The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II E and the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 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 F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is the longer of the two lenses at 64mm. The TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II E with a length of 49mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II E's 60mm 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. TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II E weighs 176g, which means it is 34g (16%) lighter than the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 which has a weight of 210g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II E has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 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 TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II E:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2:
Lens Mounts
Both the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II E and the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II E has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
