We’ve almost been here before. The full-frame compatible Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD for Z-mount mirrorless cameras is billed as the world’s fastest lens with this sort of zoom range. The Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OS, launched in 2019, offered the same zoom range, but was an f-stop slower at any given focal length. That lens was designed for Nikon F-mount DSLRs, but has been discontinued.
Key features
Many discerning photographers prefer constant-aperture zoom lenses but, while this Tamron has a variable aperture rating, it’s uncommonly fast at the wide-angle end, and still delivers a bright f/2.8 at its longest telephoto setting. The zoom range of 35-150mm is really useful, stretching from a moderately wide-angle field of view to a pretty powerful telephoto reach. Compared with using two 24-70mm and 70-200mm f/2.8 trinity zooms, you lose reach at both ends of the range, but the Tamron 35-150mm is a remarkably versatile all-in-one lens if you can live with the tighter focal length boundaries.