Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 vs Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 vs Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E
When comparing Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E and Sony FE 35mm f/1.8, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 which weighs 281 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 35mm f/1.8
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 Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 and Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E:
| Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 | Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony E | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Weight | 281 g | 1165 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 35 mm | 35 - 150 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.8 | 2 - 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 22.1 cm | Missing |
| Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | 55 | Missing |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Parfocal | Missing | Yes |