Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E vs Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM
Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E vs Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM
When comparing Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM 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 FE 85mm F1.4 GM which weighs 820 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 85mm F1.4 GM
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 FE 85mm F1.4 GM:
| Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony E | Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Tamron | Sony |
| Weight | 1165 g | 820 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 35 - 150 mm | 85 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2 - 2.8 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 85 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |