Tamron 70-180 vs Sony 70-200 f/2.8 GM Lens: Comparison and Review

Full Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 Lens Review: https://www.lightandmatter.org/2020/v...

Buy the Tamron 70-180mm at Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IU6gt9 or B&H: https://bhpho.to/3fceHfC
Buy the Sony 70-200mm GM at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3kIJeTm or B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IJSHMZ

In this video I compare my experience with the new Tamron 70-180 f/2.8 lens for Sony full-frame E-mount against the Sony 70-200 f/2.8 GM, a lens that is more than twice as expensive. I compare general handling, sharpness, bokeh, and the basic differences.

If you'd like to skip to the part that you're interested in, here's a quick index:

0:00 Intro
0:20 - A few basics and prices
1:30 - Magnification difference between 180mm and 200mm
2:42 - Tamron 70-180mm general performance in the field
4:41 - Sony 70-200 GM general performance over past two years
5:49 - A few intangibles
7:15 - Resolution and sharpness differences at 180mm end of zoom range
9:50 - Resolution sharpness differences at 70mm end of zoom range
12:25 - Bokeh
13:56 - Body and handling differences
15:44 - Conclusion & Summary
17:43 - What's Next?
18:08 - Pretty picture of Sunset?
18:17 - Closing Credits

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