It is actually sharp in the corners, but have heavy field curvature. Mine was at a service center once because I thought it was faulty during landscape photography, but turns out it was just field curvature, which I’m not used to that much. Great video! Hilser fra Norge!
This lens truly surprised me, as a sony user most of my lenses are the G master lenses but that 70-200 is just way to expensive for me. So far I've done weddings with this lens it's been amazing.
i have this lens and im selling it, it lacks critical sharpness which makes me not want to use it. images tend to look soft and lack contrast (might also be my copy)
@@TheEnergizedcinema It could be just a copy I've done over 40 weddings with it, and it everything came back tack sharp. However, I had to send mine into repair 1 month ago , during a shoot the zooming mechanism locked in on me and it jammed the whole lens, I can go from 70mm-135 np but can't go past , so for like 1 week during shoots I had to physically pull the lens with my hands to get past the 135mm length it was embarrassing but it worked lol Then I realized that it was a common thing with this lens when you're using the lens hood. very odd. despite the setback I still really enjoy this lens.
Nice video. Had to watch as i have purchased this lens 4 months ago for my A7III. Only had a 24, 35 and 50mm. So really happy to bring my hole kit all the way up to 180mm. Just opens up a whole new world of opportunities. And as you say easy to have in your bag at all time, as it is pretty light. Only issue I have with it after 4 months, is that there is starting to accumulate dust on the inside, even though I don't think i have used it as much. And it seems almost impossible to fix yourself. But on the other side i can't see the dust on the images. But still a little annoying. Looking forward to see what kind of pictures you get out of this beautiful lens 😊
@@entremontanas7614 After for almost having it for a year now, i can say that it doesn't accumulate that much afterall. When i got it there were some dust particles inside. So i was affraid even more would move in to the lens, but it hasen't gotten much worser. but still yes definitely a few dust particles inside.
Great video Ollie, seems like a decent lens, i already have a few in this focal length, so i will still be interested to see what your long term review is on the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 👍
Thanks for your very interesting video. I bought this lens mostly for shooting outdoor portraits and snaps of my family but I was thinking about using it also for nature photography (not for wildlife). Close up abilities are amazing, I'm looking forward for the summer and the butterflies. Subject separation abilities is also useful for nature details (even bigger ones). AF is amazing, even on my old and slow Sony A7II it's o.k. For me the biggest con is that it only goes to 180mm, I really miss the 200mm, which is a focal length I use very often. So if I have the time and do not need AF, I'll still use my 40 years old manual focus Zeiss C/Y Vario Sonnar 4/80-200mm for nature photography which is sharp enough, focuses down to 1m at 200mm, has incredible colors and lot's of character (some color fringing and sometimes weird bokeh included ;-)). This lens makes me slow down and compose better then with the Tamron but surely makes me miss a lot of shots because of lacking AF.
Satt PRECIS och funderade (som den porträttfotograf jag är) på hur mitt 70-200 2,8 hade klarat sig om jag ville köra lite djur nån dag. Som om du läste mina tankar! Tack!
Tack för en så bra review! Jag är ganska ny till allt detta med att fota och jag skaffade mig denna för några veckor sedan främst för portätt men när snön börjar smälta bort från skogsstigarna så har jag tänkt försöka mig på och se vad som går med glaset och lära mig njuta av skogen och naturen!
Yes! Please review the Tamron 70-300mm! I have this lens and would love to know what you think as I love it for its portability, but find it’s hard to get sharp shots unless it’s very bright out with fast shutter.
Hi Olle. In my case I prefer the 70-200, I think it is a more accurate optic. I use Canon equipment, specifically the 70-200 2.8 II, and apart from offering a very good sharpness, it has fantastic colors, a warmth and gradation of the light incredible. Greetings.
Interesting and honest video! I would have bought this lens already for portraits But the eye AF had problems and Tamron is not updating the lens software since it’s release. There are so many complaints about it all over the internet but before this isn’t fixed, the lens is unfortunately a no go for me :(
Again a good funny and informative video from you Olle :) I sold my Sony 70-200 long time ago and want an alround again. Bought this Tamron cause its so much cheaper than the Sony. And the picture quality is just as good, if not sharper than the Sony 70-200. I dont care about the "plastic" when I feel its better than the Sony.
Great Video as always. Jag har Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 för de tillfällen som man inte kan ta med sig de stora objektiven och är nöjd med den. Kan eventuellt skicka den till dig om du vill testa och se.
Image stabilisation would probably made this lens more expensive. And as far as I know, the deal with Sony "open" mount is that other brands can make lenses for it, but they can't make teleconverters for it. That's why there are converters for Sigma L-mount lenses, but not for Sony-E.
Thank you for the video :) as a owner of a Tamron 28-75 G2 I'm really struggling, if I should buy this or the newer 35-150 mm. Yes, it's another 30 mm shorter, but therefore you get 2.0 on the shorter end and you got that extra range on the "wide-angle" side. On a holiday trip (or a scenario as a wedding), where you (maybe) only bring one lens, I think the 35-150 mm is much more versatile. What would you think?
Loved mine, too bad I broke it, because I fell with the camera in my hand. Can confirm, the point with the dust. I had mine for a year and there is a really little amount of dust inside of the lens. (Which doesn't affect the image quality)
hum.. whats the cheapest IBIS Sony Camera? o: All under A6400 dosent have it, if i am right.. i know the ZV E10 have some.. but its more digital.. that dosent count
Jag köpte min för 839 euro på E-infin. Fraktfritt och ingen tullavgift, dom har garanti men inte Tamrons originalgaranti som jag förstår det. Jag handlar alltid där ändå då jag anser att jag spar så pass mycket pengar att ev. Garanti går att lösa ändå för pengarna jag sparat vid varje köptillfälle
Hey Olle, great video as always! I was wondering... have you ever tried to use a Teleconverter with this lens? I know it's not supposed to be compatible...but maybe it is still somehow working :)
Would love to see you take a look at the Tamron 70-300 for wildlife photography next 😊
It is actually sharp in the corners, but have heavy field curvature. Mine was at a service center once because I thought it was faulty during landscape photography, but turns out it was just field curvature, which I’m not used to that much. Great video! Hilser fra Norge!
Oh thanks for sharing!!
I’ll have to test mine a bot further!
Do they end up have to open it which might reduce the weather seal?
@@NetvoTV it was opened, but I dont think that impact the weather sealing. It opens up from the rear
This lens truly surprised me, as a sony user most of my lenses are the G master lenses but that 70-200 is just way to expensive for me. So far I've done weddings with this lens it's been amazing.
i have this lens and im selling it, it lacks critical sharpness which makes me not want to use it. images tend to look soft and lack contrast (might also be my copy)
@@TheEnergizedcinema It could be just a copy I've done over 40 weddings with it, and it everything came back tack sharp. However, I had to send mine into repair 1 month ago , during a shoot the zooming mechanism locked in on me and it jammed the whole lens, I can go from 70mm-135 np but can't go past , so for like 1 week during shoots I had to physically pull the lens with my hands to get past the 135mm length it was embarrassing but it worked lol Then I realized that it was a common thing with this lens when you're using the lens hood. very odd. despite the setback I still really enjoy this lens.
Just picked up this to complete my 2.8 trio. (I don’t do much wildlife) Looking forward to using it.
Nice video. Had to watch as i have purchased this lens 4 months ago for my A7III. Only had a 24, 35 and 50mm. So really happy to bring my hole kit all the way up to 180mm. Just opens up a whole new world of opportunities. And as you say easy to have in your bag at all time, as it is pretty light. Only issue I have with it after 4 months, is that there is starting to accumulate dust on the inside, even though I don't think i have used it as much. And it seems almost impossible to fix yourself. But on the other side i can't see the dust on the images. But still a little annoying. Looking forward to see what kind of pictures you get out of this beautiful lens 😊
Dust inside? No way, that's scary, is that still happening?
@@entremontanas7614 After for almost having it for a year now, i can say that it doesn't accumulate that much afterall. When i got it there were some dust particles inside. So i was affraid even more would move in to the lens, but it hasen't gotten much worser. but still yes definitely a few dust particles inside.
Tack för recensionen! Mycket bra!
Great video Ollie, seems like a decent lens, i already have a few in this focal length, so i will still be interested to see what your long term review is on the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 👍
Thanks for your very interesting video. I bought this lens mostly for shooting outdoor portraits and snaps of my family but I was thinking about using it also for nature photography (not for wildlife). Close up abilities are amazing, I'm looking forward for the summer and the butterflies. Subject separation abilities is also useful for nature details (even bigger ones). AF is amazing, even on my old and slow Sony A7II it's o.k.
For me the biggest con is that it only goes to 180mm, I really miss the 200mm, which is a focal length I use very often. So if I have the time and do not need AF, I'll still use my 40 years old manual focus Zeiss C/Y Vario Sonnar 4/80-200mm for nature photography which is sharp enough, focuses down to 1m at 200mm, has incredible colors and lot's of character (some color fringing and sometimes weird bokeh included ;-)). This lens makes me slow down and compose better then with the Tamron but surely makes me miss a lot of shots because of lacking AF.
Maybe try to use this lens with an aps-c camera, a6xxx serie, you would have an 275mm range
Satt PRECIS och funderade (som den porträttfotograf jag är) på hur mitt 70-200 2,8 hade klarat sig om jag ville köra lite djur nån dag. Som om du läste mina tankar! Tack!
Haha telepati😂
We would love to see a long term review 😍❤️
Grymt intro! Inte lika lätt som det ser ut att göra en snygg unboxing!
Haha tack Daniel!!
You have a great freaking day too! Great review. Liked and subscribed.
Appreciate that! Thank you!😊
Tack för en så bra review! Jag är ganska ny till allt detta med att fota och jag skaffade mig denna för några veckor sedan främst för portätt men när snön börjar smälta bort från skogsstigarna så har jag tänkt försöka mig på och se vad som går med glaset och lära mig njuta av skogen och naturen!
congratulations for new glass
. Best of luck ♥
I love this lens! Also check out the tamron 70-300mm RXD for Sony emount. It is ridiculously lightweight and small and enjoyable to carry.
Need to check that lens out!!
Yes! Please review the Tamron 70-300mm! I have this lens and would love to know what you think as I love it for its portability, but find it’s hard to get sharp shots unless it’s very bright out with fast shutter.
nice review just what I was looking for
Thanks! Glad to hear!
Hi Olle.
In my case I prefer the 70-200, I think it is a more accurate optic. I use Canon equipment, specifically the 70-200 2.8 II, and apart from offering a very good sharpness, it has fantastic colors, a warmth and gradation of the light incredible.
Greetings.
Interesting and honest video! I would have bought this lens already for portraits But the eye AF had problems and Tamron is not updating the lens software since it’s release. There are so many complaints about it all over the internet but before this isn’t fixed, the lens is unfortunately a no go for me :(
Again a good funny and informative video from you Olle :)
I sold my Sony 70-200 long time ago and want an alround again. Bought this Tamron cause its so much cheaper than the Sony. And the picture quality is just as good, if not sharper than the Sony 70-200.
I dont care about the "plastic" when I feel its better than the Sony.
Dude your voice is so clean! What mic do you use for recording?
Great Video as always.
Jag har Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 för de tillfällen som man inte kan ta med sig de stora objektiven och är nöjd med den.
Kan eventuellt skicka den till dig om du vill testa och se.
I didn't even knew that this lens exists. But you only get f 2.8 at 28 mm, right?
@@eike.zenderF2.8 up to 32mm, F3.2 at 32mm, F3.5 at 44mm, F4 at 54mm, F4.5 at 80mm, F5 at 115mm and F5.6 from 150mm-200mm.
@@eripcmaster thank you
First lens I bought, found it sharpens up again at 200mm. Great for a one size fits all! Nobody has heard of it haha
Hey Ollé, how do u rate this lense now in 2024 vs the 70-200 Sony and Sigma
Image stabilisation would probably made this lens more expensive. And as far as I know, the deal with Sony "open" mount is that other brands can make lenses for it, but they can't make teleconverters for it. That's why there are converters for Sigma L-mount lenses, but not for Sony-E.
Thank you for the video :) as a owner of a Tamron 28-75 G2 I'm really struggling, if I should buy this or the newer 35-150 mm. Yes, it's another 30 mm shorter, but therefore you get 2.0 on the shorter end and you got that extra range on the "wide-angle" side. On a holiday trip (or a scenario as a wedding), where you (maybe) only bring one lens, I think the 35-150 mm is much more versatile. What would you think?
Yeah I’d say the 35-150 is perfect for that scenario. Such an impressive lens!
Lämnade postbudet ett sprillans nytt objektiv i din trappuppgång? =) Känns lite risky med stöld om den ligger där, du var ju hemma dock :) Bra video.
Kan vara så att det är ditlagt för videons skull🥳😆
Loved mine, too bad I broke it, because I fell with the camera in my hand.
Can confirm, the point with the dust.
I had mine for a year and there is a really little amount of dust inside of the lens. (Which doesn't affect the image quality)
Ouch! Hope you’ll get it fixed someday!
What do you think the second version is worth buying?
Hi! would you recommend this lens for horse and dog photography, in combination with the sonya7iii?
hum.. whats the cheapest IBIS Sony Camera? o: All under A6400 dosent have it, if i am right..
i know the ZV E10 have some.. but its more digital.. that dosent count
What about tamron 70-300? It’s cheaper and has a good sharp of picture quality
I think 70-300 is more suitable for “light” wildlife photography
That lens is too slow. Hence it's cheap and light weight.
Amazing video 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks❤️
what step up ring do you use？
Is there dust under the lens?
Nice 😮😮
Jag köpte min för 839 euro på E-infin. Fraktfritt och ingen tullavgift, dom har garanti men inte Tamrons originalgaranti som jag förstår det. Jag handlar alltid där ändå då jag anser att jag spar så pass mycket pengar att ev. Garanti går att lösa ändå för pengarna jag sparat vid varje köptillfälle
What make are your wellies please at 5:05
Very nice video
Thank you!
Hi Olle, I saw you have connected camera to phone via some adapter, would you mind sharing what are you using?
I actually use a no-name usb-c to hdmi adapter :)
@@ollenilssonen Thank you!
If it was 50 to 180 🤘
If your intended targets are further than the lense can reach . It's not worth the effort
Hey Olle, great video as always! I was wondering... have you ever tried to use a Teleconverter with this lens? I know it's not supposed to be compatible...but maybe it is still somehow working :)
Hey! Thanks a ton!
No I have not, I don’t know what happened if you attach one tbh😂