The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD and the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA 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. Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD with a length of 86mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD and Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD and the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Size and Weight 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 20-40mm F2.8 VXD weighs 365g, which means it is 265g (42%) lighter than the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA which has a weight of 630g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA has a 72mm 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 20-40mm F2.8 VXD:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD and the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD has a focal range of 20-40mm and
2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
30 - 60mm .
On the other hand, the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA 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 .
