Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FEvsTamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD

AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE

35-150mm / F2-2.8

—

35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD

35-150mm / F2-2.8

—

Which to choose

There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.

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

← Mount
  • 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD158mm long × 89.2mm diameter

AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.

Specifications compared

Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE compared with Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSamyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FETamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXDDifference
Focal length (wide)35mm35mm—
Focal length (tele)150mm150mm—
Max aperture (wide)F2F2—
Max aperture (tele)F2.8F2.8—
Min apertureF22F16+6.0
Min focus distance33cm33cm—
Max magnification0.18×0.18×—
Aperture blades—9bladesNo data
Weight1.23kg1.17kg+66g
Length—158mmNo data
Diameter—89.2mmNo data
Filter size82mm82mm—
Released20232021+2year
StabilizationNoNo—
Weather sealingYesYes—
MacroNoNo—
AutofocusYesYes—

The difference column reads as AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE relative to 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

Check prices

AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE

ADLinks to Amazon, MPB, Wex Photo Video, Park Cameras, eBay are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.Links to London Camera Exchange are not affiliate links.Links marked “Search results” go to that retailer’s search page for this lens name.Check price and availability on the retailer’s own site.

35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD

ADLinks to Amazon, MPB, Wex Photo Video, Park Cameras, eBay are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.Links to London Camera Exchange are not affiliate links.Links marked “Search results” go to that retailer’s search page for this lens name.Check price and availability on the retailer’s own site.