Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE vs Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2
Samyang 35mm f/2.8 is 125 g lighter. Tamron 35mm f/2.8 focuses 20 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE is a 35mm f/2.8 prime, and the Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 is a 35mm f/2.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE 
Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE better than the Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2?
- 125 g lighter (85 g vs 210 g)
- 40 mm shorter (33 mm vs 73 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 67 mm)
Why is the Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 better than the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE?
- Focuses 20 cm closer (0.15 m vs 0.35 m)
- Is weather sealed
- Newer design (2019 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has the edge: it is 125 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has the edge: it is 125 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE | Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 85 g (0.19 lbs) ◆ | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Dimensions | 61.8 mm (diameter) x 33 mm (length) | 64 x 73 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m (13.78 in) | 0.15 m (5.91 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.12x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes ◆ |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements in 6 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Tamron
- 33 × 61.8 mm
- 73 × 64 mm
The Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 is 40 mm longer and 125 g heavier than the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE
Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE or the Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2?
- The Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE weighs 85 g, 125 g less than the Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 (210 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE or the Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2?
- The Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 focuses down to 0.15 m, against 0.35 m for the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE.
- Do the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE and the Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE or the Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has the edge: it is 125 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE or the Tamron 35 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 better for travel?
- For travel, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has the edge: it is 125 g lighter to carry.
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