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 Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III 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 35-100mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III with a length of 117mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 and the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III 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 28-75mm F2.8 Di III weighs 550g, 4% (25g) lighter than the Tamron 35-100mm F2.8's weight of 575g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 and the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
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 Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III has a focal range of 28-75mm and 2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 112.5mm .
