The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXDis an exceptional all-in-one zoom lens, particularly suited for travel photography. It features a versatile wide to medium telephoto range along with a bright maximum aperture. This combination of versatility and speed makes it an excellent option for capturing stunning landscapes, unique architectural details, vibrant street scenes, and more. With a maximum aperture of f/2-2.8, this lens allows for effective photography in low-light conditions while enabling control over depth of field and subject isolation through selective focus. Additionally, the lens is equipped with a VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) autofocus system, which ensures rapid, silent, and accurate autofocus performance, making it ideal for both still images and video recording.

Optical Performance

The 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens incorporates an optimal arrangement of four Low Dispersion (LD) lens elements that effectively minimize aberrations, along with three exceptional Glass Molded Aspherical (GM) lens elements. This combination guarantees superior optical performance, enhancing your capability to capture the stunning landscapes encountered during your travels. TAMRON has successfully engineered a maximum aperture of F2 at the wide-angle setting and F2.8 at the telephoto end, allowing for the creation of beautiful, soft bokeh throughout the entire zoom range. Additionally, this lens facilitates clear subject capture in a variety of situations. The rapid maximum aperture aids in managing camera movement by enabling higher shutter speeds or reducing noise through the selection of a lower ISO. Even when paired with the latest high-resolution mirrorless cameras, the lens delivers sharp images from edge to edge and from the center to every corner of the frame.

High Precision Autofocus

The autofocus system utilizes the VXD linear motor focus mechanism, allowing for effortless focusing from the Minimum Object Distance (MOD) to infinity, even at the maximum aperture of F2. This highly accurate autofocus system is characterized by its speed and precision, enabling effective focus tracking to capture rapid movements of the subject. Additionally, the linear motor minimizes drive noise and vibrations during the focusing process, making it particularly suitable for capturing both still images and video in quiet settings.

TAMRON Lens Utility

The 35-150mm f/2-2.8 zoom lens is designed to work seamlessly with the proprietary TAMRON Lens Utility software, which has been developed internally by TAMRON. This software enables users to conveniently update the lens firmware without the need to connect to the camera. Additionally, it offers various functionalities that enhance focusing operations and other tasks while capturing still images or video. By leveraging a diverse array of features, users can broaden their creative expression in both photography and videography. For instance, the A-B Focus feature allows users to set two predetermined focus points, enabling a smooth transition of focus from one subject to another with a simple press of the Focus Set Button. Furthermore, users have the option to select between Linear and Non-linear focus adjustments, influencing the behavior of focus shifts during manual focusing.