Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM vs Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Between the FE 50mm f/1.4 GM and 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, the FE 50mm f/1.4 GM comes out ahead in weight and min focal, while the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins on max focal. Overall, the FE 50mm f/1.4 GM scores 57.6 and the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 scores 57.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (57.6 vs 57.1). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the FE 50mm f/1.4 GM if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, min focal.
Pick the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if you care most about max focal. Its strongest claims are max focal.
Both ship with comparable weather sealed, optical stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM wins
- ▲Weight — 24.00 g less. 516 vs 540.
- ▲Min focal: 50 (vs 28).
Why Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins
- ▲Max focal: 75 (vs 50).
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 50 mmlead | 28 mm |
| Max focal | 50 mm | 75 mmlead |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
Build
| Spec | Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 516 glead | 540 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | false | false |
Mount
| Spec | Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
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