Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS 35mm
Sony
85 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS 35mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 17 |
| Groups | 5 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS 35mm
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS 35mm0.188score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.337score per dollar
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
