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Tamron SP 35mm F 1 4 Di USD Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£620Lens mount:Canon EF, Nikon FMaximum focal length:35 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):1.4Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:63.4 °

Tamron SP 35mm F 1 4 Di USD Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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7.8

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

★Better than 95% of camera-lenses
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
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35%

10

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.9

Build & Handling

20%

6.5

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

★Better than 95% of camera-lenses
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
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70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on 376 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 51% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Tamron SP 35mm F 1 4 Di USD

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
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35%

10

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.9

Build & Handling

20%

6.5

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

7.8
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on 376 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
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Popularity:
Tamron SP 35mm F 1 4 Di USD has a popularity score of 7.5 points, which is higher than 52.2% of camera lenses.
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
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60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

7.2

Price

7.7
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Canon EF, Nikon F
Sensor format coverage
Full-frame
Filter thread size
72 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
35 mm
Maximum focal length
35 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
63.4 °
Minimum angle of view
63.4 °
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Focus motor
USD
Minimum focus distance
0.3 m
Minimum focus distance
0.3 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.3 m, which is closer than 48.3% of camera lenses and equal to 7.9% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.2xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.2x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.2x, which is higher than 50.8% of camera lenses and equal to 7% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
yes
Full-time manual focus
yes
This camera lens supports full-time manual focus. 68.3% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
840 g
Weight
840 g
This camera lens weighs 840 g, which is heavier than 77% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Lens length
104.8 mm
Lens length
104.8 mm
This camera lens is 104.8 mm long, which is longer than 63% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
80.9 mm
Lens diameter
80.9 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 80.9 mm, which is wider than 60.1% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
This camera lens supports weather sealing. 50.2% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
?
DxOMark sharpness score
?
DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
?
DxOMark vignetting
?
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Tamron SP 35mm F 1 4 Di USD vs the average camera lens

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  • 1.4 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    1.4
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/1.4 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    1.4 vs 2.8
  • Has fluorine coating
    Fluorine coating
    yes
    This camera lens has a fluorine coating, the average camera lens does not. 32.6% of camera lenses use a fluorine coating.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 2 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (4 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    4 vs 2
  • 1 more aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    3
    This camera lens has more aspherical elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    3 vs 2
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2019
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2019 vs 2016
  • 12.4% better value for money
    Tamron SP 35mm F 1 4 Di USD has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (7.74 vs 6.9).
    7.74 vs 6.89
  • 12.4% better value for money
    Tamron SP 35mm F 1 4 Di USD has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (7.74 vs 6.9).
    7.74 vs 6.89
  • 1.4 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    1.4
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/1.4 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    1.4 vs 2.8
  • 2 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (4 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    4 vs 2
  • 1 more aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    3
    This camera lens has more aspherical elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    3 vs 2
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • Has fluorine coating
    Fluorine coating
    yes
    This camera lens has a fluorine coating, the average camera lens does not. 32.6% of camera lenses use a fluorine coating.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2019
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2019 vs 2016
  • 330 g heavier
    Weight
    840 g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (840 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    840 g vs 510 g
  • 12.55 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    104.8 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (104.8 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    104.8 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 3.9 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    80.9 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (80.9 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    80.9 mm vs 77 mm
  • 330 g heavier
    Weight
    840 g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (840 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    840 g vs 510 g
  • 12.55 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    104.8 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (104.8 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    104.8 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 3.9 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    80.9 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (80.9 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    80.9 mm vs 77 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 376 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Tamron SP 35mm F 1 4 Di USD

  • Exceptional sharpness across the entire frame, even wide open at f/1.4
  • Beautiful and smooth bokeh with 9 aperture blades
  • High-quality, weather-sealed build with fluorine coating
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate 'Ultra Silent Drive' (USD) autofocus
  • Effective control of chromatic aberration and flare due to BBAR-G2 coating
  • Strong value proposition compared to competitor 35mm f/1.4 lenses
  • Excellent center and corner contrast for high-resolution sensors

What we don't like about Tamron SP 35mm F 1 4 Di USD

  • Relatively heavy and bulky compared to some rivals (approx. 805g)
  • Lack of built-in image stabilization (VC)
  • Noticeable vignetting when shooting at maximum aperture (f/1.4)
  • Focus breathing can be prominent during video recording
  • Designed primarily for DSLRs, requiring an adapter for mirrorless bodies
  • Minor barrel distortion occasionally visible in architectural shots

Verdict

The Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD is a premium full-frame prime lens featuring an advanced optical design of 14 elements in 10 groups, including four Low Dispersion (LD) and three glass-molded aspherical elements to ensure exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness. Its main characteristics include a fast f/1.4 aperture for low-light performance, a 9-blade circular diaphragm for velvety bokeh, and a high-speed Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) autofocus motor with full-time manual override. Key pros include professional-grade weather sealing, a durable metal barrel with fluorine coating to repel dirt, and BBAR-G2 coatings that significantly reduce ghosting and flare. However, notable cons include its relatively heavy weight of approximately 815g and the lack of built-in image stabilization (VC), which is absent in this model compared to some of Tamron's f/1.8 variants.

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