Tamron
35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
Sony E Mount
35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD — 35–150mm f/2-2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
Tamron
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Nikon Z Mount
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 — 70–180mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
Wins
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- B70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- A35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- B70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has lower Weight (855 g vs 1165 g)
- B70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has higher Max magnification (0.34 × vs 0.25 ×)
- B70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has lower Length (167 mm vs 213 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to share35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
⌀70 × 213 mm
1165 g (2.57 lb / 41.09 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
⌀83 × 167 mm
855 g (1.88 lb / 30.16 oz)
35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD is 46mm longer and 13mm narrower than 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2.
35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD is 310 g heavier than 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC 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 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
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Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 83 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
- ✓
Special elements
Adds GM Aspherical, LD, XLD
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 supports it
- ✓
Weight
855 g vs 1165 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
167 mm vs 213 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
34 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.34 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
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.
35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.