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 Sony 50mm F1.4 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 Sony 50mm F1.4 with a length of 43mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Sony 50mm F1.4's 66mm 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 12g (5%) lighter than the Sony 50mm F1.4 which has a weight of 222g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony 50mm F1.4 has a 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 50mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony 50mm F1.4 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.
Focal Range
Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sony 50mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
