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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 50mm f/1.4 GM wins by 4
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — GM Series · Compact · Aperture ring
Sony

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

GM Series · Compact · Aperture ring

96
/ 100
From $1,298
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 50mm 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 50mm f/1.4 GM at 96. That puts Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM 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 Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM if…

  • ✓Best 50mm AF lens for Sony E-mount
  • ✓Compact for f/1.4 GM glass
  • ✓Click-able aperture ring
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Winner by scenario

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

Sharpness

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM leads on sharpness (98 vs 92).

Build

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Compared on the build sub-score

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM leads on build (96 vs 94).

Autofocus

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM leads on af (98 vs 91).

Value for money

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM more score per dollar ($1,298 vs $1,899).

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD 92
vs
96 Sony FE 50mm 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
bokeh 0
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
96
sharpness 98
af 98
build 96
value 84
bokeh 96

Specs side-by-side

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD versus Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — full spec comparison
Spec Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
Mount
—
Sony E
Focal length
—
50 mm
Aperture
—
f/1.4 to f/16
Construction
—
14 elements / 11 groups
Min focus
—
0.41 m
Filter
—
67 mm
Weight
—
516 g

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 50mm f/1.4 GM

Pros
  • +Best 50mm AF lens for Sony E-mount
  • +Compact for f/1.4 GM glass
  • +Click-able aperture ring
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −No image stabilization (relies on IBIS)
  • −No filter included

FAQ: Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Which is better, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM 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 Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM worth the price? +

At $1,298, Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sony FE 50mm 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 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — leads on sharpness (98 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for build, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — leads on build (96 vs 94). Compared on the build sub-score.