The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC and the Sony FE 70-200mm 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. Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 200mm. The Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC with a length of 186mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC and Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC and the Sony FE 70-200mm 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 70-200mm F2.8 GM II weighs 1045g, 11% (135g) lighter than the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC's weight of 1180g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC has a focal range of 50-400mm 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
75 - 600mm .
On the other hand, the 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 .
