
Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 vs Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.23 m
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, close-up details
Pick the Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro if
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 15 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
13 differences| Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 | Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Tilt-Shift
|
| Weight |
210 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
64 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
73 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
closer
|
0.23 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
15
more blades
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 8 groups
|
14 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
OSD
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2019
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053
A compact full-frame 35mm prime for Sony with 1:2 close-up capability and an f/2.8 aperture. It belongs to Tamron's compact f/2.8 prime line.
Pros
- Compact
- Close focusing to 1:2
- Small filter thread
Cons
- f/2.8 aperture
- No stabilization
Our notes
Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro
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