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

35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD

$999~
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Released: November 25, 2021
35-150mm
Focal Length
f/2
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
Stabilized
1165g
Weight
82mm
Filter

Who the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD is for

The Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD is a full-frame 35-150mm f/2 standard zoom for Sony E.

Best for

  • Low light and subject separation — a fast f/2 aperture.
  • Everyday, travel and events — a versatile 35-150mm walkaround range.
  • Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.

Keep in mind

  • Heavy at 1165g (2.57 lb) — best balanced on larger bodies or a tripod.

How the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD compares to other Sony E Full-Frame standard lenses

Every figure below is measured against the 45 Sony E Full-Frame standard lenses in the catalogue, so you can see where this lens actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis lensWhere it lands
Weight1165g (2.57 lb)2nd heaviest of 45
Price (MSRP)$999joint 21st most expensive of 45
Maximum aperturef/2joint 21st widest of 45

What 35-150mm at f/2 actually gives you

35-150mm sits close to the way the eye takes in a scene, which is why this range tends to get used as a general-purpose focal length.

f/2 is fast enough to keep shutter speeds up in poor light and to separate a subject from its background clearly.

Size and filters

At 1165g (2.57 lb) it has real presence on the front of a camera, though it stays hand-holdable for a session.

Filters are 82mm — worth checking against what you already own, since polarisers and ND filters at this size are reusable across any other lens sharing the thread.

Autofocus, stabilisation and weather sealing

Autofocus is driven by a VXD motor.

There is no optical stabilisation in the lens, so handheld steadiness depends on the body having IBIS, or on keeping the shutter speed up.

The barrel is weather-sealed, so rain and dust are a manageable risk rather than a reason to pack up.

Full Specifications

Optical Design

Focal Length35-150mm
Lens TypeZoom
Optical Elements22
Optical Groups15

Aperture & Iris

Maximum Aperturef/2
Minimum Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades9
Rounded ApertureYes

Coverage & Angle

Format CoverageFull-Frame
Lens MountSony E
Angle of View63° – 16°
35mm Equivalent

Focus

AutofocusYes
Focus MotorVXD
Focus LimiterNo
AF/MF SwitchYes
Min Focus Distance33 cm
Max Magnification0.12x

Stabilization & Video

Optical StabilizationNo
Aperture RingNo
Declickable ApertureNo
ParfocalNo
Internal ZoomNo

General

Price (MSRP)$999
Filter Size82mm
Diameter89.8mm
Length157.8mm
Weight1165g (2.57 lb)
Weather SealedYes
Tripod CollarNo

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