Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022S700
Tamron
37 Overall Score
vs
Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
Sony
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022S700
No customer feedback yet
Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
85 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The Sony/Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 FE lens is praised for its exceptional optical quality, delivering tack-sharp images with smooth bokeh and minimal chromatic aberration. Users love it for wedding and portrait photography, but note it is very large and heavy for a mirrorless lens, making it less ideal for casual walk-around use. The build quality is rock-solid, and the aperture ring with de-click option is a nice bonus, though the price is high and the lens is specialized.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open
- Smooth and pleasing bokeh
- Minimal chromatic aberration and distortion
- Rock-solid build quality
- Aperture ring with de-click option
Cons
- Very large and heavy for mirrorless
- Expensive price point
- Not ideal for casual walk-around use
- Focus-by-wire system
- Heavy for long carry
Optical quality 5
Build quality 4
Size and weight 5
Price 3
Bokeh 3
Aperture ring 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022S700 | Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 14 |
| Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | eBAND, BBAR, Fluorine | Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 32-40★ | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.00 kg | 0.52 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | XD Linear Motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 2.20 m | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.9★ | 0.23x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022S700
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022S700
No current pricing available
Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
Scores 68 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
