The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 35mm f1.8G 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 f1.8G with a length of 53mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Nikon 35mm f1.8G's 70mm 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 f1.8G weighs 200g, which means it is 250g (55%) lighter than the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD which has a weight of 450g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 35mm f1.8G 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 f1.8G:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 35mm f1.8G has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Nikon 35mm f1.8G is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
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 and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.