Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSSvsTamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
24-240mm / F3.5-6.3
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35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
35-100mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-240mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight215g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 22cm
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 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS118.5mm long × 80.5mm diameter
- 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD119.2mm long × 80.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS | Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 35mm | −11mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 240mm | 100mm | +140mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F2.8 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F2.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | 22cm | +0.28m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 780g | 565g | +215g |
| Length | 118.5mm | 119.2mm | −0.7mm |
| Diameter | 80.5mm | 80.6mm | −0.1mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2025 | −10year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS relative to 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
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35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
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