2021 has been the year that Tamron has adjusted their aim to include a very important (and oft-overlooked) space – Sony APS-C E-mount. There are a LOT of Sony APS-C mirrorless shooters out there, and despite the large audience, there…
The Sony FE catalog of lenses is one of the most robust ever. Sony’s bet on developing a more open source platform and welcoming third party development has really paid off, as at most focal lengths photographers have a plethora…
The Sony FE catalog of lenses is one of the most robust ever. Sony’s bet on developing a more open source platform and welcoming third party development has really paid off, as at most focal lengths photographers have a plethora…
Tamron has emerged in the last 7 or 8 years as the king of third party zooms. They’ve had a few standout prime lenses (the SP 35mm F1.4 being chief), but where Tamron has made its living has been with…
Tamron has emerged in the last 7 or 8 years as the king of third party zooms. They’ve had a few standout prime lenses (the SP 35mm F1.4 being chief), but where Tamron has made its living has been with…
Tamron has been on a tear in the last few years on the Sony FE (full frame E-mount) platform, releasing one high-performing, reasonably priced zoom after another. This started with the very well received 28-75mm F2.8, followed by the 17-28mm…
Tamron has been on a tear in the last few years on the Sony FE (full frame E-mount) platform, releasing one high-performing, reasonably priced zoom after another. This started with the very well received 28-75mm F2.8, followed by the 17-28mm…
When I reviewed the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 RXD in June of 2020, I theorized that it might just be the best travel option available on Sony. I put that to the test recently and traveled to Mont Tremblant, Quebec (one…
In 2020 I’ve been doing a series of long term review of lenses that have managed to stay in my own personal kit for years on end. I evaluate these lenses using my current review techniques and with the unique…
Tamron continues to flesh out their lineup for Sony FE (full frame mirrorless) with another intriguing new entry. Even those who buy expensive, full frame cameras sometimes want a single lens solution for outings or travel where bringing a big…
Tamron continues to flesh out their lineup for Sony FE (full frame mirrorless) with another intriguing new entry. The Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 RXD helps to fill the role of a competent all-in-one/travel lens for full frame mirrorless, though with a…
The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 VXD is one of the most highly anticipated lenses of 2020…and that became clear from the moment that it was announced. Tamron has taken a different approach to its fast zooms on Sony. Sony’s own zooms…
The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 VXD is one of the most highly anticipated lenses of 2020. It is a fast, reasonably compact F2.8 telephoto zoom for Sony full frame mirrorless, and provides an alternative to either of the Sony 70-200mm zooms. …
A couple of months ago I had a look at the Tamron 24mm F2.8 OSD M1:2 along with the 35mm F2.8 OSD M1:2 lenses. These lenses were part of a trio of highly similar prime lenses from Tamron designed specifically…
A couple of months ago I had a look at the Tamron 24mm F2.8 OSD M1:2 along with the 35mm F2.8 OSD M1:2 lenses. These lenses were part of a trio of highly similar prime lenses from Tamron at different…
The Tamron 35mm F2.8 OSD M1:2 (F053) is one of a trio of new prime lenses for Sony FE recently announced and released by third party lens maker Tamron. Tamron first entered the FE space with two zoom lenses (17-28mm…
Tamron has started to jump into Sony FE with both feet. It’s first two zoom lenses (17-28mm F2.8 RXD and 28-75mm F2.8 RXD) have been very well received, and now Tamron is following up with not only the announced 70-180mm…
Tamron has started to jump into Sony FE with both feet. It’s first two zoom lenses (17-28mm F2.8 RXD and 28-75mm F2.8 RXD) have been very well received, and now Tamron is following up with not only the announced 70-180mm…