Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM vs Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2019
- Our notes say it suits: Documentary and street, wedding photography, video work
Pick the Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 314 g lighter (210 g vs 524 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.26× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 64 mm vs 96 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, close-up details
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM | Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
524 g
|
210 g
lighter
|
| Length |
96 mm
|
64 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
76 mm
|
73 mm
slimmer
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.26×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
9 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
OSD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
2019
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
A G Master 35mm prime for E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture, an aperture ring and linear-motor autofocus. It has a dust and moisture resistant design.
Pros
- Sharp across the frame
- Fast, quiet autofocus
- Aperture ring with click switch
Cons
- Larger than f/1.8 35mm primes
- Heavier at about 524 g
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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