Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD vs Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
Both are Sony E zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD if
- Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portraits, stage and indoor work
Pick the Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
9 differences| Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD | Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Samyang
|
| Weight |
1165 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
158 mm
|
157.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
89 mm
slimmer
|
92.8 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
21 elements / 15 groups
|
21 elements / 18 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
Linear motor
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
9 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, min focus distance, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35-150mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2 both
- Filter thread
- 82 mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.33 m both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
A fast zoom for full-frame mirrorless running from f/2 at 35mm to f/2.8 at 150mm. It uses VXD linear motors and weighs about 1,165 g.
Pros
- f/2 at the wide end for strong subject separation
- 35mm to 150mm in one lens
- VXD linear motors for fast autofocus
Cons
- Heavy for a standard zoom
- Aperture drops to f/2.8 at the long end
Our notes
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
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