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Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

I am debating the Tamron 35-150mm for Sony, I used to shoot a lot of weddings but mainly do videography but still do photo for weddings sometimes. I am looking to lessen the amount of gear I have and currently use the 24-105 (most of the time), 70-200 f/4, 55 1.8, & 85 1.8. Do you think I can replace my primes and the 70-200 with just the 50-150? I would probably keep the 24-105 as I use 24 for dance and large formals. I am a little concerned about losing the 200mm reach but think I can manage that. Anybody using this lens and what lenses did you give up and not miss?

Jan 24, 2023 at 07:35 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

You're the only one who can answer that question. I think a rental / audition is in your future.

Jan 25, 2023 at 10:18 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

Have you considered adding a 1.4x converter for the 35-150 turning it into a 210mm if needs be. A converter is small light and easy to carry in a pocket. OK you get f4 rather than f2.8 but so what, that may be advantageous anyway as you would have greater leeway in depth of field. And no doubt you could get away with bumping up the ISO so as to counter the otherwise reduced shutter speed of f4.

35mm max would be far too narrow for me, even 24mm can be too narrow in some scenarios such as group shots in confined areas. Perhaps add a small lightweight wide prime that again is easy to pocket. You wouldn't need to worry about having lens image stabilisation on a little wide lens plus it could be very usable on a gimbal.

Jan 25, 2023 at 04:29 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

Great suggestion but I don't believe you can use one with this lens but will look into it.

Jan 25, 2023 at 08:46 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

Do it!

Jan 28, 2023 at 02:00 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

Thanks, trying to decide what to sell and get one.

Jan 28, 2023 at 07:24 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

ashton lamont wrote:
Have you considered adding a 1.4x converter for the 35-150 turning it into a 210mm if needs be. A converter is small light and easy to carry in a pocket. OK you get f4 rather than f2.8 but so what, that may be advantageous anyway as you would have greater leeway in depth of field. And no doubt you could get away with bumping up the ISO so as to counter the otherwise reduced shutter speed of f4.

35mm max would be far too narrow for me, even 24mm can be too narrow in some scenarios such as group shots...Show more →

Teleconverters are only available for a couple of select Sony G and GM Longer lenses. 3rd party lenses cannot use them.

You can switch to APS-C mode and get that crop, but at the loss of some megapixels.

Jan 29, 2023 at 08:29 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

ashton lamont wrote:
Have you considered adding a 1.4x converter for the 35-150 turning it into a 210mm if needs be. A converter is small light and easy to carry in a pocket. OK you get f4 rather than f2.8 but so what, that may be advantageous anyway as you would have greater leeway in depth of field. And no doubt you could get away with bumping up the ISO so as to counter the otherwise reduced shutter speed of f4.
Sorry, there is NO TC available for this lens. The Sony TCs only works for some Sony lenses and there are NO third party TCs available .

BR, Peter

Feb 17, 2023 at 10:42 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

Thats a shame. I have a Tamron 1.4x G2 for my Tamron 70-200 f2.8 G2 and all works well but I have a Canon system. I've still got an old Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS and was with the Canon 1.4x convertor but I sold that convertor as I had no more need for it.

Feb 18, 2023 at 07:02 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

I think it really depends on the look you would like achieve with your prime lens. Often I use prime lens at aperture around 1.2-1.8 to achieve a dreamy look. This allows for separation of the subject to its background.

Feb 24, 2023 at 01:07 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

The 70-200mm f/4 is too slow a lens for dimly lit ceremony venues. Even with optical stabilization you will need a very slow shutter speed to compensate and there is going to be subject motion blur with speeds less than 1/80s. Too short a lens and you will be spending more time cropping later in post.

Feb 26, 2023 at 05:45 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

I need 1.4 at weddings and also always seem to need my 24mm at some point. So, one lens wouldn’t fly for me. Plus its a bit of a brick…

Mar 02, 2023 at 10:34 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

I would never want to shoot a wedding with 35mm being my widest. Also if you only have one lens what if it breaks? The last thing to consider is the weight, its a heavy lens for all day shooting.

Mar 06, 2023 at 01:39 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Tamron 35-150mm for Sony - One lens?

I am not looking to shoot with one lens just reduce what I have. I agree that 35 is not wide enough.

Mar 07, 2023 at 06:24 AM


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