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DPReview TV: Tamron 20mm F2.8 review

18 Mar

The Tamron 20mm F2.8 DI III OSD M1:2 lens for Sony E-mount boasts close-focusing capability and a 1:2 magnification ratio. It’s also incredibly affordable. Could this be a great wide angle macro lens for Sony shooters?

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Introduction
Design and size
Sample images
Sharpness
Longitudinal chromatic aberration and bokeh
Macro use
Focus and lens breathing
Sunstars
Environmental portraits
Conclusion

Sample gallery from this episode

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Our Two Tamron Contest Winners Announced

21 Feb

The post Our Two Tamron Contest Winners Announced appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk.

Our Two Tamron Contest Winners Announced

The Winners of the Tamron 100-400mm (model A035) in winner’s choice of Canon or Nikon mount, and a Tamron SP 35mm (model F012) in winner’s choice of Canon or Nikon mount are…

A HUGE Thank You to everyone who entered our recent contest from our friends at Tamron.

Yet again, the response was AMAZING with thousands of shares and over 500 entries! But now…onto the winners! Drum roll please, and the winners are:

Grand Prize

Tamron 100-400mm Di VC USD

The grand prize winner is:

Laurel H.

Tamron 100-400mm Di VC USD Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens – Value $ 799.

Winner’s choice of Canon or Nikon mount.

Second Prize

Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD

Second Prize Winner is:

Mitzi H.

Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD SP Series 35mm lens produces stunning high-resolution quality across a wide range of focusing distances – Value $ 599. Winner’s choice of Canon or Nikon mount.

We were all thrilled with the entries! You tugged at our heartstrings, made us laugh, and made us smile. But most importantly, you made us keep wanting to do more of what we are doing – providing you quality information and guidance to become a better photographer.

We were so pleased to see that you came from every part of the world – young adults to grandparents, and everyone in between. Thank you all for your entries!

Winner’s entries

Here are the posts from the winners of the Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD, and Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD, respectively.

Laurel

Wow! What a great lens! I would love to win a new lens like this. Over the past ten years, as my skills have greatly improved, I have upgraded my DSLR three times. I need to replace my aging 50-500 telezoom with a faster, more responsive AF lens with vibration compensation. Sadly, at this time, I cannot afford it. My passion and dedicated hobby is bird photography in all seasons. I love sharing the bird photos with my homebound parent and with others.

Should I win the A035 lens, it would be a dedicated lens for bird and wildlife photography. The challenge of shooting birds, who are mostly never quite still to flight shots of raptors and hawks, requires a rapidly focusing lens to clearly focus on the bird’s rapid wing movements of the tiniest hummingbirds to the largest raptors. I have reviewed the specs of the A035, and these are the strong selling points that stand out to me: highly responsive AF, APSC format for Nikon, handheld ability, moisture resistance with leak-proof seals throughout the whole lens barrel, the eband for reducing glare and ghosting, minimum distance of 1.5m, smoother background blurring, the USB connection to update lens firmware (never had that before on a lens), f stop of 4.5-6.3, the fluorine coating on lens. I also like the detachable mount for tripod, as I do use one from time to time. I am extremely impressed by this lens’ capabilities, which far exceeds my current telezoom lens. Thank you for reading my entry.

Mitzi

After a hiatus of many years, I am re-engaging in digital photography. Going through two major life transitions has pulled me back to my camera: I got sober in early 2016 and entered long-term alcohol recovery, and my Dad, an avid photographer for his whole life, developed ALS/MND in late 2016 and died in mid-2017 after a terrifyingly fast progression.

Something about these events made me want to get behind the lens again. The combination of the technical and creative aspects of photography helps with recovery (substance, as well as trauma/grief) by giving my brain something new and demanding to do, and the process makes me feel closer to my Dad.

Having a fast 35mm prime for my full-frame DSLR is a dream of mine. Travel and street photography are highest on my list of interests, and the ability to give context even to close shots would be fantastic. In this new stage of shooting, I find that I want to get close to my subjects more often than not (a change from my earlier days, when I loved to zoom), and the close focus distance would be brilliant for that. As well, my family has started a new tradition of traveling together at Christmas, and it would be so rewarding to have this lens to capture our memories for Christmas 2020. Finally, this is a new focal length for me and one that would spark new development/learning — which, as noted, I’ve discovered to be excellent therapy.

Thank you for running this contest and letting me tell these parts of my story.

Special offer for dPS readers

Our Two Tamron Contest Winners Announced

Now, for those of you that didn’t win, Tamron has invited ALL dPS readers to take advantage of their Tips and More section. You can find them here.

The winners will be emailed with details of how to collect their prizes. Please make sure to look for our email.

Thank you again for all the wonderful submissions and to Tamron for sponsoring this competition.

Tamron Rebates

For all of you residing in the USA, when you do purchase your next Tamron Lens, make sure to take advantage of the rebates* up to $ 200 off through March 1, 2020. Find additional information HERE!

*Current rebate offers end March 1, 2020. US RESIDENTS ONLY.

Our Two Tamron Contest Winners Announced

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Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony Review

14 Feb

The post Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony Review appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Suzi Pratt.

Hot on the heels of Tamron’s widely successful f/2.8 zoom lenses comes a trio of f/2.8 prime lenses, specifically a Tamron 20mm, 24mm, and 35mm. I recently tested the Tamron 35mm f/2.8 and found it to be a surprisingly fun little lens.

Why surprising? Well, the 35mm f/2.8 may seem like an odd lens at first glance. There are faster versions of this focal length, such as the 35mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/1.4. And for those who shoot with a 16-35mm f/2.8 or 24-70mm f/2.8, this lens might seem unnecessary. However, there are a few clever tricks that the Tamron 35mm f/2.8 lens has up its sleeve to set it apart from the competition.

Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony Review

Tech specs

The official name of this lens is the Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens. It is made for Sony E-mount mirrorless full-frame cameras. Affordably priced at $ 349 USD, this is among the cheapest 35mm FE E-mount lens options.

Only Samyang makes a cheaper version.

All other FE 35mm options are over double the price of this Tamron. However, most of them have apertures of f/1.8 or faster.

Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Lens Mount: Sony E
Format Compatibility: Full-Frame
Angle of View: 63° 26′
Minimum Focus Distance: 5.9″ / 14.99 cm
Maximum Magnification: 0.5x
Macro Reproduction Ratio: 1:2
Optical Design: 9 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades: 7, Rounded
Focus Type: Autofocus
Image Stabilization: No
Filter Size: 67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L): 2.87 x 2.5″ / 73 x 63.5 mm
Weight: 7.4 oz / 210 g
Price: $ 349 USD

Compact size

Coming in at just 3oz, the Tamron 35mm 2/.8 lens is so lightweight, it may feel as though you forgot to attach a lens to your camera. Its size makes it a great lens for travel or street photography.

Since it isn’t terribly heavy, the lens does have a mostly plastic feel to it. However, the lens is still weather-sealed and even comes with a gasket in the bayonet to prevent moisture and dust from building up.

Tamron also offers a 5-year warranty with all of its products, which should help put your mind that ease.

Fun macro capabilities

Despite its light weight, the Tamron 35mm f/2.8 is a bit chunky – it’s definitely not a pancake lens.

But part of the reason for the lens’ size is its macro capabilities. As noted in the tech specs above, this lens has a minimum focusing distance of 5.9 inches (15 cm) and a macro reproduction ratio of 1:2. This means that you can get really close to your photo subjects for some macro photography fun.

When focusing at a close distance, the bokeh looks amazing, making up for this lens’ f/2.8 aperture.

Sony a7r iii with Tamron 35mm f/2.8. Focal length 35mm, 1/125 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400, Aperture Priority

Excellent image quality

I paired the Tamron 35mm f/2.8 lens with a Sony A7riii and found the resulting images to be pleasing. The images were sharp with excellent contrast, good bokeh, and just a small amount of vignetting.

The lens also performed well while shooting video. However, there is no image stabilization in the lens, so it is not an optimal choice for video shooters.

Laggy autofocus

After listing several high points of this lens, it’s time to talk about its downfall – autofocus.

Given Sony’s reputation for having fast and accurate autofocus in its cameras, this lens’ autofocus performance was disappointing.

When paired with my Sony A7riii, the Tamron often struggled to focus on both macro and non-macro shots. The autofocus problem worsened in low lighting. As someone with lots of experience with macro photography, I suspect that the slow autofocus is due to the lens’ macro capabilities. So in a way, it’s a trade-off – you can shoot macro with this lens but at the cost of slow autofocus.

In Conclusion

Should you get this lens?

If you are a beginner photographer looking for a compact prime lens to experiment with, the Tamron 35mm f/2.8 would be a great choice. It has a great price point and will help you develop an eye for photography, as the 35mm focal length is often recommended as the best lens for beginners.

Even experienced photographers may prefer this compact lens with macro capabilities for travel or street photography. However, if you often shoot fast-paced subjects or in low light environments, save up for the more expensive, faster versions of this lens.

Have you tried the Tamron 35mm f/2.8 lens? Share with us your thought in the comments section.

Shot with the Sony a7r iii and the Tamron 35mm f/2.8. Focal length 35mm, 1/1600 sec, f/9, ISO 500, Aperture Priority

Sony a7r iii with Tamron 35mm f/2.8. Focal length 35mm, 1/500 sec, f/9, ISO 500, Aperture Priority

Sony a7r iii with Tamron 35mm f/2.8. Focal length 35mm, 1/200 sec, f/2.8, ISO 4000, Aperture Priority

Sony a7r iii with Tamron 35mm f/2.8. Focal length 35mm, 1/100 sec, f/2.8, ISO 3200, Aperture Priority

Sony a7r iii with Tamron 35mm f/2.8. Focal length 35mm, 1/50 sec, f/2.8, ISO 800, Aperture Priority

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Sony a7r iii with Tamron 35mm f/2.8. Focal length 35mm, 1/100 sec, f/2.8, ISO 3200, Aperture Priority

Image: Sony a7r iii with Tamron 35mm f/2.8. Focal length 35mm, 1/160 sec, f/10, ISO 400, Aperture Pr...

Sony a7r iii with Tamron 35mm f/2.8. Focal length 35mm, 1/160 sec, f/10, ISO 400, Aperture Priority

Image: Sony a7r iii with Tamron 35mm f/2.8. Focal length 35mm, 1/100 sec, f/2.8, ISO 400, Aperture P...

Sony a7r iii with Tamron 35mm f/2.8. Focal length 35mm, 1/100 sec, f/2.8, ISO 400, Aperture Priority

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Sony a7r iii with Tamron 35mm f/2.8. Focal length 35mm, 1/640 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400, Aperture Priority

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Tamron reveals it has three new, unannounced mirrorless lenses planned for 2020

11 Feb

The relevant section (the teal section, middle-right) of the above graphic has been altered to include the translated text.

Buried within Tamron’s full-year financial report was a little detail that hints at Tamron revealing three new, unannounced lenses for mirrorless cameras in 2020.

The new information can be seen in the above graphic within the presentation that shows Tamron has five models planned for 2020, two of which have already been announced: the 20mm F2.8 lens for Sony E-mount cameras (Adorama, B&H) and a compact 70–180mm F2.8 lens for Sony E-mount cameras that’s currently in development.

It’s unknown what the three new lenses will be, but Sony Alpha Rumors is reporting all three will be E-mount lenses.

Other details in the report include a statement claiming Tamron expects ‘the sales of own-brand [mirrorless lens] models is expected to increase the sales compare to the previous year’ and confirmation its 17–28mm F2.8 lens should no longer be backordered by the end of February.

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Tamron 20mm F2.8 Macro sample gallery

30 Jan

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Tamron’s new trio of compact, 1:2 macro prime lenses includes a 35mm F2.8, a 24mm F2.8, and this lens, a 20mm F2.8 for Sony’s full-frame E-mount cameras. We found that the lack of a super-fast maximum aperture is at least partially made up by the impressive close-focusing distance, and the lens is weather-sealed and affordable to boot. Take a look at what this lens can do on a 61MP Sony a7R IV, and catch a glimpse of some Seattle snow while you’re at it.

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Tamron 20mm F2.8 macro for Sony E-mount ships this month for $350

16 Jan

Tamron has announced that its 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 macro lens for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras will be on sale at the end of this month. It will sit alongside two other close-focusing Tamron lenses: the 24mm F2.8 and 35mm F2.8.

The 20mm F2.8 offers a minimum focus distance of 11cm (4.3″) and a max magnification of 0.5x. This compact lens is only 6.4cm (2.5″) long and is sealed against moisture and dust.

The 20mm F2.8 Di III OSM M1:2 will be priced at $ 350 when it arrives on January 30th.

Press Release

Tamron Announces the Launch Date of Close-Focusing

20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F050)

January 14, 2020, Commack, NY – Tamron announces the 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F050) prime lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras will be on sale in the USA on January 30, 2020. The lens will sell for approximately $ 349.

Now, all three close-focusing prime lenses including the 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F051) and the 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F053) will be on the market. Enjoy the world of wideangle prime lenses with this convenient and mobile lens, featuring the same 67mm filter diameter as all lenses in Tamron’s line-up for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Main features

Enhanced close-focusing capability expands lens versatility with an MOD of 4.3 inches.
67mm filter diameter, same as all other Tamron lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Superb high-resolution performance that matches the latest high-resolution image sensors.
Superior design and consistent 2.5 in overall length facilitate ease-of-use.
Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating contribute to a comfortable, user friendly photographic experience.
Compatible with various camera-specific features including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF.

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Win One of Two Great Lenses from Tamron!

20 Dec

The post Win One of Two Great Lenses from Tamron! appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk.

Tamron-lens-Competition-2019

Win a Tamron Grand Prize Tamron 100-400mm (model A035) in winner’s choice of Canon or Nikon mount, and a Tamron SP 35mm (model F012) in winner’s choice of Canon or Nikon mount.

Over the last several years, here at dPS, we’ve run very some very popular competitions with our partners to give away to lucky dPS readers some of their great photographic products.

We are lucky enough to be able to do it again this month. For this competition, Tamron is giving away TWO lenses.

Win one of two Tamron lenses

These two unique prizes are designed to help every level of photographer create BETTER pictures. Tamron is the world’s most awarded photographic lens line. Each prize will be won by a different dPS reader. Here’s what you could win:

GRAND PRIZE

Tamron 100-400mm Di VC USD

Tamron 100-400mm Di VC USD

Our Grand Prize Winner will receive a Tamron 100-400mm Di VC USD Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens.

100-400mm Di VC USD Ultra Telephoto Zoom – Value $ 799. Winner’s choice of Canon or Nikon Mount. No Substitutions.

2nd Prize

Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD

The 2nd Prize Winner will receive a Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD with Hi-Resolution across a wide range of focusing distances.

Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD – Value $ 599. Winner’s choice of Canon or Nikon. No substitutions.

Learn a little more about Tamron here: Tamron.com

How to win:

To win this competition, you’ll need to:

Visit the above lens’ information pages and learn more about the lens’ and their core use.
Fill out the ENTRY FORM below and tell us why you’d like to win and HOW you would you utilize your chosen lens. Please note: there is a limit of ONE entry per person.
The deadline to enter is January 10th, 2019 11:59 p.m. PST (UTC-8). Comments left after the deadline will not be considered. Do this in the next 21 days, and on January 17, 2020, the team will choose the best two answers, and we will announce the winners in the following days.
The winner is responsible for any taxes, tariffs, etc.

By “best” – we’re looking for you to show an understanding of the lenses and how they will best suit your needs. So, you’ll need to check out the product pages to put yourself in the best position to win. There’s no need to write essay-length comments – but we’re looking to hear what you like about the lens and how it would help your development as a photographer.

This contest is open to everyone, no matter where you live – but there is only one entry per person. To enter – simply fill out the form below.

See the competition terms and conditions.

Focal length: 400mm Exposure: F/6.3, 1/1250sec, ISO 400
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Focal length: 35mm Exposure F/2.2 1/500sec
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Tamron Contest December 2019 Entry Form

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Tamron 35mm F2.8 and Sony 35mm F2.8 sample galleries (DPReview TV)

07 Dec

In this week’s episode of DPReview TV, Chris and Jordan did a shootout between the new Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 lens for E-mount and Sony’s own 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* lens.

Which lens won? You can watch the video to see what they think, but check out the photos from this episode and tell us what you think!

Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

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Sony 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T*

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DPReview TV shootout: New Tamron 35mm F2.8 vs. Sony’s 35mm F2.8 ZA for E-mount

07 Dec

The new Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 lens for E-mount has an attractive price, but how does it stack up against Sony’s own 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* lens? According to Chris and Jordan, pretty darn well. Find out what they like about this lens.

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Introduction
Sample images
Size and weight
Sharpness
Chromatic aberration
Weather sealing
Autofocus speed
Minimum focus distance
Bokeh
Breathing
Flare
Conclusion

Want to pixel-peep? Check out the photos from this episode:

Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

Sony 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T*

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News: Tamron Announces E-Mount Prime Lenses for a Great Price

29 Nov

The post News: Tamron Announces E-Mount Prime Lenses for a Great Price appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey.

News: Tamron Announces E-Mount Prime Lenses for a Great Price

Last month, Tamron announced three Sony E-mount lenses:

The 20mm f/2.8 Di III
The 24mm f/2.8 Di III
The 35mm f/2.8 Di III

These new E-mount lenses expand the range of glass for Sony mirrorless shooters while making the Sony full-frame lens lineup more affordable for those who can’t justify Sony prices.

In other words: If you’re thinking of switching to Sony but don’t want to pay a premium for full-frame E-mount glass, you have a way in. Each of these lenses is debuting for an ultra-low price of $ 349 USD; compare this to some of Sony’s full-frame E-mount lenses, and you’ll understand why these Tamron offerings are so exciting.

Of course, there’s always a question of optical quality. Can a sub-$ 500 USD lens really be equivalent to Sony’s current 24mm and 35mm glass? The answer is undoubtedly “No,” but not everyone requires the sharpest, fastest, most perfect lenses money can buy. And Tamron has proven themselves to be very capable lens manufacturers in the past, making me think that these lenses will be optically satisfying, even if they can’t go toe-to-toe with some of Sony’s fastest primes.

According to Tamron, we should expect “superb high-resolution performance,” and that “these lenses can be used with complete confidence for a wide range of applications from casual family snaps to serious professional photography.”

While these are bold words from Tamron, I wouldn’t dismiss them out of hand. Plus, Tamron has made sure to include some extra features that make these lenses impressively flexible. For instance, the lenses themselves are relatively small, which makes them ideal for walkaround shooting and travel photography. And all three lenses also offer 1:2 close-focusing capabilities. This won’t get you to true macro magnifications, but you’ll be able to capture some gorgeous close-ups, even as you use the lenses for more general wide-angle photography.

Speaking of wide-angle photography:

For me, the main drawback of this announcement is the lack of focal length diversity. While lenses in the 20-35mm focal length range are undoubtedly useful for a broad range of Sony photographers, I’d have liked to see a telephoto in the mix.

Here’s the bottom line:

For hobbyist and enthusiast photographers who like to work with lightweight wide-angle primes but don’t require f/1.2-f/1.8 apertures, these Tamron lenses are definitely worth a look. The 24mm f/2.8 is available for pre-order, while the 35mm f/2.8 has begun to ship. The 20mm f/2.8 should hit the shelves in January.

What do you think of this announcement? Are you interested in these lenses? Would you have preferred different focal lengths? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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