Tamron Di III 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 35mm
Tamron
75 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 35mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | OSD stepping motor | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.2x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 35mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.