Tamron 35 150mm f 2 2 8 di iii vxd vs samyang af 35 150mm f 2 2 8?

These two lenses are close to twins. Both are 35-150mm zooms at f/2-2.8 for full frame, both autofocus, and neither has stabilisation. The real difference is the mount. The Tamron is made for Sony E and Nikon Z, while the Samyang is made for Sony E and L-Mount.

If you shoot Sony, either one will fit your body, so choose on price and availability. If you shoot Nikon Z, the Tamron 35-150mm is your option, for example on a Nikon Z6 III. If you shoot L-Mount, the Samyang AF 35-150mm is the one, for example on a Panasonic Lumix S5 II.

Both are good for portraits and events. If you're unsure whether a third-party lens suits your body, check the third-party lens notes.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.