Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
Nikon
57 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Street
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 17 |
| Groups | 6 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.54 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 | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25 | 1:2.7 |
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 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm0.365score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.089score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
