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Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens Compared to the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens
| Specifications | Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 21/15 | 17/15 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 63°26'- 16°25' | 75°23'- 32°11' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.0-16 / f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Aperture Max by Focal Length | 35-38mm = f/2 39-58mm = f/2.2 59-79mm = f/2.5 80-150mm = f/2.8 |
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| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 41.1 oz (1165g) | 19.1 oz (540g) |
| Actual Weight | 41.2 oz (1167.6g) | 18.9 oz (536.4g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.5 oz (43g) | 0.9 oz (26.3g) |
| In-Use Weight | 42.7 oz (1210.6g) | 19.9 oz (562.7g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.51 x 6.22” (89.2 x 158mm) | 2.98 x 4.63” (75.8 x 117.6mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.5 x 6.43” (89 x 163.3mm) | 2.97 x 4.85” (75.5 x 123.2mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 8.11” (206.1mm) | 5.56” (141.1mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 1.69” (42.8mm) | 0.7” (17.9mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.16 x 1.74” (105.6 x 44.3mm) | 3.42 x 1.5” (86.9 x 38mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 7.92 - 9.6” (201.1 - 243.9mm) | 5.97 - 6.67” (151.6 - 169.5mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.26” / 1.3” (32mm / 33.1mm) | 0.66” / 1.44” (16.8mm / 36.6mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | VXD Linear | VXD Linear |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 115° | 1060° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 12.99” / 33.46” (330mm / 850mm) | 7.09” / 14.96” (180mm / 380mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.34” / 32.13” (288mm / 816mm) | 6.97” / 14.02” (177mm / 356mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.18x | 0.37x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 65° | 65° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / HA058 Buy ► | Y / HA063 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | N / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 35mm = 3.71' 70mm = 8.28' 100mm = 11.65' 150mm = 16.61' |
28mm = 3.37' 35mm = 4.17' 50mm = 6.07' 75mm = 8.56' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 35mm = 1131mm 70mm = 2523mm 100mm = 3550mm 150mm = 5064mm |
28mm = 1027mm 35mm = 1271mm 50mm = 1851mm 75mm = 2610mm |
| Review | Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens |
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