Tamron
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Prime/Zoom
92
/ 100
From $1,899
VS
Sony
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM
Prime/Zoom
92
/ 100
From $1,498
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lands at 92 and Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD 92
vs 92 Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM
Score breakdown
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
92 sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM
92 sharpness 92
af 90
build 88
value 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD | Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM |
|---|
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM
Pros
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
FAQ: Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD vs Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM
Which is better, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD worth the price? +
At $1,899, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.
Is Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM worth the price? +
At $1,498, Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM 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.