TAMRON 70-180mm 2.8 REVIEW vs SONY 70-200mm 2.8 | DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON...

TAMRON 70-180mm 2.8 REVIEW vs SONY 70-200mm 2.8 | DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON...

I took the Tamron 70-180 2.8 for Sony E Mount and the Sony 70-200 2.8 G Master out for a spin to get some sample images. Due to the current circumstances, I was only able to capture a few running photos with a dog as well as some portraits. Normally I would have probably taken photos of a baseball game or some sort of sport, but this is the best I could do right now.

With that said, I think I got exactly what I needed to get to do a comparison, especially knowing the price difference.

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[PatientZeroBalisong]

I cant afford either but still good to know!

[jonikoponen]

By the way, I really appreciate that you use both imperial and metric units in your videos! Keep up the good work.

[realBatman]

The Tamron may in fact be one of the first examples where a Mirrorless camera setup finally sticks to its laurels of being lighter and smaller than equal DSLR setup. The fact that this doesn't require a tripod collar mount may be a first for a 2.8 in this range. Bravo Tamron, and I'm waiting for mine to finally arrive from Amazon.

[BiscuitLazers]

Tamron image quality honestly looks superb, in my experience with the G-master, it's rather soft at 200mm when you aren't within its sweet spot focus range. Even in these photos, the Tamron looks a bit better to me. Let's hope for a masterclass v2 for the G-master, hopefully of the same quality as the 135 1.8!

[Enno]

I own both...the GM for the important shootings and the Tamron for travel...both are doing a fantastic job. Keep up your great content, Jared and greetings from Germany 🙋‍♂️

[riotrob]

I’m a sports shooter. I sold my Sony GM, and have this tamron on preorder. The 70-200 is never my “primary”, and I am usually shooting it one-handed on my second body (primary is on a monopod held with my other hand). It’s light weight will be welcomed. (I use only primes for indoor sports, btw.)

[FamilyofTech]

Same image quality ! More savings! Less heavy! I never take out my Sony70-200 out because of the weight! It’s just too much unless you use it on a tripod. So tamron all the way for sure!

[YoureTerminatedFckr]

Glad you addressed the GM being overpriced; there's no reason that lens should still be $2600. Looks like the Tamron is gonna be the one to go with; cant pass up that price/performance ratio.

[TJuice]

I think the Tamron looked slightly sharper.

[Jason_Hermann]

Very nice review! I would go with the Tamron for the much lighter weight and huge cost savings. Your sample photos clearly show the optical quality is totally on par in the real world with the Sony.

[jzm]

For me it's easy, Tamron!, for a little more than the Sony lens, I was able to purchase a brand new Sony a7III and a brand new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens, I'm really into sharpness, and the extra features that the Sony lenses offer, produce insignificant results in what I like about photography. Love! Tamron, been using them since my Pentax k1000 chrome film days, working on the trinity!

[rexrexford]

Going with the Tamron since I am trying to find away to afford the Sony mirrorless system on a tight budget. Thanks for deciding it for me. Excellent presentation. Comprehensive but not a chore to watch. Appreciate the information.

[scottfairbairn]

After watching your video, if I ignore the obvious differences, two things stick out. One, is confidence in your gear to get the image you want. A back focusing lens does not inspire confidence even if it occurs “occasionally.” The second thing is a lens is only of use if you carry it with you. If it’s too heavy or large to be with you, then it’s not much use. So with those two things in mind, the Tamron is the better choice for me.

[tryingagain]

I’d rather spend 1, 200 and get basically the same quality images

[jeremy]

If you already have a high megapixel camera and dont want the GM put your camera in crop mode. You’ll basically have 180x1.5=270mm

[loudandclearmedia]

I haven't noticed any focusing issues with my GM...in fact, I love using that lens on the rare occasion that it's appropriate for what I shoot. Its a really sharp lens.

[tylerhostetter]

I have the sony GM, and have not had any issues with focusing. It is a very heavy lens though and you do feel it, so the lighter lens would be very much welcomed. However, I do appreciate the weather sealing on the GM and the ability to mount a mono-pod on the tripod collar. So my take away is, if you are the type who needs the superior build, you know who you are. If not go for the tamron as the image quality looks just as good.

[aleetee]

4:04 Bro turned into Patrick from SpongeBob. 😂

[IMDABROWN]

“I prefer longer” hate when they tell that.

[Jcrescent]

I'm definitely leaning towards the Tamron on this one. Thanks, this video has helped me think outside the box in terms of lens purchases.