It's Great!! BUT... | Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Review for Portraits Travel Landscape Street Video 4K
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Jason Vong takes a look at the HYPEST Tamron lens, the 35-150mm f/2-2.8! The varying aperture of this lens is insane, given the fact that it covers a massive amount of range which makes this incredibly unique! This is looking like a solid alternative for those who don't want to carry both a 24-70mm & 70-200mm. However, for those who are looking for a casual versatile lens, this may not be it as the latest Tamron is heavy! Is it weight worth the tradeoff for massive versatility? Join Jason as he explores Paris to find out!
Chapters
00:00 What's the big deal? Intro
00:35 Who is this Lens For?
01:00 When does the Aperture Change?
01:24 Applications It's Best For
02:05 Is 35mm Wide Enough? Is 150mm Close Enough?
02:52 Autofocus
03:30 Manual Focus + Breathing
03:54 Lens Utility Software
04:44 Lens Stabilization?
05:08 Image Quality: Sharpness, Bokeh, Flares
05:45 Build Quality
06:18 It's HEAVY!!!
08:00 I'm Glad I Brought It With Me
08:18 Price!
09:17 What I Recommend Instead
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Nice to see you in my backyard! I am still waiting for my 35-150. Just today I bought a 50mm 2.5 G so I can start using my (new) A7RIIIa while waiting for Tamron to get these lenses in Europe. For my studio pictures of models I find this lens so good, it made me switch from Canon. In studio I rarely use anything wider than 35, never more than 135mm so a very sharp wide aperture lens nails it.
I'm very pleased with this lens for event photography. It does cover the range I use the most. It has replaced the 24-105 because it was only good for me during bright daylight events. The AF felt similar to the old 70-200 GM on the A1. At one event I had to carry the Tamron and the old GM and that convinced me to get the GM II (still waiting for that lens). The transition zone for switching camera/lens during an event is what made this combo so nice for my work. It also makes a third camera/lens combo a light carry with a 20 G or 24 GM.
This pairs really well with the Sony 16-35 or the Tamron 17-27 f/2.8 lenses. So you really just need like a Sigma 150-600 and you will have a lens for basically every situation.....and you can mix in some primes if you want more speed (1.4 or 1.8's)
Recently I have worked 8 hours with this lens. It’s kind if gym, but the results are awesome! Definitely a very good one for events
This is such a great channel, so glad I found you guys!
Rented this for recent two week road trip visiting national parks, love the flexibility it gave me, but since I was primarily shooting landscapes around f/8 it was overkill for what i needed and was entirely too heavy. I came home and bought the 20-70mm f4 for my next trip.
As a fashion and event shooter, this might be the dream lens. I will eventually get Tamron 17-28 2.8 and Sigma 100-400mm if needed in future.
Happy Holidays y’all! How would you guys be using the Tamron35-150mm F/2-2.8?
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for weddings so no need to bring multiple lenses
live music, clubs and stage shows
Great video Jason. I bought the 28-75G2 to complete my trinity (17-28, 28-75 and 70-180) I am totally happy with what I have. I am going back to wedding photography which I have not done in a while. I am thinking of getting the 20-40 and a 35-150 for a two-lens solution and a replacement for my triple lens set up.
I own this lens for a few weeks now and have brought it to work (2 Wedding Photoshoots and 1 Wedding Video). I have to say this is the best lens I have ordered from Tamron so far. The weight I can live with as I was so used to carrying around Canon 5D and 70-200. So with the A7 series camera and this lens, it doesn't feel much at all. The only problem I have encountered so far (also happens with the 28-75G2 ) is it cannot lock AF sometimes, even in a stationary subject. it happens so randomly that I cannot find a pattern of the cause. All I did is I took a video and send to Tamron so they can come up with an idea. Other than this problem I think it is a perfect lens for work, and a must bring lens for overseas.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Weird about the AF - I will keep an eye out when I get the 28-75 in hand.
Thanks for sharing, I am wondering if I should get this lens or the new 70-200 GM II hard choice.
Thanks for the review dude. It’s preordered but haven’t got it yet so I can get over the weight just fine! Gimme dat range!
Enjoy it!!
Going to pick this up for sure... great all rounder
Thanks Jason for a great review. May I know what's the closest focusing distance at around 80-85mm?
thank you for all your videos this year. God bless
Thanks for watching! Happy new year!
Nice review! Thanks a lot for video! Interesting, when Tamron starts producing such lenses for other systems? I'm waiting for)
Thanks for this Jason! I have been waiting for your review for a while. I already own the lens, it replaced my 28-75 Tammy and Sony 70-200 f/4 G so right now my travel kit is this and my 16-35 GM. It's a fantastic lens and I'm looking forward to really getting to travel and do some city walking with it. I was quite jealous of your trip around Paris... it's a lovely, and very photogenic city.
How do you like it compared to the 28-75?
I love it so far. Between the 16-35GM, the 28-75 Tamron and the 70-200G, I actually rarely used the 28-75. most of what I shoot is between 16 and 35, and on the longer end past 100mm. The 28-75 is a fantastic lens, especially for the price, and I imagine the new version is even better, so don't get me wrong, it is a great lens. But this one replaces two lenses and is faster all the way to 85mm, and it hasn't left the A7III since it arrived from B&H.
@@emtboy9 Awesome thanks! I have a 35 1.8, and 85 1.8, and just purchased the 28-75 G2, but debating swapping all 3 lenses with the 35-150 haha
Hi there! Thanks for this video (and all the stuff on your channel generally)! I'm just starting with photography and got myself an A6600 with a kit lens (18-135mm, F3.5-5.6) and the Sigma 16mm f1.4. I'd like a zoom lens with a wider aperture than my 18-135mm and I'm going in circle comparing the Tamron 35-150mm and the Tamron 70-180 F2.8... One thing I'd like to be able to do is take pictures of my kid playing basketball. The sports halls are usually not well lit and my kit lens is just not fast enough (plus its reach is a little short). Looks like the 35-150 quickly switches to an aperture of 2.8 when zooming in, so I'm kind of thinking that the 70-180 isn't loosing out in this respect... What do you think? Plus my budget is limited (I'm getting into photography as a life crisis hobby ;), not gonna earn income with it), and the few ND filters I own fit a 67mm lens... So, I'm thinking maybe the Tamron 70-180mm now and maybe later on sell my kit lens and replace with with a Tamron 28-75mm. What do you think?
The 35-150 has become my day to day. I have it set to 270° rack for mechanical MF, I have the button preset (at switch 1) for infinity at 35mm for astro work, and I have the button (in switch 2) set to switch between MF and Iris. It takes gorgeous photos and the preset, programmable capabilities only make it more appealing.
I just got this lens ! how do you do to get infinity for astro work ? just with software or you have to do it with stars ?
@@petitogredebarback72 I actually used stars for mine but the moon likely suffices if you want something easier!
thanks for the review. I keep looking at reviews for this lens and so far everyone is recommending this lens. as far as weight.... I don't mind. I shoot with the Sigma 150mm with a field monitor attached and I don't notice the weight. I think I'm going to buy this lens.
I just got my lens today, and so far, I love it. While using a Sony A7iii, I compared it to the excellent Tamron 28-75 and the image quality was indistinguishable between the two at 35, 50, and 75MM. I'm looking forward to getting this lens out and shooting some portraits soon. And thanks for the great review!
I see this comment was a year ago. I am upgrading from my old Nikon to a Sony a7iii soon.
When I say I’m torn it’s an understatement. My simple question is, any regrets??
I use a 24-120mm f4 daily then use a 35mm 1.8 most of the time. So I’m thinking do I want one lens that could be “Jack of all trades, master of none?”
Or get two lenses say another 35mm and the 24-105 f4. So I ask again, any regrets?
Great review!
Did you notice any air suction in your copy while zooming in and out?
My copy does make a whooshing sound, and I am investigating if I should return it or not, great IQ and so…
Maybe the suction is due to the tight bayonet?
Thanks 🙏
I’ve watched so many of your videos and just found out that I wasn’t subscribed! Solved that! Great video as always 👍🏻
Haha finally!! Welcome to the club 😎
Jason...everytime I watch your videos, i tell myself..."We would definitely be best friends" XD
Great lens, the F2.8-4 Canon version is amazing as well. Bokeh is creamy once you start zooming.
Been waiting for this review from you! Amazing as always!
thanks Drew!
Thanks Jason and Vivian for this informative review. I know that I couldn't get past the weight of this lens no matter how good it is! It looked massive when Viv was using it.
She loved shooting with it esp at the tele range! but she said if she had a choice, she would prefer the Zeiss Batis 135mm overall.
@@JasonVong I understand what she means! Happy, healthy New Year to you both!!
For traveling and especially for Europe, you do need wider mm. 35mm is for sure a little tight. But if you look back in history the standard zoom was 35-70/2.8. So from that perspective, 35 isn't so bad
I purchased the 150 to 500, I love it. So I think I'll get this as well. Three lenses to rule them all! Muah ha ha ha! My wide angle is the sony 20mm f1.8
You make some great points on this lens. I went back and forth on it, and one became available locally so I grabbed. And it's...HEAVY, I'm having buyer remorse. Definitely a great zoom range, and yes I know fast glass is heavy. But I recently went to the tiny trio of Sony G lenses and they're liberating and make shooting fun. I definitely don't see this 35-150 as travel lens, too heavy and cumbersome. It's an event lens for sure and studio portrait lens, in my opinion. So debating on whether to keep it. You were on point with your review.
I'll buy it from ya :)
This is what I was worrying about. Ty for your comment.
I agree
If a 24-70mm 2.8 and a 70-200mm 2.8 had a baby this is what it would look like, I think I'll go with this 35-150mm 2/2.8 and the Sony 16-55mm 2.8 I think they'll make a great combo
Hit the gym if you think this lens is heavy!! lol. I just placed an order for this lens, it should be arriving today, so excited to get it in my hands! I have a shoot this morning and kinda bummed it won't get here till later today. Oh well, I'm working Lucidity Festival in Santa Barbara next weekend, so I'll get test it out then.
Thanks Jason, I want that piece of glass sooo bad!
been waiting for your videos, do you have any courses I wanna learn physically
Thank you Jason!
fantastic review 🔥 any idea if gyro data is available in catalyst browse with this lens?
Would you be able to use this exact set up on the RSC2 (pay load wise) ?
Great review as always!
thanks Paul!
Hey Jason, My Tamron 35-150 didn't come with the utility cable. Should it have? Where can I get one?
Thanks JV, you sealed the deal. I am going to pass on this for now and stick with my 28-75 and a couple of primes.
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Anyone with this lens have an issue where after focusing the little green focus confirmation dot at the bottom left of the screen just keeps on blinking and you're not able to focus again? Like its hunting except it isn't. Keeps happening to me on the A7III, and I have to wait 10-15 seconds for it to go away or switch to MF then switch back before i'm able to focus again.
Very interesting lens from Tamron! The focal range is so useful but oh boy is it a heavy lens!great review Jason!
thanks man! :)
Off topic, but I see you got the blue Zeiss Peak Design anchors. Nice!
this is a perfect event photo lens, as a music photographer this would be great
hello, someone has already tested the two objecitfs: canon RF 28-70F2 and the 35-150 F2-2/8 in wedding? what is your preference?
It is heavy but great glass . With A7IV works fantastic .
Could I balance this lens with the a7S3 on an DJI RSC2?
35 to 150 range is awesome but price and weight? I would like to see f4 version of this lens with much lower price tag and weight to complement my sony 16-35 f4
I prob watched all the reviews of this lens. Really looking forward to getting it.
Am in that phase now after ordering. How’s the lens so far ?
I’m ready to sell several lenses to get this one, not sure when it’s actually gonna be available 🤔
Would love for your review on the tamron 28-200
Would it be a good option for a 70-200mm f2.8 equivalent on APSC?
Which camera model you have used in this video ?
I’m strongly considering replacing my 24-105 with this lens, primarily for landscape.
I wish I could have one this holiday🙂
I have it and is amazing the quality and range in one lens that sony only give pairing two, about the weight well my point of view is that weight way less than have to carry two lens to cover what this lens can do. 🤷♂️
How does this lens with the sony a74 handle photographing dogs in action?
Such an interesting range. Would be a great live event lens. Does it come with the ability to shoot amazing photos like Jason Vong? =)
I thougjt I bought Sony for lighter gears.But this one is tempting. Thanks for the video.
Fuck that sunset shot of the Eiffel in background the 16th century Le Dome in the right side of foreground WOW what a shot. Impressive talk about composition. And you know that’s a once in a life time shot too.
Think I will buy this lens and the 16-35 2.8 GM
Then I have 16-150 complete range
Where can I buy this lens? I can't find it in stock anywhere.
This is the lens I will be buying in 2022.
So tempting... I'm trying to go smaller though...
Damn Jay we can’t have it all 🤣🤣🤣🤣 but I do want the 24mm added in on it
To me a7c with both Tamron 17-28 & 28-200 is the perfect combo for travel
Thanks for great review
I loved that combo, but found it a bit heavy, so I sold the 17-28 and got the Tamron 20. I recommend it!
do you know useful reviews on the 28-200?
@@georgsandhaus5577 As a happy 28-200mm owner, I can recommend this review. No test charts but practical hands-on experience - th-cam.com/video/MgjvBQ16HE0/w-d-xo.html
the weight of this thing is ripping my heart out! i am a small dude & I get tired arms as it is with the 28-75 after a day of shooting! i want so badly to replace the 28-75 & the 70-180 w/ this lens, but part of me thinks i would regret it after the first full day of shooting! xD
The tamron 35-150 is great especially paired with the a7riv. In crop mode thats 52-225mm. Interested how it performs macro wise or with macro tubes. Planning to pair this with the 50mm 1.2 GM in my A9 for wedding work. Weight shouldn't be a factor. Been carrying the 24-70 GM and 70-200 GM so having just 1 lens to cover the ranges is a winner. Great review Jason. I appreciate the Paris photos.
gonna need a wide angle though. the difference between 24 and 35mm is surprisingly large.
@@steviegbcool I sold my Sigma 24mm 1.4 Art and bought the Tamron 35-150.. you are right. I used 24mm and 85mm at weddings and all of my shoots. It will be missed. Might order the new 24mm if needed though.
@@弓弓i tried the 28-75 with the 17-28 really frustrating or me as ended up changing lens for too often at events. so now going to back to 24-70 and 16-35.
wish there was 24-105 2.8 that would be the ultimate 1 lens
@@steviegbcool how about a 24-150 f2-2.8 but at the size of a Sigma 85mm 1.4 (new model).
Someday it will happen 😆
I am debating between this lens and the Sony 24-105mm any opinion on which you think is better? I like the Sony 24mm for width but think the 2-2.8f would be nice with the Tamron....
Hmm if you shoot a lot in low light, the Tamron will be better. If you’re keen on bringing a separate wider prime lens (24GM or the small 24G), go for the Tamron !
Otherwise, the 24-105mm is great for day time stuff! (And lighter compared to this too!)
@@JasonVong Thanks for always take time to answer my questions, I really appreciate it :) Great advise, I do prefer lighter weight and don't tend to shoot or photograph much in night/low lighting. I do have the 20mm G for vlogging so could use that if light is too low.
I put my 24-105 for sale now. With A7R4 sony's F4 giving more noise than I'd like to see. This Tamron is much sharper at dim conditions.
@@TheWinwin4all Good to know thanks :) Kinda looking at going with the new Tamron 28-75 G2
Put it on a R camera..then you have 35-225mm :) Perfect!
Hey Jason, will the new breathing compensation be made compatible with other Lenses besides Sony native ones? Like the Sigma Art series or the Tamron ones?
I doubt it since the metadata to have the compensation will be through Sony’s camera firmware, not through the lenses’ metadata. If that makes sense
I just have a thing in mind that 35 is not that wide enough. I have 14-24 and I confused betweenn Sigma 24-70 and This 35-150 Tamron. Is the 24-35 range that Difficult to Compansate??? I shoot Interiors, Astro and Landscape. For Videos short Film and Documentry...
Can we balance this on crane 2?
Might have missed this but Don’t you lose the high FPS by using this lens on something like the A1
Why Can't I find one of these to buy right now?? :(
It was all perfect until 8:04... then the whole thing collapsed. 😂
Here's your first lesson, and it will be the most useful one for your next visit when you want to blend in : "pa-ree". This is how the city's name must be pronounced. As, for 99% of cases, in French final letters are mute (and mostly the results of etymology and evolution).
And glad you did not shoot only the Tour Eiffel ("toor ay-fell") ! 😉 From a guy who's been a guide in and around this tower for three years, I must be objective and say : it's often too much.
This was an interesting review, and your test was user-oriented. That proves useful, as specifications do not make for the whole experience. Thanks !
Can you do f2.8 at 150mm?
Thanks!
We need the tamron 11-20 for apsc and also the Sigma 18-50m! Please review these lenses
I shoot real estate on an A6400 and i love my Tamron 11-20. It’s also great for landscape. The only downside is no lens stabilization since the 6400 doesn’t have ibis. But for work I’m using a tripod so that doesn’t matter
I think I'll be pulling the trigger on this lens, since I have a 14mmGM and a 55mm Zeiss for prime choices. I can spare 50mm more of telephoto if I just get this one glass as an all-in-one, instead of a 70-200mm and a 24-70mm to pair with stabilized my a7iii. Thanks, Jason.
I prefer 24-105, or 24-135, or 24-150, f/2.8 or faster. f/2 is perfect. 35mm is kinda tight to my preference. I also have 14mm GM. So 14mm GM and 35-150 Tamron could be perfect for me while waiting for 24-150 f/2 😊. I travel so all-in-one lens is preferable. I do not care the size and weight. Hope any lens manufacturers could introduce my preferred lens soon.
From a sigma 24-70 art owner point of view, would you consider the purchase of the tamron 70-180 to complete the standard focals or would you go for the tam 35-150 instead? The choise has to be seen from the perspective of a travel photographer in love with enviromental portraits and street/wild shooting.
Yes
sorry I stopped you in line at Disney before the Pinocchio ride broke down :( . it was cool meeting you though!
Was this back in Anaheim? No worries! I appreciate ya saying hi! :)
@@JasonVong yeah and I spilled my dole whip on your shoes. forgive me!
really cool video, love the shots from Paris. cool music too
i sold it 6 days later because of its bulky size and weight, replaced to tamron 28-75, 70-180 f2.8, and now this is my go-to combination. no regrets! spec is important but size and weight matters a lot
Yeah so true. It’s a weird lens. Not wide enough, not zoomed in enough, but very bulky and heavy.
Just got it today ! after waiting so long.. and it's sold out in just in 3 hours...
Jason....I would love to see a video on your video work flow and organizing of files over time
You make it look so easy but I know how video files overflow and having over 50TB of storage....it becomes so challenging with so many projects
Personal preference I know but given I almost never manually focus I really wish the front ring was the zoom ring rather the back one, this would make it much more balanced in the hand plus more stable as your hand it further forward.
You can change the functions of the rings in the tamron lens software
@@Quadraspaz surely not that though, it would be a physical mechanical zoom ring wouldn't it?
Can you still set your aperture to 2.8 if you're at higher-ups focal length like 150?
yes
i need version two of this lens: 28 - 150 f2 - 2.8, 82mm filter, IOS, internal zoom. 2k euro.
The lens flair that will challenge Michael Bay
🤣🤣🤣
JJ Abrams just laughs still
I'll get that lens in my hand one day.
Next time come film to Prague! 😎
Hahaha, I totally sold the 28-75mm because I find it really boring. I've been considering picking up this one eventually. I still love the 17-28mm, though!
Is this for Canon90D ⁉️
I hope Tamron makes a 24-105 f2.8. it could be the same size as the 35-150, but probably more useful.
that must be great for basketball. One can shoot an entire wedding with that lens.
Not interested at all in this lens but you’ve made me very interested in visiting Paris 😅
This lens will work great for about 80+% of my photography. I also have the sigma 14-35 2.8 and the Sony 24-105 f4. This Tamron lens should round out my photography very nicely and will become my main lens on events.
sigma 14-35 2.8 is the perfect combo for this!
Wait...you mean 14-24? lol
@@mullinsmediaLLC yes that’s it. Sorry I brain farted on that. Yes it’s the sigma 14-24.
@@kenbahr7235 Haha i was so pumped - i was like YES thats the lens i need! Bummer :(
@@mullinsmediaLLC I know right, lol. Me and my forgetfulness. Doesn’t Sony have the 16-35? That’s supposed to be a great lens to and ideal On the zoom range.
I wish the Nikon z line can get some cool lenses like this
How does it compare to the Sony 85mm 1.8 and the 35mm 1.8? These two are my go to lenses but I’m tempted to get rid of them and buying the tamron but not sure yet until I see it’s worth it.
I'd rather go with the two separate primes over carrying this one lens tbh.
Yeah this is my combo too
Man I'm so excited to get mine. Unfortunately they're back ordered til who knows when...
noooo!!!
@@JasonVong 😩😩 yeah... Fortunately I just got my Sigma 24-70 2.8 in the mail today so it'll keep me happy for a while