The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD and the Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD is the longer of the two lenses at 81mm. The Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR with a length of 75mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR's 71mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR weighs 354g, 21% (96g) lighter than the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD's weight of 450g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD and the Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR is also available in Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR has a focal range of 28-200mm and 7.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 300mm.