Tamron's revolutionary all-in-one zoom with a fast f/2-2.8 aperture across 35-150mm.
The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD launched in 2021 and immediately disrupted the professional zoom market. By covering a 35-150mm range at f/2 to f/2.8, it effectively replaced the traditional two-zoom kit of 24-70mm plus 70-200mm with a single lens. No other zoom offers this combination of range and speed.
Optical quality is impressive for the ambition of the design with sharp centre performance across the range and good corners. At f/2 at 35mm it delivers genuinely shallow depth of field from a zoom. VXD autofocus is fast and quiet. Build is weather sealed and substantial. The lens is heavy at 1165g but lighter than carrying two separate f/2.8 zooms.
Sony FE mount, 82mm filter thread. A Nikon Z mount version followed. This lens has no equivalent from any first-party manufacturer. The trade-off versus separate 24-70 and 70-200mm zooms is the narrower 35mm wide end and single-lens weight versus two-lens total weight.
Strong demand used. Check VXD AF speed and accuracy at all focal lengths, zoom ring smoothness, and weather seals. The lens is a game-changer for wedding and event photographers who want to minimize lens changes. One of the most innovative zoom designs ever produced.