p.42 #2 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
Haha, this is a good review to show somebody why this range and aperture is such a nice combination (as Jared seems to repeat it on and on every few minutes) .
p.42 #3 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
I decided to get this lens before these reviews came in but good to see folks are consistently excited. Now, if only it would come back in stock! I have my name in at the local camera shop.
p.42 #5 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
grahamgibson wrote:
Reviews seem great so far.
I have the 70-180 and was looking to buy a 35GM, but hmm this could be a different option…
Ooh that’s a tough dilemma. If someone put a gun to my head to choose between my 35GM or 35-150, I think I’d probably end up dead. Just couldn’t choose. The 35GM is an amazing lens. It’s truly a marvel and amazingly sharp even at f/1.4. The 35-150 is also incredible and obviously far more versatile. These two lenses are two of the best the e-mount has on offer. It’s an amazing time to be a Sony shooter.
p.42 #6 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
grahamgibson wrote:
Reviews seem great so far.
I have the 70-180 and was looking to buy a 35GM, but hmm this could be a different option…
Not wanting to give you GAS or anything, but those sound more complementary than owning just the 35-150. This new zoom is fantastic, but if you look at Dustin's review it's not the all you can eat one might have hoped for. It does have some pixel-peeper weaknesses.
p.42 #8 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
Any other thoughts on a complimentary kit to this lens? I don't do landscapes so I'm thinking either 20 1.8 or 24 1.4(for the times I need wider), the 35-150 for events/parties/groups of people, 50 1.4 for in the house portraits (my currently most used lens) and 85 1.4 for outdoors portraits (just bought it to replace my 85 1.8 but not sure how I feel about it). I also have 40 2.5 for casual pictures out and about because its tiny.
p.42 #9 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
I went with Simga 14-24/F2.8 which is amazing, versitale wide lens. Goes very well with T35-150/F2-2.8.
I also had Sony G 20 mm/F1.8 and it also is very good however since i wanted to go with 2 zooms to do it "all", Sigma + Tamron gives you amazing range of 14 to 150 F2-2.8 throu the whole range and will cover everything outside the birds. Two lens have it all combo (three zooms for me since i also have Sony 200-600).
I want to add one fast lens like the 50 you already have and i'm good. You can really scale down lens number with just these 2 zooms (Sigma + Tamron).
p.42 #11 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
Meanderings
I love the concept, quality and range of this lens, however it's a bit of a conundrum actually. If you want the better build quality then the T35-150/F2-2.8 is the one to go for. However when traveling/hiking I look for two things a) weight and b) redundancy (because if you are spending days away from home then any issue - mechanical/electrical/damage/loss/theft etc. - could be disastrous). I appreciate that is not a concern for many !
So for ca. $200 more you can buy both the T70-180/2.8 and the 28-75/2.8 (or stick with other current options you may have). Those two lenses add 200g more to the weight but that is a fair tradeoff for the extended 28-35mm and 150-180mm ranges. Plus of course I have extended redundancy options and I find it easier to find suitable storage around my bag with two smaller lenses than one much larger lens.
Another issue (for me, likely not for many) is that the filter size is 82mm. Since I don't have any lenses with larger than 77mm all of my filters are at that size. Ouch.
Without getting into the nitty gritty (controlling focus direction and other USB programmable options, build quality etc. f2 for 35mm up to ... I'm guessing around 50mm?) for me it comes down to 2 issues, redundancy and extended FLs versus a larger heavier lens and it's more extensive options.
Optically I see little that would make a real difference to travel & landscape photography that isn't equalisable in post and since build quality has never ever been an issue for me in 15 years as a photographer that isn't a defining consideration either (rain covers for inclement weather and the quality of the glass is more important than just a more solid vs. plasticky body).
The comment that I read and considered was "The 35mm to 150mm zoom range of the new Model A058 is ideal for travel photography because you can do so much with just one lens."
So although I was very tempted, it doesn't actually make any sense to my photography for the reasons mentioned above (you can check out my blog for latest shots just back from Tibetan Sichuan, a new gallery will be added to the website proper in due course as I'm still working on the site) !
So based on the 1,300 or so shots (and 40-50 videos) from my latest 2 week trip just concluded I'll be sticking with my Tamron 70-180 (70%), Samyang 24/1.8 (28%) and other lenses that saw little or zero action on this last trip : Samyang 18mm (2 shots), Voigtlander 35/1.8 (zero). Samyang 45/1.8 (maybe 10 shots), DJI Mini2 (30 shots & 30 videos) and iPhone 11 Pro Max (100 photos and 20-30 videos).
p.42 #12 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
Frogfish wrote:
Meanderings
I love the concept, quality and range of this lens, however it's a bit of a conundrum actually. If you want the better build quality then the T35-150/F2-2.8 is the one to go for. However when traveling/hiking I look for two things a) weight and b) redundancy (because if you are spending days away from home then any issue - mechanical/electrical/damage/loss/theft etc. - could be disastrous). I appreciate that is not a concern for many !
So for ca. $200 more you can buy both the T70-180/2.8 and the 28-75/2.8 (or stick with other current options you may have). Those two lenses add 200g more to the weight but that is a fair tradeoff for the extended 28-35mm and 150-180mm ranges. Plus of course I have extended redundancy options and I find it easier to find suitable storage around my bag with two smaller lenses than one much larger lens.
Another issue (for me, likely not for many) is that the filter size is 82mm. Since I don't have any lenses with larger than 77mm all of my filters are at that size. Ouch.
Without getting into the nitty gritty (controlling focus direction and other USB programmable options, build quality etc. f2 for 35mm up to ... I'm guessing around 50mm?) for me it comes down to 2 issues, redundancy and extended FLs versus a larger heavier lens and it's more extensive options.
Optically I see little that would make a real difference to travel & landscape photography that isn't equalisable in post and since build quality has never ever been an issue for me in 15 years as a photographer that isn't a defining consideration either (rain covers for inclement weather and the quality of the glass is more important than just a more solid vs. plasticky body).
The comment that I read and considered was "The 35mm to 150mm zoom range of the new Model A058 is ideal for travel photography because you can do so much with just one lens."
So although I was very tempted, it doesn't actually make any sense to my photography for the reasons mentioned above (you can check out my blog for latest shots just back from Tibetan Sichuan, a new gallery will be added to the website proper in due course as I'm still working on the site) !
So based on the 1,300 or so shots (and 40-50 videos) from my latest 2 week trip just concluded I'll be sticking with my Tamron 70-180 (70%), Samyang 24/1.8 (28%) and other lenses that saw little or zero action on this last trip : Samyang 18mm (2 shots), Voigtlander 35/1.8 (zero). Samyang 45/1.8 (maybe 10 shots), DJI Mini2 (30 shots & 30 videos) and iPhone 11 Pro Max (100 photos and 20-30 videos).
Yeah, IQ is pretty close I'd say.
It all depends on your intended usage. Some are considering 16-35 + 35-150 + 100/150/200-400/500/600 setup as an alternative to yours.
For me, the Tamron is mostly a one lens solution when I simply want relatively fast aperture and nice focal range (so people, events, etc.). Maybe, for travel when I don't want to take my full photo backpack too .
p.42 #13 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
this lens is a keeper.
its fast, sharp, and accurate. only real cons is its a little chunky, but it saves me from having to carrying a 12-24, 24-70, and 70-200. and i just have to use a 12-24 and 35-150 to get the coverage i need and want, so in essence its a much lighter kit.
p.42 #14 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
Frogfish wrote:
Meanderings
I love the concept, quality and range of this lens, however it's a bit of a conundrum actually. If you want the better build quality then the T35-150/F2-2.8 is the one to go for. However when traveling/hiking I look for two things a) weight and b) redundancy (because if you are spending days away from home then any issue - mechanical/electrical/damage/loss/theft etc. - could be disastrous). I appreciate that is not a concern for many !
So for ca. $200 more you can buy both the T70-180/2.8 and the 28-75/2.8 (or stick with other current options you may have). Those two lenses add 200g more to the weight but that is a fair tradeoff for the extended 28-35mm and 150-180mm ranges. Plus of course I have extended redundancy options and I find it easier to find suitable storage around my bag with two smaller lenses than one much larger lens.
Another issue (for me, likely not for many) is that the filter size is 82mm. Since I don't have any lenses with larger than 77mm all of my filters are at that size. Ouch.
Without getting into the nitty gritty (controlling focus direction and other USB programmable options, build quality etc. f2 for 35mm up to ... I'm guessing around 50mm?) for me it comes down to 2 issues, redundancy and extended FLs versus a larger heavier lens and it's more extensive options.
Optically I see little that would make a real difference to travel & landscape photography that isn't equalisable in post and since build quality has never ever been an issue for me in 15 years as a photographer that isn't a defining consideration either (rain covers for inclement weather and the quality of the glass is more important than just a more solid vs. plasticky body).
The comment that I read and considered was "The 35mm to 150mm zoom range of the new Model A058 is ideal for travel photography because you can do so much with just one lens."
So although I was very tempted, it doesn't actually make any sense to my photography for the reasons mentioned above (you can check out my blog for latest shots just back from Tibetan Sichuan, a new gallery will be added to the website proper in due course as I'm still working on the site) !
So based on the 1,300 or so shots (and 40-50 videos) from my latest 2 week trip just concluded I'll be sticking with my Tamron 70-180 (70%), Samyang 24/1.8 (28%) and other lenses that saw little or zero action on this last trip : Samyang 18mm (2 shots), Voigtlander 35/1.8 (zero). Samyang 45/1.8 (maybe 10 shots), DJI Mini2 (30 shots & 30 videos) and iPhone 11 Pro Max (100 photos and 20-30 videos).
I agree with Jan here. The great thing about Tamron 35-150/F2-2.8 is that you can just take it alone, no other lens needed for many applications. No backpack with lenses, no nothing, just the body and the Tamron on it. This is very, very convenient.
Obviously it all depends on how/when and where you take photos but having the option to just take body with a lens on it and nothing else is very nice for me. YMMV.
p.42 #15 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
Immortal wrote:
The great thing about Tamron 35-150/F2-2.8 is that you can just take it alone, no other lens needed for many applications. No backpack with lenses, no nothing, just the body and the Tamron on it.
The Sigma 40/1.4 Art is the same size, for a fun comparison Size is all subjective, but this Tamron really isn't that big if you measure it again some other lenses out there given what they bring to the table relatively speaking.
p.42 #16 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
When I get the Tamron, my lens kit will comprise 16-35 GM, Tamron 35-150, and 200 - 800 (100-400GM x2TC) plus 20 mm F1.8 G (for starry landscapes) and the 35GM (as a relatively low-weight option). This equipment is being used mostly when travelling, near and far from home. I expect the Tamron can be the lens used most, with the 16-35 GM in the backpack just in case. The latter can be very handy in places offering suitably wide views. I already commented on my finding the 16-35GM a tricky lens: it makes it tempting going wide, only to find that images look better when cropped in post. I am still learning the art of shooting at 16 mm. The range offered by Tamron 35 - 150 (usefully extended to 225 mm in the APS-C mode on the A1) is a very compelling proposition if the image quality is as good as promised.
p.42 #17 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
grahamgibson wrote:
Reviews seem great so far.
I have the 70-180 and was looking to buy a 35GM, but hmm this could be a different option…
I have the 35GM and was looking to buy a 70-180 and then the 35-150mm happened. I will definitely keep the 35GM because I really enjoy using it. But 70-180 vs 35-150 is not an easy choice. Both seem to be equally great. I wish they added the MF/AF button on the 70-180.
Btw, dpreview has posted their sample gallery and review.
p.42 #18 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
Frogfish wrote:
So based on the 1,300 or so shots (and 40-50 videos) from my latest 2 week trip just concluded I'll be sticking with my Tamron 70-180 (70%), Samyang 24/1.8 (28%) and other lenses that saw little or zero action on this last trip : Samyang 18mm (2 shots), Voigtlander 35/1.8 (zero). Samyang 45/1.8 (maybe 10 shots), DJI Mini2 (30 shots & 30 videos) and iPhone 11 Pro Max (100 photos and 20-30 videos).
Yeah based on your usage profile, where you are either primarily past 70mm or at 24mm, this lens would not suit your needs, which you have accurately identified. I think the persons for whom this lens best serves are 1) event/wedding photographers, 2) close proximity sports and action photographers as turbodude excellently exemplified shooting boxing, 3) concert photographers who have limited time to get a slew of various shots, and 4) any photographer whose general usage profile aligns with the 35-150 focal range (or would if they had it). I am squarely in the last category, being just a hobbyist that primarily shoots landscapes in my free time. This last autumn season, prior to this lens, I was constantly switching between my 24-70DGDN and 100-400GM (mostly <200mm). I use the 35-135 range A LOT, so this lens is perfectly suited to my usage profile. For others, it is not going to be the best option.
Others will also not like its size, weight, and bulk compared to a set of small MF primes. But I think what is really great about this lens though is that for those who have a usage profile that matches it, there's nothing else like it, and as such, it presents new options. And where I might have previously needed 3 lens to cover wide, medium, and long (14-24, 24-70, 70-180), now two lenses can cover the same range (14-24/16-35, 35-150) with only small gaps. A two body wedding photographer that always wished they could go a bit wider while maintaining full coverage can now choose 16-35/35-150 instead of 24-70/70-200. It's a fun option, but it is just one of many.
p.42 #19 · Official: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
ruthenium wrote:
When I get the Tamron, my lens kit will comprise 16-35 GM, Tamron 35-150, and 200 - 800 (100-400GM x2TC) plus 20 mm F1.8 G (for starry landscapes) and the 35GM (as a relatively low-weight option). This equipment is being used mostly when travelling, near and far from home. I expect the Tamron can be the lens used most, with the 16-35 GM in the backpack just in case. The latter can be very handy in places offering suitably wide views. I already commented on my finding the 16-35GM a tricky lens: it makes it tempting going wide, only to find that images look better when cropped in post. I am still learning the art of shooting at 16 mm. The range offered by Tamron 35 - 150 (usefully extended to 225 mm in the APS-C mode on the A1) is a very compelling proposition if the image quality is as good as promised....Show more →
This is almost exactly the direction I'm going as well except I have the x1.4TC for my GM. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts and experience using the 2x with the GM. As it is, I'm just impatiently waiting for the 20G and 16-35GM to go on sale. I logically don't need to swap out my 14-24DGDN for the 16-35GM, but I like the idea of just using 82mm filters, and I have found I don't need or like 14mm as a focal length, but I'd like to have the added 25-35 range on the long end now with the Tamron.
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Size is all subjective, but this Tamron really isn't that big if you measure it again some other lenses out there given what they bring to the table relatively speaking.
and then the 35-150mm happened. I will definitely keep the 35GM because I really enjoy using it. But 70-180 vs 35-150 is not an easy choice. Both seem to be equally great. I wish they added the MF/AF button on the 70-180.