Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Prime/Zoom
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lands at 92 and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II at 95. That puts Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…
- ✓Much lighter than v1
- ✓Superb AF speed
- ✓Zero focus breathing
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | — | Sony E |
| Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Weight | — | 695 g |
| Filter size | — | 82 mm |
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
- +Much lighter than v1
- +Superb AF speed
- +Zero focus breathing
- −Still expensive
- −No IS (relies on body IBIS)
- −Hood rattle complaints
FAQ: Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Which is better, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II? +
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +
At $2,298, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in af.
Does Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 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.