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 Sony 35mm F1.4 G 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 Sony 35mm F1.4 G with a length of 76mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Sony 35mm F1.4 G's 69mm 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 60g (11%) lighter than the Sony 35mm F1.4 G which has a weight of 510g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony 35mm F1.4 G 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 F1.8 Di VC USD:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 35mm F1.4 G:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD and the Sony 35mm F1.4 G has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
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 Sony 35mm F1.4 G's widest aperture value is
F1.4.