The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 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 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II with a length of 120mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di's 76mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di and Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 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 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di weighs 575g, which means it is 120g (17%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II which has a weight of 695g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di has a focal range of 25-200mm and
8.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
37.5 - 300mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 24-70mm 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 36 - 105mm .
