Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E vs Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E vs Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
When comparing Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II which weighs 1045 g, compared to the loser Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony E which weighs 1165 g.
Winner: Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E and Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II:
| Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony E | Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Tamron | Sony |
| Weight | 1165 g | 1045 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 35 - 150 mm | 70 - 200 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2 - 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 40 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
| Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | Yes | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |