I used to live in Canada, and that weather and the song, I found juSt simply depressing, I live now in Texas .....prefer the warm weather with all his disadvantages
For me it was a no-brainer. I bought it recently because it’s such a versatile focal and aperture range. It’s been almost entirely on my camera, even despite its heft. It’s big, it’s heavy but somehow it doesn’t feel like that while I’m using it. Superb offering from Tamron!
@@craigman7262 can you show these differences? I've never had problems with any of these things. I've had many gm and third party lenses. Are you shooting raw or jpg? Which program and you using?
As a sports shooter, this lens is very interesting. It's about perfect for basketball shot from the baseline. Usually a 24-70, and 70-200 are used ideally on 2 separate bodies, but this covers the majority of that range.
I have this lens and so far I love it. For the first time in ages I traveled with one lens instead of a backpack full of lenses. That said, if I'm shooting portraits or other specialized photos I prefer my primes, but for generalized photography this lens does it all. I'm shooting mostly using the A1 so if I need more reach I can easily switch to crop mode and get 225mm which negates the need for a 70-200. Also, if I need wider I could always bring my small 20 mm 1.8. Between those two lenses I've got pretty much most of the focal lengths covered except for wildlife. I don't mind the size at all and while pricey, you could replace a whole bunch of lenses with just this one. It is very sharp and the colors are great. Thumbs up on this lens
@@ashmaterial @Dunna Did It Just because I don't upload TH-cam videos doesn't mean I'm destitute. I am older, saved my money, invested, and still working 60+ hours a week as a critical care ER nurse. I work my butt off taking care of very sick people.
As a filmmaker, this looks like a great lens. Starting from 35mm in full frame going up to 150mm, with f/2 to f/2.8, sounds like a great range to work with. When I had the GH5, I shot with the 12-60mm f/2.8 on an entire feature film. Not once did I change lenses. Now I'm shooting with full frame Sony cameras, and this Tamron lens looks fantastic. It's definitely pricey at the moment, but, it's going on my B&H wishlist for now.
Man, I think this is an insanely killer lens and ALMOST would replace my Sigma 24-70 & 70-180. I just use the wide end of the 24-70 more than I think and I know I’d regret not having it. If Tamron or Sigma made a 14-24 f/2-2.8 or f/2.8 that can be used with 82mm filters for less than $1200, it might be worth checking out.
This lens look killer. In the bag, Sony 16-35 GM, Tamron 35-150 F2-2.8, Sony 100-400 GM. Heavy, yeah, but so much versatility in those three right there.
Seems like it would be a nice lens to have for event photography especially. Event photography is hard with just one body, since you feel like you need a 24-70 in some situations and 70-200 in others. But for a lot of events I think this would be perfect and it could save you from having two bodies around your neck all day. That said recently I'm moving in the other direction and doing primes more.
This is my first real zoom lens and it's a revelation. The weight is even contributing to the stability when doing video pull-ins & outs, it stabilizes the camera when handheld, but maybe that's just me. The most important part is that this is now a perfect solution for my live music and event photography. I've just got it so I only did a couple of hours of photo shooting, it's just great. Superb AF, smooth zooming ring (yes, a bit stiff but I'm OK) and yepp, the flares are an issue. However, _everything_ else on this lens is just superb. I've never owned a 24-70 or 28-75, no 70-200 so I cannot compare, but I can relate to it by watching my photo bag now. Instead of several other primes, I'm now packing a Tamron and a Sigma 16mm f1.4 (in crop mode aprox 22mm) paired with my trusty A7III, and that's it. Practicing smart framing with the Sigma without the need to crop more in edit, this is such a great combo. The purchase of this Tamron did delay significantly the planned acquisition of an FX-3, but hey, I'll be making money on the way and get it definitely faster. Btw, thank you for that other video on the Tamron app to configure the custom buttons on this lens..
Autoforkus🤣 As a self portrait shooter this lens (when I can find one) will change my life! I have the trio now, and an 85 1.4. I’ll be happy to have just 2 lenses to lug around in nature. I rarely take the 28-75 off because it’s a pain to switch lenses and compositions - so mostly the other lenses sit in my bag. This will open up a whole new world for me!! Great review! Ty so much!!
The fact that now there's a lens that can be paired with the Sony 16-35 gm and the Sigma 150-600 with no gaps or overlap is kind of amazing, and f2 at the wide end is just the icing on the cake. Honestly though the weight is kinda making it hard for me to want to rush out and buy it at the moment though, but if I do start to feel like carrying heavier gear though and want to invest in a high end lens, this will definitely be my go to standard zoom
It's a no brainer for me because I own one. It's a bit big and heavy, but I love it. I used to have Tamron Trio, but decided to sell 28-75 and 70-180 and bought this 35-150. I still keep 17-28, but I may sell it and pick up 16-35 GM as what you show in the beginning of your video.
@@dunnadidit Yeah, I might eventually do the same. I also own Tamron 150-500. With the GM in my bag, I can cover every focal length from 16 all the way to 500 🙂
At first glance I thought regreting to buy my Tamron 28-75mm and waiting for the budget to buy the 70-180 but.... this lens would be a bit heavy for my taste and doesn't cover as much in term of focale range. I'll go for 2 lenses but with lighter handling for each one :)
I've rented this lens and absolutely fell in love with it. As of May 2022 it's still heavily backordered where I am, and the only way I can use it is via rental.
I just picked one up a couple days ago for my a7siii. I love it. Its definitely heavy but its not a deal breaker. I plan to use it for travel and events. Great video//review.
No brainer! I have the Tamron 28-75 and while it is a great lens, I feel like I always want to punch in further than 75. That's why I have an Rokinon 85mm 1.4. I think the compression at longer focal lengths should be enough for me to replace both my lenses. As soon as it comes back in stock, I'll be dropping my current kit and buying!
That video shows one thing: you really love this lens and for good reasons. Personally I’ll go with the new G2 version of the 28-75 because I already own the 70-180 and this is just a bit too pricey and heavy for me, plus it’s nice to get a holy trinity all with the same filter diameter. If I was starting from fresh and didn’t have the 70-180 I think I would buy this one though, perhaps combine it with a 16-35 GM instead of the 17-28 tamron that I currently have.
Thanks for the amount of time and effort you put into this review, including the short video example. Will definitely get this lens down the track for sure, that zoom range and aperture is unheard of.
16-35 and this 35-150 is a dream setup. Throw in the 35 f1.4 GM and 12-24 and I wouldn't need anything else for like all time. Keep in mind with the higher MP A7 cameras, you can set a custom button to Super 35mm mode and then get another 50% zoom out of your lenses. Effectively turning the 35-150 into a 50-225 roughly....amazing.
I have the 16-35 and just purchased this 35-150, it's currently shipping. My thought was pair these two with a 50mm f1.4 and you're well rounded. the 35mm 2.8 is fair enough where you don't need a 1.4 version of the same focal length.
@@DrewTimelapse Ahhh Nice! I rented the 35-150 for a wedding a few months ago and wow. It is as good as I thought. I still love my primes for what they do best, but there isn't anything that Tamron cant do. Except ultrawide lol Im praying that somehow Sony, or someone, can come up with a 15-35 f2.8 and I will be complete lol
Now all Tamron needs to do is make their equivalent of Sigma's 120-300 f/2.8, except update it with modern everything, and they have almost the ENTIRE range covered: 17-28, 35-150, 120-300. I'd love to see them update the 17-28 with a 20-35 instead, though. Can you imagine three lenses covering everything from 20-300mm, all with AT LEAST /2.8 and all with USB-C direct input?!
Apart from your incredible talent and informative contents, you now completely bought me with that "All of time is happening at once" behind you as it's always been one of my beliefs. Thank you Dunna
I rented it for 2 weeks and it changed my life… recently bought it and it is by far… worth its weight in gold. If they made a teleconverter, this would be undoubtedly the best lens available on E-Mount … easily my most favorite lens next to my Sigma 85 1.4 art
I'm transitioning from µ4/3 to full frame and decided to start with the A7 IV and this lens. As someone who's starting a Sony kit, this lens sounds like a no brainer! I'm probably going to invest in the 16-35 GM to complement the wide end, and a Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for portraits. And I'll wait a bit to see if I need anything with more reach for wildlife, but honestly I think I might stop at these 3 lenses!
Seems like the best possible set-up for 3 lenses with portraits/events/everyday shooting! For wildlife check out the Sony 200-600 and the Tamron 150-500. Tamron costs less and would provide an even transition from this lens, but does have 100mm less reach, which I think is a disadvantage.
Reserved one the other day. This is going to be my main street photography lens from here on out, and probably keep me covered for most couples portrait sessions
This lens replaced my RF 70-200 f/2.8 and the camera it mounted to - I switched to Sony specifically for this lens. Canon has shot themselves in the foot as far as I'm concerned, by locking down aftermarket RF glass like they have. I've mostly been shooting roller derby with it because that's the majority of my photography these days, but I'll also be using it for family sessions, events, martial arts tournaments, etc. On the a7RIV I got to put it on, even the APS-C mode at 26mp is a step up from the R6's 20, and the crop factor makes this a 52-225. It's a win/win for me.
i have been using it an liking it so far. i hardly see myself needing to buy another lens, unless i venture into wildlife photography. in my opinion this is the best all rounder lens. it should be noted that it is heavy
Been eyeing this lens since it was announced and finally found one in stock at a camera shop so I placed the order, gonna be selling the Tamron 28-200 and a few primes to recoup some of the cost but this lens with the A7 IV and a Sony 20mm 1.8 in my bag sounds like the perfect street/travel kit and should fit what I like to do very well.
I like having 17-180 with my Trio of Tamron’s, plus the lighter weight. Although if I shot weddings I would jump on this. Kuddos to Tamron and Sigma for this season of new offerings. Just got the 150-600 DG DN and love it.
I've been using Tamron lenses for decades, on my film cameras (Canon) and now on my DSLRs. Same lenses work on both and I've had them for well over 20, probably closer to 30, years. I have 2 18-200s and a 28-270 (I think). I personally love having to carry only one lens to do everything for most of my photography. I have a Sony a7r3 now with lenses that cover 12-400, but it would be great to have this and only carry it. The 12 and 14 are specifically for Milky Way and Aurora, so I don't carry them for other stuff. Now I'm thinking about this one. I'm not sure if I love this review or hate it, if you know what I mean. Thanks. :)
You can tell it's a great lens when you have very few available on the used market. People are holding on to them. It's a little short for wildlife so I'll probably get the 70-180 for now and a 50-400 or something similar after that. The 35-150 is still a versatile walking around lens so at some point I wouldn't rule it out. I'm new to Sony so I'm carefully acquiring my glass and watching a lot of reviews. Thanks for yours!
Would love to see this lens used in a more active or music video perspective rather than just slow mo shots. Like really dive into its use with movement and performance. Walking shots, talking shots with handheld movement, testing the auto focus and continuous focus. Anyone can make stuff look "cinematic" with slo-mo pans, tripod shots, while using a good color grade. I would say poor video example, but good review overall. However, most people don't use these lenses to just do fully slow motion travel-esque videos. Also, these all-around lenses from tamron have been bought by a lot of small budget freelance directors, so you're missing an entire audience with that one.
I have the lens and Sony A1, one thing they all forgot is with Sony A1 you can go up to 300MM with 2.8. so Actually you have a lens from 35 to 300mm with 2.8
Since I have this lens, this is what I have decided. Pairs well with the 20 G or the 16-35 GM and will be replacing the 24-105 G. Will it replace the 24-70 GM - no, I will sometimes want 20 fps with the A1 and I like the smaller and lighter weight for those times that I don't need the 35-150 range. Will it replace the 70-200 GM - no, the GM II will be replacing the old GM. With the 1.4x TC, that gives me 100-280 f/4 which I sometimes require and like the 24-70 GM, sometimes I want the 20 fps. And for those times, I don't need the 16-35 I can pair up the 24-70 GM with the 70-200 GM II. I am amazed at the quality of images I'm getting out the lens - it is quite stunning for an f/2-f/2.8 zoom. Now if Sony comes out with a 28-70 f/2, well I don't know what I will do. :p
Looks like the perfect lens for shooting wedding. It would so nice to not have wear a strap and carry two body’s and lens around when you could just use this set up. I’m buying it soon!
I'm hoping the Tamron 35-150 lens comes out in a Canon RF version. For the type of videos that I make, it will give me the range that I need. Thank you for the review. 🙂
Good review, Dunna! This looks like a beautiful lens and I am excited for the direction that Tamron is going in with their Tamron Utility software but I know that this lens is just too big and heavy for me to consider it. I am going more minimal these days - more fun to carry and more likely for me to shoot more that way, especially on the street.
Tamron makes such amazing glass. Can't wait to check this lens out. The size and weight turn me off a bit but I'm definitely going to rent it when it becomes available.
Had mine for 4 days.. It has now been at Tamron for 10... What NO ONE tests is autofokus when zooming! All tests are made at a fixed focal length and people running in weird patterns.. For action shots that is pretty important it stays on the subject when zooming.. I have NEVER had so many unsharp on my A1.. It's by far worst at the small turn from 150 to 135.. That little turn makes the autofokus jump like crazy.. I had to refocus ALL my shots on a bikerace where my old 85/1.4GM had no problems and my 200-600 also no problems.. If that is normal by Tamron, it's OUT for me.. And I will go for the 70-200(though missing the wide area)
If you shoot landscapes and don't need the wide apertures then just go for the Tamron 28-200 - it is a great lens and will replace the 24-70 and 70-200 to make you bag so much lighter
I will buy this lens with new sony a7iv... since I have tried Tamron AF 28-200mm 2,8-5,6 with which I am very pleased, I have no doubt at all of the more expensive brother. Your video and photo examples look perfect.
Really excited about this lens. Hope it will come to the R mount at some point. I am carrying a 35 f2 prime with my 70-200 f 2.8 for concert photography these days. Looks like this lens provides a good combined solution. And I love my EF 70-200 f 2.8 tamron.
Nice lens for sure a bit expensive . Waiting for my SonyA7IV and I also bought 3 Tamron lenses to go with it ; the 28-75mm f2.8 G2, 17-28mm f2.8 and the 150-500mm f5-6.7 I know that I from 70 mm to 150 mm is missing but I will see how I can manage to workout whiteout it . Great revues as usual Serge H&S 👩❤️👨🌈🇨🇦
Although I was unsure about the price of this lens I went ahead and picked it up and can say that it has not let me down. Colors, sharpness, and contrast are pretty incredible on a single lens with this much versatility. Asides from lens flare, the one thing that has disappointed me is that the setting for linear and nonlinear is a global setting. Then again this is more choice that you’ll get with any other lens at this point.
I grabbed this lens and love it! It’s definitely become my go to lens! Also throwing it on my a6700 makes it that much better! I normally keep it on my a7IV.
I've been using the A7iii with mostly my old A-mount Zeiss glass, so a timely upgrade to the A7IV plus this lens should be ideal for everyday hybrid shooting. I can still use the Z 16-35, plus have the 85 1.4 GM for non studio portraits plus the 200-600G for wildlife so fits really well.
If you are earning money shooting events, this lens is one of the best lenses available ant can be the only one. There are not so many cases when I need 24 or 200mm I mean something what I cant achieve with 35 and 150. The only issue I met is autofocus with 7rm3a. It misses a lot. With 7m4 it is excellent, but not with 7rm3a. And also 1100+ gram is significant.
i'm going to order this when i pull more money together, i usually shoot events so i love the minimalism and it fits well with the 17-28 f2.8 i have. i'm going to sell my 85mm f1.8 to pay for it. That'll leave me with the 17-28 for wide angle work, the zeiss 55mm if i want to travel light and this will be my telephoto without the need to switch lens if i want to go wide, props to tamron for puting this together! i also think if this was a sony branded lens it would be about $4000
Its a no brainer for me. It replaced my 24-70 and 70-200 2.8 lenses as well as 85 and 135 1.8 lenses. though 1.8 lenses are better for bokeh and low light but I can manage with this as ISO capabilities of these new cameras are way way better. Also post processing is gone so far that handling 3200-6400 ISO is easy.
I don't think this lens is pricy at all for you get. As a pro shooting almost every day, it's fantastic for what I do, and it really does replace two lens for me. Image quality has been fantastic as well. I'm new to your channel, great reviews and thanks for the other video explaining all the lens utility features!
Sounds like a shout for sure. I've been thinking of selling my Tamron 28-75 and picking up the Sigma and the Tamron 70-180... Kinda makes sense to go for this, but damn it looks heavy!
I own the sigma 24-70 f/2.8 art and I would gladly have the chance to test this monster. In the meantime of saving let's see what sigma will do with the new patented 28-85 f/2.8..
This would be a no brainer if I didn't already have the 28-75 Tamron, and the 70-200 f/2.8 Sony. And even THEN it's still tempting for that f/2 at the wide end. Looks like an insane value!
I just switched to Sony from Panasonic MFT and bought this lens yesterday… biggest downside is weight and length as it’s big for a daily carry, probably not that far off a Sony 70-200mm 2.8 but I have also the new Sony 16-35mm F4 which is ultra light so horses for courses!
It appears to be a solid performer and lives up to the hype. On the other hand, these big lenses have defeated the objective of small mirrorless camera bodies. Regarding size and weight, we're back in DSLR territory. Great review!
Being small and compact has never been an objective of a mirrorless camera. It's just a marketing tactic to fish out DSLR shooters to switch to mirrorless during its early years and I blame Sony for that for which they now abandoned that philosophy on their 4th gen bodies. Even if you make full-frame camera bodies as compact as a GoPro, the laws of physics still dictates the lens design and it will always be like that until a new and economically viable way to bend light has been invented. Mirrorless has a much important tech than being compact and those are the ability to see the images you'll shoot real-life, a faster live-view shooting, no more calibration, or even the ability to create a much better lens design due to a smaller flange distance of mirrorless cameras hence the emergence of the f/0.95 lenses and the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 As of now, compactness is the job for small sensor cameras like the fuji X series, Sony's a6000 series, and m4/3rds
@@carjac820 metamaterial optical lenses will produce lens designs thinner than eye glasses. Only a matter of time before manufacturers begin developing mass production methods for the technology
I’m somewhere in the middle. I have the Sony 24-105mm F4. I would love the extra range on the long end but I worry about the weight/size increase and the loss of the 24mm length. I shoot some snow sports, outdoor travel and day hiking, and I’m getting into astrophotography. The 35mm F2 seems like a cool addition for astro though. Do you think this would be a good fit? I would likely want to sell my Sony but don’t need to.
That video was hauntingly beautiful. The colours, the atmosphere and the perfect soundtrack. Amazing job, I forgot it was a lens review!
Thank you!!
Yeah. Going to need that audio for sleep sounds…. Lmao. So gorgeous.
I used to live in Canada, and that weather and the song, I found juSt simply depressing, I live now in Texas .....prefer the warm weather with all his disadvantages
For me it was a no-brainer. I bought it recently because it’s such a versatile focal and aperture range. It’s been almost entirely on my camera, even despite its heft. It’s big, it’s heavy but somehow it doesn’t feel like that while I’m using it. Superb offering from Tamron!
For me i just don't like the colors . I'll stick to my gmaster
@@craigman7262 can you show these differences? I've never had problems with any of these things. I've had many gm and third party lenses. Are you shooting raw or jpg? Which program and you using?
@@craigman7262 I don't think there's a huge difference but even if there was one - nothing you couldn't fix in the post.
As a sports shooter, this lens is very interesting. It's about perfect for basketball shot from the baseline. Usually a 24-70, and 70-200 are used ideally on 2 separate bodies, but this covers the majority of that range.
I have this lens and so far I love it. For the first time in ages I traveled with one lens instead of a backpack full of lenses. That said, if I'm shooting portraits or other specialized photos I prefer my primes, but for generalized photography this lens does it all. I'm shooting mostly using the A1 so if I need more reach I can easily switch to crop mode and get 225mm which negates the need for a 70-200. Also, if I need wider I could always bring my small 20 mm 1.8. Between those two lenses I've got pretty much most of the focal lengths covered except for wildlife. I don't mind the size at all and while pricey, you could replace a whole bunch of lenses with just this one. It is very sharp and the colors are great. Thumbs up on this lens
Dude you have 19 subscribers. How do you afford a1 with no money
@Steven Boesky - nice! I agree for sure! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@Ashmaterial - lol I’m struggling to know if you’re serious haha 😂 seems like maybe Steven’s main focus in life isn’t TH-cam (yet maybe).
@@ashmaterial @Dunna Did It Just because I don't upload TH-cam videos doesn't mean I'm destitute. I am older, saved my money, invested, and still working 60+ hours a week as a critical care ER nurse. I work my butt off taking care of very sick people.
@@stevenboesky6692 Fair enough. Hopefully one day i can save up too to afford A1 :)
As a filmmaker, this looks like a great lens. Starting from 35mm in full frame going up to 150mm, with f/2 to f/2.8, sounds like a great range to work with. When I had the GH5, I shot with the 12-60mm f/2.8 on an entire feature film. Not once did I change lenses. Now I'm shooting with full frame Sony cameras, and this Tamron lens looks fantastic. It's definitely pricey at the moment, but, it's going on my B&H wishlist for now.
Nice!!
Which “feature film?”
Considering that I paid $830 for my APS-C 11-20mm f/2.8 to go on my ZV-E10, $1900 for that much flexibility actually sounds like a complete STEAL.
I bought the Tamron as well and I love it. I came back a few times to watch the "practical video example" because I really enjoy the transported mood
Man, I think this is an insanely killer lens and ALMOST would replace my Sigma 24-70 & 70-180. I just use the wide end of the 24-70 more than I think and I know I’d regret not having it. If Tamron or Sigma made a 14-24 f/2-2.8 or f/2.8 that can be used with 82mm filters for less than $1200, it might be worth checking out.
This lens look killer. In the bag, Sony 16-35 GM, Tamron 35-150 F2-2.8, Sony 100-400 GM. Heavy, yeah, but so much versatility in those three right there.
16-400 is solid coverage haha!
That‘s exactly my own package 😊
Seems like it would be a nice lens to have for event photography especially.
Event photography is hard with just one body, since you feel like you need a 24-70 in some situations and 70-200 in others. But for a lot of events I think this would be perfect and it could save you from having two bodies around your neck all day.
That said recently I'm moving in the other direction and doing primes more.
This on one body and fast prime of your choice on other body for events/weddings. Perfection.
My thought exactly. Going back and forth replacing my 24-70 GM with this
This is my first real zoom lens and it's a revelation. The weight is even contributing to the stability when doing video pull-ins & outs, it stabilizes the camera when handheld, but maybe that's just me. The most important part is that this is now a perfect solution for my live music and event photography. I've just got it so I only did a couple of hours of photo shooting, it's just great. Superb AF, smooth zooming ring (yes, a bit stiff but I'm OK) and yepp, the flares are an issue. However, _everything_ else on this lens is just superb. I've never owned a 24-70 or 28-75, no 70-200 so I cannot compare, but I can relate to it by watching my photo bag now. Instead of several other primes, I'm now packing a Tamron and a Sigma 16mm f1.4 (in crop mode aprox 22mm) paired with my trusty A7III, and that's it. Practicing smart framing with the Sigma without the need to crop more in edit, this is such a great combo. The purchase of this Tamron did delay significantly the planned acquisition of an FX-3, but hey, I'll be making money on the way and get it definitely faster. Btw, thank you for that other video on the Tamron app to configure the custom buttons on this lens..
Autoforkus🤣
As a self portrait shooter this lens (when I can find one) will change my life! I have the trio now, and an 85 1.4. I’ll be happy to have just 2 lenses to lug around in nature. I rarely take the 28-75 off because it’s a pain to switch lenses and compositions - so mostly the other lenses sit in my bag. This will open up a whole new world for me!!
Great review! Ty so much!!
The fact that now there's a lens that can be paired with the Sony 16-35 gm and the Sigma 150-600 with no gaps or overlap is kind of amazing, and f2 at the wide end is just the icing on the cake. Honestly though the weight is kinda making it hard for me to want to rush out and buy it at the moment though, but if I do start to feel like carrying heavier gear though and want to invest in a high end lens, this will definitely be my go to standard zoom
The 150-600 starting at f/5 kills it for many
It's a no brainer for me because I own one. It's a bit big and heavy, but I love it.
I used to have Tamron Trio, but decided to sell 28-75 and 70-180 and bought this 35-150. I still keep 17-28, but I may sell it and pick up 16-35 GM as what you show in the beginning of your video.
Yeah, I have the 17-28 too, but eventually I caved and got the GM and it’s really something special.
@@dunnadidit Yeah, I might eventually do the same. I also own Tamron 150-500. With the GM in my bag, I can cover every focal length from 16 all the way to 500 🙂
Niiiiice!
At first glance I thought regreting to buy my Tamron 28-75mm and waiting for the budget to buy the 70-180 but.... this lens would be a bit heavy for my taste and doesn't cover as much in term of focale range. I'll go for 2 lenses but with lighter handling for each one :)
Bam! Love that! Everyone has their needs!
I've rented this lens and absolutely fell in love with it. As of May 2022 it's still heavily backordered where I am, and the only way I can use it is via rental.
Yeah the worldwide shipping delays are really messing with people getting this lens
Got the 35-150. Great kit.
24-150 2-2.8 is my dream lens
I just picked one up a couple days ago for my a7siii. I love it. Its definitely heavy but its not a deal breaker. I plan to use it for travel and events.
Great video//review.
Nice! Glad to hear you love it!
No brainer! I have the Tamron 28-75 and while it is a great lens, I feel like I always want to punch in further than 75. That's why I have an Rokinon 85mm 1.4.
I think the compression at longer focal lengths should be enough for me to replace both my lenses. As soon as it comes back in stock, I'll be dropping my current kit and buying!
As an event/ wedding photographer this lens is heaven
What a great video!! Loved how you covered everything and that broll is STUNNING omg 😍
Thanks so much Julia!
That video shows one thing: you really love this lens and for good reasons.
Personally I’ll go with the new G2 version of the 28-75 because I already own the 70-180 and this is just a bit too pricey and heavy for me, plus it’s nice to get a holy trinity all with the same filter diameter. If I was starting from fresh and didn’t have the 70-180 I think I would buy this one though, perhaps combine it with a 16-35 GM instead of the 17-28 tamron that I currently have.
Thanks for the amount of time and effort you put into this review, including the short video example.
Will definitely get this lens down the track for sure, that zoom range and aperture is unheard of.
Thanks for the kind words
16-35 and this 35-150 is a dream setup. Throw in the 35 f1.4 GM and 12-24 and I wouldn't need anything else for like all time. Keep in mind with the higher MP A7 cameras, you can set a custom button to Super 35mm mode and then get another 50% zoom out of your lenses. Effectively turning the 35-150 into a 50-225 roughly....amazing.
I have the 16-35 and just purchased this 35-150, it's currently shipping. My thought was pair these two with a 50mm f1.4 and you're well rounded. the 35mm 2.8 is fair enough where you don't need a 1.4 version of the same focal length.
@@DrewTimelapse Ahhh Nice! I rented the 35-150 for a wedding a few months ago and wow. It is as good as I thought. I still love my primes for what they do best, but there isn't anything that Tamron cant do. Except ultrawide lol Im praying that somehow Sony, or someone, can come up with a 15-35 f2.8 and I will be complete lol
@@RamonGrande Meh, the 16-35 is pretty amazing! I dont need 1 more mm :p
Fellow Edmonton area resident and filmmaker. I love what this lens can do! Might have to consider it for my A7C!
Now all Tamron needs to do is make their equivalent of Sigma's 120-300 f/2.8, except update it with modern everything, and they have almost the ENTIRE range covered: 17-28, 35-150, 120-300. I'd love to see them update the 17-28 with a 20-35 instead, though. Can you imagine three lenses covering everything from 20-300mm, all with AT LEAST /2.8 and all with USB-C direct input?!
Apart from your incredible talent and informative contents, you now completely bought me with that "All of time is happening at once" behind you as it's always been one of my beliefs. Thank you Dunna
that sequence was so beautifully done
Thank you
I rented it for 2 weeks and it changed my life… recently bought it and it is by far… worth its weight in gold. If they made a teleconverter, this would be undoubtedly the best lens available on E-Mount … easily my most favorite lens next to my Sigma 85 1.4 art
This is one of the best lenses on the market IMO, hands down.
Agreed!
Got one for my nikon Z, pre owned, like new, HALF THE PRICE!!!! The previous owner didnt like the size & weight, but I love it!
I'm transitioning from µ4/3 to full frame and decided to start with the A7 IV and this lens. As someone who's starting a Sony kit, this lens sounds like a no brainer! I'm probably going to invest in the 16-35 GM to complement the wide end, and a Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for portraits. And I'll wait a bit to see if I need anything with more reach for wildlife, but honestly I think I might stop at these 3 lenses!
Seems like the best possible set-up for 3 lenses with portraits/events/everyday shooting! For wildlife check out the Sony 200-600 and the Tamron 150-500. Tamron costs less and would provide an even transition from this lens, but does have 100mm less reach, which I think is a disadvantage.
I've been wanting to add a zoom lens to my kit for a while now. So glad I waited. This would fit nicely with my 14mm and 35mm primes.
Nice!!
From one audio engineer to another, your mic sounds fantastic!
Haha thank you! It’s a sennheiser 416 with a whole pile of processing because I’m picky and my room doesn’t sound great haha
Reserved one the other day. This is going to be my main street photography lens from here on out, and probably keep me covered for most couples portrait sessions
Nice!!
That video was inspiring. As someone who doesn’t really do any, I loved the simplicity of capturing your local area. It was so cinematic!!
The video tripped me out when I realized where it was filmed haha. Awesome video! Definitely want to pick this up and pair it with the A7IV
That video you put together was a whole feeling 💪🏾 I’m inspired 🙏🏾
Thank you!!
Lives on my body now. Fits perfectly in my wandrd sling bag. I don’t mind the weight carrying it around all day
This lens replaced my RF 70-200 f/2.8 and the camera it mounted to - I switched to Sony specifically for this lens. Canon has shot themselves in the foot as far as I'm concerned, by locking down aftermarket RF glass like they have.
I've mostly been shooting roller derby with it because that's the majority of my photography these days, but I'll also be using it for family sessions, events, martial arts tournaments, etc.
On the a7RIV I got to put it on, even the APS-C mode at 26mp is a step up from the R6's 20, and the crop factor makes this a 52-225. It's a win/win for me.
I don’t know why TH-cam recommended this but dude that video in the beginning was so good ! Keep up the great work brother !
I got it last week and im amazed by how sharp it is!
Right??
I certainly don't missed Deadmontons winters. ;)
i have been using it an liking it so far. i hardly see myself needing to buy another lens, unless i venture into wildlife photography. in my opinion this is the best all rounder lens. it should be noted that it is heavy
I had the opportunity to hold this lens... one word... HEAVY! 💪🏽🇺🇲
Been eyeing this lens since it was announced and finally found one in stock at a camera shop so I placed the order, gonna be selling the Tamron 28-200 and a few primes to recoup some of the cost but this lens with the A7 IV and a Sony 20mm 1.8 in my bag sounds like the perfect street/travel kit and should fit what I like to do very well.
I was just searching reviews on this lens, and surprised but great to see that's from Edmonton! Very nice review, thanks!
Id love it if they did a 20 - 50 f2 - f2.8. I'd definitely buy that - as its the focal range I work in.
I like having 17-180 with my Trio of Tamron’s, plus the lighter weight. Although if I shot weddings I would jump on this. Kuddos to Tamron and Sigma for this season of new offerings. Just got the 150-600 DG DN and love it.
Nice!
I've been using Tamron lenses for decades, on my film cameras (Canon) and now on my DSLRs. Same lenses work on both and I've had them for well over 20, probably closer to 30, years. I have 2 18-200s and a 28-270 (I think). I personally love having to carry only one lens to do everything for most of my photography. I have a Sony a7r3 now with lenses that cover 12-400, but it would be great to have this and only carry it. The 12 and 14 are specifically for Milky Way and Aurora, so I don't carry them for other stuff. Now I'm thinking about this one. I'm not sure if I love this review or hate it, if you know what I mean. Thanks. :)
You can tell it's a great lens when you have very few available on the used market. People are holding on to them.
It's a little short for wildlife so I'll probably get the 70-180 for now and a 50-400 or something similar after that. The 35-150 is still a versatile walking around lens so at some point I wouldn't rule it out. I'm new to Sony so I'm carefully acquiring my glass and watching a lot of reviews. Thanks for yours!
Would love to see this lens used in a more active or music video perspective rather than just slow mo shots. Like really dive into its use with movement and performance. Walking shots, talking shots with handheld movement, testing the auto focus and continuous focus. Anyone can make stuff look "cinematic" with slo-mo pans, tripod shots, while using a good color grade. I would say poor video example, but good review overall. However, most people don't use these lenses to just do fully slow motion travel-esque videos. Also, these all-around lenses from tamron have been bought by a lot of small budget freelance directors, so you're missing an entire audience with that one.
I think for a portrait or product/food photog, this is the perfect focal length. It's silly versatile and love the aperture range.
I’m toying with selling my 55mm zeiss and my 28-75 and 70-180 Tamrons to get this. For events and weddings it’s the one and done lens
I have the lens and Sony A1, one thing they all forgot is with Sony A1 you can go up to 300MM with 2.8. so Actually you have a lens from 35 to 300mm with 2.8
Looks like the prefect lens for me and what I like to shoot. Thank you for the review which helped me pull the trigger on this lens.
Nice! You’re part of the “no brainer” gang
This is a no brainer as a wedding/event videographer. I carry wayyy too many prime lenses with me I can't wait for this to be in stock
This will be the perfect companion to my 16-35 GM -- Thanks, Dunna.
Since I have this lens, this is what I have decided. Pairs well with the 20 G or the 16-35 GM and will be replacing the 24-105 G. Will it replace the 24-70 GM - no, I will sometimes want 20 fps with the A1 and I like the smaller and lighter weight for those times that I don't need the 35-150 range. Will it replace the 70-200 GM - no, the GM II will be replacing the old GM. With the 1.4x TC, that gives me 100-280 f/4 which I sometimes require and like the 24-70 GM, sometimes I want the 20 fps. And for those times, I don't need the 16-35 I can pair up the 24-70 GM with the 70-200 GM II.
I am amazed at the quality of images I'm getting out the lens - it is quite stunning for an f/2-f/2.8 zoom. Now if Sony comes out with a 28-70 f/2, well I don't know what I will do. :p
I love this channel when it come to lens review.. ❤️
This is the only lens that has made me even consider switching to the Sony system, I personally enjoy travelling with just one lens
That video was stunning bro
Glad you liked it
Looks like the perfect lens for shooting wedding. It would so nice to not have wear a strap and carry two body’s and lens around when you could just use this set up. I’m buying it soon!
Nice!!
I'm hoping the Tamron 35-150 lens comes out in a Canon RF version. For the type of videos that I make, it will give me the range that I need. Thank you for the review. 🙂
Good review, Dunna! This looks like a beautiful lens and I am excited for the direction that Tamron is going in with their Tamron Utility software but I know that this lens is just too big and heavy for me to consider it. I am going more minimal these days - more fun to carry and more likely for me to shoot more that way, especially on the street.
Yeah I totally hear you!
I have this and love it! Lovely lens. There, my input
Tamron makes such amazing glass. Can't wait to check this lens out. The size and weight turn me off a bit but I'm definitely going to rent it when it becomes available.
Had mine for 4 days.. It has now been at Tamron for 10... What NO ONE tests is autofokus when zooming! All tests are made at a fixed focal length and people running in weird patterns.. For action shots that is pretty important it stays on the subject when zooming.. I have NEVER had so many unsharp on my A1.. It's by far worst at the small turn from 150 to 135.. That little turn makes the autofokus jump like crazy.. I had to refocus ALL my shots on a bikerace where my old 85/1.4GM had no problems and my 200-600 also no problems.. If that is normal by Tamron, it's OUT for me.. And I will go for the 70-200(though missing the wide area)
If you shoot landscapes and don't need the wide apertures then just go for the Tamron 28-200 - it is a great lens and will replace the 24-70 and 70-200 to make you bag so much lighter
I will buy this lens with new sony a7iv... since I have tried Tamron AF 28-200mm 2,8-5,6 with which I am very pleased, I have no doubt at all of the more expensive brother. Your video and photo examples look perfect.
2:09 - The song here is "Îles" by Jordan Crtiz.
sounds cool might be worth checking out later some day!
I love these kind of videos! 🤩
Lovely cinematic footage! 🙌🏻
Thank you!!
Really excited about this lens. Hope it will come to the R mount at some point. I am carrying a 35 f2 prime with my 70-200 f 2.8 for concert photography these days. Looks like this lens provides a good combined solution. And I love my EF 70-200 f 2.8 tamron.
That video you made with the lens was incredible! Well done
really You did it, DUNNA.....
Nice lens for sure a bit expensive . Waiting for my SonyA7IV and I also bought 3 Tamron lenses to go with it ; the 28-75mm f2.8 G2, 17-28mm f2.8 and the 150-500mm f5-6.7 I know that I from 70 mm to 150 mm is missing but I will see how I can manage to workout whiteout it .
Great revues as usual
Serge
H&S 👩❤️👨🌈🇨🇦
Although I was unsure about the price of this lens I went ahead and picked it up and can say that it has not let me down. Colors, sharpness, and contrast are pretty incredible on a single lens with this much versatility. Asides from lens flare, the one thing that has disappointed me is that the setting for linear and nonlinear is a global setting. Then again this is more choice that you’ll get with any other lens at this point.
dude! Great video, I’m so excited and can’t wait to get my hands on one, hopefully it will ship soon here!
Thanks for the great examples
Thanks so much!
I grabbed this lens and love it! It’s definitely become my go to lens! Also throwing it on my a6700 makes it that much better! I normally keep it on my a7IV.
I've been using the A7iii with mostly my old A-mount Zeiss glass, so a timely upgrade to the A7IV plus this lens should be ideal for everyday hybrid shooting.
I can still use the Z 16-35, plus have the 85 1.4 GM for non studio portraits plus the 200-600G for wildlife so fits really well.
Review is great! Also, I’ve been loving the new font and font color in the thumbnails!
Thanks for saying that! Trying something a bit new there! Same font but new colors!
@@dunnadidit you’re welcome, I think it pops!
Love mine !! I use it more then any of my other lenses for sure
Kit seems insignificant after watching the little film you put together, beautiful mate 🙌🏼
For me with also a 24 mm g master it replaces basically my full tamron trinity, can’t wait to try it out!
If you are earning money shooting events, this lens is one of the best lenses available ant can be the only one. There are not so many cases when I need 24 or 200mm I mean something what I cant achieve with 35 and 150. The only issue I met is autofocus with 7rm3a. It misses a lot. With 7m4 it is excellent, but not with 7rm3a. And also 1100+ gram is significant.
i'm going to order this when i pull more money together, i usually shoot events so i love the minimalism and it fits well with the 17-28 f2.8 i have. i'm going to sell my 85mm f1.8 to pay for it.
That'll leave me with the 17-28 for wide angle work, the zeiss 55mm if i want to travel light and this will be my telephoto without the need to switch lens if i want to go wide, props to tamron for puting this together!
i also think if this was a sony branded lens it would be about $4000
Its a no brainer for me. It replaced my 24-70 and 70-200 2.8 lenses as well as 85 and 135 1.8 lenses. though 1.8 lenses are better for bokeh and low light but I can manage with this as ISO capabilities of these new cameras are way way better. Also post processing is gone so far that handling 3200-6400 ISO is easy.
I like my Tamron 35-150 F2-2.8 lens.
I don't think this lens is pricy at all for you get. As a pro shooting almost every day, it's fantastic for what I do, and it really does replace two lens for me. Image quality has been fantastic as well. I'm new to your channel, great reviews and thanks for the other video explaining all the lens utility features!
Sounds like a shout for sure. I've been thinking of selling my Tamron 28-75 and picking up the Sigma and the Tamron 70-180... Kinda makes sense to go for this, but damn it looks heavy!
I absolutely love mines
I own the sigma 24-70 f/2.8 art and I would gladly have the chance to test this monster. In the meantime of saving let's see what sigma will do with the new patented 28-85 f/2.8..
This would be a no brainer if I didn't already have the 28-75 Tamron, and the 70-200 f/2.8 Sony. And even THEN it's still tempting for that f/2 at the wide end. Looks like an insane value!
Very useful and helpful for learners frame rates I learn new things everyday dunna thank you
I just switched to Sony from Panasonic MFT and bought this lens yesterday… biggest downside is weight and length as it’s big for a daily carry, probably not that far off a Sony 70-200mm 2.8 but I have also the new Sony 16-35mm F4 which is ultra light so horses for courses!
Yeah it’s a big one! But also the 16-35 f4 is suuuuper tiny too, you really went with both ends of the spectrum lol
Beautiful scenic montage you shot.
I just got notification that mine has shipped… so you better have nice things to say when I hit play Dunna! 😜
Hahaha 🤣
It appears to be a solid performer and lives up to the hype. On the other hand, these big lenses have defeated the objective of small mirrorless camera bodies. Regarding size and weight, we're back in DSLR territory. Great review!
That’s a great point!
Being small and compact has never been an objective of a mirrorless camera. It's just a marketing tactic to fish out DSLR shooters to switch to mirrorless during its early years and I blame Sony for that for which they now abandoned that philosophy on their 4th gen bodies.
Even if you make full-frame camera bodies as compact as a GoPro, the laws of physics still dictates the lens design and it will always be like that until a new and economically viable way to bend light has been invented.
Mirrorless has a much important tech than being compact and those are the ability to see the images you'll shoot real-life, a faster live-view shooting, no more calibration, or even the ability to create a much better lens design due to a smaller flange distance of mirrorless cameras hence the emergence of the f/0.95 lenses and the 35-150mm f/2-2.8
As of now, compactness is the job for small sensor cameras like the fuji X series, Sony's a6000 series, and m4/3rds
Also great points!
@@carjac820 metamaterial optical lenses will produce lens designs thinner than eye glasses. Only a matter of time before manufacturers begin developing mass production methods for the technology
I’m somewhere in the middle. I have the Sony 24-105mm F4. I would love the extra range on the long end but I worry about the weight/size increase and the loss of the 24mm length. I shoot some snow sports, outdoor travel and day hiking, and I’m getting into astrophotography. The 35mm F2 seems like a cool addition for astro though. Do you think this would be a good fit? I would likely want to sell my Sony but don’t need to.