Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GMvsTamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
50mm / F1.4
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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
When the FE 50mm F1.4 GM suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight649g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 33cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 35-150mm 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 50mm F1.4 GM96mm long × 80.6mm diameter
- 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD158mm long × 89.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM | Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 35mm | +15mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 150mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 38cm | 33cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.18× | −0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 516g | 1.17kg | −649g |
| Length | 96mm | 158mm | −62mm |
| Diameter | 80.6mm | 89.2mm | −8.6mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 82mm | −15mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 50mm F1.4 GM relative to 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
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