When comparing Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 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 Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 which weighs 330 g, compared to the loser Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony E which weighs 1165 g.
Winner: Zeiss Batis 2.8/18
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 Zeiss Batis 2.8/18:
Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony E | Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 | |
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Brand | Tamron | Zeiss |
Weight | 1165 g | 330 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 35 - 150 mm | 18 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2 - 2.8 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 25 cm |
Type | Zoom | Prime |
Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
Stabilization | No | No |
Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |