The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 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 35-150mm F2-2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II with a length of 120mm, is 38mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 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 35-150mm F2-2.8 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. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II weighs 695g, 40% (470g) lighter than the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8's weight of 1165g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II have the same Filter thread size of 82mm .
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 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 35-150mm F2-2.8 has a focal range of 35-150mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 225mm .
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 .
