p.9 #2 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
Unless one needs the extra speed, I'm finding the Sony 35 2.8 to be an excellent travel lens.
I think a lot of people feel like they want something in between the Sony 35/1.4 and 35/2.8 options. The f1.4 is too big, and the f2.8 is too slow and/or people don't love the OOF rendering. Something in between these extremes would be nice (and a bit larger than the f2.8 is fine).
Back on the topic of the Tamron, this lens just skirts the right side of "small enough" to be intruiguing to me. I currently cover this range with two primes, the 28/2 and 55/1.8 (and I suppose my 24-240 in a pinch). But I can't deny the convenience of a zoom.
p.9 #3 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
I'm seriously spoiled now with the 12-24 and the 24-105 for sharpness and versatility. They're both sharp wide open all the way to the corners at every focal length. If the Tamron is as sharp as the 24-105 at f/4, it might be worth it to make the change to save the 100 grams weight difference (only 100 grams!), but it's a trade off with the loss in focal range.
It's awesome to have choices!
I'm blown away every time I take pics with the 24-105 now. It would be hard for the Tamron to beat the image quality, but I'm open to the possibility.
p.9 #4 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
echelonphoto wrote:
I had the original 28-75 for my canon 5d years ago and it was a killer sharp lens...
I'm not sure how one defines "killer sharp", but if the new Tamron 28-75 f2.8 is anything like the old one, it may just turn out to be just a slightly faster substitute for the Sony FE 28-70mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens...
p.9 #5 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
Of course take it with a grain of salt, but they say it's nothing like the old, it's all new and built to compete with the 24-105. Given their other recent releases, they have enough proof to think it's at least possible/probable.
molson wrote:
I'm not sure how one defines "killer sharp", but if the new Tamron 28-75 f2.8 is anything like the old one, it may just turn out to be just a slightly faster substitute for the Sony FE 28-70mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens...
p.9 #6 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
Mathieu18 wrote:
Of course take it with a grain of salt, but they say it's nothing like the old, it's all new and built to compete with the 24-105. Given their other recent releases, they have enough proof to think it's at least possible/probable.
I hope you're right... but we'll have to wait and see.
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p.9 #7 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
molson wrote:
I'm not sure how one defines "killer sharp", but if the new Tamron 28-75 f2.8 is anything like the old one,
the old version was last released in like 2010 or something? i'd like to believe that it'll be a modern design, like the 24-70 g2, which is a decent piece of glass, afaik.
p.9 #8 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
esanchez wrote:
I'm also hoping Tamron is designing their lens from the ground up and making some small and sharp primes at a decent price. The 28-75mm is a good start.
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This lens collaboration thing can get pretty confusing. Tamron licensed to design Zeiss lenses, Leica Elmarit on a Panasonic camera, Cosina, Kyocera, etc. etc. Lots of stuff made in China, but Sigma lenses are still made in Japan.
p.9 #9 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
However, the proof is always in the pudding.
dalite wrote:
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This lens collaboration thing can get pretty confusing. Tamron licensed to design Zeiss lenses, Leica Elmarit on a Panasonic camera, Cosina, Kyocera, etc. etc. Lots of stuff made in China, but Sigma lenses are still made in Japan.
p.9 #13 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
I dunno, on a lot of recent releases we haven’t know testers were floating around until the review embargo was lifted. Rumors based on comments from Tamron reps was April/May I believe.
Fred Miranda wrote:
There is no pricing or estimated availability.
Since there aren't fully functional copies floating around for reviews, I think it may take a while...
p.9 #15 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
SAR has first couple of samples posted. Sharpness looks pretty exceptional, bokeh looks somewhat mediocre. Still interested, definitely look forward to more reviews.
p.9 #17 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
If the Tamron 24-70 f2.8 G2 with stabilization for Canon/Nikon is listed for $1199, I wouldn't be surprised if the 28-75 for Sony will be listed below $1000...
p.9 #20 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
I saw a demo one at the photography show over here - never thought to check the size but I’d say 67 very likely - a lot slimmer than the 24-105
GMPhotography wrote:
Okay this is very unscientific but hey worth a look and see if it makes some sense.
If you look at the video posted earlier stop it at about 8 seconds in. Pay attention to the lens mount size and the front of the lens diameter . If you look closely they are almost the same size in diameter . Now look at the images posted here 67,72,77 now IGNORE the barrel on each lens just look at the mount and the front filter size.
The second image posted i have a 67mm hood in reverse over the mount and it looks to me it kind of matches the Toking in the video. I know I know this is crazy but hey i thought it was interesting at least...Show more →
