Anybody else have any of the other Tamron primes?

@Preparing4SHTF

4 жыл бұрын

I have the 24mm and I love it.

@JohnScaneArt

4 жыл бұрын

I picked up one of these and I really like the IQ but the focus motor is meh....which I feel limits my uses for the lens, but I'm still keeping it.

@gibsonsg4100

3 жыл бұрын

I have the Tamron 24 2.8. It is a very good lens, perhaps my most favorite lens now. But things can change if I get a 35mm.

@svenyss

Жыл бұрын

I own the 35mm and the 24mm and I'm happy also because I can use the same filter and they are very light.

This lens is mostly seen very critical and, of course, mostly with reference to its focus motor performance and noise. These aspects are indeed not ideal or comfortable, however you should not forget to consider its strengths: 1) Its IQ is SUPERB. No compromises here, not at all. 2) Very close MFD > closer than any other 35mm. See other lenses that can focus up close, these are not the fastest at focus, too. 3) Very good form factor: right on the edge between too small and too big. Very handy, good grip. Innovative lens hood, adding no size or length to your lens. 4) Focus for photos is reliable. It is noisy, but it isn’t as slow as in Sony’s 50/1.8 and doesn’t let you down until it gets really dark. This happens with more expensive gear, too, and can be fixed manually. 5) Rubber gasket for weather sealing is really massive and trustworthy, unlike the ones on Sony and Samyang lenses. The main point of criticism is AF for video. It is noisy, and the worse aspect: it tends to micro-adjust all the time, resulting in an image that is shifting the whole time (at least it feels like that). Solution: MF. Not as convenient, but what do people expect? This is a 180€ lens that weighs 210g. It cannot be small, light and perfect all in one. You can turn this and ask people with 35/1.4 GM why they spend 1600€ on a lens that suffers from some of the worst focus breathing I have seen in more recent times (same for the 50 GMs). This 35/2.8 is a gem that you have to make proper use of. Every lens DOES have a weak spot, it is up to its owner to draw the line in which area he/she can live with that.

Another great review with humor hahaha. Nice job. Happy new year Chris!

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

gotta make it entertaining haha. Happy new year!

Nice review, glad to some shots of MTL!

Quality stuff. Much appreciated. This lens was on my list. I say was because this video gave me the information I needed. Going to work harder and get a better one.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

yeh for hybrid shooters there's better options out there, for just photos its not bad at all!

great video dude !!! Thanks for making it !!! It made me realize I should save money a bit longer and go for a 35mm f1.4 lens

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Yeh it’s not going to be for everybody! Cheers for watching

Fantastic video. Im also looking forward to hearing you thoughts on the 14-24.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

couple of weeks :)

You are full of surprises, Chris! I never would have thought of you actually buying another Tamron lens, haha! I can't think of a reason for me to pick this one up as I already have a good used copy of the Sony /Zeiss 35 f2.8 which now can be purchased on Henry's website in a "good used state": for almost the same poutine $$ as the new Tamron. Thanks Tamron , you have forced the prices to drop! It only weighs in at a mere 120gr. making your Tammy quite a beefy girl by comparison. Auto focus on it is extremely snappy and silent and it is sharp. It also has the same integral hood design with a rectangular opening - quite cute! The construction is metal and it is made in Japan for those who care. One downside is that it does not have a close minimum distance so no interesting macro -like shots. Although, I don't mind the build quality on the Tamron zooms for Sony, I find these new primes a bit ugly looking ( too "stubby") but they are certainly a welcome addition as affordable and small lenses for Sony interchangeable lens cameras. It must hurt you to use this lens, though knowing what the 24 GM can produce! Happy New Year Chris!

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Could have sworn I replied to this already but I guess I didn't!! Glad to see someone else utilizing poutine dollars haha.

I enjoyed this video and i'm getting this lens for photoshoots and i am seeing it as a nice challenge to learn how to work my way around the AF, so that i can still use it for videos. I love the lens for the price it has!

Hi, do you suggest this on an "old" Sony A7II? It looks like a perfect lens for me (travel, trekking, climbing) due to its lightweight and optical performance.. but I've read some reviews talking about slow AF... Actually I have a 24-70 F4, can this Tamron AF be compared with my actual lens, or is it really slower? I'm wondering to buy this the new Sigma 35mm F2, or the Sony 35mm F 1.8.. I would love the Tamron for the 2:1 magnification ratio, the price (I will use it during trekking session, or Bike Travelling, so a small and cheap lens is best) and for the complete tropicalization.. I'm only a bit boubtful for the AF.. (I will use it for stills at 90%)

Just got me the Sony 24mm f1.4......oh dear lord,what a bit of kit....😍😍

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

i know right! so good

Great video! Would you recommend me getting this lens for $300 CAD or the Samyang 35mm f/1.8 for $400 CAD -- for my Sony a7iii ? This tamron looks so sharp and I don't mind 2.8 but the autofocus looks really slow. Appreciate any feedback

Great video! I wonder if the auto focus reliability issue can be addressed with firmware update. It’s not as bad as 28-75 when that first came out but this is still bad. Also the sound uhhhhh

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

i dont think so, it sounds and feels like a cheap/older AF system

Hi Chris, is the AF good for stills in low light?

Focus by wire still moves physical lens elements. The difference is that there is no direct mechanical connection between the focus ring and the lens elements that move.

Awesome review👐🏽👐🏽 it’s 199.00 now

Hi, do you think it is usable for eye detail photography? thank you for answer

Seeing this offering from Tamron makes me feel even better that I bought the Sony 35mm f1.8 :)

@0ooTheMAXXoo0

4 жыл бұрын

The Tamron is a weird lens in that the image quality is one of the best at any price but the AF seems like something from a previous generation...

@bijosn

3 жыл бұрын

The tamron is actually sharper though

Call me immature but I laughed out loud when he said “Some like it short and stubby some like it long and thin”😂😂 I see what you did there🤣🤣 Great Video very informational!!!

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

I set myself up for these 😂

Would you recommend any other lens for the price now in 2022 ? And is this lens good for photography I mostly see comments saying about video but me being a car photographer would this be good ?

I've just bought one to use on my Sony ZV-E10. I also have the Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN, which would you keep and why?

When you used the monopod as a selfie stick you were tiny on the screen. Seems to me you proved that the lens would be perfect for vlogging with that sequence.

I hope Tamron is coming with a Version II of this lens with way better AF. Because apart from the AF it's a pretty great lens.

Between this one and the Samyang, which do you prefer?

Hello Cris ! One question, what do you think is the best option for portraiture and family sessions or events? sigma 30mm 1.4 or tanrom 35mm 2.8? Thanks for the answer and greetings from Costa Rica

@chrisbrockhurst

3 жыл бұрын

Sigma!

When these lenses came out, I got the 20mm for about 300$ in Europe. Now I just bought the 35mm for 100$. Great value.

@broderalias

Жыл бұрын

from where?

I wonder with lenses like this if they speed up the focus motor but then it over-shoots, so the camera has to correct, thus a hunting occurs. as opposed to some other lenses that don't over shoot but might be a bit slow. Obviously, while sony made lenses, including sony zeiss lenses, are nearly perfectly calibrated.

@chrisbrockhurst

3 жыл бұрын

Yeh it’s possible, probably a way to keep costs down

Great video/review, Chris! Someone went innuendo crazy on this one haha 😉 Any chance you got a bum lens and that clicking/grinding isn’t normal?

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

i think its just a cheaper AF system to be honest. Ill keep up with the innuendo, like to make the videos entertaining haha

@josepharroyo

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Brockhurst Makes sense. Love the humor in the vids, too. Keep up the great work!

@0ooTheMAXXoo0

4 жыл бұрын

All the reviews mention the AF system noise and slight hunting. You have to realize that the image quality is one of the best on the system and yet the lens is one of the cheapest AF FE lenses...

@josepharroyo

4 жыл бұрын

0ooTheMAXXoo0 There’s no doubting the image quality. Comments about noise are merely out of curiosity, not being an owner of the lens. In the end, glad there are cheaper alternatives to the high end options.

Managed to get my hand on one of these for $130. Ordered it a few days ago, hopefully getting it this week :)

Do you think this lens is great for low light situations, like filming a sparkler exit on a a73? Or would you chose this over the Sony E-mount FE 24mm F1.4 GM?

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

I would never choose this over the 24GM.

Montreal is so photogenic. Can't wait for the weather to be warmer so that I can shoot more.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

yeh very picturesque

how was your experience with this lens so far? here in london is one seller selling box (brand new only opened) lens for only 240 pounds. Should I get it for my A7III ? sony 35 is 500 here and for samyang I have to buy lens dock as well and I have to compromise on macro cap. as well as not so sharp image quality. what are your suggestions?

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

I like it for what it is. A basic 35mm. AF is slow for video but thats my only gripe

I have the tamron 24/2.8 - very sharp - very versatile with macro range - ergonomic - heavy barrel distortion easily correctable - af sound stopped bothering me after a day of use. For stills AF is for the most partvery accurate - evenfor macro. Detail on sony a7r4 is excellent and no other 24mm gives this kind of MFD. Used it in the national museum in new Delhi yesterday & could do extreme close ups - several ft high sculpture & wide images with excellent detail at 1000 iso. For the 24 focal length I do not need a faster lens but one that gives more resolving detail and macro flexibility. DMF works well too

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! im glad you liking it, its a decent lens for the cost. Cant be beat in my opinion

@gitithadani

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst yes except for distortion which is easily fixed - optics is there with the best - difference is macro vs larger aperture & for 24mm I need the macro more

Awesome video as always !! Can you plz do a comparison for the 24mm gm and the 24mm Tamron I am a wedding filmmaker and I don’t know what 24mm lens should I buy ! 😏😏

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

I’m not going to get the 24 Tamron but what I will say is that if the focus in the 24 Tamron is anything like the 35 I wouldn’t buy it for wedding films. The 24 GM is un-matched, you will love every second of using it

@mrwhopee

4 жыл бұрын

GM all the way, you won't regret it, it's worth every penny

Hello Chris great video. I'm doing some real estate videos and photos, I have a Sony A7III, and I would like to know your opinion about the alliance for this kind of works. If you tried the laowa 12mm zero D? In your opinion is it enough to do photos and videos, art is not enough at all?in general we always need two different kinds of lenses one for videos and another one for photos? Thanks

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Rodrigo. Ive got a video coming out in the next few weeks but the Sigma 12-24 F2.8 is absolutely the best for both photo and video for real estate.

@rodrigosilva-hu9hv

4 жыл бұрын

Hello @@chrisbrockhurst . I was searching through Amazon and other marketplaces and I couldn't found this lens is it for Sony? Is it a crop lens?

@rodrigosilva-hu9hv

4 жыл бұрын

Well 12 mm is a nicely wide full frame format, if sigma can handle the distortion nicely, lets see. I currently have a 12 mm it is crop sensor, and it distorts a lot! If I don't place the camera on the right places some cases I can't use the fotos even after Lightroom corrections. And it does chromatic aberration in some light conditions :( Thats why I mentioned the Laowa, been see some critics about it, despite the price, if does the job right, since I dot a lot of Real Estate, it Will pay of. But if this sigma proves to be better, its a brand I know and relly so would go to Sigma instead. Will wait for your review Chris, my best regards

I have the A7iii, the tamron FE 17-28 mm, Sigma APSC 30mm and 16 mm, but i am looking for a good 35 mm Prime. Which would you recommend better for mostly street photography (and casual friends' portraits): This Tamron, new Sony 35 1.8, or the Sigma 1.4?

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

probably the sigma

I am looking for a 35 prime lens and I am between this one and Samyang AF 35 f1.4. Tamron is cheaper, lighter and focuses very close, Samyang costs more, is heavier, but is 1.4 and has a better bokeh. Any suggestion?

I'm looking for a light weight macro lens. The recommended 90-105mm are too heavy for me. Could this one do the job or can you recommend something else. Thanks

@chrisbrockhurst

3 жыл бұрын

Good macro lenses normally are heavy.

“Freedom dollars” “poutine dollars” , I died

Chris Im buying the A7C - which 35mm would you recommend as of today.

@rohanroy3647

3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly why I am here 😀

@allylothman9334

3 жыл бұрын

Literally same here too.

@RicanSeoul01

2 жыл бұрын

I bought this lens.

The lens hood is shaped like that to properly shade the small front element but large "housing" of the lens. If it we're just a large ring like what we consider normal it wouldn't be able to properly shade the glass.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the insight! I knew someone would know

@srapko

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst no problem. I appreciate the work you do here.

Oh, you are from Montreal!!

in 7:36 i saw a little vignetting and purple-ish color cast, is it by the lens or is it just your settings?

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

no my settings. its a cheap lens, it has flaws

@ariefa7525

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst Okay got it, thx for info

Funny that you just posted this, I actually just got the sigma 35mm 1.4 a couple days ago. It's def bigger and costs more but still I would rather have the wider aperture.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

how do you like it so far?

Bought one but returned it since it's very blurry on left side of the frame at f/2.8 and up to f/5.6

Help me! My Sony A7iv with Tamron 35 f2.8 not auto focus :(

What eye piece do you have on your A7?

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

its a slightly larger one. Cant remember the name but just search 'A7iii eye' on Amazon and youll see it

How does this size up to the 35mm 1.8 for stills?

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

havnt ever used it

What's that grip you've got on?

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

its called an 'L Bracket'

Which should I buy between this and the samyang 35mm f2.8 at the same price?

@homeboi808

2 жыл бұрын

Check out Sony Alpha Blog review, they compare to Samyang and the Tamron is better (though AF for video is loud).

@marcoingoglia610

2 жыл бұрын

@@homeboi808 thanks man, but actually I bought sigma 30mm f1.4 for €260 during black Friday sales. This tamron was still €230

The lens hood is like that so you can easily pop your filters off

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

everybody says different haha

Stills are top notch!

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

cheers Paul!

nice!

Buy any chance are you originally from the UK. But live in Canada

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

I am indeed!!

Correct me if im wrong. I think that 28-75 has better autofocus system and it also sharper than those primes.. that kind of makes theise primes pointless??? I think that even those are cheaper those should be sharper than zoom lens

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely different. Does it make these pointless, not in the slightest, there’s nothing that comes close in terms of image quality at this price

Question, could the issue of the AF be fixed via software patch ? Or is it a physical issue. Btw the jokes are hilarious. #lensizesdoesntmatter 😂.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

I would doubt it.. It sounds completely different to the AF system in the pricier 28-75 and 17-28. #lensjokes

Interesting...at that price in comparison to its cons, then it’s priced properly. You turned us on to Sigma 35mm 1.2 hmmmm....

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Agree! Such a different lens to the sigma, completely different classes of lenses

$349 I wouldn’t buy but at $199 on line as of today YES!!!!!

@chrisbrockhurst

3 жыл бұрын

yeh I saw its on sale, great price now.

@1326Deebo

3 жыл бұрын

I got mines yesterday, soon as I seen it At $199 I got right up and went to the camera store 😂

F2.8 is not bad.. If that was the norm, everyone would love it and there wouldn't be any moaning about how it's not 1.8

Great video! Sadly you made my life harder by showing me another option of a lens to buy... I am a hybrid shooter and I'm switching to sony. I can buy only one lens for now under 400$ and I thought of going with the sony 50mm 1.8 because of it being good for everything. Any thoughts? Again great video thanks for the great content and keep it up!

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

i would say this is a better choice than the 50, 35 has more uses!

@stevemulcahy5014

4 жыл бұрын

I went with the 50mm as it was much cheaper (but also available) when I got my a7iii, and when I used my G85 and 25mm, was really happy with that 50mm focal length. So far, the 50mm hasn’t had any slow or missed AF issues for me, but it is a bit on the noisy side. I then rented a Tamron 17-28 over Christmas, and it was amazing. Even at f2.8 rather than F1.8, it gave some nice bokeh and low light performance was there still too. I used it exclusively at Beaulieu car museum and loved the results. The AF was great and it was neigh on silent. If this lens had the 17-28’s AF, I’d consider jumping on it rather than the 50mm, but I’d rather putting the extra $200 away for the 28-75 or sigma’s 24-70 instead...

Was half interested in this lens until i seen the DP review and how poor the auto focus is. The size for a 2.8 35mm is enormous. I went for the Samyang pancake 35mm 2.8 used, very sharp and good auto focus. £399 is too much for a 2.8. The close focus is good but i don't think Tamron have done anything groundbreaking with these primes unfortunately.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

its 400 quid in the UK? thats definitely not worth it

@BartzConcept

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure where you got it from, but I just ordered one new for £189! Pretty great value AND it's smaller than the Tamron! But yeah, I wouldn't pay £400 for it

I want a 35 so bad

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

this is a good cheap option

is the exterior made of plastic?

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

yeh sort of, it doesn't feel like plastic though

@str.portkey

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst thankss!

LOL freedom dollars vs poutine dollars... im Canadian and im offended! XD

@chrisbrockhurst

3 жыл бұрын

I live in Canada, im allowed :)

quite cheap in the UK , Europe and Asia right now, £200, just saying because he seems to be reaching out to US and Canadian only

This could have been a back for your buck lens but that af performance just get a viltrox.

Weird. It's now $200 on bh but I'm still not convinced.

@anatolyivanov890

3 жыл бұрын

I bought it. Optically is great. Mechanically - not that good. Af system is old and loud. Manual focus acceleration is annoying.

I haven't been impressed with any Sony lenses yet.. I've owned the 50mm 1.8, and the 24mm-105mm and both are terrible.. I was almost to sell my a7iii, but think I'll give Tamron a shot first now I've seen this lens

@bijosn

3 жыл бұрын

We you saying the 24-105 is terrible ??? Lol, its a great lens

@kwahaus

8 ай бұрын

If your 24-105 is terrible, you may have just gotten a bad copy? I love mine and on average, it seems to be a highly-regarded lens.

00:15 haha

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

hahaha

He really looks like Robin Williams

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

right!!

keep commenting guys, im too early here

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

never too early haha

got it new for $174

@chrisbrockhurst

2 жыл бұрын

nice!

sooooooo many lenses to buy. lol

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

haha yep, always another one

1.4 1.2 are bs 2.8 is the best

f2.8 🤨

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

good enough for some things