Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II | Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 695 g | 1725 g |
| Optical stabilization | false | true |
| Min focal | 24 mm | 150 mm |
| Max focal | 70 mm | 500 mm |
Between the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II and 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD, the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II comes out ahead in weight, while the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD wins on optical stabilization / min focal. Overall, the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II scores 66.6 and the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD scores 73.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD edges ahead on the Mars Score (66.6 vs 73.9), but the 7.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 1030.00 g less. 695 vs 1725.
Pick the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if you care most about optical stabilization / min focal. Its strongest claims are optical stabilization, min focal, max focal. The single most decisive one: Has Optical stabilization.
Both ship with comparable weather sealed, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II or Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD leads the current Mars Score by 7.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare min focal, max focal, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…
Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if…
Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has the measurable edge on has stabilization, focal min mm, focal max mm.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II wins
- ▲Weight — 1030.00 g less. 695 vs 1725.
Why Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD wins
- ▲Has Optical stabilization.
- ▲Min focal: 150 (vs 24).
- ▲Max focal: 500 (vs 70).
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II | Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 24 mm | 150 mmlead |
| Max focal | 70 mm | 500 mmlead |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/5 |
| Min aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
Build
| Spec | Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II | Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 695 glead | 1725 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | false | truelead |
Mount
| Spec | Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II | Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |