Re: Analysis Paralysis: Tamron 35-150 vs GM 70-200 II
I am a big fan of Tamron lenses. They provide great value to their customers. Excellent optics, great service, and long warrantees.
Most times when I read threads helping decide between two lenses the choice is not clear, and eventually comes down to preferences. However this time I believe there are compelling benefits to one of the choices that make it an easy choice.
The Sony 70-200 f/2.8 GM vII seems compelling to me.
It is small, and light.
It has the best image quality of any lens in this FL range from any manufacturer.
It has very fast and accurate focus driven by the fastest focus motor architecture in the industry.
It can take full advantage of the fastest, and highest performance Sony bodies available. Full functionality at 30 FPS RAW. Tamron is not licensed to make lenses that shoot faster than 15 FPS. Putting a slower lens on is like downgrading your camera. You are back to a $2,500 camera body performance wise. Why would you do that? Its a false savings especially when you upgrade your bodies in the future.
It can use Sony 1.4 and 2.0 TCs with very high IQ and performance. That makes in more like having 3 lenses rather than 1. Tamron isn't licensed to use or make TCs for it's E-Mount lenses.
The Sony has OSS which lets me shoot a couple of stops slower shutter speeds using lower ISO values.. This is like getting a huge boost in dynamic range in many circumstances.
The price difference between the Sony and the Tamron is not as big as it often is. The Sony is worth the premium, especially if you shop around for the Sony or buy used.
I have the Sony and TCs. I have never been disappointed in the result of the shooting experience. I sold my Sony 100-400 GM and bought the 70-200. Never been sorry about that choice.
Re: Analysis Paralysis: Tamron 35-150 vs GM 70-200 II
I am a big fan of Tamron lenses. They provide great value to their customers. Excellent optics, great service, and long warrantees.
Most times when I read threads helping decide between two lenses the choice is not clear, and eventually comes down to preferences. However this time I believe there are compelling benefits to one of the choices that make it an easy choice.
The Sony 70-200 f/2.8 GM vII seems compelling to me.
It is small, and light.
It has the best image quality of any lens in this FL range from any manufacturer.
It has very fast and accurate focus driven by the fastest focus motor architecture in the industry.
It can take full advantage of the fastest, and highest performance Sony bodies available. Full functionality at 30 FPS RAW. Tamron is not licensed to make lenses that shoot faster than 15 FPS. Putting a slower lens on is like downgrading your camera. You are back to a $2,500 camera body performance wise. Why would you do that? Its a false savings especially when you upgrade your bodies in the future.
It can use Sony 1.4 and 2.0 TCs with very high IQ and performance. That makes in more like having 3 lenses rather than 1. Tamron isn't licensed to use or make TCs for it's E-Mount lenses.
The price difference between the Sony and the Tamron is not as big as it often is. The Sony is worth the premium, especially if you shop around for the Sony or buy used.
I have the Sony and TCs. I have never been disappointed in the result of the shooting experience. I sold my Sony 100-400 GM and bought the 70-200. Never been sorry about that choice.
Sep 10, 2022 at 05:01 PM
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