Tamron
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Fujifilm X Mount
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD — 150–500mm f/5-6.7 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Tamron
35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
Sony E Mount
35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD — 35–150mm f/2-2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Wins
35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- A150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- B35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2 vs f/5)
- B35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/6.7)
- B35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 60 cm)
- B35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD has lower Weight (1165 g vs 1710 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to share150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
⌀93 × 210 mm
1710 g (3.77 lb / 60.32 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
⌀70 × 213 mm
1165 g (2.57 lb / 41.09 oz)
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is 3mm shorter and 23mm wider than 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD.
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is 545 g heavier than 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Hybrid Aspherical, LD, BBAR-G2
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
- ✓
Length
209.6 mm vs 213 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2 vs f/5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/6.7 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 60 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
1165 g vs 1710 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 93 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.