p.18 #1 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
MFD:
7.5” Wide
15.3” Tele
1:2.9 Wide (0.35x)
1:4 Tele (0.25x)
Those MFD and Magnification specs are impressive. 1:4 (at Tele, 0.25x), and this thing gets all the way down to 1:2.9 (at Wide, 0.35x), that's already a mild Macro lens. (of course, 1:1 is a "true macro" ...but 1:4 and 1:2.9 isn't bad at all).
Considering that All (affordable, and not the expensive 90mm G) macros have a very nasty noisy DC motor and very slow hunting AF, this should be a good option for those wanting a mild Macro as well (like me... I really need a mild Macro)
p.18 #2 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
Any thoughts on how the MTF's compare to the 24-70GM. From comparing the Tamron-supplied MTF graphs to Roger Cicala / LensRentals test of the 24-70 GM, it appears that, wide open at f/2.8, the Tamron and Sony are similar at 10lp/mm and the Tamron is much better at 30lp/mm (albeit at 28 mm vs 24mm).
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p.18 #3 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
Messier77 wrote:
Any thoughts on how the MTF's compare to the 24-70GM. From comparing the Tamron-supplied MTF graphs to Roger Cicala / LensRentals test of the 24-70 GM, it appears that, wide open at f/2.8, the Tamron and Sony are similar at 10lp/mm and the Tamron is much better at 30lp/mm (albeit at 28 mm vs 24mm).
My only thoughts are that you can't compare manufacturer provided MTFs, which are often theoretical and not actual measurements, with MTFs like at Lens Rentals blog which are actual measurement. Zeiss does provide MTF measurement for their lenses that are measured, and Leica might too (I have heard some say they are measured and other say they are not), but even these can be affected by the decisions made in the measurement (e.g., what type of light to use). It is best to compare lenses that have been tested with the same methodology. In any event, my view is that the MTFs above cannot be meaningfully compared.
p.18 #4 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
I've been told by B&H in the past that they put a hold on your card "for a few days" after ordering, but your card is not actually charged until the product ships.
p.18 #5 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
Jman13 wrote:
It's really a terrible date....most people will have it arrive not Friday the 25th, but Tuesday the 29th since Monday is a holiday. That's a painful 5 day wait after shipping.
Interesting how many releases come around Holiday weekends. I remember some similar drama with the A7R III, not to mention those stock problems, and the 24-105 delays.
That being said - I hope the majority of people will have already either learned from their own expectations/mistakes, or from others on the forum, and don't expect the lens in their hands immediately after anticipated release date.
I am of the mentality that if you tell me a product is going to ship/be here on a certain day, you better follow through - but life happens and you have to have a back-up plan to roll with.
p.18 #6 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
I'm guessing this lens will be a success for Tamron and they will be kicking themselves for not entering the E-mount market earlier...same goes for Sigma...
However, it's fair to say that Tamron has been involved with E-mount lens developing since the beginning, designing Batis E-mount lenses in partnership with Zeiss.
p.18 #7 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
Jman13 wrote:
It's really a terrible date....most people will have it arrive not Friday the 25th, but Tuesday the 29th since Monday is a holiday. That's a painful 5 day wait after shipping.
considering I thought it would be out in June, fantastic date
p.18 #9 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
Fred Miranda wrote:
I'm guessing this lens will be a success for Tamron and they will be kicking themselves for not entering the E-mount market earlier...same goes for Sigma...
However, it's fair to say that Tamron has been involved with E-mount lens developing since the beginning, designing Batis E-mount lenses in partnership with Zeiss.
I wonder if they've signed non-compete agreements or something in order to be able to build the Batis line?
p.18 #10 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
Oh, I'm fine with it actually arriving around that time...I just hate when shipping takes a long time...there's something about your new lens sitting in a warehouse where you cant get it that is frustrating.
Charlie N wrote:
considering I thought it would be out in June, fantastic date
p.18 #11 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
Tamron's entry may be part of a cooperative business arrangement common in Japan, affecting the release schedules of products. They have taken the far harder road than Sigma, a path that shows faith in the mirrorless segment as the primary camera design for the medium term future.
The combination of excellent optical qualities together with light weight is the enduring part of that commitment, along with great attention to video-friendly operation and very close MFD at the wide end. Sony have made so many mid zooms for the FE ecosystem but this Tamron appears to be a very sound effort with excellent market differentiation. A great price will help 'take out the lumps' for buyers of Sony's recent camera body blitz. This one on an a7III is quite a bargain kit - at 1200 grams it compares favorably with the lens only weight of 890 grams for the GM 24-70/2.8.
p.18 #12 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
Very smart move on behalf of Tamron and it clearly demonstrates they are listening to the new wave of photographers !! This lens really interests me as it is smallish and light to go and yet you have f/2.8 and the fact that you have 75mm at the long end. It does not sound much but for events it is very handy. Historically I have bought Canon/Nikon 24-70/2.8 zooms and lost interest because of the size/weight and always went with 1 or 2 primes instead. Personally I would love this lens with the A7III
p.18 #13 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
I love the fact that it would be possible to use a compact Lee Seven5 filter system with the new Tamron 28-75/2.8 since it has a 67mm thread. That was not possible with the 24-70GM or 24-105G lenses.
p.18 #16 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
It's 73mm barrel just like the Zeiss 24-70/4, but 0.92" (23.3mm) longer. So, basically, similar to that zoom but an 1" longer. Not bad at all for a 2.8
p.18 #19 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
I really love the concept of this lens. 28 is a fine starting point as far as I’m concerned, at 24mm I’m just as likely to prefer 20mm. I’ve been using the 28, 50 and 85 primes as my AF kit, and sold the 85 cause I don’t go long often. F/4 was too slow to ignore, 2.8 plus the close focus will be great. I’ll sell the 28/2 to cover some of the cost and keep the 50/1.8 for going small or lower light. I’m kinda like Guy with lenses, but I see this settling my AF side of things for a while.
p.18 #20 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
Wow. 550g. 2.8. 28-75. If the optics and AF performance are solid, I will buy one of these, particularly at $799. This is the design prioritization I hope most E-system (and mirrorless) lenses adopt - designs that can leverage the small size and lower-weight advantages of mirrorless platforms by being lightweight themselves. This may very well become my first zoom for the E-mount.
Now, what if Tamron could build a 70-200 f/2.8 that weighed less than 750g?
