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 Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX 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 F1.8 Di VC USD is the longer of the two lenses at 81mm. The Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX with a length of 60mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX's 73mm 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. Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX weighs 340g, 24% (110g) lighter than the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD's weight of 450g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has a 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC 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 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in the Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
