Sony FE 35mm F1.8vsTamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
FE 35mm F1.8
35mm / F1.8
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20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
20-40mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 35mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight85g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 17cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 20-40mm 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
- 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD86.5mm long × 74.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 35mm F1.8 | Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 20mm | +15mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 40mm | −5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 22cm | 17cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.26× | −0.02x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 280g | 365g | −85g |
| Length | 73mm | 86.5mm | −13.5mm |
| Diameter | 65.6mm | 74.4mm | −8.8mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 67mm | −12mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 35mm F1.8 relative to 20-40mm F/2.8 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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20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
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