Tamron Di III 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD 35-100mm
The constant f/2.8 aperture and VXD linear motor across its 35-100mm focal range provide fast, silent autofocus and effective subject separation on full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. Weighing 565g with moisture-resistant sealing and a customizable lens utility port, it balances portability with advanced controls. This lens suits photographers needing a lightweight everyday zoom for macro close-ups and walk-around shooting, though its portrait score of 40.9/100 makes it less ideal for dedicated portrait work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong optical (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong versatility (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong macro (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 100 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 6 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VXD Linear Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 221 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD 35-100mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35-100mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 13mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 565 | 615 | 726 | 655 | 415 | 515 |
| AF Type | VXD Linear Motor | HLA | STM | linear motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD 35-100mm | 98.3 | 28.2 | 62.8 | 78.1 | 92.8 | 24.4 | 79.5 | 7.7 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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