Sony
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Sony E Mount
FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II — 70–200mm f/4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Jul 2023
Tamron
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Sony E Mount
An incredibly popular third-party zoom updated with vastly improved sharpness and autofocus.
$899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2021
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Wins
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Weight (540 g vs 794 g)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 26 cm)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
⌀82 × 149 mm
794 g (1.75 lb / 28.01 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
⌀76 × 118 mm
540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is 31mm longer and 6mm wider than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is 254 g heavier than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
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 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
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Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.5 × vs 0.37 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 LD, 2 GM
- ✓
Weight
540 g vs 794 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
18 cm vs 26 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
118 mm vs 149 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
76 mm vs 82.2 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Pros
- ✓Superb value for money compared to first-party options
- ✓Excellent sharpness throughout the range, even at f/2.8
- ✓Very lightweight and compact (only 540g)
- ✓Fast VXD linear motor focus drive
- ✓Customizable lens functions via Tamron Lens Utility software
Cons
- –Starts at 28mm instead of the wider 24mm standard
- –Slightly weaker corner sharpness at 75mm wide open
- –Weather sealing is basic compared to Sony GM lenses
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
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Full specifications
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.