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
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35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
35-150mm / F2-2.8
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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
- 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
| Specification | Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE | Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 150mm | 150mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2 | F2 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 33cm | 33cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.18× | 0.18× | — |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 1.23kg | 1.17kg | +66g |
| Length | — | 158mm | No data |
| Diameter | — | 89.2mm | No data |
| Filter size | 82mm | 82mm | — |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
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
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35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
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