24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Artvs Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (2019)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Wedding, events & documentary photography
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Wedding, travel & general purpose
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Events & Documentary Photography — 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (2019): A professional f/2.8 standard zoom at two-thirds the price of the Sony GM — optically matches or beats the competition at every focal length.
Wedding, Travel & General Purpose — Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021): The best-value standard zoom for Sony FE — constant f/2.8, fast VXD AF, and weather sealing for far less than the Sony FE 24-70mm GM II.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 di iii vxd g2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (2019) | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £699 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | 34cm minimum focus distance | 18cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | High-speed stepping motor (HLA) — fast and near-silent | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 835g | 540g |
| Dimensions | 87.8mm diameter × 122.9mm length | 75.8 × 117.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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