p.30 #1 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
IslandMed wrote:
At least the front diameter is definitely smaller than 105art )))))))))))))))
Good news))))))
Definitely smaller
If you put on the lens hood, it‘s shorter (of course just slightly but none the less) than the 70-180 which was praised by so many people for it‘s relatively compact size … however, the 35-150 (2.0- !) was depicted as a monster. I say it again: Internet forums are a thing of their own…
p.30 #3 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
BTW. My copy does not take in any air when zooming back. It sounds exactly the same when you zoom in and out. There’s only the sound of the moving construction, but not that of air. A fair amount of resistance.
p.30 #4 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
IslandMed wrote:
Look, if you are against zooms - it is ok, people are different. But this thread is about new zoom which is different from all others.
Answering your question -
(1) I just take a look in my concerts portfolio - absolute majority of shots have been done either on 1635GM or 70200GM. 25 is surely not wide enough for me, 85 in not long enough. On the wider end best photos have been done on 16mm, it crashes all geometry so wildly that it looks top notch.
(2) Ideal set-up for wedding for me is 35GM, 85GM and 1635GM. I can not live without 16mm (mainly on the dance floor).
And I am not saying that your set up - 25 and 85 - is wrong: you prefer it and it is good for you. But I prefer different set up (different limitations))).
I might not buy this zoom - courtesy to 70200GMii - but I am very interested in other people opinions about it.
Zooms have limitations. Primes have limitations. Any set up is always trade off.
Good luck for you for shooting your primes, and thank you for allowing us to exchange info re new zoom with revolutionary range. ...Show more →
Don't get so riled up. I'm just commenting on someone saying this lens would be great for events where I said it woukd not be wide enough for my event shooting...seems like you agree. I just brought up the focal lengths I use to shoot events...nothing to do with primes versus zooms.
It's actually good to have differing opinions in a discussion rather than all singing along the same song.
p.30 #5 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
I saw that Adorama had this lens listed as in stock yesterday so I went ahead and placed an order. It arrived this morning and is still listed as in stock so I guess the demand isn't quite as high as previous Tamron releases.
I'm used to carrying around the 24-70 and 70-200 GM's and I guess due to that, this lens doesn't feel cumbersome to me. It's slightly longer than the 24-70 GM and a bit heavier. Due to how front heavy the 24-70 GM is, this lens doesn't feel any more out of balance than that one to me. The zoom action is pretty smooth and mine doesn't make any air sucking sounds either. The build materials do feel a step down from the GM plastics, but it still feels pretty solid.
I haven't had a chance to look at image quality yet but I did some quick autofocus tests on static subjects and my 4 year old daughter and it feels just as quick as the Mark 1 GM zooms. I use A9's for my work so I can't comment on the autofocus performance with other bodies. I'll be using this in place of the two GM zooms and carrying the 24 1.4 GM on a second body for some events and a wedding over the next two weeks so I'll know for sure if it's a keeper by mid November.
p.30 #6 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
Bydit wrote:
I saw that Adorama had this lens listed as in stock yesterday so I went ahead and placed an order. It arrived this morning and is still listed as in stock so I guess the demand isn't quite as high as previous Tamron releases.
I'm used to carrying around the 24-70 and 70-200 GM's and I guess due to that, this lens doesn't feel cumbersome to me. It's slightly longer than the 24-70 GM and a bit heavier. Due to how front heavy the 24-70 GM is, this lens doesn't feel any more out of balance than that one to me. The zoom action is pretty smooth and mine doesn't make any air sucking sounds either. The build materials do feel a step down from the GM plastics, but it still feels pretty solid.
I haven't had a chance to look at image quality yet but I did some quick autofocus tests on static subjects and my 4 year old daughter and it feels just as quick as the Mark 1 GM zooms. I use A9's for my work so I can't comment on the autofocus performance with other bodies. I'll be using this in place of the two GM zooms and carrying the 24 1.4 GM on a second body for some events and a wedding over the next two weeks so I'll know for sure if it's a keeper by mid November....Show more →
It will be very interesting to hear you subjective opinion how the IQ of the lens compares to 2470GM on the A9. Especially in these areas:
1. Does it has 3D as 2470GM in portraiture?
2. How busy is bokeh wide open in comparison to 2470GM?
3. Sunstars at F16?
4. How bad is flare resistance and what type of ghosts it has against direct sun?
Thanks in advance for your personal opinion.
If you share the illustrative images I owe you the drink of your choise.)))
p.30 #7 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
Alright, just a quick (obvious) non–scientific “test“ (rather playing around ) actually for myself. Wanted to have a focal length.around 65-70mm (if possible) with different lenses and find out how bokeh balls look like. Had the 35-150 at 85 by mistake. So not fully comparable, also since I moved etc. Since I do casual portraits, bokeh balls aren't important to me. Nevertheless I'm curious Anyway, if it's interesting for you, so be it. Obviously it depends a lot on the closest focusing distance and also on the focal length.
Sigma 65mm 2.0 (Prime) => fun fact: Capture One classifies it as "Voigtländer 65mm F/2 Macro "
p.30 #10 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
Based on some quick around the house tests I'd say sharpness is similar between the Tamron and 24-70 GM. They appear very similar in their shared ranges based on my copies. At 35 and 70 they both have similar bokeh as well. I can't compare with the 70-200 at this point because my 70-200 is sold but the Tamron looks sharp all the way to 150mm. I'm sure the version 2 of the 70-200 will be slightly sharper.
Flare with indoor lights is similar but I won't be able to test with the sun until tomorrow because it's storming all afternoon here. Based on the initial tests I think I am going to be happy with this lens as a replacement for the 2 GM zooms.
p.30 #11 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
For those who have gotten this lense, can someone do a focus tracking test? Tracking of say a dog running towards the camera, and a car moving sidway will be great. There is a youtube video showing how poorly it tracks a person running towards the camera - which is the simplest tracking test one would encounter in the real world.
p.30 #12 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
My initial indoor with OK light AF-C test on my A9.. Really disappointed.
With subject approaching it back-focuses a lot (>50%), worse than my other Tamron 17-28mm at 28mm
Seems like Matt Granger have similar issues with a runner outdoor.
I think a firmware update should fix the issue.
Edit: When using AF-ON without taking photos the lens looks fine locking focus. When taking photos it goes bad.
Edit2: changing release priority to AF renders 50% of the time unable to take photos
My tests were done at close range thus it's the most challenging type
p.30 #13 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
I'm doing the same test right now with my dog running towards me (thou doing that at home, so light isn't ideal). A7R III, AF-C, Animal-Eye AF, iso 800 / SS 1/320 @58mm/F2.2.
Out of 50 frames, 35 were sharp, 5 were okay, 10 were back focused. Gives me roughly 70% tack sharp photos which is in line with my T70-180/F2.8 and way below (obviously) GM 135/F1.8 (which gives me 95-98% tack sharp photos).
I'm ok with those results; will do proper testing tomorrow with morning light thou.
p.30 #14 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
[Edited to remove analysis of original lens since I determined there was a problem with it, and it will be returned. I'll add a new comparison based on the new lens.]
p.30 #17 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
Again, not a scientific test (in one or two pics my head caused a bit of shadow I suppose). I just wanted to test the focus and centering of my copy. Had to be done with (little) artificial light. I have now uploaded the pictures to the Dropbox for those interested. Maybe I will redo some shots tomorrow to be sure about the results, at best in daylight .
35, 50 (49), 70 (71), 135 and 150 mm.
From partly F2.0 to F8.0. The file names provide information about this.
Just import it into Capture One, name it, and export it back to Dropbox. You can also download them, if they are of any help. I used my Sony A7III.
p.30 #18 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
zeitlos wrote:
Again, not a scientific test (in one or two pics my head caused a bit of shadow I suppose). I just wanted to test the focus and centering of my copy. Had to be done with (little) artificial light. I have now uploaded the pictures to the Dropbox for those interested. Maybe I will redo some shots tomorrow to be sure about the results, at best in daylight .
35, 50 (49), 70 (71), 135 and 150 mm.
From partly F2.0 to F8.0. The file names provide information about this.
Just import it into Capture One, name it, and export it back to Dropbox. You can also download them, if they are of any help. I used my Sony A7III.
Thanks for posting. Actually, the shots look pretty good. Right side is slightly sharper than left side, but probably not enough de-centering to worry about in real world use.
