Product Comparison: Tamron AF 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM


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General Specifications
Brand
Tamron
Sony
Model
AF 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD is a high-speed zoom lens specifically designed for mirrorless cameras. Now you can balance high image quality with beautiful “bokeh”. Specialised glass elements, including an XLD lens, produce superb resolution across the entire zoom range.
Robust design and technology result in a reliable F2.8 zoom lens that can fully utilise current and future high-resolution camera bodies. This peerless standard zoom covers a 24mm to 70mm range, making it ideal for portraits, scenery, snapshots and any time ultimate image quality is required.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Sony E
Sony E
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
28 millimeters
24 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
75 millimeters
70 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Tamron AF 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD Lens for Sony
  • F2.8 constant aperture allows for nice headshots/portraits at 75mm and great light gathering at 28mm.
  • Sharp, high contrast F2.8 lens at a very reasonable price for Sony's A7 series.
  • I love this lens. Sharp at f2.8 from 28mm to 75mm.
  • This lens has crazy sharpness and super light weight for an f2.8 zoom lens.
  • The focal range is highly versatile, good for every day hobby.
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Camera Lens
  • The constant F2.8 aperture along with the flexibility of the zoom range make 24-70mm F2.8 lenses a popular choice for many photographers.
  • Quite sharp even wide open at F2.8.
  • Superior image quality - edge to edge, corner to corner, and across aperture and focal lengths.
  • Fast, constant f/2.8 aperture across the zoom range.
  • The 2.8 constant aperture is great.
Size & Weight
Height
2.87 in.
3.45 in.
Width
2.87 in.
3.45 in.
Depth
4.6 in.
5.35 in.
Weight
19.4 oz.
31.25 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Tamron AF 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD Lens for Sony
  • The size and weight of the lens is a huge bonus.
  • Lightweight for the size of the lens.
  • The size and weight is really good for a 2.8 zoom of this range.
  • Build quality is very good. Weight is perfect.
  • I love this lens for its weight, image quality and price.
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Camera Lens
  • The build quality seems very sturdy. Great size and weight.
  • I loved the lens and weight.
  • The lens has good weight. It takes amazing images. Very sharp.
  • Its weight makes it impractical.
  • The only downside is the lens of heavy.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
7.5 in.
15 in.
Field Of View
FX 75°23' - 32°11' / DX 52°58' - 21°05'
84° - 34°
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Manual Focus, Auto Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Tamron AF 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD Lens for Sony
  • It's hella crisp, fast to focus, built extremely will with quality materials.
  • The focus ring is smooth and the zoom is smooth.
  • Has great autofocus. Highly recommend.
  • The AF is quiet and the lens is super light.
  • Focus speed and precision is great.
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Camera Lens
  • Silent, accurate and fast autofocus.
  • The image quality is excellent and paired with the A7RIII, I was able to get some really great shots.
  • Focus was fast and accurate.
  • The zoom is smooth and manual focus is easy to use.
  • Nice and sharp images and focus is fast with my Sony A7r iii.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Sony
Sony
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
15 elements in 12 groups
18 elements in 13 groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
9
Filter Diameter
67 millimeters
82 millimeters
Extras
Moisture-resistant construction, Fluorine Coating, BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating
No-compromise design and technology, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, XA (extreme aspherical), Zoom lock, Nano AR Coating
What customers say about "Features"
Tamron AF 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD Lens for Sony
  • Excellent image quality, I like the build - is plastic but feels very solid almost metal like feel.
  • The picture is sharp, the focus is on point.
  • Crispy clear and fast autofocus. I love it!
  • The lens is great for the price! Very sharp.
  • Autofocus is so quick and near silent and the build quality is great.
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Camera Lens
  • Very solid, well-built lens.
  • The lens controls flare very well in backlit situations.
  • Excellent build quality with gaskets and weather sealing.
  • Smooth background blur with round bokeh balls out to the corners.
  • Good colors and rendering.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer


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