The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 and the 7artisans 35mm F2 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 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is the longer of the two lenses at 64mm. The 7artisans 35mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the 7artisans 35mm F2's 50mm diameter.
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 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 weighs 210g, which means it is 110g (34%) lighter than the 7artisans 35mm F2 which has a weight of 320g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the 7artisans 35mm F2 has a 43mm 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 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 35mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 and the 7artisans 35mm F2 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
7artisans 35mm F2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the 7artisans 35mm F2's widest aperture value is
F2.