If you've heard anything about the SP 35mm F/1.4 from Tamron you'll probably know it's currently being elevated to Jedi status for it's excellent sharpness and creamy bokeh. There's so much more to the story. Tamron's 40th Anniversary entry the SP line shines in this capable, albeit slightly nuanced fast prime.

Just ordered this lens yesterday, so hyped. Can't wait....

I got it day one. It is amazing. Try shooting it in backlight. you will see how amazing it renders it. and almost zero lense flaring

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I believe I've read a few other folks who said much the same.

@troyphillips1077

4 жыл бұрын

Eugene Marrero thanks I needed to know this for live music photography and videography. Not I’m totally sold !

@calvinwon5113

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, I just got some awesome shots of a lighthouse yesterday with this lens, and they were backlit shots. You are absolutely right about it! Love this lens!

My Canon 35 f/2 IS uses the same type of lens hood and its never been a problem!

The hood that came with my 100-400mm L lens also has a locking mechanism. Not sure about the other L lenses. But it’s certainly worth noting that the one on my L lens has a bit of play in it. The one on my Tamron 35mm does not. The lens mount is the same story: My L lens has a small amount of play, while the Tamron is tightly married to the body with practically zero movement. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my L lens! But it’s interesting to see this difference in those finer details when comparing this lens to one that around $1500 more.

Your voice quality is very good. That mic rocks!!!

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The mic has sadly died on me in the meantime....

this lens is super excellent, it's just that the weight is quite troublesome for me.

Love the lock

Adam.. I have the 35-150... I love it.... I'm wanting a dedicated portrait. Should get this or use the 35 to 150 @ 35 2.8 and get all that I can from that lens and my money in something else?

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

It's a matter of opinion of course, but I longer portrait lens might be more versatile in more situations over a more normal focal length light the 35mm F/1.4. The 35-150 is scary sharp and honestly for most clients you'll probably want a little bit more focal length. If you do a lot of studio work I don't you'll miss those two or three stops. Again, just my two cents :)

Good review. Mic sounded great. Are you saying a 35mm-150mm is sharper and better than a prime lens for IQ? That would be a first. More versatile for sure but better IQ? What was the model? In the 35mm Tammy, do you recommend the 1.4 over the 1.8? Less CA I believe in the newer glass. Also, as a former engineering student, I have a very easy fix for your cap. If it will stay in place without locking, break the mechanism. Then sand it smooth (to avoid scratching) and/or maybe put a nice thin piece of electrical tape over that. The tape might also help keep the lens in place. Optionally, if you have a Dremel, you might first start by simply removing all or part of the nub that locks into place. I haven't seen the design but it should be extremely easy to figure out. They might even sell other hoods without the locking tab.

@AdamWelch

2 жыл бұрын

Hey DG, thanks for the suggestion on the lens hood. Yes, they of course make other lens hoods. Seeing as this was a loaner lens it's no biggie. Speaking of that, this video was nearly three years ago now. The 35-150mm remains one of my favorite lenses of all time. You're right in that many people always say primes are better in terms of image quality and generally I think most people throw "image quality" under big umbrella of sharpness, distortion and chromatic aberration. In that sense it would depend on the prime; as you say, quality varies widely.

Thank you so much for the review! One question tho, how silent is it when doing video autofocus?

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

Well you're most welcome! I'm sorry to say that I didn't test this in continuous AF for video. My 5D MK3 doesn't support it :(

This lens has great sharpness and phenomenal bokeh . The two don’t usually go hand in hand . Should become a classic

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

It's certainly one of the all around best primes I've worked with lately. Have you used their 90mm F/2.8 SP by chance? Another gorgeous lens.

@troyphillips1077

4 жыл бұрын

No . The only Tamron I have is the orginal 15-30

@sambiswas1265

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch I have Nikon 85, 1.8 so I stopped looking at anything from 85 through 135 range. Nevertheless I will understand the review about Tammy 90-2.8. Hope you have reviewed it!

Hi Adam. Have you had the opportunity to test with fast moving subjects and in low light? For example sports in the gym. Should I be concerned about its autofocus tracking speed?

@AdamWelch

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lorenzo, sorry it's been so long that I can't actively recall the AF performance first hand with this but I do remember shooting at night in AF. Keep in mind though that the actually tracking performance of any AF lens will be HEAVILY determined but the number of tracking points within your camera and it's processing power of it's AF detection system. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Nice cup!

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed, good sir!

Hi Adam! Can you make a comparison between Sigma 35 1.4 vs Tamron 35 1.4 thanks much Everyone are still confuse regarding what to choose Thanks

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

I've worked with the 30mm Sigma but not the 35mm unfortunately. Are your referring to the Canon EF mount?

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

Oh and I forgot to include this; it's an excellent comparison of those two lenses by Matt Gore. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ioxqq9qAm5XNZpM.html

@russianeyeschina1379

4 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch Im a Nikon user anyway i tried the Sigma 35 1.4 Art its a beast of a lens but so far i don't see any comparison between Sigma 35Art and Tamron 35 1.4 Battle i just want to buy sigma but my concern is Tamron is Newer and weather sealed but none of my friends are using that tamron 35 1.4 right now.. Thanks much Adam!

@russianeyeschina1379

4 жыл бұрын

​@@AdamWelch thanks for the link but i am still hoping you could do some comparison Thank you so much! Stay safe and healthy!

Hi Adam, Thanks for the video. I used to have a Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art, but I sold it cause it was not enough sharp on my 6D Mark ii. Based on the reviews what I've found about this new Tamron, maybe this is the solution for me. What do you think about its sharpness compare to Sigma 35 1.4 Art? Do you have any experience with it?

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jozef, one of the lenses I've used the most over my career is the Sigma 24mm F/1.4 Art, which is virtually identical to the Sigma 35mm F/1.4 Art saving for an additional two elements and slightly larger in diameter, so that's about as close of a comparison as I can give. So in that respect, I found the sharpness between the Sigma 24mm and Tamron 35mm SP quite similar. However, the Tamron is about 113g (4oz) heavier than the Sigma, which is fairly substantial. I feel it's worth mentioning that Tamron's new 35mm F/2.8 is virtually as sharp as their 35mm SP version. It does suffer from an enormously loud AF mechanism, however. But aside from that the performance was absolutely incredible for the price. Here's the review of that lens (and 24mm version) kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIqn27KypNGdXdI.html Just food for thought!

@miljo2146

4 жыл бұрын

The Tamron is the sharpest lens I've ever used on my D850. Wide open insane sharpness edge to edge with extremely reduced CAs. Even shooting distant subjects with 1.4, I couldn't believe my eyes. Really have a whole new look to the images because it's that sharp wide open.

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

@@miljo2146 Kind of wild, right? Have you used any of their new F/2.8 primes by chance? The 20, 24 or 35mm? Shockingly sharp.

@miljo2146

4 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch I'm only using f-mount but I'm sure Tamron has developed some great lenses for sony users. As I'm mainly shooting landscapes I've also bought their 15-30 g2. Unbelievably good for an ultra wide zoom. No compromises made by tamron.

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

@@miljo2146 I agree. I've had the opportunity to test lot's of Tamron's lenses over the years and in general they seem to only be improving. Thanks a lot for your comment btw

Thanks for a fair and honest review! Ps, ‘vin-yett’ 😜

@AdamWelch

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not the type of man to waste a letter...:)

How reliable is the auto-focus in low light?

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

Quite well. I used the AF for a few night shots as well as some dimly lit interior tests and it performed great with my 5D M3. However, the AF is generally as much of a function of your camera as the lens in terms of the manner and degree of performance from the AF.

Hello sir, I confused about 2 lens.... Sigma 35mm 1.4 art DG HSM & tamron SP 35 1.4 Di Please suggest me which one should I buy !! My priority better sharpness, better bokeh, better color reproduction... I'm Nikon D750 user. Please help me🙏🙏🙏

@AdamWelch

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever used the Sigma 35mm F/1.4 (at least I don't think) but I do own the Sigma 24mm F/1.4 Art and it is likely one of if not THE sharpest lens I own. The 24mm is also about 300g lighter than the Tamron 35mm. I say all that because I would assume that the Sigma 35mm F/1.4 would be quite similar to the 24mm F/1.4 and, if that's the case, I would likely prefer the 35mm Sigma over the Tamron if for only the difference in weight as my Sigma was equally as sharp as the Tamron 35mm F/1.4 I tested. In truth, I don't think you will be disappointed in either lens. They truly are quite similar.

@westwood2960

2 жыл бұрын

go to tamron

Wait, you're saying their zoom is sharper than their prime they're so proud of? :D What a time to be alive...

@AdamWelch

2 жыл бұрын

This is has been a while ago so my memory is a bit hazy but if you're referring to their 35-150mm then it was very much on par. I'm actually curious to get my hands on their new 35-150mm F/2-2.8 to see how it compares to the Canon mount that impressed me so much.

@vedranb87

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch Whichever you mentioned in the video that prevented you from being mindblown as everyone else by the sharpness of this one.

@vedranb87

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch 8:14

OMG..what a beautiful lens..Just found a 7 month old lens at a great camera store in India for INR 38500...around USD 520...WHAT SAY...FLAWLESS PIECE...even had the original sticker attached to it...worth the bargain?

@sambiswas1265

3 жыл бұрын

Bhai kaun se dukan main itney kam price main mil raha hai.....share me pls. Original or grey price?

Any AF noise in continuous AF video?

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

I only shot a small amount of video with this lens and it was with the 5D Mk3 which doesn't support cont AF for video I'm afraid. Still-photo AF was quite silky however.

One question, which one should get 1.8 or 1.4. Help me out of confusion?

@AdamWelch

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, the difference between an F/1.8 and an F/1.4 lens is roughly about two-thirds of a stop of light. Not much. So the F/1.4 lens is technically faster, which means you can shoot slightly faster shutter speeds and still achieve the same exposure as with the F/1.8 lens at slower shutter speeds. All that being said, although some lenses perform better at certain apertures than others, the difference truly is negligible for most practical purposes and most practical photographers. I hope that helps.

@sambiswas1265

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch 'Shoot slightly faster shutter speed & still achieve the same exposure as 1.8@slower shutter speed' - this is a knowledge worth updating n adding with older stock of knowledge. Thank you Adam.

Can perhaps you give me more info on your vlogging mic your link has expired. Thanks.

@AdamWelch

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Simon, actually immediately following this video that mic inexplicitly died on me. I mention it in another video but it's been so long ago that I can't recall which one. I don't use lavalier mics much these days but when I do I use these wireless ones from Tarion. I've used them for over a year now and have had ZERO issues. They seem to have went up quite a bit in price since I received mine but so far I would still consider them worth the cost. amzn.to/3paoRTL Of course now that I say that they'll probably stop working tomorrow.....

good afternoon i just got into taking pictures so i want to purchase a better camera lens to put in my camera bag and i want something that's solid. i was told i need prime lens so i was directed to come here and check out the 35mm and the 50mm so i want my pictures to be nice and sharp and i want the best so adam help me out i have a canon 450d and it came with a tamron 18-200

@AdamWelch

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeremy, I would highly recommend you check out the Canon 50mm F/1.8. It's insanely sharp for what it is and you can usually find them for around $100-$120 new if you're patient.

@jeremypinder4436

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch well my brother told me the 50mm is for full frame and if i want to get something equivalent i would have to buy the 35mm well you said it was sharp i will buy it

@AdamWelch

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremypinder4436 Your brother is correct and is referring to the crop factor for Canon APS-C sensors, which is approximately 1.6. So, the 35mm would essentially have a 56mm focal length and the 50mm an 80mm focal length.

@jeremypinder4436

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch so 35mm on a crop equals a 50mm on a full frame

Yes it is

I almost bought the Sigma 35mm 1.4 cause I did not know Tamron had a 35mm prime in their lineup. Hell this Tamron is insane sharp. I used to hate Tamron like hell back in the days because of their crappy lenses but now they are trolling with everybody.

@AdamWelch

2 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean. One of the first lenses I ever bought was a Tamron 10-24mm waaaay back...and while it was good it wasn't absolutely great (of course to me it was incredible at the time). These days it seems like lenses are hitting a near apex between quality and price. And it's not just Tamron. Companies like Rokinon and Irix and others are pumping out extremely good glass (especially primes) for fractional costs of what a similar native lens would have cost five years ago.

@Audimann

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch Samyang ( or Rokinon) has some great primes for the Fuji x system. Irix is indeed another upcoming company ( looks like it has something to do with Samyang). The Irix 11mm is mindblowing. Optical quality really improved over the last years and you do not have to sell your kidney or other vital organs anymore to get great quality. Still photography is not the cheapest hobby. So some familyholidays were cancelled because dad did some purchases at his favorite camerastore😆

This lens is better than the Canon or Nikon lens

Totally respect your review, but I take issue with your pronunciation of "vignetting". We DON'T say the "g". It's correctly pronounced "vin-yetting". I know, I'm being picky. Hey, I'm bored. Party on dude.

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

When you say "g" what do you mean exactly?

@ericwilson2632

4 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch g is silent! Just throw away the g! Take the g out the word and pronounce it! Just remember he is bored!

Vignette pronounced Vin - Yet ;)

@AdamWelch

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not the type of man to waste a letter.

Eh hem.... The red "Ring" around the Canon lenses... 😌 You gotta respect the red Ring man! 😅

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

Now I'm regretting using up my one allowed Lord of the Rings reference on the title....😏

Are you saying 35-150 is better than this lens?

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

Depending on the application, both are extremely strong. If you need that variable zoom and aren't so much worried about the low light capabilities then the 35-150mm is excellent. The 35mm is great in terms of sharpness and speed but of course you will be limited to that 35mm focal length.

@beslemeto

4 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch Thanks mate.I think i will go for 35mm then since i have portrait and macro lens too.

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

@@beslemeto No worries! Another thing I'll mention about the 35mm is that the background blur is absolutely gorgeous.

@beslemeto

4 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch Thanks again.This is what i love and appreciate a lot!Great info!Subscribed!

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

@@beslemeto Thank you!

All good about it, but i just don't like bokeh... Bokeh looks harsh on this one.

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

That might be my fault. I took a look at the samples in the video and realized I don't have anything wider than F/4. Here's a link to the written review which has a few more samples. digital-photography-school.com/tamron-sp-35mm-f-1-4-lens-review/

Gosh I hate these spec chart reader reviews. SHOW US ACTUAL IMAGES TAKEN WITH THIT LENS! I don't need a link to another video on which I very likely also will waste my time as much as I did with this one. Thumbs down.

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

So the actual test images I go over in the review are not sufficient? Did you watch the video or have you commented by mistake?

@Project_2501

4 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch I am honest, I must have skipped them when I overflow your video. But seeing them now doesn't really give a proper view anyway - because it is just some casual everyday point and shoot kind of pics with off white balance, which don't really give a sufficient impression. Especially not in only Full HD. Just want to see more proof of you actually seeming to know what you are talking about and not just another hobby guy who thinks he does professional shots.

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

@@Project_2501 Well that's what I am; a professional hobby guy talking about what he does.... Do you have a website where I might view your work?

@Project_2501

4 жыл бұрын

@@AdamWelch "A professional hobby guy" not contradictory at all. Well I've seen yours and I only have my very subjective opinion on that, but it's honestly not too high.

@AdamWelch

4 жыл бұрын

@@Project_2501 Ah well I'm sure we're all grateful to you for chiming in on this. Are you sure you don't have any work of your own you'd like to share??? Anything you've created?