Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE vs Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Key differences
- —The 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD is 66g lighter (1165g vs 1231g).
- —At launch the AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE cost $600 less ($1,299 vs $1,899).
- —For close-ups the AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE reaches 0.18× vs 0.17×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 35–150mm
- 35–150mm
- Max aperture
- F2–2.8
- F2–2.8
- Weight
- 1,231g
- 1,165g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 92.8 × 157.4mm
- 89.2 × 158.0mm
- Volume
- 1065 cm³
- 987 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.16 g/cm³
- 1.18 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.33m
- 0.33m
- Max magnification
- 0.18×◆
- 0.17×
- Elements / groups
- 21 / 18
- 21 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Linear STM
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,299◆
- $1,899
- Sharpness
- 8.3
- 8.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.3
- 8.3
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.4
- 8.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.4
- 8.0◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 8.4◆
- Value / Size
- 8.6
- 8.7◆
Performance overlay
- AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE
- 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.