A7 IVvs Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021)
From £699
Best for Wedding, travel & general purpose
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Which should you buy?
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.
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
A7 IV (2021)
- You want a high-resolution full-frame all-rounder for portraits, weddings, or travel
- You're stepping up from APS-C or a DSLR and want the best all-round full-frame body under £3,000
- You shoot a mix of stills and video and need a single body that handles both seriously
- You want access to the widest lens ecosystem in the mirrorless market
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 | A7 IV (2021) | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £699 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 18cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | — |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | — |
| Weight | 659g body only | 540g |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm | 75.8 × 117.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification | — |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | — |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | — |
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