Tamron AFA022S700
Tamron
37 Overall Score
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7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm
7Artisans
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron AFA022S700
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7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Lightweight design
- Great for video
Cons
- Internal stabilizer movement when off
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
- Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
Image quality 5
Autofocus performance 4
Low light performance 2
Build quality 5
Weight and portability 2
Video suitability 2
Scores
Budget
Landscape
Macro
Portrait
Street
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Video Cinema
Professional
Specifications
| Tamron AFA022S700 | 7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 11 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | eBAND, BBAR, Fluorine | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 32-40★ | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 2.00 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 2.20 m | 400 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.9★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Tamron 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 (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: 7Artisans Lite Series AF351.8ZB 35mm
Scores 65 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.