Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
Nikon
57 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 19 |
| Groups | 6 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm0.365score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD0.147score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
