Tamron
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Prime/Zoom
92
/ 100
From $1,899
VS
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II wins by 3
Sony
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II
Prime/Zoom
95
/ 100
From $2,798
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 70-200mm 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 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II at 95. That puts Sony FE 70-200mm 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 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD 92
vs 95 Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II
Score breakdown
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
92 sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II
95 sharpness 95
af 94
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD | Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|
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 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD vs Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II
Which is better, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II? +
Sony FE 70-200mm 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 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +
At $2,798, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sony FE 70-200mm 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.