Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E vs Sony E 16mm F/2.8
Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E vs Sony E 16mm F/2.8
When comparing Sony E 16mm F/2.8 and Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony E 16mm F/2.8 which weighs 67 g, compared to the loser Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony E which weighs 1165 g.
Winner: Sony E 16mm F/2.8
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E and Sony E 16mm F/2.8:
| Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony E | Sony E 16mm F/2.8 | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Tamron | Sony |
| Weight | 1165 g | 67 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 35 - 150 mm | 16 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2 - 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 24 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 49 |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | No |