p.10 #1 · 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, it may just turn out to be just a slightly faster substitute for the Sony FE 28-70mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens...
Not a great comparison:
1. You can't compare DxoMark scores on bodies with different resolution because higher resolution bodies give higher score for the same lens.
2. The Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 is a 2003 lens. Doesn't make sense to compare it with lenses like Canon 24-70 mm f2.8L II which is a recent design. You should put it up against the original Canon 24-70mm f2.8L which is a 2002 lens so from the same time as Tamron.
I have included below a much more fair comparison against original 24-70mm f2.8L with both lenses on the same body (5Dsr):
And remember that the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 for DSLRs was (is) a $400 lens. It was certainly known to be weaker at f2.8 compared to the f2.8 zooms from Canon / Nikon but provided a great option to those who could not justify the extra size, weight and cost of the heavy duty f2.8 zooms and who were willing to get a slightly weaker but usable f2.8 option. Given how ridiculously large the f2.8 zooms are on small mirrorless bodies, I am sure many would still like the option of slightly weaker performance at lower size / cost.
p.10 #2 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
My old Tamron 28-75 was actually pretty sharp wide open and was much better than a 24-70L I tried wide open, At f/4 they were close. Neither holds a candle to the 24-70L II.
p.10 #3 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
Pixel Perfect wrote:
My old Tamron 28-75 was actually pretty sharp wide open and was much better than a 24-70L I tried wide open, At f/4 they were close. Neither holds a candle to the 24-70L II.
Yes. I have one I'm using on a 5DIII and it is quite sharp. It replace a Sigma 24-105/4 as a smaller, lighter alternative and I've not seen a huge difference on images.
p.10 #19 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
The she-boss has given me the approval for two lenses this year.
This is one I'm very interested in, it and the Voigtlander 21mm in e-mount.
Only thing that would mess up the 'plan' is if Sony issues the FE 200-600mm.
p.10 #20 · In stock: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 E-mount ($799)
kdrk888 wrote:
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...
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My initial guess was $899, so that's pretty close to SAR's $850. Sub-$1000 because it has no VC, and as Fred mentions, not a big issue because of full frame cameras IBIS (for newer models)
Spending more time on FM than with the Mrs..
. Heck this is work here