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Rent NowTamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens (Sony E)
Compact Full-Frame Wide-Angle Prime 1:2 Macro Magnification, OSD Autofocus Motor & Moisture-Resistant Construction
The Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 is a sleek, ultra-lightweight wide-angle prime lens designed natively for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless camera systems. Covering one of the most versatile and beloved focal lengths in photography, this lens excels across street photography, portraiture, travel documentation, and everyday snapshots. By opting for a modestly bright f/2.8 maximum aperture, Tamron strikes a perfect balance between low-light capability and extreme portability, delivering a compact prime that easily fits into a jacket pocket or small everyday carry bag.
Setting itself apart from traditional wide-angle primes, this 35mm lens features a half life-size 1:2 maximum magnification ratio paired with a remarkably close 5.9-inch minimum focusing distance. This macro-like capability allows photographers to get exceptionally close to subjects, capturing fine details with smooth background separation. Driven by an Optimized Silent Drive (OSD) stepping motor for quiet, accurate autofocus and housed in a weather-sealed barrel with a front fluorine coating, the Tamron 35mm f/2.8 is an agile, reliable addition to any E-mount kit.
Key Features & Optical Performance
Versatile 35mm Wide-Angle Reach: Provides a classic field of view on full-frame cameras, and operates as a highly practical 52.5mm standard equivalent lens when mounted to APS-C format bodies.
Lightweight f/2.8 Aperture Design: Balances available light gathering with an impressively small profile, keeping your overall camera setup nimble and unobtrusive.
1:2 Half Life-Size Macro Close-Up: Boasts an extraordinary minimum focusing distance of 5.9 inches, allowing for detailed close-ups of food, textures, and small subjects against wide backgrounds.
High-Performance Optical Layout: Features one Low Dispersion (LD) element and one molded glass aspherical element to eliminate color fringing, chromatic aberrations, and distortion for edge-to-edge sharpness.
BBAR Anti-Reflection Coating: Employs Tamron’s Broad-Band Anti-Reflection coating on internal glass surfaces to suppress flare and ghosting, maintaining rich contrast when shooting into strong light.
Quiet OSD Autofocus Motor: Uses an Optimized Silent Drive stepping motor for swift, near-silent AF performance alongside full-time manual focus override capabilities.
Build Quality & Weather Protection
Moisture-Resistant Housing: Engineered with weather seals throughout the lens barrel to guard against rain, moisture, and dust during outdoor shoots.
Protective Fluorine Front Coating: Features a hydrophobic fluorine coating on the front glass element that repels water, dirt, oil, and fingerprints for effortless cleaning.
Smooth 7-Blade Diaphragm: Incorporates a rounded seven-blade aperture iris to render soft, natural background bokeh.
Technical Specifications
Lens Type: Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Lens Mount System: Sony E-Mount Native
Format Compatibility: Full-Frame & APS-C (52.5mm Equivalent)
Focal Length: 35mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:2 (Half Life-Size Macro)
Minimum Focus Distance: 5.9 inches / 15 cm
Optical Construction: 9 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Design: 7-Blade Rounded Iris
Filter Thread Diameter: 67 mm
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.9 x 2.5 inches / 73.0 x 63.5 mm
Weight: Approx. 7.4 oz / 210 g
