This is lighter than the Sigma 35/1.4 which comes in at 665g. But the Sigma 35/1.4 is even a little longer at 77 x 94mm. I’ll compare it with the Sigma Art AF 35mm 1.4 DG HSM (the “Sigma 35/1.4” for short). I’ve rated the features with a (or ), when it’s better than average or even state of the art, a if it’s standard or just average, and if there’s a disadvantage. It works for anything you order at any time – thanks for your support!Īs usual I’ll have a look at the technical data first. PS – don’t forget you can support my work next time you order anything at Amazon, B&H or Adorama by first clicking through to them using the links above and in the sidebar. Read on to find out which will be best for you! To find out I tested the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 VC alongside the Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 VC (see my Tamron 45/1.8 VC review) and compare the results against Nikon’s own AF-S 35mm f/1.8G and the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 “Art”. But the introduction of stabilization means that the optical design has to change and additional lens elements need to be introduced.

Which would be a boon in situations of low available light or when you have to stop down to get enough depth of field. But with the image stabilization (dubbed “Vibration Control”/VC) introduced by Tamron for its 35mm and 45mm primes there’s hope to get sharp shots hand-held at around 1/10 sec. The old 1/focal-length rule for shutter-speeds that are on the safe side no longer applies for the pixel-densities of modern sensors: today we’re more talking about using 1/70 sec on a 35mm lens or 1/100 sec on a 50mm lens. With 36MP, 42MP and 50MP full-frame sensors as well as 24MP APS-C/DX sensors it is increasingly hard to achieve really sharp shots devoid of (micro-)blur. Introducing stabilized primes with focal lengths below 100mm is an important move that reflects the development of ever-higher mega pixel count sensors. These lenses are some of the few stabilized short primes on the market. It was announced in August 2015 together with its longer sibling, the Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD. The Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is a wide-angle full-frame lens available in Canon, Nikon, and Sony mount. Alternatively get yourself a copy of my In Camera book or treat me to a coffee! Thanks! Buy it now! Check prices on the Tamron 35mm f1.8 at Amazon, B&H, or Adorama, or Wex. Regarding the performance the price of this lens seems okay although compared to the Sigma 35/1.4 Art and Tamron's own 24-70/2.8 VC it looks a bit on the high side. But the Tamron 35/1.8 VC clearly earns a Recommended. The only thing standing against a Highly Recommended are the color aberrations of this lens which can be pretty nasty at times.

On top of that it's relatively small and light. It produces sharp images right into the corner of a full-frame sensor and can focus close up to a magnification of 1:2.5 which is ideal for capturing small subjects. That makes this lens hold out longer in dimly lit situations. Summary The new Tamron 35/1.8 VC is a very versatile and interesting lens: It offers a fast f/1.8 aperture combined with image-stabilization that is good for two stops in my tests.

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