Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE vs Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Key Differences

  • Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE has a better min focus distance (21 cm vs 33 cm).
  • Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE has a better weight (795g (1.75 lb) vs 1165g (2.57 lb)).
  • Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
  • Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE has a better length (127.5mm vs 157.8mm).
  • Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE has a better max magnification (0.25x vs 0.12x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-70mm35-150mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements1822
Optical Groups1415
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMVXD
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance21 cm33 cm
Max Magnification0.25x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$999
Filter Size82mm82mm
Diameter88mm89.8mm
Length127.5mm157.8mm
Weight795g (1.75 lb)1165g (2.57 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo