p.5 #1 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
scalanc2 wrote:
This is very nice, but I cannot evaluate the borders sharpness.
For instance when you take a picture of a group of people I would like to be sure that also people at the borders is fine.
p.5 #3 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
Ok, since not much posting is happening in this thread, I'll throw in another random shot. This time a bit of last autumn-ish vibes. Processed to taste in DxO (added some contrast + manual lens correction; I think distortion I wouldn't notice in this pic, but had to apply rather serious CA correction to help the top right corner):
p.5 #6 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
I shot a model shoot two days ago. For these kinds of shoots, I normally use a combination of Sigma 35mm f1.2, GM 50mm f1.2, Sigma 105mm f1.4, Sigma 85mm f1.4 DN and GM 135mm f1.8. For this shoot, I decided to try the Tamron 35-150, just for the heck of it.
I was really impressed with the results. This lens is SHARP and the contrast is amazing for this kind of zoom. I did miss the f1.2/f1.4 rendering, a bit, so I will mostly go back to my primes for future shoots; however, this lens will be fantastic for travel, general street shooting and occasional events. If I was a regular event shooter, this lens would be glued to my camera.
I am just amazed at how good and versatile this lens is after shooting it for a little over a month.
A1, electronic shutter, 44mm, f2.2, 1/400 with AD600 strobe on HSS, 24" beauty dish w/sock
p.5 #7 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
I returned from a 7-day trip. Here is the first batch of images, all about birds. Post-processed in DxO Photolab. I am planning to upload more images, grouped by subject (e.g. views, people, etc.)
p.5 #9 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
I am interested in the Tamron 35-150 as an all-in-one travel lens, to be used on a variety of subjects, in good light and low light, and at varying distances.
The following images illustrate the versatility of the focal range of this lens. The first four images are environmental portraits. Of these, images 2, 3, and 4 were taken from the same point, while zooming in on the subject from 35mm (image 2) to 67mm (image 3) and 150 mm (image 4). My model is the girl I married 41 years ago.
The last three images are of a landscape, from the same point: first at 35 mm (image 5), then at 150mm (image 6), and finally at the effective 300 mm (4320x2880, a 12.44MP crop from image 6). This last image illustrates the cropability of the 150 mm images from the A1.
p.5 #12 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
ruthenium wrote:
I am interested in the Tamron 35-150 as an all-in-one travel lens, to be used on a variety of subjects, in good light and low light, and at varying distances.
The following images illustrate the versatility of the focal range of this lens. The first four images are environmental portraits. Of these, images 2, 3, and 4 were taken from the same point, while zooming in on the subject from 35mm (image 2) to 67mm (image 3) and 150 mm (image 4). My model is the girl I married 41 years ago.
The last three images are of a landscape, from the same point: first at 35 mm (image 5), then at 150mm (image 6), and finally at the effective 300 mm (4320x2880, a 12.44MP crop from image 6). This last image illustrates the cropability of the 150 mm images from the A1....Show more →
p.5 #13 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
fotografur wrote:
Just curious why f11 on the last two posts?
It could be different if I wanted to have more subject isolation, but for some reason, I liked the idea of added depth to those views. Was I wrong? Only the viewers can tell. Myself, I like seeing the background of those environmental portraits. This is one of the personal preferences.
Something else, I could probably use f8 instead of f11. However, in practice, I cannot tell I actually see the expected softening of the images at f11 compared to f8 due to diffraction. On the A1, the diffraction is expected to start affecting the images past f5.6, but in practice, the effect of diffraction at f8 and f11 seems unnoticeable. Maybe I have not pixel-pipped close enough!
There is one thing about this Tamron lens that feels unusual. It seems (I hope I am not mistaken) that the subject in focus is sharp already at f2.8 (or f2 at 35 mm). With other zooms, one may want to stop 1 - 2 stops simply for the optimal sharpness in the center. It seems to be of no concern with the Tamron, where the only reason to change the aperture is to vary the depth of field.
p.5 #14 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
I am planning four more posts: one with select low-light images of dancers and performing artists, one with views of buildings, one with a few landscape images, and the final dedicated to lens ghosting.
At the end, I will summarize the overall experience. Please, wait!
p.5 #16 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
ruthenium wrote:
It could be different if I wanted to have more subject isolation, but for some reason, I liked the idea of added depth to those views. Was I wrong? Only the viewers can tell. Myself, I like seeing the background of those environmental portraits. This is one of the personal preferences.
Something else, I could probably use f8 instead of f11. However, in practice, I cannot tell I actually see the expected softening of the images at f11 compared to f8 due to diffraction. On the A1, the diffraction is expected to start affecting the images past f5.6, but in practice, the effect of diffraction at f8 and f11 seems unnoticeable. Maybe I have not pixel-pipped close enough!
There is one thing about this Tamron lens that feels unusual. It seems (I hope I am not mistaken) that the subject in focus is sharp already at f2.8 (or f2 at 35 mm). With other zooms, one may want to stop 1 - 2 stops simply for the optimal sharpness in the center. It seems to be of no concern with the Tamron, where the only reason to change the aperture is to vary the depth of field....Show more →
Well, when it comes to diffraction at F8 vs F11 you answered your own question. You have to go into hard pixel-peeping mode to notice the difference or print extremely big (billboard big).
Tamron 35-150 is very sharp wide open there is no denying that. That being said, you still get a bit of sharpness and microcontrast boost when you go down 1-2 stops. Again, not needed unless you pixel peep hard.
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