Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM (SAL35F18) vs Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Tamron
SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD
| Spec | DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM (SAL35F18) | SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Released | 2010 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | n/a |
| Af motor | SAM | USD |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 170 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | 67 |
| Length mm | 52.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.23 | 0.2 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM (SAL35F18)
A fast APS-C normal prime for A-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. At about 170 g with a 55mm filter size, it is a very small lens.
Pros
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
- Light at about 170 g
- Close focus of 0.23 m
- SAM autofocus
Cons
- APS-C only
- Plastic build
- 7-bladed aperture gives less rounded highlights when stopped down
Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD
A 35mm f/1.8 full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens, the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is designed for Sony A mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.