The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 35mm f2D and the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD 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 Nikon 35mm f2D with a length of 45mm, is 36mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Nikon 35mm f2D's 65mm 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. Nikon 35mm f2D weighs 205g, which means it is 245g (54%) lighter than the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD which has a weight of 450g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Nikon 35mm f2D has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 35mm f2D:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 35mm f2D and the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Nikon 35mm f2D has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD's widest aperture value is
F1.8.