Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 Di III VXD
Tamron · 35–100 mm · f/2.8
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
69
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Compact and lightweight at 565g despite f/2.8 constant aperture
+Sharp image quality across entire focal range with excellent chromatic aberration control
+Fast and precise VXD autofocus with excellent subject tracking and quiet operation
+Unique 35-100mm focal length optimized for portrait, event, and travel photography
+Close minimum focus distance of 0.22m (35mm) with 1:3.3 magnification for creative tabletop shots
+USB-C port with Tamron Lens Utility software for customizable AF and control functions
Worth Knowing
−Limited wide-angle coverage at 35mm, not suitable as primary landscape lens
−Not internally focusing; extends approximately 2cm at full zoom
−No built-in image stabilization; relies on camera IBIS
−Some reported softness at 100mm f/2.8 on certain samples (possible variation)
General | |
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About This LensThe Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD is an outstanding people and general-purpose lens, with highlights including sharp image quality, a wide f/2.8 aperture, high-performing VXD linear AF, and a high-quality, compact, and lightweight design. Priced at $900 USD and weighing just 565g, this lens represents a more moderate alternative to larger and more expensive fast zooms. At its introduction, the Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD Lens is the only 35-100mm full-frame lens, making this unique focal length range ideal for portrait photographers seeking portability. | |
| Brand | Tamron |
| Release Year | 2026 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Nikon Z |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Nikon Z |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 565 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 80.6 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 121.5 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 67 mm |
Optics81/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 35–100 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 63.4333333333°–24.4166666667° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 16 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |  Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |  Manual |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |  Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |  Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 22 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.3x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length |  Yes |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction55/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 15 |
| Groups | 13 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 3 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 2 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 1 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |