The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 Z and the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD 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. Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD with a length of 81mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 Z's 70mm 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. Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 Z weighs 367g, which means it is 83g (18%) lighter than the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD which has a weight of 450g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 Z has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 Z:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm.
On the other hand, the 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.
