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Tamron Di III F053 35mm
The 1:2 macro magnification and weather-sealed construction distinguish this 475g 35mm f/2.8 prime, enabling sharp close-ups with a constant aperture on Sony APS-C bodies. Its compact 67mm filter thread and quiet autofocus motor make it a durable, walk-around lens that handles rain and dust without bulk. This lens is best for Sony E-mount APS-C shooters who need a rugged, all-purpose 35mm for near-macro detail work and field-ready everyday photography.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture 22
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 475 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
41 Overall Score
Price CA$342
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 590 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III F053 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 16-300mm | 55-200mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon F | L-Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 475 | 615 | 255 | 413 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | Silent Wave Motor | Autofocus | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | telephoto | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III F053 35mm | 54.9 | 15.8 | 69.1 | 47.8 | 55.8 | 24.5 | 37.3 | 34.1 | 47.5 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.9 | 70.3 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$342
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May 29, 2026 CA$342
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