Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FEvsTamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
24-70mm / F2.8
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35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
35-100mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-70mm in a single lens
When the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Weight462g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 22cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE127.5mm long × 88mm diameter
- 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD119.2mm long × 80.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE | Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 35mm | −11mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 100mm | −30mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 22cm | +0.13m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 1.03kg | 565g | +462g |
| Length | 127.5mm | 119.2mm | +8.3mm |
| Diameter | 88mm | 80.6mm | +7.4mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE relative to 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
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35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
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