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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


I follow this photographers portrait work on Flickr and he has both the new 35 and 45 and the pictures look amazing from it. I know his work has post process to it so that has been taken into consideration, but so far these look like they might be worth paying attention to. Still waiting on an official review.

Anyone plan on adding these to their line up?

Anastasia by Maxim Guselnikov, on Flickr

Surrounded by Maxim Guselnikov, on Flickr

Irina - Color Edit by Maxim Guselnikov, on Flickr

Irina by Maxim Guselnikov, on Flickr



Oct 10, 2015 at 08:49 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


I already have lenses in this area, so it's of no interest to me. (then again, lenses rarely are).


Oct 10, 2015 at 09:20 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


Great work and I follow him, too. But most of this "look" can be attributed to working with great models and having world class editing. Almost none of this is the lens.


Oct 10, 2015 at 10:48 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


ZachOly wrote:
Great work and I follow him, too. But most of this "look" can be attributed to working with great models and having world class editing. Almost none of this is the lens.


True 100%, but it's so much nicer to look at this then a series of someone's goddamned cat.



Oct 10, 2015 at 12:02 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


I already have Nikon lenses with these focal lengths, so I won't be checking them out. However, I own a Tamron 24-70 2.8 and I'm not a fan. Not sharp at all, much slower to focus than my Nikon lenses.


Oct 10, 2015 at 12:17 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


At $599 full-retail with image stabilization and weather sealing, there's got to be a catch.




Oct 10, 2015 at 12:23 PM
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MattGruber wrote:
I already have Nikon lenses with these focal lengths, so I won't be checking them out. However, I own a Tamron 24-70 2.8 and I'm not a fan. Not sharp at all, much slower to focus than my Nikon lenses.


iirc isnt that an old design? isnt it 28-75>?



Oct 10, 2015 at 01:44 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


Already have similar Nikon lenses and if they break I can get Nikon to repair and return in a week or less. Does Tamron have a similar system for Pro repairs?


Oct 10, 2015 at 01:46 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


Do all of these alternatives to the 35 1.8 from Tamron has IS like the Tamron's do?


Oct 10, 2015 at 02:24 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


1) I didn't think Tamron even made primes except for longer macro lenses
2) Styling looks like like a cross of the Zeiss Otus & Sigma Art lenses
3) I've always thought a stabilized fast prime would be cool as f#^*.
4) Sounds like they are priced aggressively. Hope their worth a damn. Maybe I'll buy a used one in a year



Oct 10, 2015 at 02:28 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


There is a thread on these in the nikon forum: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1384098/4?b=2

http://photo.net/equipment/tamron/sp35_sp45_review/
http://slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=1818
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/tamron-sp-35mm-f-1-8-di-vc-usd-lens-review-28147
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/tamron-sp-45mm-f-1-8-di-vc-usd-lens-review-28149

General consensus seems to be it can't quite upset the sigma art 1.4 lenses in IQ stakes but performance is still very good at less money (Tamron rrp prices are usually way high). Metal barrel design. Great to see another legit contender for serious lenses.

Edited on Oct 11, 2015 at 02:52 AM · View previous versions



Oct 10, 2015 at 06:39 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


Just picked up the 35. I took it out today on a short walk. I'm liking it so far. Have a few more weddings this season so we'll see how it works out. I have high hopes. Here's a link from a few images I posted. Nothing crazy, but at least some different samples than what's already been floating around.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1441903



Oct 10, 2015 at 07:07 PM
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jeremy_clay wrote:
iirc isnt that an old design? isnt it 28-75>?


Could be. I haven't used it in years hahah



Oct 10, 2015 at 07:07 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


I'm going to be looking into one of these lenses for sure. But... Is it me, or does the bokeh look a bit jumpy?


Oct 10, 2015 at 10:34 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


jeremy_clay wrote:
True 100%, but it's so much nicer to look at this then a series of someone's goddamned cat.


Honestly?

I'd take the cat every single time.

Or my dog that passed away. Or yours.

I'm likely too cynical and personal for some, but when I see images like these from someone testing a new lens or camera, I honestly just think "Oh, the same old crap".

Happy Sunday



Oct 11, 2015 at 06:11 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


jbrandt378 wrote:
I'm going to be looking into one of these lenses for sure. But... Is it me, or does the bokeh look a bit jumpy?


There is so much post it is impossible to tell if it is the lens or not.



Oct 11, 2015 at 10:39 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


jbrandt378 wrote:
I'm going to be looking into one of these lenses for sure. But... Is it me, or does the bokeh look a bit jumpy?


I think that the bokeh looks like about any other lens where the image has boosted blacks and clarity. It is pretty difficult to judge any lens from images others have taken (sooc or otherwise). Written account or simply using it yourself always seems more helpful to me. If I had to choose between pictures of Ricardo's cat or reading him write about his experience using a piece of gear to shoot his cat, I'll take the story every time.



Oct 11, 2015 at 01:59 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


jeremy_clay wrote:
Do all of these alternatives to the 35 1.8 from Tamron has IS like the Tamron's do?


Don't really care about IS on wides, not such an issue for me.



Oct 12, 2015 at 10:18 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


My philosophy on buying lenses. In this order of preference.

1.) Accurate focus. It does no good to have a lens that is f1.2 or f1.4 if is misses focus.
2.) Lightening fast focus. Many of the f1.2 and f1.4 lenses are dogs when it comes to acquiring focus especially in low light situations. If I have to wait while the lens hunts then I want to take it off and throw it against the wall. This is often the case with f1.2 and 1.4 lenses.
3.) Weight. I'm all about reducing weight on the body the I bring up to my eye.
4.) Repair system support offered by the manufacture. Nikon and Canon have pretty decent system in place for supporting pro shooters. Are third party companies able to provide the same level of support?
5.) Image Quality and Bokeh. Over rated. Clients can not tell the difference between a shot taken with an f1.2, f1.4, f1.8, f2 or f2.8 lens. In fact most of us can't tell the difference either unless the same image is seen side by side with the two different lenses in question. All of the camera manufactures (Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus etc) produce stunning lenses in this day and age that will produce wonderful results. You have to be more careful with 3rd party manufactures.

Having said all that I have sold all my heavy, slow focusing, expensive f1.2 and 1.4 lenses in favor of the more, economical, lighter weight, faster focusing and more accurate f1.8 prime lenses.


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Oct 12, 2015 at 10:32 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · New Tamron 35 and 45 F/1.8 Lenses


ogerisg321 wrote:
I follow this photographers portrait work on Flickr and he has both the new 35 and 45 and the pictures look amazing from it. I know his work has post process to it so that has been taken into consideration, but so far these look like they might be worth paying attention to. Still waiting on an official review.

Anyone plan on adding these to their line up?



Wow, thank you so much for posting this guy's work. I opened the thread because I'm interested in the lenses, but just spent an hour looking through Maxim's portfolio. Love his control of light. Don't think I've ever seen such consistent skin tones.



Oct 13, 2015 at 02:58 AM
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