Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS vs Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 56 g lighter (154 g vs 210 g)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 does not
- You want a compact lens: 45 mm vs 64 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Everyday and travel photography, low-light handheld shots, street and vlog use on APS-C
Pick the Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS is made for APS-C
- You prefer a newer design: released 2019 vs 2012
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, close-up details
Spec differences
15 differences| Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS | Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
154 g
lighter
|
210 g
|
| Length |
45 mm
shorter
|
64 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
73 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
9 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
OSD
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2012
|
2019
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
Our notes
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
A stabilized APS-C 35mm prime for E-mount, light at about 154 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
- Very light at 154 g
- Compact
Cons
- APS-C only
- Not weather sealed
- Plastic-and-metal build that is basic by prime standards
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
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