Sony FE 35mm F1.8vsTamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD
FE 35mm F1.8
35mm / F1.8
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17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD
17-50mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the FE 35mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight180g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 17-50mm in a single lens
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
- FE 35mm F1.873mm long × 65.6mm diameter
- 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD114.4mm long × 74.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 35mm F1.8 | Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 17mm | +18mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 50mm | −15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 22cm | 19cm | +0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.25× | −0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 280g | 460g | −180g |
| Length | 73mm | 114.4mm | −41.4mm |
| Diameter | 65.6mm | 74.8mm | −9.2mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 67mm | −12mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | −5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 35mm F1.8 relative to 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 35mm F1.8
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17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD
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