The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E and the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 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 35-150mm F2-2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E with a length of 76mm, is 82mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E and Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E and the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 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. Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E weighs 320g, which means it is 845g (72%) lighter than the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 which has a weight of 1165g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E and the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 is also available in Nikon Z mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
135mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 has a focal range of 35-150mm and 4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5 - 225mm .