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 Lensbaby Burnside 35 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. Lensbaby Burnside 35 is the longer of the two lenses at 70mm. The Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 with a length of 64mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Lensbaby Burnside 35's 70mm 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 164g (43%) lighter than the Lensbaby Burnside 35 which has a weight of 374g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Lensbaby Burnside 35 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 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Lensbaby Burnside 35:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Lensbaby Burnside 35 has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Lensbaby Burnside 35 is also available in Canon EF , Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
