Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Buy the Sony 50-150mm f/2 GM lens for $3,899 at SDP.io/S50150
Buy the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II lens for $2,798 at SDP.io/S70200ii
Buy the Tamron 50-150 f/2-f2/.8 lens for $1,698 at SDP.io/T35150
This is a review of the Sony 50-150 f/2 lens, comparing it to the Tamron 35-150 and the Sony 70-200 II lenses. Here's a summary:
Price: Sony 50-150 ($3499-3899) is more expensive than the Tamron 35-150 ($1600) and the Sony 70-200 II ($2800).
Sharpness: The Sony 50-150 is significantly sharper than the Tamron at all focal lengths (50mm, 100mm, 150mm). It is slightly to much sharper than the 70-200 at 100 and much sharper at 150. Cropped to 200mm, it is about the same or tiny bit less sharp but it wouldn't be noticeable in the real world.
Contrast: The 70-200 has better contrast at 150mm f/2.8. The Tamron has significantly worse flaring.
Macro: The Sony 50-150 barely beats the Tamron, but the 70-200 wins noticeably.
Bokeh: The Sony 50-150 has slightly cleaner bokeh than the Tamron. It is a tie with the Sony 70-200 when shooting wide open and cropped.
Other: Teleconverters (TCs) do not work with the 50-150. Its white color may be a drawback. It's perfect for weddings, portraits, and indoor sports. It will be delivered mid to end May.
Comparison: The Tamron becomes f/2.2 at 39mm, and 80-150 is f/2.8, has out of focus shots, and costs $1270 at Walmart. The 70-200 costs $2800 and can be compared to the 50-150 cropped to 200mm.
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Evoto Promo
0:55 Portrait Test
2:45 Evoto Promo
3:32 Sports Test
5:29 Sharpness Test
6:28 Contrast Test
6:57 Macro Test
7:09 Bokeh Test
7:38 Summary
Try EVOTO AI at SDP.io/EVOTO use 15% coupon TONY15
Buy the Sony 50-150mm f/2 GM lens for $3,899 at SDP.io/S50150
Buy the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II lens for $2,798 at SDP.io/S70200ii
Buy the Tamron 50-150 f/2-f2/.8 lens for $1,698 at SDP.io/T35150
This is a review of the Sony 50-150 f/2 lens, comparing it to the Tamron 35-150 and the Sony 70-200 II lenses. Here's a summary:
Price: Sony 50-150 ($3499-3899) is more expensive than the Tamron 35-150 ($1600) and the Sony 70-200 II ($2800).
Sharpness: The Sony 50-150 is significantly sharper than the Tamron at all focal lengths (50mm, 100mm, 150mm). It is slightly to much sharper than the 70-200 at 100 and much sharper at 150. Cropped to 200mm, it is about the same or tiny bit less sharp but it wouldn't be noticeable in the real world.
Contrast: The 70-200 has better contrast at 150mm f/2.8. The Tamron has significantly worse flaring.
Macro: The Sony 50-150 barely beats the Tamron, but the 70-200 wins noticeably.
Bokeh: The Sony 50-150 has slightly cleaner bokeh than the Tamron. It is a tie with the Sony 70-200 when shooting wide open and cropped.
Other: Teleconverters (TCs) do not work with the 50-150. Its white color may be a drawback. It's perfect for weddings, portraits, and indoor sports. It will be delivered mid to end May.
Comparison: The Tamron becomes f/2.2 at 39mm, and 80-150 is f/2.8, has out of focus shots, and costs $1270 at Walmart. The 70-200 costs $2800 and can be compared to the 50-150 cropped to 200mm.
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Evoto Promo
0:55 Portrait Test
2:45 Evoto Promo
3:32 Sports Test
5:29 Sharpness Test
6:28 Contrast Test
6:57 Macro Test
7:09 Bokeh Test
7:38 Summary
