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Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens Compared to the Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Lens
| Specifications | Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens | Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2019 | 2010 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 14/10 | 10/7 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 63° 26' | 63° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/1.4-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 28.8 oz (815g) | 21.2 oz (600g) |
| Actual Weight | 28.4 oz (805g) | 21.2 oz (600g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.2 oz (35g) | 1.2 oz (35g) |
| In-Use Weight | 29.7 oz (840g) | 22.4 oz (635g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.19 x 4.13” (80.9 x 104.8mm) | 3.27 x 3.52” (83 x 89.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.19 x 4.4” (81 x 111.8mm) | 3.28 x 3.9” (83.2 x 99mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.4” (111.8mm) | 3.9” (99mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.71 x 1.82” (94.2 x 46.2mm) | 3.64 x 1.66” (92.5 x 42.2mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.98 - 5.98” (151.8 - 151.8mm) | 5.36 - 5.36” (136.2 - 136.2mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.3” (32.9mm) | 0.91” (23.1mm) |
| Filter Size | 72mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | USD | SWM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 146 ° | 115° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 11.81” (300mm) | 11.81” (300mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.26” (286mm) | 11.1” (282mm) |
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | 0.20x | 0.20x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / HF045 Buy ► | Y / HB-59 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Pouch | Y / CL-1118 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 35mm = 4.19' | 35mm = 4.18' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 35mm = 1276mm | 35mm = 1273mm |
| Review | Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens | Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Lens |
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