Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD vs Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX

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Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD

Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Macro Prime | Nikon F (DX)

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Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD vs Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD is a Wideangle Prime lens with a 35mm focal range and a max aperture of F1.4 whereas Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is a Macro Prime lens with a 35mm focal range and max aperture of F2.8.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD Key Specs

35mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 72mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 805g.

Diameter: mm

Length: mm

Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX Key Specs

35mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 52mm

Max Format: APS-C / DX

Nikon F (DX) Mount

Weight: 340g.

Diameter: 73mm

Length: 60mm

Min Focus Distance:0.14m

Max Magnification:1x

What type of photography are the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD and Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD and the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type	Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD	Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX
Bird/Wildlife	Poor	Fair
Sports	Poor	Fair
Portrait	Average	Good
Travel	Average	Average
Street	Excellent	Good
Wedding	Average	Good
Walk Around	Average	Average
Vlogging	Good	Average
Landscape	Very Good	Good

Size and Weight Comparison

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX weighs 340g, 57% (465g) lighter than the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD's weight of 805g.

Lens Mounts

Both Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.

Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD is also available in Canon EF mount.

Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is also available in Canon EF mount.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD over Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX

Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Focus Type	Internal Focusing vs Extending front	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Max Sensor Coverage	35mm FF vs APS-C / DX	covers larger sensors
Diameter	mm vs 73mm	73mm smaller in diameter
Length	mm vs 60mm	60mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance	m vs 0.14m	can focus closer to the subject

Reasons to choose Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX over Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD

Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight	340g vs 805g	465g lighter
Filter Thread	52mm vs 72mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification	1x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD and Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX

Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing

Common Weaknesses of Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD and Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD vs Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	Tamron	Tokina
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Macro Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (DX)
Max Format	35mm FF	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	35mm	35mm
Image Stabilization		No
Colour	Unknown	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F2.8
Min Aperture		F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	9
Optics
Optical Elements	unknown	9
Optical Groups	unknown	8
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	unknown	0.14m
Max Magnification	unknown	1X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Extending front
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	805g	340g
Diameter	Unknown	73mm
Length	Unknown	60mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	72mm	52mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	MH522
Tripod Collar	Unknown	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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