Tamron SP A025E 70-200mm
Tamron
86 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP A025E 70-200mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2 is overwhelmingly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value compared to the Canon equivalent. Users highlight its superb build quality and versatility for sports, portraits, and low-light photography. A minor caveat is that the VC switches can be accidentally bumped during shooting, but this does not detract from the overall positive experience. Most reviewers consider it a no-brainer purchase, saving significant money without sacrificing image quality.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent value for money
- Superb build quality
- Versatile for sports and portraits
Cons
- VC switches easily bumped accidentally
- Slightly more vignetting than Canon
- Heavy and requires tripod for long use
- Price could be lower in some markets
Image quality 8
Autofocus performance 6
Value for money 7
Build quality 5
Versatility 4
Vc switch design 2
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Macro
Professional
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron SP A025E 70-200mm | Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 23 | 10 |
| Groups | 17 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | eBAND Coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 2.10 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.1★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP A025E 70-200mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron SP A025E 70-200mm
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Tamron SP A025E 70-200mm wins 5 specs while Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm wins 5.
