The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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 with a length of 175mm, is 22mm 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's 80mm 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 weighs 840g, 42% (630g) lighter than the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD's weight of 1470g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD is also available in the Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm but while Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G's widest aperture value is
F4.0.
