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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
VS
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM wins by 4
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — Prime/Zoom
Canon

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Prime/Zoom

96
/ 100
From $2,299
Specdex verdict

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lands at 92 and Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

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

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

Pick Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM if…

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

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

Sharpness

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM leads on sharpness (96 vs 92).

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

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

Autofocus

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM leads on af (95 vs 91).

Value for money

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

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD more score per dollar ($1,899 vs $2,299).

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD 92
vs
96 Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Score breakdown

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
92
sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
96
sharpness 96
af 95
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD versus Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — full spec comparison
Spec Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

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

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

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

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

FAQ: Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD vs Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Which is better, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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.

Is Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM worth the price? +

At $2,299, Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM 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, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — leads on sharpness (96 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — leads on af (95 vs 91). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.