Tamron SP F045 35mm
Tamron
92 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP F045 35mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, bright aperture, and beautiful bokeh. Users praise its optical performance, often preferring it over native Nikon and Canon alternatives. A few concerns about compatibility with mirrorless adapters and minor chromatic aberration are noted, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Bright f/1.4 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Bulky with mirrorless adapter
- Heavy for mirrorless use
- Minor chromatic aberration wide open
- Compatibility issues with FTZ adapter
- No image stabilization
Sharpness 5
Bokeh 4
Build quality 3
Aperture brightness 3
Compatibility with adapters 4
Chromatic aberration 2
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Macro
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron SP F045 35mm | Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 10 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 Coating, Fluorine Coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.81 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP F045 35mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron SP F045 35mm0.003score per dollar
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.027score per dollar
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm offers 9.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron SP F045 35mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
