When comparing Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS and Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS which weighs 663 g, compared to the loser Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony E which weighs 1165 g.
Winner: Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS
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.
Full specifications table of Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E and Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS:
Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony E | Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS | |
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Brand | Tamron | Sony |
Weight | 1165 g | 663 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 35 - 150 mm | 24 - 105 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2 - 2.8 | 4 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 38 cm |
Type | Zoom | Zoom |
Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
Stabilization | No | Yes |
Parfocal | Yes | Yes |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |
Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |