Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSSvsTamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
E 35mm F1.8 OSS
35mm / F1.8
53mm equiv.
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17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
17-70mm / F2.8
26-105mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the E 35mm F1.8 OSS suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight371g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 17-70mm in a single lens
- 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
- E 35mm F1.8 OSS45mm long × 63mm diameter
- 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD119.3mm long × 74.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS | Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 17mm | +18mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 70mm | −35mm |
| 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 | 30cm | 19cm | +0.11m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.21× | −0.06x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 154g | 525g | −371g |
| Length | 45mm | 119.3mm | −74.3mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 74.6mm | −11.6mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 67mm | −18mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2021 | −9year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 35mm F1.8 OSS relative to 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 35mm F1.8 OSS
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17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
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