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Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Prime/Zoom

95
/ 100
From $2,098
VS
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM wins by 3
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD — Prime/Zoom
Tamron

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Prime/Zoom

92
/ 100
From $1,899
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM lands at 95 and Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD at 92. That puts Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics

Pick Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sharpness

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM leads on sharpness (95 vs 92).

Autofocus

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM leads on af (94 vs 91).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM 95
vs
92 Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Score breakdown

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
95
sharpness 95
af 94
build 94
value 84
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
92
sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM versus Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD — full spec comparison
Spec Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM vs Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Which is better, Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM worth the price? +

At $2,098, Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD worth the price? +

At $1,899, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.

Does Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM — leads on sharpness (95 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM — leads on af (94 vs 91). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.