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 FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ 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 FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ with a length of 37mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ's 62mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD and Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD and the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ Size and Weight 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. Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ weighs 120g, 73% (330g) 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 Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has a 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
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 FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ's widest aperture value is
F2.8 .
