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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
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM wins by 2
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM — Prime/Zoom
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 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lands at 92 and Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM at 94. That puts Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ahead by 2 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 Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM 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 35mm f/1.4 GM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM leads on sharpness (94 vs 92).

Autofocus

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM leads on af (93 vs 91).

Value for money

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM more score per dollar ($1,398 vs $1,899).

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD 92
vs
94 Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

Score breakdown

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
92
sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
94
sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD versus Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM — full spec comparison
Spec Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

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

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

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

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 Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

Which is better, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 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 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III 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.

Which is better for sharpness, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM — leads on sharpness (94 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM — leads on af (93 vs 91). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.