Re: Second Generation Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 VC G2 Announced
The article also mentions optical improvements with a new lens makeup and better IQ on the G2 and the use of the VXD linear motors for AF. I can personally speak for the last item as I bought a Tamron 20-40 f2.8, which uses these motors, for my current 2 months trip to Thailand and the AF on my A7RIV is excellent. Very quick and accurate, better than the 17-28 f2.8 Tamron I had a few years back. These 2 and my 50 GM f1.4 would be an ideal travel setup for me.
So now it comes down to f2.8 with OIS and $500-600 savings vs the new Sony 70-200mm f4 with OIS, the use of TC’s for extended range and full range of 0.5x Macro. Current weight difference is only 15g or so. Still a tough choice for me.
Re: Second Generation Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 VC G2 Announced
The article also mentions optical improvements with a new lens makeup and better IQ on the G2 and the use of the VXD linear motors for AF. I can personally speak for the last item as I bought a Tamron 20-40 f2.8, which uses these motors, for my current 2 months trip to Thailand and the AF on my A7RIV is excellent. Very quick and accurate, better than the 17-28 f2.8 Tamron I had a few years back. These 2 and my 50 GM f1.4 would be an ideal travel setup for me.
So now it comes down to f2.8 with OIS and $500-600 savings vs the new Sony 70-200mm f4 with OIS, the use of TC’s for extended range and full range of 0.5x Macro. Current weight difference is only 15g or so. Still a tough choice for me, as I love my Batis 135mm f2.8 and use it for portraits. Never considered the G1 version due to the lack of OIS, but now I might.
Aug 07, 2023 at 07:06 PM
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