Introduction; Sample photos; Build quality and handling; Thoughts on the focal range; Autofocus performance; Chromatic aberrations; Bokeh; Flare and ghosting; Video performance; Sharpness; The wrap;

Introduction; Sample photos; Build quality and handling; Thoughts on the focal range; Autofocus performance; Chromatic aberrations; Bokeh; Flare and ghosting; Video performance; Sharpness; The wrap;

The versatile zoom range, fast maximum apertures and moisture-resistant construction make the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD a good choice for anyone who needs an all-in-one lens for outdoors shooting, as well as those who want to avoid frequent lens swapping.

The performance of some new lenses can be quite extraordinary, as is the sharpness in this case. Basically, whatever setting we choose the central sharpness will be excellent. At some points, the sharpness centre and edge is so close it can be considered to be totally even.

Superb sharpness, Fast, bright maximum aperture, Low CA, Modest vignetting, Fast and quiet AF, Tamron Lens Utility software controls, Moisture resistance, Pleasing bokeh and overall look

Tamron has developed a unique fast all-round lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. It offers outstanding optical quality and an extended zoom range. Thanks to its large aperture throughout the zoom range, it can potentially replace several prime lenses.

The price of the Tamron 35-105 mm amounts to $1800 and is not low. Still if you deal with a lens that offers you unique parameters you have to take it into account. On the other hand currently such producers as Sony, Canon, Panasonic, or Nikon often offer their standard lenses for similar sums of...

unique parameters,, very good image quality in the frame centre across the whole focal range,, good image quality on the edge of the APS-C sensor,, negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,, good control of lateral chromatic aberration,, moderate distortion on the APS-C sensor,, low...

too weak image quality on the edge of full frame at the minimum focal length,, too high pincushion distortion at the longer end of the focal spectrum,, distinct vignetting on full frame,, some problems with spherical aberration,, problems with a stronger stopping down of the aperture.

I really enjoyed using the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 during my time with this lens. I can see it replacing a bag of wide-aperture primes and zooms singlehandedly – a huge gift for photographers who don’t have the option to change lenses, such as fast-paced event photographers or landscape...

Remarkable combination of focal length range and wide maximum aperture values, Excellent sharpness at the wider/normal focal lengths; still good at the longer ones, Very good chromatic aberration performance, Great build quality with tight tolerances and effective weather sealing, Advanced handling...

Potentially objectionable flare when the sun is in the frame, Out-of-focus specular highlights can take on an onion-ring texture, No teleconverter compatibility

A one-of-a-kind midrange zoom with a bright aperture

Wide aperture for defocused backgrounds, Covers an underserved focal range, Weather sealing and anti-smudge fluorine glass, On-lens function buttons, USB-C connection for customization and firmware updates

Fairly heavy, No tripod collar available, Not ideal for macro subjects