
Sony E Autofocus
Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
- Focal length
- 35–150 mm
- Aperture
- f/2–2.8
- Weight
- 1165 g
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 33 cm
- Length
- 158 mm
At a Glance
This standard zoom for Sony E on full frame covers 35 to 150 mm and opens from f/2 to f/2.8, which allows short shutter times and shallow depth of field. At 1.165 kg it is heavy. It comes with a fluorine coating, a linear focus motor and a moisture-resistant construction, but it has no stabilizer. It suits everyday use and travel.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
Worth knowing
- At 1.2 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. focal length
- 150 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 21
- Groups
- 15
- Weight
- 1,165 g (2.57 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 33 cm at 35 mm · 85 cm at 150 mm
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.7 at 35 mm · 1:5.9 at 150 mm
- Length
- 158 mm (6.22 in)
- Diameter
- 89 mm (3.5 in)
- Released
- October 2021
Manufacturer data: tamron.com, tamron.com, tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD fit?
The Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53-225 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD | Rokinon 35-150mm f/2-2.8 AF | Samyang 35-150mm f/2-2.8 AF | Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35-150 mm | 35-150 mm | 35-150 mm | 50-150 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2-2.8 | f/2-2.8 | f/2-2.8 | f/2 |
| Weight | 1,165 g | 1,231 g | 1,231 g | 1,340 g |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 33 cm | 33 cm | 33 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 158 mm | 157.4 mm | 157.4 mm | 200 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD: FAQ
Does the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD have autofocus?
Yes, the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD has autofocus.
Does the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD have image stabilization?
No, the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD weigh?
The Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD weighs 1,165 g. It is 158 mm long with a diameter of 89 mm.
What filter size does the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD use?
The Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD takes 82 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD is 33 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53-225 mm in full-frame terms.
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