Getting professional-quality wedding photos requires versatile gear that can handle everything from intimate getting-ready moments to dramatic ceremony shots. The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD brings impressive capabilities to help you capture it all.
Coming to you from Taylor Jackson, this detailed video demonstrates using the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD throughout an entire wedding day. The variable aperture design provides f/2 at 35mm and transitions to f/2.8 when zoomed to 150mm, giving you lots of light-gathering flexibility for different lighting situations. For consistency in hybrid photo/video work, Jackson recommends setting it to f/2.8 throughout the day to maintain steady exposure. The lens particularly shines during ceremonies, where its zoom range lets you capture both wide scene-setting shots and intimate close-ups without changing position or disturbing the moment.
Key specifications of this versatile lens include:
- Focal Length: 35-150mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/2-2.8
- Mount: Sony E and Nikon Z
- Minimum Focus Distance: 13" / 33cm
- Filter Size: 82mm
- Weight: 2.6 lb / 1,165 g
- Dimensions: 3.5 x 6.2" / 89.2 x 158 mm
While the size makes it slightly bulky for getting-ready coverage, the lens proves invaluable during key moments like ceremonies and couple portraits. The zoom range eliminates lens changes that could make you miss critical shots. The high-quality optics handle challenging lighting situations well, from backlit ceremonies to reception environments. For low-light receptions, Jackson notes that modern cameras paired with the f/2-2.8 aperture handle most situations effectively.
Beyond the technical capabilities, this lens allows photographers to stay more present in the moment rather than constantly switching gear. The ability to quickly recompose from wide to telephoto without moving position helps maintain the natural flow of events and capture authentic moments as they unfold. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Jackson.
Samyang's 35-150/2.0-2.8 is, by all accounts, just as good, and Amazon is selling it for $1,014 today. I got mine during last year's BF sales and have made a lot of money with it doing event work.