The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di and the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 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 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 with a length of 94mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di and 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di and the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 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. 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 weighs 426g, 25% (149g) lighter than the Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di's weight of 575g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di has a filter size of 67mm whereas the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 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 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di has the Sony E lens mount whereas the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di has a focal range of 25-200mm and
8.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
37.5 - 300mm .
On the other hand, the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 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 .
