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 p.3 #10 · Second Generation Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 VC G2 Announced | |
Ripolini wrote:
It seems a better lens than the G1 release, now available in Nikon Z mount too.
As a Nikon user, if the G2 lens is *significantly* better than the G1 (I mean, we are not just seeing different reviews and scores on the basis of sample variations ...), and considering that it has built-in stabilization, could be more convenient to buy this lens and adapt it (e.g., Megadap ETZ 21 Pro) rather than to buy the Z 70-180/2.8 ?
I know the adapter could be costly, however the combo still remains cheaper, smaller and lighter than the Z 70-200/2.8 S.
Anyway, I wait for @BastianK@ review 
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While it is interesting that Tamron has updated the lens for Sony and Nikon has commissioned Tamron to build the original as an "OEM" lens for their kit, I do not buy into the notion that the G1/Nikon version is not worth considering over an adapted lens. As a Nikon shooter, I must admit that I hate adapted lenses. I dislike adding any point of weakness between a lens and body, as I shoot a lot in bad weather. Furthermore, I always want to optimize AF speed, and as good as adapters are, they do not bring out the best in a camera's capabilities. Finally, the original lens is light, narrow, and... dare I say... inexpensive. Faced with the need to fill a major gap between wide-angle and telephoto lenses, I had the choice of a 70-200 f/2.8S, 100-400 S, and 70-180 f2.8 non-S. Money was not the motivating factor, but size was. I carry two long telephoto lenses, 3 bodies, and a wide-angle lens in my bag... neither of the better lenses would allow me to do this. Clearly, I opted for the 70-180, and took advantage of the current sale price.
I've not shot it for about two weeks, and just don't see how a little more "sharpness" would benefit me... it's sharp enough with my Z9 and Z8. Furthermore, the IBIS in the camera gives me about 2 stops at 180mm... this means that I can shoot it at 1/60 of second... I'm good with this.
Of course, if this is going to be your ONE really good lens in the bag, then it definitely pays to buy the absolute best. For my shooting needs, I'm glad Nikon decided to commission Tamron to build less expensive f/2.8 lenses.. I now own two and find they are both stellar performers (17-28 f/2.8 and 70-180 f/2.8). For those who are looking at the 180-600... I'm still not convinced that this is not a Tamron co-designed lens... it looks like my two lenses as well as the Tamron 150-600... why wouldn't Nikon commission the Tamron factory if they could offer they consumers a quality optic at price that undercuts the competition?
bruce
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... they did a torture test where they were running erratically at the camera. To be fair, this isn't exactly an objective test either, since I imagine a lot of variability could happen from test to test, just based on the exact way they're running, the path they take, etc.
(I've posted pictures a long time ago).