The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 and the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE 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. Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 146mm. The Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 with a length of 119mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Tamron 35-100mm F2.8's 81mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 and Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 and the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE 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 35-100mm F2.8 weighs 565g, which means it is 670g (54%) lighter than the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE which has a weight of 1235g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE has a 82mm 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 35-100mm F2.8:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 and the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE 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 35-100mm F2.8 has a focal range of 35-100mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 150mm .
On the other hand, the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 202.5mm .
