Tamron
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
Prime/Zoom
86
/ 100
From $899
VS
Sony
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
Prime/Zoom
86
/ 100
From $748
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lands at 86 and Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD 86
vs 86 Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
Score breakdown
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
86 sharpness 86
af 84
build 88
value 85
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
86 sharpness 86
af 84
build 88
value 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD | Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 |
|---|
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
Pros
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
Pros
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
FAQ: Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD vs Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
Which is better, Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD or Sony FE 35mm f/1.8? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD worth the price? +
At $899, Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in build.
Is Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 worth the price? +
At $748, Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in build.
Does Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD or Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 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.