TCSTV: Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 vs Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM

TCSTV compared the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 vs Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM and the Tamron came out on top. You can read a summary of the video below:

The Tamron is affordable
It is great for nature and a little action photography if it can keep up
The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM is full-featured and great, but heavy as XXXX
The Sony ways twice what the Tamron does which makes you think the Sony will be better
Love the feel of the Tamron even though it is a little plasticy
Missing 20mm on the long end to make it smaller and lighter weight
Don’t miss the 20mm
AF performance is equal to Sony
Sony has OIS, but Tamron does not
Filming video is best with OIS
Teleconverter from Sony doesn’t work with Tamron, but there is space for a TC
9 blade aperture for Tamron
11 blade aperture for Sony
Bokeh is pretty equal for the two
Sony has better contrast shooting directly into the sun
The Tamron has a lock as its only function
Zoom and Focus ring are the opposite of Sony lenses
The Sony lens looks more professional and it is fully featured
If you like shooting with bigger gear then you will likely go with the Sony
Tamron had a great hit rate
Both have weather sealing
The Tamron has 1:2 Macro that the Sony can’t compete with
The close focus performance of the Tamron wakes it great for indoor photography
If you are using your camera more for cinema get the Sony otherwise get the Tamron

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: (Coming Soon): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama