1,798, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II? +

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — leads on sharpness (94 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for build, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II? +

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — leads on build (94 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.