Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens For Sony E
APS-C - f/2.8 to f/16, 18-32mm (35mm Equivalent), Fast Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom, Rapid eXtra Silent Stepping Drive Motor, 1x XLD, 2x GM Asph., and 2x LD Elements, BBAR-G2 Lens Coating, Weather-Sealed Construction, Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm The dynamic 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A2 RXD Lens from Tamron is a fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Canon RF-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. It features a fast and constant f/2.8 maximum aperture and has a compact and lightweight design. This ultra-wide lens is particularly suitable for landscape astrophotography and architectural shooting. Its bright f/2.8 aperture complements this range and affords increased control over depth of field along with enhanced low-light performance. The optical design incorporates one XLD element two LD elements and two glass-molded aspherical elements to produce a highly corrected image with reduced chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy. Individual elements also feature Tamron's BBAR coating which suppresses flare and ghosting for greater contrast when working in backlit and harsh lighting conditions. A responsive RXD stepping drive motor enables quick near silent autofocus performance to suit stills and video. The minimum object distance is just 5.9 at the widest end of the zoom range unlocking powerful wide-angle macro shooting capability with a unique perspective that makes near objects look larger and distant objects smaller. Additionally the f/2.8 maximum aperture produces a shallower depth-of-field that creates soft bokeh background details. Moisture-resistant construction protect the lens under inclement conditions and a fluorine coating on the front lens element protects against dust dirt and smearing.
APS-C - f/2.8 to f/16, 18-32mm (35mm Equivalent), Fast Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom, Rapid eXtra Silent Stepping Drive Motor, 1x XLD, 2x GM Asph., and 2x LD Elements, BBAR-G2 Lens Coating, Weather-Sealed Construction, Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm The dynamic 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A2 RXD Lens from Tamron is a fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Canon RF-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. It features a fast and constant f/2.8 maximum aperture and has a compact and lightweight design. This ultra-wide lens is particularly suitable for landscape astrophotography and architectural shooting. Its bright f/2.8 aperture complements this range and affords increased control over depth of field along with enhanced low-light performance. The optical design incorporates one XLD element two LD elements and two glass-molded aspherical elements to produce a highly corrected image with reduced chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy. Individual elements also feature Tamron's BBAR coating which suppresses flare and ghosting for greater contrast when working in backlit and harsh lighting conditions. A responsive RXD stepping drive motor enables quick near silent autofocus performance to suit stills and video. The minimum object distance is just 5.9 at the widest end of the zoom range unlocking powerful wide-angle macro shooting capability with a unique perspective that makes near objects look larger and distant objects smaller. Additionally the f/2.8 maximum aperture produces a shallower depth-of-field that creates soft bokeh background details. Moisture-resistant construction protect the lens under inclement conditions and a fluorine coating on the front lens element protects against dust dirt and smearing.
APS-C - f/2.8 to f/16, 18-32mm (35mm Equivalent), Fast Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom, Rapid eXtra Silent Stepping Drive Motor, 1x XLD, 2x GM Asph., and 2x LD Elements, BBAR-G2 Lens Coating, Weather-Sealed Construction, Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm The dynamic 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A2 RXD Lens from Tamron is a fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Canon RF-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. It features a fast and constant f/2.8 maximum aperture and has a compact and lightweight design. This ultra-wide lens is particularly suitable for landscape astrophotography and architectural shooting. Its bright f/2.8 aperture complements this range and affords increased control over depth of field along with enhanced low-light performance. The optical design incorporates one XLD element two LD elements and two glass-molded aspherical elements to produce a highly corrected image with reduced chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy. Individual elements also feature Tamron's BBAR coating which suppresses flare and ghosting for greater contrast when working in backlit and harsh lighting conditions. A responsive RXD stepping drive motor enables quick near silent autofocus performance to suit stills and video. The minimum object distance is just 5.9 at the widest end of the zoom range unlocking powerful wide-angle macro shooting capability with a unique perspective that makes near objects look larger and distant objects smaller. Additionally the f/2.8 maximum aperture produces a shallower depth-of-field that creates soft bokeh background details. Moisture-resistant construction protect the lens under inclement conditions and a fluorine coating on the front lens element protects against dust dirt and smearing.
APS-C - f/2.8 to f/16, 18-32mm (35mm Equivalent), Fast Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom, Rapid eXtra Silent Stepping Drive Motor, 1x XLD, 2x GM Asph., and 2x LD Elements, BBAR-G2 Lens Coating, Weather-Sealed Construction, Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm The dynamic 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A2 RXD Lens from Tamron is a fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Canon RF-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. It features a fast and constant f/2.8 maximum aperture and has a compact and lightweight design. This ultra-wide lens is particularly suitable for landscape astrophotography and architectural shooting. Its bright f/2.8 aperture complements this range and affords increased control over depth of field along with enhanced low-light performance. The optical design incorporates one XLD element two LD elements and two glass-molded aspherical elements to produce a highly corrected image with reduced chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy. Individual elements also feature Tamron's BBAR coating which suppresses flare and ghosting for greater contrast when working in backlit and harsh lighting conditions. A responsive RXD stepping drive motor enables quick near silent autofocus performance to suit stills and video. The minimum object distance is just 5.9 at the widest end of the zoom range unlocking powerful wide-angle macro shooting capability with a unique perspective that makes near objects look larger and distant objects smaller. Additionally the f/2.8 maximum aperture produces a shallower depth-of-field that creates soft bokeh background details. Moisture-resistant construction protect the lens under inclement conditions and a fluorine coating on the front lens element protects against dust dirt and smearing.
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To be fair I've been using the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 X mount for only a few days but here's my first impressions. As a photographer who uses mostly primes, sometimes lens swapping is a pain especially for event photography and travel. So I picked up the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 as a multi role lens. While the Tam 17-70 obviously can't compete with the details and fast aperture of a prime it sure tries hard and gets fairly close.One of the best features so far has been the close focus range. You can get closer and better magnification at 17mm than at 70mm. 0.19m (7.5 in) (WIDE) /0.39m (15.4 in) (TELE). I did notice the Tam 17-70 can't get as close as the XF 16mm f.14 (0.15m) but at 17mm (0.19m) it produces an identical magnification.Size is a factor, compared to a fast ... MoreTo be fair I've been using the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 X mount for only a few days but here's my first impressions. As a photographer who uses mostly primes, sometimes lens swapping is a pain especially for event photography and travel. So I picked up the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 as a multi role lens. While the Tam 17-70 obviously can't compete with the details and fast aperture of a prime it sure tries hard and gets fairly close.One of the best features so far has been the close focus range. You can get closer and better magnification at 17mm than at 70mm. 0.19m (7.5 in) (WIDE) /0.39m (15.4 in) (TELE). I did notice the Tam 17-70 can't get as close as the XF 16mm f.14 (0.15m) but at 17mm (0.19m) it produces an identical magnification.Size is a factor, compared to a fast Fuji prime the Tam 17-70mm is noticeably longer and heavier at 525g. However considering it covers the 16, 23, 33, & 56 (1515g total) the bag weight of the single 17-70 is considerably less by over 2lbs. That's exactly what I was looking for along with the ease of using variable focal lengths with a constant aperture and no lens swapping.Pictured- Spoon windchime shows chromatic aberrations (a rather bold red fringe) Tam 17-70 at 33mm, f4, 1/2000, ISO 200, No edits 50% crop.- Spider Tam 17-70 at 17mm, f4, 1/250, ISO 640, Brightened and 50% cropPros-The focal range is really nice and covers a great range.-Constant aperture is sweet.-Lighter than the XF 16-55 f2.8-Macro close focus is absolutely awesome-The VC (vibration compensation) is a great addition. I would say it's much better than the OIS of the XF 18-55.Cons-Heavy Chromatic aberration at times (correctable in post)-Long lens, similar to the XF 70-300 or 55-200-Loose focus ring-Re-focus required after focal length change-No aperture ring, easily worked around with use of the command dial-f2.8 aperture is good but can be lacking for indoor and evening photography, the VC does help by allowing a theoretical 5 stops slower shutter speedsAt $800 the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 for Fuji X mount provides some great features and has a few issues but most can be overcome. Overall I'm impressed and I look forward to using the lens more, and that's what matters most to me.
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Tamron SP 35-150mm f/2.8-4 VC is almost perfect all around lens for me. Pro: Lens is sharp at all focal length. I feel confident shooting at any focal length with this lens. Other zoom lenses have weak performance at certain range. This lens had no weak range. (Perhaps at 35mm because of vignetting but easily corrected and forgiven because it's still sharp and has max aperture of f/2.8 instead of f/4 like most other premium lens of this kind. Faster aperture than most lens of this kind. 35mm - f/2.8, f/3.5 in between, 105mm -150mm f/4. Some complain that this is variable aperture lens. Non-issue with the variable aperture is faster than constant f/4 lens. If you want constant aperture, just set variable to f/4 or above. Build quality is excellent with weather ... MoreTamron SP 35-150mm f/2.8-4 VC is almost perfect all around lens for me. Pro: Lens is sharp at all focal length. I feel confident shooting at any focal length with this lens. Other zoom lenses have weak performance at certain range. This lens had no weak range. (Perhaps at 35mm because of vignetting but easily corrected and forgiven because it's still sharp and has max aperture of f/2.8 instead of f/4 like most other premium lens of this kind. Faster aperture than most lens of this kind. 35mm - f/2.8, f/3.5 in between, 105mm -150mm f/4. Some complain that this is variable aperture lens. Non-issue with the variable aperture is faster than constant f/4 lens. If you want constant aperture, just set variable to f/4 or above. Build quality is excellent with weather sealing. It's a hefty lens and feels very solid. Image stabilizer (VC) is very quiet and very very good. I prefer it over Canon 24-105mm f/4 mark I (very noisy) and even mark II which I had both. One of the best from my experience. Auto focus is quiet, quick, and most importantly accurate. I have no problem on any of my DSLR or on Mirrorless adopted. No micro adjustments were necessary. Still, while I didn't measure, Canon 24-105mm lenses seemed tiny bit smoother. Still, this lens is sharper than Canon EF 24-105mm f4 L at all focal length when I compared it. Pro/Con: This lens has unique range of 35-150mm. Not very wide and not very long. Well, many people use 24-105mm f/4 lens on cropped sensor cameras very happily. It's almost like that. (36-158mm) 35mm is wide enough for me for most shots with people in it. I do have ultra wide angle lens when I want something very wide. I do like 150mm reach over 105mm. So I don't miss 24-35mm as much as I love 105-150mm extra reach. It really depends on your style, subject, and most used range. I use 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 135mm primes. These are my most used range which this lens covers and bit more. Con: The front focus ring moves during auto focus. Also means no full time manual focus. I don't care for full time manual focus, but a premium lens like this shouldn't have focus ring move during AF. BIG no, no. Such a shame... Zoom ring moves in opposite to Canon zooms. Well, annoying at first but not a big deal as you get used to it quickly as you use it. I strongly recommend this lens for those who shoot people. For those who shoot outdoor events and family and friends during outings. This is the just right lens for me. 24-70mm f/2.8 (love the quality but too short for close ups), 70-200mm f/2.8/f4 (love the quality but not wide enough as one lens and onebody, and TOO big), 24-105mm f/4 was the best fit for me until this lens. 35mm f/2.8 to 150mm f/4 and not too big with great build, image quality, AF, and VC. Perfect.
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TL;DR - For shooting video on FF sensor...-Bought for real estate content-Best image: Set clear image zoom to 1.2x (but will disable Face/Eye AF)-If you need Face/Eye AF: Don't go below 14mm-For an APSC-C lens, it resolves best shooting in 4K (1080p is fine though on A7IV)-Requires reducing of vignette in post*DISCLAIMER* I'm knowingly/intentionally using this lens for video only on a full frame sensor which it is not designed for, and therefore I have several caveats for using this lens as mentioned above. But I gave it 5-stars because despite them because this lens gets the job done while checking so many boxes no other lens currently does and also I imagine on a APS-C camera this lens is absolutely stellar.WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IF YOUR LOOKING TO USE ... MoreTL;DR - For shooting video on FF sensor...-Bought for real estate content-Best image: Set clear image zoom to 1.2x (but will disable Face/Eye AF)-If you need Face/Eye AF: Don't go below 14mm-For an APSC-C lens, it resolves best shooting in 4K (1080p is fine though on A7IV)-Requires reducing of vignette in post*DISCLAIMER* I'm knowingly/intentionally using this lens for video only on a full frame sensor which it is not designed for, and therefore I have several caveats for using this lens as mentioned above. But I gave it 5-stars because despite them because this lens gets the job done while checking so many boxes no other lens currently does and also I imagine on a APS-C camera this lens is absolutely stellar.WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IF YOUR LOOKING TO USE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY ON FULL FRAME DUE TO HEAVY VIGNETTING WHEN SHOOTING 3:2.I have a client that I consistently shoot architectural/real estate video content for and I needed to add a lens to my kit that could cover tight environments that my Sigma 24-70mm couldn't. I wanted a wide angle zoom that checked the following boxes 1. ultra wide option - 2 & 3. AF and lightweight for use on a DJI RS 2 - 4. Low aperture for low light environments - 5. Could take front filters so I can use VND - 6. Affordable.After looking at all the full frame options, it appeared I wouldn't be able to get exactly what I was looking for.My best bet was going with the Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens - but the front glass design doesn't allow for filters, the lens is f/4, and with tax is over $1,800 (which I could have accepted if not for the first two features) - so I decided to do more research.After watching Caleb Pike's 10 Sony Camera Hacks for Filmmakers! video and saw him use the APS-C designed Sony 10-18mm f/4 on the a7s III, I looked through all the wide angle lens options for APS-C on B&H and found this lens.The TL;DR above summarizes most of my observations about the lens, and I would just add that the AF works but I need to do more testing to determine exactly how well (obviously with ultra wide focal lengths, setting to manual focus covers a lot situations since it's already achieving deep focus).Since it's designed for APS-C, it doesn't resolves as well as FF glass, but shooting in 4K and then pixel peeping in post, it is acceptable for my purposes. If you're interested in this lens for the reasons I was, I'd recommend testing it for yourself. At the end of the day, for me this is speciality lens for shooting ultra wide video on a gimbal. And to that, it allows me to work incredibly fast on set, and the trade off is a little more work in post.*Please note my uploaded images are from H.264 compressed video*
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
| Angle of View | 105° 20' to 71° 35' |
TAMRON 11-20MM F/2.8 DI III-A RXD for Sony E APS-C Mirrorless Cameras
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To be fair I've been using the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 X mount for only a few days but here's my first impressions. As a photographer who uses mostly primes, sometimes lens swapping is a pain especially for event photography and travel. So I picked up the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 as a multi role lens. While the Tam 17-70 obviously can't compete with the details and fast aperture of a prime it sure tries hard and gets fairly close.One of the best features so far has been the close focus range. You can get closer and better magnification at 17mm than at 70mm. 0.19m (7.5 in) (WIDE) /0.39m (15.4 in) (TELE). I did notice the Tam 17-70 can't get as close as the XF 16mm f.14 (0.15m) but at 17mm (0.19m) it produces an identical magnification.Size is a factor, compared to a fast ... MoreTo be fair I've been using the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 X mount for only a few days but here's my first impressions. As a photographer who uses mostly primes, sometimes lens swapping is a pain especially for event photography and travel. So I picked up the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 as a multi role lens. While the Tam 17-70 obviously can't compete with the details and fast aperture of a prime it sure tries hard and gets fairly close.One of the best features so far has been the close focus range. You can get closer and better magnification at 17mm than at 70mm. 0.19m (7.5 in) (WIDE) /0.39m (15.4 in) (TELE). I did notice the Tam 17-70 can't get as close as the XF 16mm f.14 (0.15m) but at 17mm (0.19m) it produces an identical magnification.Size is a factor, compared to a fast Fuji prime the Tam 17-70mm is noticeably longer and heavier at 525g. However considering it covers the 16, 23, 33, & 56 (1515g total) the bag weight of the single 17-70 is considerably less by over 2lbs. That's exactly what I was looking for along with the ease of using variable focal lengths with a constant aperture and no lens swapping.Pictured- Spoon windchime shows chromatic aberrations (a rather bold red fringe) Tam 17-70 at 33mm, f4, 1/2000, ISO 200, No edits 50% crop.- Spider Tam 17-70 at 17mm, f4, 1/250, ISO 640, Brightened and 50% cropPros-The focal range is really nice and covers a great range.-Constant aperture is sweet.-Lighter than the XF 16-55 f2.8-Macro close focus is absolutely awesome-The VC (vibration compensation) is a great addition. I would say it's much better than the OIS of the XF 18-55.Cons-Heavy Chromatic aberration at times (correctable in post)-Long lens, similar to the XF 70-300 or 55-200-Loose focus ring-Re-focus required after focal length change-No aperture ring, easily worked around with use of the command dial-f2.8 aperture is good but can be lacking for indoor and evening photography, the VC does help by allowing a theoretical 5 stops slower shutter speedsAt $800 the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 for Fuji X mount provides some great features and has a few issues but most can be overcome. Overall I'm impressed and I look forward to using the lens more, and that's what matters most to me.
Tamron SP 35-150mm f/2.8-4 VC is almost perfect all around lens for me. Pro: Lens is sharp at all focal length. I feel confident shooting at any focal length with this lens. Other zoom lenses have weak performance at certain range. This lens had no weak range. (Perhaps at 35mm because of vignetting but easily corrected and forgiven because it's still sharp and has max aperture of f/2.8 instead of f/4 like most other premium lens of this kind. Faster aperture than most lens of this kind. 35mm - f/2.8, f/3.5 in between, 105mm -150mm f/4. Some complain that this is variable aperture lens. Non-issue with the variable aperture is faster than constant f/4 lens. If you want constant aperture, just set variable to f/4 or above. Build quality is excellent with weather ... MoreTamron SP 35-150mm f/2.8-4 VC is almost perfect all around lens for me. Pro: Lens is sharp at all focal length. I feel confident shooting at any focal length with this lens. Other zoom lenses have weak performance at certain range. This lens had no weak range. (Perhaps at 35mm because of vignetting but easily corrected and forgiven because it's still sharp and has max aperture of f/2.8 instead of f/4 like most other premium lens of this kind. Faster aperture than most lens of this kind. 35mm - f/2.8, f/3.5 in between, 105mm -150mm f/4. Some complain that this is variable aperture lens. Non-issue with the variable aperture is faster than constant f/4 lens. If you want constant aperture, just set variable to f/4 or above. Build quality is excellent with weather sealing. It's a hefty lens and feels very solid. Image stabilizer (VC) is very quiet and very very good. I prefer it over Canon 24-105mm f/4 mark I (very noisy) and even mark II which I had both. One of the best from my experience. Auto focus is quiet, quick, and most importantly accurate. I have no problem on any of my DSLR or on Mirrorless adopted. No micro adjustments were necessary. Still, while I didn't measure, Canon 24-105mm lenses seemed tiny bit smoother. Still, this lens is sharper than Canon EF 24-105mm f4 L at all focal length when I compared it. Pro/Con: This lens has unique range of 35-150mm. Not very wide and not very long. Well, many people use 24-105mm f/4 lens on cropped sensor cameras very happily. It's almost like that. (36-158mm) 35mm is wide enough for me for most shots with people in it. I do have ultra wide angle lens when I want something very wide. I do like 150mm reach over 105mm. So I don't miss 24-35mm as much as I love 105-150mm extra reach. It really depends on your style, subject, and most used range. I use 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 135mm primes. These are my most used range which this lens covers and bit more. Con: The front focus ring moves during auto focus. Also means no full time manual focus. I don't care for full time manual focus, but a premium lens like this shouldn't have focus ring move during AF. BIG no, no. Such a shame... Zoom ring moves in opposite to Canon zooms. Well, annoying at first but not a big deal as you get used to it quickly as you use it. I strongly recommend this lens for those who shoot people. For those who shoot outdoor events and family and friends during outings. This is the just right lens for me. 24-70mm f/2.8 (love the quality but too short for close ups), 70-200mm f/2.8/f4 (love the quality but not wide enough as one lens and onebody, and TOO big), 24-105mm f/4 was the best fit for me until this lens. 35mm f/2.8 to 150mm f/4 and not too big with great build, image quality, AF, and VC. Perfect.
TL;DR - For shooting video on FF sensor...-Bought for real estate content-Best image: Set clear image zoom to 1.2x (but will disable Face/Eye AF)-If you need Face/Eye AF: Don't go below 14mm-For an APSC-C lens, it resolves best shooting in 4K (1080p is fine though on A7IV)-Requires reducing of vignette in post*DISCLAIMER* I'm knowingly/intentionally using this lens for video only on a full frame sensor which it is not designed for, and therefore I have several caveats for using this lens as mentioned above. But I gave it 5-stars because despite them because this lens gets the job done while checking so many boxes no other lens currently does and also I imagine on a APS-C camera this lens is absolutely stellar.WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IF YOUR LOOKING TO USE ... MoreTL;DR - For shooting video on FF sensor...-Bought for real estate content-Best image: Set clear image zoom to 1.2x (but will disable Face/Eye AF)-If you need Face/Eye AF: Don't go below 14mm-For an APSC-C lens, it resolves best shooting in 4K (1080p is fine though on A7IV)-Requires reducing of vignette in post*DISCLAIMER* I'm knowingly/intentionally using this lens for video only on a full frame sensor which it is not designed for, and therefore I have several caveats for using this lens as mentioned above. But I gave it 5-stars because despite them because this lens gets the job done while checking so many boxes no other lens currently does and also I imagine on a APS-C camera this lens is absolutely stellar.WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IF YOUR LOOKING TO USE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY ON FULL FRAME DUE TO HEAVY VIGNETTING WHEN SHOOTING 3:2.I have a client that I consistently shoot architectural/real estate video content for and I needed to add a lens to my kit that could cover tight environments that my Sigma 24-70mm couldn't. I wanted a wide angle zoom that checked the following boxes 1. ultra wide option - 2 & 3. AF and lightweight for use on a DJI RS 2 - 4. Low aperture for low light environments - 5. Could take front filters so I can use VND - 6. Affordable.After looking at all the full frame options, it appeared I wouldn't be able to get exactly what I was looking for.My best bet was going with the Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens - but the front glass design doesn't allow for filters, the lens is f/4, and with tax is over $1,800 (which I could have accepted if not for the first two features) - so I decided to do more research.After watching Caleb Pike's 10 Sony Camera Hacks for Filmmakers! video and saw him use the APS-C designed Sony 10-18mm f/4 on the a7s III, I looked through all the wide angle lens options for APS-C on B&H and found this lens.The TL;DR above summarizes most of my observations about the lens, and I would just add that the AF works but I need to do more testing to determine exactly how well (obviously with ultra wide focal lengths, setting to manual focus covers a lot situations since it's already achieving deep focus).Since it's designed for APS-C, it doesn't resolves as well as FF glass, but shooting in 4K and then pixel peeping in post, it is acceptable for my purposes. If you're interested in this lens for the reasons I was, I'd recommend testing it for yourself. At the end of the day, for me this is speciality lens for shooting ultra wide video on a gimbal. And to that, it allows me to work incredibly fast on set, and the trade off is a little more work in post.*Please note my uploaded images are from H.264 compressed video*
All in all, for the price its good. But it comes with compromises. Especially for video work.I like : the size and weight, the optical quality (for photos), the little extra (70mm macro capability), the large aperture.I know that most photo lenses aren't thought to be parfocals, but Ialways check what I'm dealing with when live zooming while recording video and this lens cannot be used for moderate to fast zooming.As long as you keep your focal choice while shooting its nice, but as soon as you would like to keep the zoom movement in the shot, its bad. Everytime you zoom in or out, everything goes blurry until you hard stop. And no its not the autofocus. Even in MF, when you use the zoom the image goes blurry. Its not subtle or quick enough for the eye NOT ... MoreAll in all, for the price its good. But it comes with compromises. Especially for video work.I like : the size and weight, the optical quality (for photos), the little extra (70mm macro capability), the large aperture.I know that most photo lenses aren't thought to be parfocals, but Ialways check what I'm dealing with when live zooming while recording video and this lens cannot be used for moderate to fast zooming.As long as you keep your focal choice while shooting its nice, but as soon as you would like to keep the zoom movement in the shot, its bad. Everytime you zoom in or out, everything goes blurry until you hard stop. And no its not the autofocus. Even in MF, when you use the zoom the image goes blurry. Its not subtle or quick enough for the eye NOT to notice. Its also somewhat made worse by the plastic feeling of it.I guess it depends on the work, but not being able to keep a fast zoom in or out really cripple my use case.It would be a 4-5 star if was mainly doing photos.
With the price reduction, obviously relating to the 16-35 PZ, this is a no-brainer. Color is beautiful, focus is fast, sharpness is comparable to the 16-35 2.8. Then there's balance; it just feels perfect on my A7R3. Does human/animal eye in a big hurry, much faster than older Sony primes. If your Sony is more recent, no doubt it's even faster. The big complaint- it only goes to 28- can effectively be silenced withSony's underused Clear Image. Assign that to C4, use a factor of 1.3,and you now have 35mm. Yes, there are limitations. No Raw, no Eye,and despite Sony's self-praise, there is loss. But it's mighty hard to see. First Rollei pic is @28mm, next is faux 35. BTW, that camera is from B&H, circa '79. When you sum up price/advice/support, they're#1.
Over the years, I have shot with similar focal range with Canon L, Nikon VR and Tamron for Pentax and this lens rules them all. It is by far the sharpest lens of this focal range I have ever shot with.For some reason almost all my new gen Tamron for Sony lenses have an issue with focusing in AF-S mode on my Sony A7RIV. This lens is not exception. So the solution is to shoot it on AF-C mode.Other than that minor issue, this lens delivers the good with flying colors. This is the only lens of this focal range I have shot with that is as sharp at f2.8 as it is at f5.6. I am doing a project that requires wide open aperture shots for maximum impact. I don't know of another lens that could have given me the images I am looking to create. This lens does it with ... MoreOver the years, I have shot with similar focal range with Canon L, Nikon VR and Tamron for Pentax and this lens rules them all. It is by far the sharpest lens of this focal range I have ever shot with.For some reason almost all my new gen Tamron for Sony lenses have an issue with focusing in AF-S mode on my Sony A7RIV. This lens is not exception. So the solution is to shoot it on AF-C mode.Other than that minor issue, this lens delivers the good with flying colors. This is the only lens of this focal range I have shot with that is as sharp at f2.8 as it is at f5.6. I am doing a project that requires wide open aperture shots for maximum impact. I don't know of another lens that could have given me the images I am looking to create. This lens does it with exceptional sharpness and total lack of CA or other artifacts. This is true shooting at 70mm as it is at 180mm or anything in between.Easily the sharpest lens I have. Go Tamron.
I'll start this by saying I am much more of a prime person than someone who uses zoom lenses in general, and honestly I only bought this lens because I felt like I wanted to have one decent zoom lens for certain situations where I might need one, but I don't see myself using this lens all that much as opposed to the primes that I have. I think it's a really good lens, the reach is good, the 2.8 is good, but I think the auto focus is suspect. I have major problems with it, especially wide open, the lighting has to be perfect, otherwise it hunts all over the place, it is not reliable at all, but then again, I use manual focus most of the time as well. Overall, it's sharp, it's good, but as far as the auto focus, which I think is one of the most important things, it's ... MoreI'll start this by saying I am much more of a prime person than someone who uses zoom lenses in general, and honestly I only bought this lens because I felt like I wanted to have one decent zoom lens for certain situations where I might need one, but I don't see myself using this lens all that much as opposed to the primes that I have. I think it's a really good lens, the reach is good, the 2.8 is good, but I think the auto focus is suspect. I have major problems with it, especially wide open, the lighting has to be perfect, otherwise it hunts all over the place, it is not reliable at all, but then again, I use manual focus most of the time as well. Overall, it's sharp, it's good, but as far as the auto focus, which I think is one of the most important things, it's completely unreliable. And I don't think that the stabilization really makes that much of a difference, in retrospect, I think I would have been better off buying something like the Sigma 18 to 50 F2.8, because even though it doesn't have stabilization, the size is much more appealing, and it is probably just as good in all other ways. I'd say this lens is certainly good, kinda heavy/big, especially with the a6400, and I remain a prime shooter most of the time. :-)
This review will center on why this lens is useful for solving the unique challenges relating to hikes with other people on trails between 3 and 10 miles/hike. (For hiking I usually use my Sony A6600--not my heavier full frame Sony). The best crop sensor lens for hikes lens will satisfy the following:1. Weight and size. If the lens is too heavy you will not want to hike with it. If too big, ditto.2. Good enough overall optical quality. This lens few relevant optical weaknesses for hiking--sharpness and other properties are amazing. Obviously, one obvious limiting factor might be the maximum f/2.8 lens opening--especially early or late in the day, under a heavy tree canopy, or in the rain. In those cases Just pump up ISO to 6400 and get the shots.3. Quick ... MoreThis review will center on why this lens is useful for solving the unique challenges relating to hikes with other people on trails between 3 and 10 miles/hike. (For hiking I usually use my Sony A6600--not my heavier full frame Sony). The best crop sensor lens for hikes lens will satisfy the following:1. Weight and size. If the lens is too heavy you will not want to hike with it. If too big, ditto.2. Good enough overall optical quality. This lens few relevant optical weaknesses for hiking--sharpness and other properties are amazing. Obviously, one obvious limiting factor might be the maximum f/2.8 lens opening--especially early or late in the day, under a heavy tree canopy, or in the rain. In those cases Just pump up ISO to 6400 and get the shots.3. Quick access to different focal lengths. No one wants to carry multiple lenses for a fun time on the hiking trail. And yet, from instant to instant you will need portraits of your fellow hikers, then the distant deer, then the turtles up VERY close, etc. Zooms like this one that have a high magnification factor rule here! The other limiting factor might be the max 70mm focal length. However, this lens is optically so strong that I can shoot at 70mm (use f/5.6 or 8), and then crop extensively in post--and still get an excellent image.4. Moisture resistance. Your lens will get sweaty after a hot hike. I uncarefully wipe this moisture resistant lens with lots of filtered water and then dry the lens off!
I'm a long time sigma fanboy, and though I haven't owned many Tamrons in the past, the couple I've tried before now (the 70-300 and 20mm f2.8) seemed dinky, low quality, and at least in the 70-300 I was unimpressed by its optics and even less impressed by its build quality. I assumed that these other lenses, as they look quite the same at a glance, would follow suit. Boy was I wrong.Even after learning about the great optical qualities, I still felt like I'd be making a rather sizeable sacrifice by going with a tamron. It didn't seem to be the sort of lens I could count on being around in 5 years time. Again, I was wrong.The build quality is not what I'd call robust, for sure, but it's far better than the ones I had used previously. These feel substantial, and ... MoreI'm a long time sigma fanboy, and though I haven't owned many Tamrons in the past, the couple I've tried before now (the 70-300 and 20mm f2.8) seemed dinky, low quality, and at least in the 70-300 I was unimpressed by its optics and even less impressed by its build quality. I assumed that these other lenses, as they look quite the same at a glance, would follow suit. Boy was I wrong.Even after learning about the great optical qualities, I still felt like I'd be making a rather sizeable sacrifice by going with a tamron. It didn't seem to be the sort of lens I could count on being around in 5 years time. Again, I was wrong.The build quality is not what I'd call robust, for sure, but it's far better than the ones I had used previously. These feel substantial, and the focus ring isn't the tragedy that the 70-300 had.Optically, I could hardly be happier. There's a little chromatic aberration in extreme lighting situations, but nothing that can't be corrected in post. Optically these lenses are brilliant, and while 2.8 isn't anything mind blowing in terms of bokeh, what it does provide is smooth, unobtrusive and only seems busy in some limited situations I've found. It's resolution is in keeping with the other two lenses in this lineup, which is to say outrageously good. The first picture in this review is a 500% crop of a picture of the front of my computer speakers (the little micromesh) which shows that this lens is actually out-resolving my 42mpx sensor. That is ridiculous.I am pleasantly surprised. I hope in the future they can maybe beef up the materials without sacrificing too much weight (or cost) but for now these are a welcome addition to my bag.
As a professional photographer this is my go-to lens for events. To summarize my thoughts early here, if you are a photographer who carries around 2 cameras having this on your sony while having something like the sigma 28-70 2.8 or the tamron version is the PERFECT setup.I left my other brand of camera for Sony because of this setup. Literally from my Z9/Z7ii combo and associated lenses to my now Sony A1 and Sony a7iv combo, i have shaved off in some cases as many as 5lbs. 5lbs!!!!Now I think my entire setup weighs just over 5 or 6 pounds TOTAL. 2 cameras and 2 lenses. Not too bad.They are sharp and the glass and engineering are up to par. The days of tamron or sigma lenses being 2nd rate glass are over (this is the 1st Tamron lens i have been willing to ... MoreAs a professional photographer this is my go-to lens for events. To summarize my thoughts early here, if you are a photographer who carries around 2 cameras having this on your sony while having something like the sigma 28-70 2.8 or the tamron version is the PERFECT setup.I left my other brand of camera for Sony because of this setup. Literally from my Z9/Z7ii combo and associated lenses to my now Sony A1 and Sony a7iv combo, i have shaved off in some cases as many as 5lbs. 5lbs!!!!Now I think my entire setup weighs just over 5 or 6 pounds TOTAL. 2 cameras and 2 lenses. Not too bad.They are sharp and the glass and engineering are up to par. The days of tamron or sigma lenses being 2nd rate glass are over (this is the 1st Tamron lens i have been willing to actually use instead of native glass in over 25 years of shooting)Like i said I feel like this lightweight f2.8 zoom was one of the whole points of mirrorless being invented to begin with. All those fuji cameras years and years ago were popular because they were much smaller and lighter.All that being said. I don't see iBIS in sony cameras being anywhere near optical IS. So if you shoot lots of super low light events and you cant seem to hold your camera still enough, maybe you need the new Gmaster instead. I however have shot several concerts with no problem using ibis with this lens.Hope that helps someone.
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
| Angle of View | 105° 20' to 71° 35' |
