Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 that are compatible with the Sony E mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1-2 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1-2 lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Weather-sealed |
| Autofocus |
| Hood supplied |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 0.5x |
| Min focus distance of 0.12m / 4.7 inch |
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Lens Mount
Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has a maximum diameter of 73mm and a total length of 64mm. It weighs 215g / 7.6 oz.
Check the size of the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 when attached to E Mount cameras:
Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Size with E Mount Cameras
Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has a filter thread of 67mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has a fixed focal length of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.
Weather Sealings
The Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.5x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.12m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.5x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
The Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1-2 features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. Given the wider 24mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 9 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- Low-dispersion
- aspherical elements + BBAR
- fluorine coatings
Lens Hood
Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2
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