The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 200mm. The Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD with a length of 127mm, is 73mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD weighs 790g, 24% (255g) lighter than the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II's weight of 1045g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 70-200mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
105 - 300mm .
On the other hand, the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD has a focal range of 35-150mm and 4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56 - 240mm .
