The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II and the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD 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. Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD is the longer of the two lenses at 197mm. The Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II with a length of 149mm, is 48mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD also has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II's 82mm diameter.
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. Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II weighs 794g, which means it is 676g (45%) lighter than the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD which has a weight of 1470g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm but while Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has the fastest aperture of
F4.0, the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
