About Us
The Professional's Source Since 1973
  • Help
  • 800.606.6969
Hello, Log InAccount & Orders
My Cart
Video Chat with a Photography Expert - Live
Home

Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di USD Lens for Sony A

BH #TA3518SPS • MFR #AFF012S-700
93 reviews
Print
Tamron
Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di USD Lens for Sony A
Key Features
  • Sony A Mount/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
  • One LD, One XLD, Two Aspherical Elements
  • eBAND and BBAR Coatings
An update to a classic wide-angle prime, the Sony A mount SP 35mm f/1.8 Di USD from Tamron pairs the versatile focal length with a sophisticated optical layout for enhanced image quality. One Low Dispersion element, one eXtra Low Dispersion element, and two aspherical elements help to control a variety of aberrations and distortions for consistent and even illumination and sharpness, as well as reduced color fringing, and eBAND and BBAR coatings work to suppress flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color fidelity.
No Longer Available
Used for$388.95
Ask an Expert
800.606.6969

Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di USD Overview

An update to a classic wide-angle prime, the Sony A mount SP 35mm f/1.8 Di USD from Tamron pairs the versatile focal length with a sophisticated optical layout for enhanced image quality. One Low Dispersion element, one eXtra Low Dispersion element, and two aspherical elements help to control a variety of aberrations and distortions for consistent and even illumination and sharpness, as well as reduced color fringing, and eBAND and BBAR coatings work to suppress flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color fidelity.

Complementing the imaging capabilities, this 35mm f/1.8 lens is also characterized by a ring-type USD motor, which provides quick, quiet autofocus performance with full-time manual focus capabilities. An inner focusing design and Floating System are also used, and aid in achieving a minimum focusing distance of 7.9" with a maximum magnification of 1:2.5. The lens' construction is also notable in its inclusion of various seals to protect against moisture, as well as a fluorine-coated front element to guard against fingerprints, smudging, and water.

A wide-angle prime, this 35mm lens is designed for full-frame Sony A mount DSLRs, and is also compatible with APS-C models where it will provide a 52.5mm equivalent focal length.
Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also avails selective focus control.
One LD (Low Dispersion) element helps to minimize chromatic aberrations in order to achieve greater clarity with reduced color fringing.
Two aspherical elements correct for spherical and comatic aberrations, as well as distortion, for consistent edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination throughout the aperture range, as well as a reduction of sagittal comatic flare.
eBAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency) and BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) coatings have been applied to lens elements to reduce surface reflections and prevent lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color accuracy.
Ring-type USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) motor is employed for fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance that benefits both stills and video recording. This motor also enables full-time manual focus control without having to shift into a dedicated MF mode.
A Floating System is employed that moves a single group of elements to control focus in order to provide faster AF response as well as a minimum focusing distance of 7.9" and maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.5 for enhanced close-up shooting.
Moisture-resistant construction incorporates seals around the lens mount and other areas to benefit working in inclement conditions. Additionally, a fluorine coating has been applied to the front lens element to repel water, fingerprints, and smudges for easier cleaning of the lens surface.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm produces a pleasing out-of-focus quality when working with shallow depth of field techniques.
SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.0 for Tamron software is included with the lens, which, aside from enabling basic raw processing and image adjustments, works to specifically correct for various aberrations, including color fringing, distortion, and peripheral light fall-off, using dedicated optical data from Tamron's SP-series of lenses.

Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di USD Specs

Focal Length
35mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Sony A
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
63° 26'
Minimum Focus Distance
7.87" / 20 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.38x
Optical Design
10 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.715 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.85 x 5.6 x 5.4"

Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di USD Reviews

See any errors on this page? Let us know

question

Is the lens natively supported on the A7?
Asked by: Christian
This is a Sony A mount lens, so it will not be natively supported by the Sony A7, which is an E-mount lens.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Will AF work with Sony a7r2+LA-EA3 when set video mode ?
Asked by: Leonid V.
I am using Sony A7r-II with LAEA3 with Tamron 24-70 2.8 USD. The Autofocus works flawlessly and the speed is really fast. However, the Eye AF and Continous AF Lock On Mode doesn't work. I believe the same will be true with this lens also.
Answered by: kamran k.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

is it Designed in Japan or made in Japan?sorry just not clear. I only buy made in Japan.
Asked by: Toai
Our current inventory is made in Japan.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

How well does this work with Canon C200? Does the DPAF still work in all modes?
Asked by: jack
This is an EF Mount lens that will work well on the C200. As far as Dual Pixel AF only Canon EF lenses work perfectly. This lens should still work with DPAF, but it may not perform as well as a Canon lens will.
Answered by: Joseph P.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Will this work with a Canon EOS 3? I've heard of there being problems with 3rd party lenses and older 35mm SLRs.
Asked by: Anonymous
This lens should work without issue with the EOS 3.
Answered by: Andrea O.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Does this have the latest firmware and will now work without problems with the 1DXII?
Asked by: Sherwin L.
There will be no compatibility issues with the 1DX mark II. There is no firmware needed to use this lens.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-26

Will this lens work with the Nikon z50 with FTZ ...

Will this lens work with the Nikon z50 with FTZ adapter?
Asked by: Haley
Yes
Answered by: Raymond
Date published: 2020-08-02

question

Can this be used in 70D?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, the lens can be used on the Canon 70D. The Canon 70D can use EF and EF-S lenses.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-26
  • y_2021, m_10, d_8, h_2CST
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_3.0.19
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_35
  • loc_en_US, sid_1183047, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=HAS_STAFF_ANSWERS, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_bhphotovideo