Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD - Nikon

Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD - the celebratory lens of the centenary year

With its fast aperture, breathtaking optical quality and fast autofocus, the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD is ideal for documentary, street photography, potrettes, weddings and sports.

Weather protection The Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD lens has rubber gaskets at all points where moisture could enter the frame. The front element has a fluorine coating that repels water and grease and is easy to keep clean.

Outer surface is elegant and downright sleek, the matte black shell is resistant to bumps and scratches. The sturdy construction of the lens creates a very tangible sense of quality, and together with Tamron's 5-year warranty, the decision to buy is easy to make.

Fast autofocus is powered by Tamron's quiet USD (Ultra Silent Drive) motor. The large maximum aperture places special demands on focusing, which is why Tamron has introduced a mechanism capable of moving heavy glass elements quickly and accurately. The latter is particularly important because of the narrow depth of field produced by the 1.4 aperture. The USD motor allows the user to make fine adjustments to the focus without having to switch from AF mode to MF mode.

Unbeaten optics the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD consists of 14 elements in ten groups. These include three aspherical elements that correct various optical characteristics. Together they ensure that your images are sharp through the aperture, even at full aperture, and the resolution increases as you close the aperture.

The spectrum of elements corrects chromatic aberrations so well that they are almost invisible. Optics and a nine-blade dimmer produce a beautiful softening of the background, or bokeh as the kids say. You can read more about Tamron's amazing products here.

If you're looking for a more compact compromise, Tamron's 1.8 lenses 35mm could be your thing.

Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD - The essentials

• Fast and weatherproof glass
• Excellent image quality at all apertures
• Designed for cinema size but also works with APS-C cameras
• Optical design with three aspherical and four LD elements
• Advanced anti-reflection coating, BBAR-G2, for high-contrast images even in difficult locations
• Front element with fluorine coating repels water and grease
• USD motor for fast, quiet and precise focusing
• Also works in mirrorless (with adapters)
• Tap-in console updates

Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD - Technical specifications

• Image stabilizer: no
• Dimmer leaves: 9
• Focus type: autofocus
• Drawing circle: full-frame, APS-C
• Maximum aperture value: 1.4
• Minimum aperture value: 16
• Lens element/group: 14/10
• Closest focusing distance: 30cm
• Diameter: 81mm
• Filter thread: 72mm
• Fixed focal length: 35mm
• Colour: Black
• Lens mount: Nikon F, Canon EF
• Maximum magnification: 0.2 x
• Length: 102 mm, 105 mm
• Weight: 805 g, 815 g