The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 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. Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 is the longer of the two lenses at 84mm. The Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD with a length of 81mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD's 80mm 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 F1.8 Di VC USD weighs 450g, which means it is 20g (4%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 which has a weight of 470g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 has a 82mm 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 F1.8 Di VC USD:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD 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 Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27mm.