Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II vs Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1045 g | 540 g |
| Optical stabilization | true | false |
| Min focal | 70 mm | 28 mm |
| Max focal | 200 mm | 75 mm |
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 72.7 and the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 scores 69 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II edges ahead on the Mars Score (72.7 vs 69), but the 3.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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. The single most decisive one: Has Optical stabilization.
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. The single most decisive one: Weight — 505.00 g less. 540 vs 1045.
Both ship with comparable weather sealed, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II or Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2?
Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II leads the current Mars Score by 3.7 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 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II if…
Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has the measurable edge on has stabilization, focal min mm, focal max mm.
Choose Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if…
Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 has the measurable edge on weight g.
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 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.
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 70 mmlead | 28 mm |
| Max focal | 200 mmlead | 75 mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
Build
| Spec | Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1045 g | 540 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | truelead | false |
Mount
| Spec | Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |