Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm
Samyang
62 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
99 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear STM★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.88 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (73rd percentile)
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm0.152score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.121score per dollar
Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
