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Tamron has announced the 35-100mm F2.8 Di III VXD, a full-frame zoom lens for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount cameras. As is tradition for the company, it’s an unusual focal range – it’s run at a 35-105mm F2.8 in the 90s didn’t spawn a wave of copycats – that’s nonetheless intriguing.
The biggest selling point for the lens is its size and weight, with Tamron promising “the beauty of F2.8, in the palm of your hand.” (Reference acknowledged, whether it was intentional or not.) The E-mount version of the lens is 565g (19.9oz), and 119mm (4.7″) long, with the Z-mount version being a touch longer and heavier. As a reference, Sigma’s 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art weighs 990g (34.9oz) and is 160mm (6.3″) long. Obviously, that lens goes noticeably wider and a touch further, but if you don’t find yourself wanting to go wider than 35mm that often, it may well be worth the weight savings.
Tamron also compares the lens to its 35-150mm F2-2.8 lens, which is both faster at the short end (though it drops to F2.8 quite quickly) and has more reach. However, that lens is a beefy 1165g (41.1oz), so you’ll once again have to weigh what’s more important to you.
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The 35-100mm F2.8’s optical formula includes 15 elements in 13 groups, with two aspheric elements, one low-dispersion aspheric element, one low-dispersion element and an extra low-dispersion element.
Autofocus is handled by Tamron’s “VXD” voice coil motors, and the company says that at 35mm, it can focus as close as 0.22m (8.7″), and 0.65m (25.6″) at the long end. The lens has a customizable button and can accept 67mm filters: the same size used by Tamron’s “G2 trinity” zooms. It has a fluorine coating on the front element to protect from oils and water, and is moisture-resistant.
Tamron says the lens will be available on March 26th, and will retail for $899 for the E-mount version and $929 for the Z-mount version. It’s a relatively aggressive price for this kind of lens, so we’re looking forward to getting our hands on it to see what it can do.
Press release:
The Beauty of F2.8, in the Palm of Your Hand
35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078)
For Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount Full-Frame Mirrorless
February 19, 2026, Commack, NY – TAMRON announces the launch of the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens, compatible with Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, on March 26, 2026 at a USD retail price of $899 for Sony E and $929 for Nikon Z (CAD: $1,249 for Sony E and $1,299 for Nikon Z).
The 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058), launched in 2021, has earned strong praise as a high-end portrait zoom. While highly acclaimed for its imaging performance, some users have wished for a lighter, more compact option. Developed in response to user demand, the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078) focuses on the most essential portrait focal lengths.
Despite its fast F2.8 aperture, the lens is remarkably compact and lightweight at just 4.7” (119.2mm) and 19.9oz. (565g).1 Delivering high image quality and soft bokeh, it’s perfect for candid portraits and travel photography. The VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism provides fast, precise AF to capture natural expressions, and the 8.7” (0.22m) MOD (Minimum Object Distance) at the wide end is ideal for tabletop shots. TAMRON Lens Utility™ lets users assign functions for video and stills, while the refined design ensures comfortable handling for everyday and special moments.
Product features
- 35-100mm zoom range ― bringing out the beauty of your subject
- Overwhelmingly lightweight and compact lens that fits right in the palm of your hand ― ideal for travel photography
- Features the most popular portrait focal lengths ― 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm ― combined with constant F2.8 fast aperture
- High resolution and rich bokeh ― rendering skin texture with clarity
- High-speed, high-precision VXD AF to reliably capture natural expressions
- Close-up creativity ― ideal for indoor photography
- Compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility™ application ― now wireless and compatible with iOS devices
- Comfortable ergonomic design for ease of use
– Enhanced exterior surface
– Smooth, precise operation for comfortable shooting - Unified 67mm filter size
- Protective features (moisture-resistant construction and fluorine coating)
1 Length and weight are for Sony E-mount lens.
Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 Di III VXD specifications:
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF |
| Focal length | 35–100 mm |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Lens mount | L-Mount, Sony E, Sony FE |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Special elements / coatings | 2 apsh., 1 LD asph., 1 LD, 1 XLD |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.22 m (8.66″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.3× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Linear Motor |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 565 g (1.25 lb) |
| Diameter | 81 mm (3.19″) |
| Length | 119 mm (4.69″) |
| Sealing | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) |
| Filter thread | 67 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Tripod collar | No |