Tamron 70-180 f/2.8 vs Sony 70-200 f/2.8 G Master vs Sony 70-200 f/4 G

How does the smaller, cheaper and ligher Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 perform when we compare it against the Sony 70-200 f/2.8 G Master? What about the similar priced and size Sony 70-200 f/4 G? I'll show you the comparison results in this video!

[rickymcc]

Great review. I just ordered the Tamron lens and will almost certainly be selling my Sony 70-200mm f4 G.

Overall the Tamron looks to be a great package with a really cute set of compromises that probably makes it the best overall lens in this trio for most photographers most of the time. If you are a paid sports pro, working regularly and need bullet proof reliability, don't have to carry it all day walking about etc then the better build quality from the GM 'beast', despite the cost is the better option. For just about all others the Tamron is the new smart choice. I still don't think it will retain it's percentage value as well as the Sony optics, but my lenses are for use, shooting and a means to an end. If they get a little battered by use and life then so what - they are a tool and by all accounts a lot better than they have any right to be.

[gfx-vision]

This is exaxtly the review I have been searching for, fantastic job in comparing all three lenses

[adamtams]

I had the Sony f4. Replaced it with the tamron. Took my dog out for a run with him running at me I only got 50% in focus. Used to get at least 90% with the f4. Took it back it’s a disappointment for me

[Speak_Out_and_Remove_All_Doubt]

Ignore my other comments in other videos, you did review all these lenses together. Great video, thanks.

[masoncheung]

nice nice nice， the video I have been waiting for!
Here in China, Tamron 70-180mm with two Tamron filters are sold at 1100USD including a tax of 13%, much affordable than the price in many other countries🤪

[charruaporelmundo]

I think Tamron may be coming pretty soon with a G2 of this lens since we got a 28-75 g2 already, so I will continuous using my 85 or the cheapo 28-200 if I need them. I did pre order the g2 28-75.

[martin]

Your review really was helpful. I'm getting my Tamron today. I also will like the Tamron because of the ability to get some macro shots at 70mm when manually focusing. Not too mention, I hate big white lenses because it always draws attention to yourself and often I like to be in the background where I'm not a distraction.

[shufiyanshukur]

Thanks for this comparison...You have helped me decide which I will purchase (btw the Tamron and Sony f4).

[nglx]

Great video! this helped me decide on my lens choices

[lattesweden]

Nice video! Did you understand what was behind that strange f8 behavior where it looked unsharp but weren´t?
And also did I understand correctly that it is in the EVF/LCD it look unsharp but is ok on computer?

[Syd]

Hi, beautiful review. Tamron 70-180 works good for sports? Especially for ice skating figure where the lights are so poor? What do you think about it?

[TheRealRichardWong]

Big thanks to Auckland Camera Centre for their help making this video! www.aucklandcamera.co.nz
So... which of these three telephoto lenses is your favourite and why?

[TheRealRichardWong]

hey someone called Craig emailed me and asked me some questions about this lens. I wrote a reply but the email got bounce back.. so can you please either contact me here or via my other social media contacts so i can get back to you Thanks!

[IanWilkinson]

I'll have one please, as soon as it's not made from unobtainium — I sold my 70-200mm F4 in anticipation, weeks ago...

[douglascummings]

Thank you for this review, Mr. Wong. Do you have any comment on whether the lens is near parfocal? Does it breath at either end?

[nosignal]

Don't worry about lack of Tripod collar. There is 100% certainty we will see Tripoc collar accessories from various gadget makers. Tamron themselves were certain this lens will be more popular than the 28-75 which already is the world's most sold lens in 2019.
So Tripod collars from 3rd party will be inevitable.

[tommyliu]

I got A7i with no Ibis so should I get the Tamron or Sony 70-200 F4? At the end of 2021 I am planning to get the A7iii or A7iv?

[BN-ddkp]

Hi Richard if u have no budget problem which lens do u prefer

[neil]

Hello Richard, I just got my Tamron 70-180 as well. However, I've noticed the lens makes a slight whirring noise when the camera is on, even when on manual focus. Also when the camera is off, the lens makes a slight knocking noise when I flip it forwards/backwards. Have you noticed any of these noises?

[MysticalSpacePotato]

I can get the Tamron and the Sony f4 at the same price. Which do you think is the better option in this case?