Tamron
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Prime/Zoom
88
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM wins by 6
Sony
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $1,398
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD lands at 88 and Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM at 94. That puts Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD 88
vs 94 Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Score breakdown
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
88 sharpness 88
af 86
build 88
value 85
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
94 sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Pros
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD vs Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Which is better, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM? +
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD worth the price? +
At $1,399, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM worth the price? +
At $1,398, Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM 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.