Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FEvsTamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

AF 35mm F2.8 FE

35mm / F2.8

35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

35mm / F2.8

Which to choose

When the AF 35mm F2.8 FE suits you better

  • Weight125g lighter, so easier to carry

When the 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 suits you better

  • Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
  • Weather sealingHas weather sealing

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
  • AF 35mm F2.8 FE33mm long × 61.8mm diameter
  • 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:264mm long × 73mm diameter

Specifications compared

Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE compared with Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSamyang AF 35mm F2.8 FETamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2Difference
Focal length (wide)35mm35mm
Focal length (tele)35mm35mm
Max aperture (wide)F2.8F2.8
Max aperture (tele)F2.8F2.8
Min apertureF22F22
Min focus distance35cm15cm+0.20m
Max magnification0.12×0.50×−0.38x
Aperture blades7blades7blades
Weight85g210g−125g
Length33mm64mm−31mm
Diameter61.8mm73mm−11.2mm
Filter size49mm67mm−18mm
Released20172019−2year
StabilizationNoNo
Weather sealingNoYesNo
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

The difference column reads as AF 35mm F2.8 FE relative to 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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AF 35mm F2.8 FE

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35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

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