Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Announced August 5, 2021
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Reviewer Consensus
Exceptional
The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD serves as a highly versatile, sharp, and fast-aperture solution for photographers who want to minimize lens changes during events or travel. Although the lens is notably heavy and chunky, its optical performance and broad focal range make it a compelling alternative to carrying multiple primes or zooms.
Weighted from 32 reviewer scores
Pros
- Highly versatile focal range that covers wide to telephoto needs
- Excellent sharpness and optical performance across the zoom range
- Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance
- Bright maximum aperture for low-light capability and background separation
- Durable build quality with weather sealing
Cons
- Substantial size and heavy weight
- High price point
- Stiff or narrow zoom ring operation
- Excessive lens flare when shooting toward light sources
- Lack of built-in image stabilization
- Launch price $1,899 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 35-150mm f/2-2.8
- Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 33 cm (0.18x)
- Filter thread 82mm
- Autofocus motor VXD
- Weight & size 1165g (2 lb 9.1 oz) · 89.2 x 158 mm (3.51 x 6.22 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 32 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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[O]ptically the performance on this lens is excellent. I like it wide open, the bokeh is quite nice, it focuses quick, it's solidly built. It really might actually be in the running for best lens of the year.
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In general, I am a real fan of the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD lens. Tamron has shot for the stars here and has generally landed it.
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[I]f you can accept that this lens is a bit beefy and a little bit chunky, I think you're really going to like it.
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[I] never expected to think that this was a lens that I would personally want to buy, and I think the truth of the matter is I do want to buy this now.
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Who should get the Tamron 35-150mm? I think Nikon and Sony shooters who want a single lens that can cover events, courtside sports, and general travel photography.
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Obviously the big question, though, is if you should actually buy this lens. And I know for me, the answer is 100% yes, that this is every bit as good as I hoped it would be and it should be on your list of things to buy.
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This is without a doubt the best lens on the market for wedding photographers. From someone who was used to use his primes and constantly change them in and out, this made my day so much easier and the results were quite impressive.
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If you can largely look past the weight, this lens is amazing. And finally, let's move on to price.
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This is going to be such a good lens option for photographers who want a lens that can do a little bit of everything and somehow at no loss of quality or performance. I'm super happy with this lens and love what it can do.
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This might be one of my favorite lenses that I've used so far. It's really different and really somewhat unique.
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Everything came out nice and sharp. And it was just really nice having one lens that can give me the wide, neat and tight in shots all in one.
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The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 has become a regular lens in my kit. It works exceptionally well for very fast-paced photo/video projects where I want to be able to create a wide variety of looks in a short amount of time.
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For Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Nikon Z mount lens, it is awesome.
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No joke, this is my favorite lens to shoot with now for portraits just because I can do like, I can go boom, boom, boom, boom, right? Because like I'm used to shooting with a 24-70. But now I've got like insane portrait range, right?
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So the variation that you can get from this lens is really quite wonderful. You can do getting ready coverage, you can do bridal portraits, you can do couples photos, you can do family photos, you can do everything very easily with this lens.
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Main take away is that the focal range, and low aperture capabilities make this an incredibly fun lens to shoot with and the best part is that you don't need to sacrifice performance with this lens.
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Alongside the benefits of this unique range, the Tamron 35-150mm does have excellent optical performance. It seems to do very well at the widest aperture and continues to have great sharpness up to f/11 where it begins to slightly soften.
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After a week of daily use, the only drawback I found with the Tamron 35-150mm is its weight. [...] But for me, I'll gladly deal with the size and weight if I don't have to swap lenses anymore.
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Even better then, that this lens is really sharp. Unexpectedly sharp for such a huge focal range.
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I highly recommend that you guys try this Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD. It's such a high quality glass at a very reasonable price point with its very unique and versatile focal length and aperture range.
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After using this lens for all these weddings, I can definitely say that I greatly prefer the Tamron 35-150 over using a combination of the 24-70 and 70-200, especially if you have the megapixels to provide a little bit of padding for cropping.
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At $1,899 U.S., this is decidedly one of the most expensive lenses that Tamron has released, but it also has a lot of the premium functionality.
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Tamron has definitely done something different with this lens than what we've seen in some of their other lenses. This lens doesn't feel cheap or like a budget option.
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Who do I recommend this lens to? Well, it can absolutely produce professional results, but you're not going to really find it all-in-one lens in a professional's bag because there are different lenses for different jobs.
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The image quality is fantastic and the versatile focal length range 35 to 150mm and lower aperture f/2-2.8, but it's just too big and heavy for using and carrying all time.
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I think this is an all-around great lens to have.
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Everything feels very high quality, more durable, less plasticky than before. I'm very happy with the way this looks and feels.
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Let's give it a fair crack of a jack." And they have created what some have said is the best, sharpest, most versatile, epic lens Tamron have ever made.
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Highly, highly love this lens, highly suggest it.
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[I] think the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD is a great option for filming sports or essentially any other run and gun type of environment.
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With all of these positives, I'd quickly recommend this lens to anyone who shoots weddings, concerts, indoor sports events, and journalism of any sort, and people who are serious about their travel photography.
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In my opinion, this lens is perfect for all types of videographers in all different industries. For me, generally being a wedding videographer, this lens is perfect for me.
