Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E: Wide-Angle Prime, Macro 1:2, Fast AF, Compact
The Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E is a versatile and portable wide-angle prime lens, perfect for a wide range of photography, from street to portraiture. Designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras (and also suitable for APS-C), this lens balances a bright f/2.8 aperture with a remarkably compact and lightweight design. Its standout feature is a half-life-size 1:2 maximum magnification and a close 5.9" minimum focusing distance, enabling exceptional close-up and macro-style shooting. The OSD stepping motor delivers fast, near-silent autofocus with full-time manual override, while its moisture-resistant construction and fluorine coating ensure durability in various conditions.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Versatile 35mm Wide-Angle Prime: A favored focal length for street photography, portraits, landscapes, and everyday shooting.
- Bright f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Excellent for low-light performance and achieving shallow depth of field.
- Compact and Lightweight Design: Highly portable for on-the-go photographers.
- 1:2 Maximum Magnification (Half Life-Size Macro): Capture stunning close-up details of small subjects.
- Close 5.9" Minimum Focusing Distance: Enables impressive near-distance work.
- OSD Stepping Motor: Provides fast, quiet, and precise autofocus performance.
- Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows for immediate manual adjustments even in AF mode.
- LD (Low Dispersion) Element: Reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing for increased clarity.
- Aspherical Element: Minimizes distortion and spherical aberrations for sharper images.
- BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating: Reduces flare and ghosting for enhanced contrast and color accuracy.
- Moisture-Resistant Construction: Offers protection against the elements for worry-free shooting.
- Fluorine Coating: Repels dust, dirt, fingerprints, and smudges from the front element.
- Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm: Creates beautiful, smooth bokeh for pleasing background blur.
- Suitable for Full-Frame and APS-C Sony E-mount: Offers a 52.5mm equivalent focal length on APS-C bodies.
Perfect For:
- Street photographers seeking a compact and versatile prime lens.
- Portrait photographers wanting a natural perspective with pleasing bokeh.
- Macro and close-up enthusiasts looking for a 1:2 magnification capability.
- Everyday photographers needing a lightweight and high-quality prime lens.
- Sony E-mount mirrorless camera users (both full-frame and APS-C).
Specifications:
- Mount: Sony E-Mount
- Focal Length: 35mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Format Compatibility: Full-Frame (also suitable for APS-C)
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 5.9" (0.15m)
- Maximum Magnification: 1:2 (Half Life-Size)
- Optical Design: 9 elements in 8 groups (including 1 LD and 1 Aspherical element)
- Diaphragm Blades: 7 (Rounded)
- Filter Size: 67mm
- Autofocus: OSD Stepping Motor
- Image Stabilization: None
- Coating: BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection), Fluorine Coating
- Construction: Moisture-Resistant