p.19 #2 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
I use the lens while hiking at home and when travelling abroad. The photos taken are often unplanned, spontaneous snapshots. Some of these happen to have people/strangers in the frame, such as in the selected images shown below (developed from RAW in DxO Photolab). There is no particular connection between these images other than that they all have been taken during the present work-related stay in Okinawa.
this picture was taken shortly after the wedding photographer left: the newlyweds seem to be enjoying a moment of peace and quiet
rest area in the middle of a long bridge
my wife waiting for her order of takoyaki from the small stall at the back
a girl (street musician?) crossing Kokusai-dori street in Naha
looking into the windows of a second-floor restaurant
this young person is actually talking into a cellphone (obscured); however, there is a sense of possible distress. The photo was taken in the dark, hence the high ISO
p.19 #3 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
ruthenium wrote:
I use the lens while hiking at home and when travelling abroad. The photos taken are often unplanned, spontaneous snapshots. Some of these happen to have people/strangers in the frame, such as in the selected images shown below (developed from RAW in DxO Photolab). There is no particular connection between these images other than that they all have been taken during the present work-related stay in Okinawa.
I realize that this is very subjective, but do you find the lens heavy to carry/shoot with all day?
That's probably my only concern about buying this for myself.
p.19 #4 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
The lens does have some heft to it for sure. I was concerned about the weight too.
We walked the local Botanical Gardens on Saturday for around 4 hours and it went well.
Using a Black Rapid Strap screwed into a Haoge Lens Plate Collar it was fine. When walking I
place my hand lightly under the camera as a precaution and it was comfortable on an A1 body.
I hope this helps.
p.19 #5 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
Neurad1 wrote:
I realize that this is very subjective, but do you find the lens heavy to carry/shoot with all day?
That's probably my only concern about buying this for myself.
Indeed, this consideration is highly subjective. Unrelated, but your concern reminds me mine when purchasing the Sony 200-600 lens. I needed the lens on camera while being able to hike 5 to 10 km distances, also carrying a light backpack. It turned out to be strenuous at times (e.g. on hot summer days) but still enjoyable enough experience for the lens to become my second most used one after the Tamron. Obviously, by comparison with the 200-600, the Tamron feels like a relatively light and not overly too big of a lens. This personal perspective might have changed completely if I had been mostly shooting with primes.
My main concern about the Tamron (purchased in late Nov 2021), other than about the optical quality of this new lens, was whether 35 mm would be wide enough, as one reason to obtain the lens was to replace the Sony 24-105 G. Sufficient to say that I have never used the 24-105 since then. I do carry the 16-35 GM with me in the backpack when I expect a wide lens might be needed, but it has been rarely used lately. I don't mean to say that I don't like wide-angle photography, only that it might be a dedicated project, rather than something one stumbles upon regularly while hiking.
One consideration is important when hiking with the larger camera systems - this is about the mode of carrying. I have the Tamron on A1 in a Manfrotto holster bag L (250 g weight) by my side. I added a picture illustrating the bag with the camera. There are other options as well.
Thus, to answer your question: I don't find the Tamron heavy and/or too bulky to carry/shoot with all day. However, my reference in this regard is the Sony 200-600 G lens. Something else to keep in mind is that the larger lenses attract more attention, and it is more likely that people around would look at the camera. This naturally can make the person with the camera uncomfortable for different reasons. In places where the personal safety is not a significant concern, I stopped worrying about people looking at me taking pictures.
p.19 #6 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
Similarly, I was looking for a smaller/lighter holster like back to carry this combo with and stumbled upon the ThinkTank Digital Holster 20 v2 (https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/shoulder-bags-digital-holsters/products/digital-holster-20-v2). This bag fits the A1 + PD Clutch + 35-150mm mounted (barely) before even unzipping the extended portion. I'm pleased with the extended portion because it will fit the 100-400mm mounted (with the tripod mount removed). About the only weakness I've found with this holster is the included shoulder strap's pad is in a fixed position (so it doesn't slide up/down the strap).
p.19 #7 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
hevaKmaI wrote:
Similarly, I was looking for a smaller/lighter holster like back to carry this combo with and stumbled upon the ThinkTank Digital Holster 20 v2 (https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/shoulder-bags-digital-holsters/products/digital-holster-20-v2). This bag fits the A1 + PD Clutch + 35-150mm mounted (barely) before even unzipping the extended portion. I'm pleased with the extended portion because it will fit the 100-400mm mounted (with the tripod mount removed). About the only weakness I've found with this holster is the included shoulder strap's pad is in a fixed position (so it doesn't slide up/down the strap).
When I bought the excellent ThinkTank Digital Holster 30 v2 to carry A1+200-600 (unzipped holster bottom, without the lens hood), I also wasn't happy about the included strap, however for a different reason: it wasn't padded well enough to carry a 3 kg camera system. Thus, it was replaced by Nanuk 900-STRAP Shoulder Strap purchased on Amazon. This strap also has a fixed pad, but it is wide and long enough to make the adjustments unnecessary. This may not be ideal for your needs, however, there is a choice of replacement shoulder straps on Amazon - you may find one to your liking.
When zipped, ThinkTank Digital Holster 30 v2 can also be used to carry A1+Tamron 35-150, however, the camera sits a bit deeper in the holster compared with the Manfrotto holster. Not a bid deal, but it may take a few seconds longer time to retrieve the camera. I take the ThinkTank holster on a hike when carrying the 200-600 in the backpack and expecting I might want to change the lenses.
p.19 #8 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
I've taken this lens to the fair and also to numerous family gatherings as well as used it to take anniversary photos of me and my spouse. Its size is a bit much and I wish it focused as fast/accurately as my 50GM but it has a great balance of image quality and versatility so despite its downsides I find I reach for it for most occasions. I shove mine attached to the body in the peak design everyday sling 6l. It's cutting it close but it fits.
p.19 #9 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
I've been using the Tamron almost exclusively for the last 4 weeks (before upcoming summer trip) and my impression is that it's really well balanced, so you don't feel really the weight much more than lenses like 135GM or Sigma 35/1.2. I'd say it's mostly the general handling with the body that I notice, it's simply a long-ish lens that you cannot operate as easily as a small prime...
p.19 #12 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
ruthenium wrote:
When I bought the excellent ThinkTank Digital Holster 30 v2 to carry A1+200-600 (unzipped holster bottom, without the lens hood), I also wasn't happy about the included strap, however for a different reason: it wasn't padded well enough to carry a 3 kg camera system. Thus, it was replaced by Nanuk 900-STRAP Shoulder Strap purchased on Amazon. This strap also has a fixed pad, but it is wide and long enough to make the adjustments unnecessary. This may not be ideal for your needs, however, there is a choice of replacement shoulder straps on Amazon - you may find one to your liking.
When zipped, ThinkTank Digital Holster 30 v2 can also be used to carry A1+Tamron 35-150, however, the camera sits a bit deeper in the holster compared with the Manfrotto holster. Not a bid deal, but it may take a few seconds longer time to retrieve the camera. I take the ThinkTank holster on a hike when carrying the 200-600 in the backpack and expecting I might want to change the lenses....Show more →
Can you post a pic with the Tamron in the TT Digital Holster V2 vs the Manfrotto please?
Curious to see how deep it is...
I'm currently using the Lowepro AW 70II... and it works well... with lots of pockets for batts, filters too.
Here are ThinkTank Digital Holster 30 v2 and Manfrotto Holster L side by side.
The first image shows where A1 + Tamron 35-150 (with the lens hood on, unreversed) sit when pushed to the bottom in the zipped TT Digital.
The second image shows TT Digital unzipped, with A1 + 200-600 + 1.4xTC (without the hood), inside and next to the holster.
I would be happy to answer further questions!
p.19 #14 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
First test outing with 35-150. I was admittedly tired and didn't really want to shoot, but nonetheless did it as I wanted to test out the new lens. For landscape work, 35mm is simply just not wide enough, but I rarely do this kind of photography, so that is fine with me.
All the photos were slightly edited to my taste in lightroom.
p.19 #15 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
ruthenium wrote:
The second image shows TT Digital unzipped, with A1 + 200-600 + 1.4xTC (without the hood), inside and next to the holster.
I would be happy to answer further questions!
Will it fit 200-600mm lens with hood attached in reverse? I ordered this pouch from Amazon just yesterday so I can carry the 200-600mm attached to my camera in a regular backpack.
p.19 #16 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
ramesesthe2nd wrote:
Will it fit 200-600mm lens with hood attached in reverse? I ordered this pouch from Amazon just yesterday so I can carry the 200-600mm attached to my camera in a regular backpack.
I have a certain recollection that I tried fitting the 200-600 with the hood reversed into the TT Digital 30 v2, and it did not fit there. I hope I remember this correctly. I am away form home until September, otherwise I would have re-tested the fit. The bottom part of the holster is more or less as wide as the lens body which slides in and out without problems, but there is very little space left. I use the lens exclusively on hikes, thus the hood had to go, and frankly I have never felt I missed it. With the hood on, the whole camera + lens system is too long and I find it awkward to handle. A similar problem has been acknowledged for the 600 GM, and experienced users (e.g. Arbitrage) recommend replacing the original Sony hood by a short custom-made one. I am not aware of a short replacement hood available for the 200-600.
p.19 #19 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
Going into dark places with Tamron 35-150 on A1.
The camera was handheld, and the pictures were taken while stopping briefly along the way. The first four pictures are from the 200 m long Okinawa cave; the next six are from the 890 m long Gyokusendo cave. The latter was a much darker place, hence the lens was used wide open and the shutter speed was relatively slow at 1/20; nevertheless, the ISO was in the 5000 - 10000 range most times in Gyokusendo cave.
I was concerned about the narrow FOV with f2. I don't know if this helped, but I mostly used the small spot to focus while trying to keep it more or less in the middle of the frame.
All pictures were processed in DxO Photolab from the camera RAW files. The "Color rendering" was that of "Leica SL2,SL2-S" as implemented in DxO PL. This looks like a relatively flat color profile. Also the "DxO Smart Lighting" (a dynamic range optimizer) was cranked to "Strong." The contrast was increased to 20, microcontrast to 6-7, and fine contrast to 10. A few other small settings were tweaked a bit as well.
Of note is how the Tamron handles sources of bright light in darkness - the amount of veiling is very reasonable. I have not noticed any ghosting or flare.
p.19 #20 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
ruthenium wrote:
Going into dark places with Tamron 35-150 on A1.
The camera was handheld, and the pictures were taken while stopping briefly along the way. The first four pictures are from the 200 m long Okinawa cave; the next six are from the 890 m long Gyokusendo cave. The latter was a much darker place, hence the lens was used wide open and the shutter speed was relatively slow at 1/20; nevertheless, the ISO was in the 5000 - 10000 range most times in Gyokusendo cave.
I was concerned about the narrow FOV with f2. I don't know if this helped, but I mostly used the small spot to focus while trying to keep it more or less in the middle of the frame.
All pictures were processed in DxO Photolab from the camera RAW files. The "Color rendering" was that of "Leica SL2,SL2-S" as implemented in DxO PL. This looks like a relatively flat color profile. Also the "DxO Smart Lighting" (a dynamic range optimizer) was cranked to "Strong." The contrast was increased to 20, microcontrast to 6-7, and fine contrast to 10. A few other small settings were tweaked a bit as well.
Of note is how the Tamron handles sources of bright light in darkness - the amount of veiling is very reasonable. I have not noticed any ghosting or flare. ...Show more →
Really great set! I love the rich colors. I am very impressed with the 35-150 on my A1. It clearly works well for you also!
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