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Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD vs Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

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150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III V…TAMRONRENDER
Probe A
Tamron
150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
83.2/ 100A
Optics83· 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 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD and 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD comes out ahead in optical stabilization / min focal, while the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins on weight. Overall, the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD scores 83.2 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 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 26.1 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 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD 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 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.

Why Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD wins

  • ▲Has Optical stabilization.
  • ▲Min focal: 150 (vs 28).
  • ▲Max focal: 500 (vs 75).

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

  • ▲Weight — 1185.00 g less. 540 vs 1725.
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Spec comparison

Optics

SpecTamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXDTamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Min focal150 mmlead28 mm
Max focal500 mmlead75 mm
Max aperturef/5f/2.8
Min aperturef/32f/22

Build

SpecTamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXDTamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Weight1725 g540 glead
Weather sealedⓘtruetrue
Optical stabilizationⓘtrueleadfalse

Mount

SpecTamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXDTamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Lens mountSony ESony E
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Spec-level deep dives

Min focal→Max focal→Max aperture→Min aperture→Weight→Weather sealed→Optical stabilization→Lens mount→

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