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Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II vs Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

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FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS IISONYRENDER
Probe A
Sony
FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
71.3/ 100B
Optics71· 55%
Build· 35%
Mount· 10%
28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2TAMRONRENDER
Probe B
Tamron
28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
57.1/ 100D
Optics57· 55%
Build· 35%
Mount· 10%
Quick verdict

Between the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II and 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II comes out ahead in optical stabilization / min focal, while the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins on weight. Overall, the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II scores 71.3 and the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 scores 57.1 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II if you care most about optical stabilization / min focal. The biggest gaps in its favor are optical stabilization, min focal, max focal.

Pick the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.

Both ship with comparable weather sealed, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II wins

  • Has Optical stabilization.
  • Min focal: 70 (vs 28).
  • Max focal: 200 (vs 75).

Why Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins

  • Weight — 505.00 g less. 540 vs 1045.
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Spec comparison

Optics

SpecSony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS IITamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Min focal70 mmlead28 mm
Max focal200 mmlead75 mm
Max aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Min aperturef/22f/22

Build

SpecSony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS IITamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Weight1045 g540 glead
Weather sealedtruetrue
Optical stabilizationtrueleadfalse

Mount

SpecSony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS IITamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Lens mountSony ESony E
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