Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E vs Zeiss Batis 2.8/18

Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E

Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E

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Zeiss Batis 2.8/18

Zeiss Batis 2.8/18

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Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E vs Zeiss Batis 2.8/18

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?

1. Compare weight

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.


Specifications

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
Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony EZeiss Batis 2.8/18

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BrandTamronZeiss
Weight1165 g330 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length35 - 150 mm18 mm
Largest Aperture2 - 2.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing DistanceMissing25 cm
TypeZoomPrime
Filter ThreadMissing77
StabilizationNoNo
ParfocalYesMissing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?MissingYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony E and Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 was last updated on August 14, 2025.