The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 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 150-500mm F5-6.7 is the longer of the two lenses at 210mm. The Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 with a length of 158mm, is 52mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 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 35-150mm F2-2.8 weighs 1165g, which means it is 559g (32%) lighter than the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 which has a weight of 1724g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 have the same Filter thread size of 82mm .
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 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 .
Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 has a focal range of 35-150mm and
4.3X 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 - 225mm .
On the other hand, the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 has a focal range of 150-500mm and 3.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 225 - 750mm .
