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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
Specifications that differ between the Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 and the Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro
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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