Sony
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
Tamron
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Sony E Mount
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD — 150–500mm f/5-6.7 for Sony E, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Jun 2021
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 11 months newer.
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Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Wins
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
TL;DR — Key differences
- B150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Weight (695 g vs 1725 g)
- AFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/6.7)
- AFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (120 mm vs 280 mm)
- AFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 38 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED…
- ✓
Weight
695 g vs 1725 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/6.7 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 280 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD supports it
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.