Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm
Its F2-2.8 maximum aperture across a 35-150mm zoom range eliminates the need for a bag of prime lenses, offering unique flexibility for Sony E-mount shooters. The VXD linear motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus, and the lens provides a close 13-inch minimum focus distance at the wide end for detailed shots. This lens is best for wedding and event photographers who need to rapidly switch between wide environmental portraits and tightly framed telephoto shots without missing a moment.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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- Q2 202690/100
Buyers praise the lens for its versatile focal range, sharpness, and low-light performance, but consistently note its significant weight and size as a drawback.
- Versatile focal length and sharp image quality highly praised.
- Weight and size are common drawbacks, but often accepted for performance.
- Autofocus is fast and reliable, though some note it's slower than premium zooms.
- Excellent for weddings, travel, and general use; replaces multiple lenses.
- Q1 202676/100
Buyers praise this lens for its versatile zoom, sharp image quality, and fast autofocus. Common complaints include its heavy weight and a verified report of receiving a used lens.
- Versatile do-it-all zoom lens covering wide to telephoto
- Sharp image quality and fast, accurate autofocus
- Heavy weight causes wrist strain and is a con for casual use
- One verified report of receiving a dusty, used lens instead of new
- Q2 2025100/100
Buyers were extremely satisfied, praising the lens as excellent, sharp, responsive, and well-balanced for professional use.
- Excellent product, sharp, responsive, great size and weight.
- Perfect for many occasions, well balanced on Sony a7IV.
- Replaced all primes, ideal for corporate and wedding work.
- Fast focusing, minimal breathing, highly recommended.
- Q3 202298/100
Buyers in Q3 2022 praise this lens as exceptionally sharp and versatile, replacing multiple primes. Some note it is heavy, but that is offset by its large zoom range and fast aperture.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality, comparable to primes.
- Noticeable weight, but considered acceptable for the versatility.
- Versatile focal length (35-150mm) covering many scenarios.
- Fast aperture (f/2-2.8) and quick autofocus for action and events.
- Q4 202193/100
Reviewers are thrilled with the lens's versatility, image quality, and focal range, calling it an ideal all-in-one despite some heft.
- Lens praised for versatile zoom range (35-150mm) and fast aperture, replacing multiple primes.
- Image quality exceeds expectations with high contrast and sharpness, rivaling primes.
- Considered heavy; some note weight as trade-off for range and speed.
- Build quality described as excellent, comparable to Sony G lenses.
Based on 101 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 150 |
| Elements | 21 |
| Groups | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | 2-2.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VXD |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 330 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35-150mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1165 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 | 495 |
| AF Type | VXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm | 53.7 | 93.1 | 27 | 67.4 | 98.8 | 90.8 | 44.3 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 37.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.1 | 85.8 | 88 | 84.3 | 90.8 | 67.3 | 69.6 | 37.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.1 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.3 | 75.8 | 67.9 | 63.6 | 37.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.1 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.3 | 44.3 | 93.1 | 68.6 | 83.3 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.1 | 77.9 | 34 | 88 | 66.7 | 63.5 | 92.3 | 56.6 | 93.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 72.9 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 98 | 76.8 | 89.4 | 98.6 |
