Smart people use Tamron. It's very hard to find competitive advantage if you compare most of the other brands. An underrated feature is the uniform filter size. You don't have to fiddle with various filters on the go, you have the peace of mind that your filter will fit on always.
I just started with my wedding photography career and i am looking for a lens which can cover wide angle and i can do all in one lens so can you suggest which lens should i go for i am planning for 28-75mm f2.8 or 70-180mm so which should i go for??
This confirmed I definitely want the 70-180 f/2.8 . I currently have the 17-28 and 28-75 f/2.8 those three would cover everything I need. Tamron owes you commission on all 3 of my Tamron lenses
I'd never considered Tamron until watching this video. They're so thoughtful in their design and layout as a system instead of creating each lens in a vacuum. You've done a great job demonstrating all this. Thank you.
I was fortunate enough to purchase the hard-to-find 35-150, and if anyone reading this is on the fence, it truly lives up to the hype. It's so sharp that even 61mp files from the a7r iv look perfect, and the 4x zoom range is so versatile that it rarely leaves my camera. It has made traveling so much easier, because I leave the 35, 50, 85 and 135 primes at home. It really is near-prime quality at all of those focal lengths. Thanks for the vid! Might pick up the 150-500 next after seeing your results.
I'd suggest anyone before buying to analyse which focal length they mainly use. Particularly if you see that you are using 24 or 28mm quite often, you should have a serious plan on how to cover those. I bought this lense, thinking I'm good with 35mm, just to realize that just way too many times those where not enough for me and that on the other hand I rarely used the longer end. Since I mostly want only one lens to carry, I sold it. I realized that having f2 at the lower end doesn't make much of a difference, at least to me. This lens is as well not for those who prefer clean bokeh balls. Unfortunately, Tamron managed to make those look full of small grains of dirt. To me, they are not appealing. Cats' eyes are a thing, too. In images where bokeh balls do not appear, the bokeh is, however, smooth and only gets a bit restless at the longer end with challenging backgrounds. What I strongly noticed with this lens was that the bokeh improved when I disabled e-Front Curtain Shutter on my A7R3. You might want to give that a try. Study as well carefully the colour shift this lens creates. Under indoors light, it tends to push the colours into a brown tone, which is not so easy to correct with white ballance. Outdoors, it was not so appearent. This is a matter of personal taste, though. The lens cap is annoying to remove. However, I found a great solution to fix that. Buy an 82mm Expodisc and combine it with those two: - Hoya 82.0MM,INSTANT ACTION,CONVERSION RING - Hoya 82.0MM,INSTANT ACTION,ADAPTER RING Thank me later for that last tip. 😆
Just Another Great Video Jake! Glad You made this one because I bought the Sony ZV-E10 and the kit lens isn't gonna cut it for my whole Channel! Thank You Again Jake! Keep Up the Great Videos! 👍👍👍
Awesome! I have reviewed some of the fantastic tamron APSC lenses too so be sure and check out those for your camera! You can start here: ua-cam.com/video/ZGP2SWKJ85w/v-deo.html
Damn! What a lineup of lenses..I've never personally used Tamron lenses. Id definitely like that 17-28mm f2.8 for my gimbal shots. Excellent comparisons as always Jake. Cheers brother!
Ha,ha, I have five of those lenses! I can definitely attest to the quality of Tamron lenses. My current favourites are the 20-40, the amazing 28-200 and the very surprisingly enjoyable lightweight 70-300 which has singlehandedly made ne start using my a6500 again. I love the portability of these lenses on my a7C and bought them for travelling and for street ( 20-40 is way more than just a "vlogging" lens!) I also own the first gen. 28 -75 and the 17-28 but haven't used them in a while.
@@POW.CREEPER Yes, I still have it but if it is a choice between either the 20-40 or the 28-75 ( especially Gen.2) then the 28-75 wins hands down for versatility. 20-40 is a nice second lens to have as a companion to the "normal" zoom.
Great video. I currently have 17-28, 28-200, and 150-500. Thinking about going down to 2 lenses, the 20-40 and 50-400. I really don't like carrying around the 150-500 due to weight but don't want to give up much reach.
Thank you so much for this video, as it is not only valuable to me for the lenses you present, but especially also for the comparison video you did (the snow mountain scene) demonstrating the zoom ranges. I am pretty new to (professional) photography. In the 00s I owned 2 different digital compact cameras (a Minolta and a Casio) that would fit in your pant's pocket, and then cam the smart phones that basically did the same. Two weeks ago I bought my first camera with interchangable lenses (a Sony a7 iv) and I did a lot of research beforehand and had a hard time figuring out what lenses I would need and want to buy, as I had no understanding of what it ment (picture wise) if my lense had a range of 20mm - ... or if it started at 28mm - ... or if 100mm was already a decent zoom or if it had to be 200mm, etc. Therefore I looked for comparison pictures and videos but could hardly find any (unfortunately I did not see this video beforehand). I ended up getting the Tamron 28-200mm, because it seemd like a perfect "allrounder" and my first great photo challenge will be on my winter vacation in Norway, so I didn't want to carry around too many different lenses to be versatile. I am considering also getting the 17-28mm after seeing your video. Might be nice to own and carry with me to Norway. My long term goal would also be wild life photography so I always eyed that Sony 200-600mm beast of an lense; long term goal, because a) I would first need to be a bit more experienced in photography in general and b) it's an hughe investment. But after seeing this video I am re-concidering... the 150-500mm looks so much more compact, and has an incredible pricing. And now I am wondering if it would also work on a 1.4x converter? That would given even so much more range to the lense. Anyways, just wanted to drop a line and say thank you for this incredible valuable video. I think that zoom comparisson video would also work perfectly as an "uncut" video on it's own (I guess there are much more people out there that have the same question that I did, i.e. what would it actually mean on a photo if it's taken with Xmm). And on a different note: I am now actually also considering immigrating to Alaska :D Those landscapes are incredible. There's nothing even remotely comparable in Germany (where I'm from). Thanks for sharing all those beatuiful pictures!
my wife has the 28-200 and the 50-400, pared with the a74, with both there is nothing she cant shot, i got my hands on the white wale 35-150 and its out of this world. pared it with the sony a7r4 and sony 100-400 and thats my photo kit for all types of shooting, also don't need to go to the gym when shooting with the 35-150. great video and spot on thanks
I too have the 28-200 and the 50-400. Love them both. If I want to travel as light as possible (hiking) I pick the 28-200. Thinking about getting a wide angle for a two lens combo with the 50-400 to shoot pretty much anything.
Awesome vid Jake as always. I own a few of those lenses and ya there an awesome buy when you consider the quality your getting for the price. I appreciate your time and content. Well done as usual!!!
I use the 70-200/2.8 G2 on my Nikon Z50. Even with the FTZ adapter it works perfectly. It's sharp, the focus doesn't hunt (except for difficult lighting situations but that is on the Z50) and the shots are, at least from my experience, very easy to edit because the lens gives you nice contrast but also a pretty neutral image you can turn into anything you want. When it came to market it also was just a great deal in general, especially compared to Nikon's own first party 70-200/2.8.
Tamron is a great value and one of the many reasons I went with Sony. I love the 67mm filter size and close focusing capabilities. I have the 17-28 and 28-200 for my A7siii for travel. I will probably get the 28-75 II and 70-180 as my skills grow. I wish the the 70-180 had optical image stabilization for video. With clear image zoom there are few focal lengths missing for my use. I picked up the Sigma 100-400 for a good price before the 50-400 came out or I would have got the Tamron. I did splurge and get the Sony 24mm 1.4 GM 😃.
I was in the same situation when I bought that Sigma 100-400, and almost immediately afterwards the Tamron 50-400 was announced. I can't bring myself to sell the Sigma though, because it really overperforms for the price. But the 35-150 is king of them all. Excluding the GM series, it's the best zoom for E-mount.
Thanks for this. On my A7IV I only have Tamron lenses and few vintages lenses because they are so sharp :) I have the 28-75 G2, 70-180 & the 150-500. All great, can't ask for more. These 3 cover everything.
I watched so many reviews to get my new lens and so far, you're the best as the information is laid out in a structure that is easy to understand. However, I still couldn't conclude on which lens should I get as I'm really new to this. (I have taken photos as a hobby for many years on 550D with a kit lens. I just got a Sony a7iii as it's the best that I could get within my budget. Which lens would you suggest if I use it for travel blogging? (Landscape and Architecture) I'm thinking about 2 option 2 lens - Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 - Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 Or 3 lens - Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 - Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 - Tamron 70-300mm f4.5-6.3
I would highly recommend the Tamron 17-28 and 28-200 or 17-28 and the new 28-300 if you can afford it. with those two lenses you really wouldn't need anything else
@@JakeSloan Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I'll check out the 28-300 and see if it's within my budget as I love taking wildlife photos.
@@JakeSloanI would love to see a comparison between the 28-200 and the 18-300, I know they aren't the same focal length but I feel like they would be used in mostly the same situations
35-150 Gang! Slap that bad boy on an A7IV, and maybe keep a nifty 16mm Viltrox F1.8 in your bag, and you have everything you need from 16-150mm and all the gear you need to do a A* Wedding shoot. Weirdly my favourite Portrait lens is the Tamron 35-150 at 85mm & 135mm @ F2.8, perfect separation for solo/close couples, bump it to F4 for a group and if I want anything wider and more inclusive, 16mm Viltrox at F4, and for videos, that "Parfocal" is pretty damn incredible...surprisingly good for gimbal work too!
Great video! I appreciate you going through all the lenses! I love my 35-150. I've been really tempted to sell my Sony 100-400 and get the 50-400 because of the zoom range and size. Do you think that is a wize change?
Hi Jake, Your video has helped me narrow down what zoom lens to purchase somewhat. I'm still out here fishing and would like your opinion to help me make a final decision. I really want one lens that would meet all my needs. I am not by far a professional photographer, just your average guy that like to make videos and take pictures. Not sure if the 28-200 will be wide enough when I vlog, so that's why I'm still a little undecided and if you have any other suggestions other than the Tamron, that would be greatly appreciated. I currently own a Sony a7c, thanks Robert.
I think the 28-200 would be an excellent lens to start with! it is barely wide enough to handhold and vlog but you can add the new 20-40mm or the 17-28 down the road for more wide angle stuff
Curious, I live in So. Cal. in the desert and during the dry season we get dust, lots of dust. Are there such conditions in Alaska. Seems you have more of a water everywhere problem. Thanks for the review of all the Tamron lens. Being that they have upped the game with quality, I am more likely to get one or more of their lenses.
I'm really thinking about downsizing my travel/hiking setup to only 2 lenses. The Tamron 20-40mm and 50-400mm to cover virtually everything from 20-400mm. But I just like my 28-200mm way too much to sell it...
I’m in the same boat and while 20-400mm in just 2 lenses sounds amazing, I’m still not sure about the cut off at 40-50mm. I find I often shoot a bit below and a bit above 50 which is easy with the 28-200, but would require lots of lens switching with the 20-40 & 50-400. Wondering if anyone has gone this route and what their experience is..
When I first started doing photography, Tamron lenses were pretty bad. So, I have a natural bias against them from those days. But, Tamron has come a long way and now produces excellent alternatives to OEM glass. If I were starting out today I would probably buy Tamron lenses.
I totally understand I came from the same standpoint years ago lol, but after trying the newer lenses they are making they really are outstanding performance especially considering the price point
Hey Jake great review! How do you think the 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di lll would fare with the FX30? I'm split between that or the 70-300mm & I should say I plan to use for more video use.
I think it would do really well and I think I would start there unless you are doing more wildlife stuff or sports stuff where you will need the extra reach of the 70-300
Still have the 70-180 and 150-500, probably will pick 28-75g2. But still hoping they will do a 20-60 f2.8, that will cover my entire range, 28mm is just not wide enough and i don't want anohter 17-28 lens
Greetings, I would like to ask you for some advice, I have a Sony A7 III with the 28-70 kit lens, I want to buy a "cheap" telephoto lens for travel and nature, which one could you recommend me between the Tamron 28-200 and the 70-300, perhaps the 28-200 would replace the kit 28-70 ?'. Thank you.
Hi, I’m a beginner here. I have Sony camera a7III and want a zoom Len that can zoom very far. I have Sony Len 24-240. My question will tamron 150-500 can fit my camera and can zoom in better than the one I have, correct?
That’s for APSC. I do plan on doing a similar video on the tamron options for APSC cameras because there some great ones! You can see my review of the 18-300 here: ua-cam.com/video/2dk55irRpZ0/v-deo.html
I’m about to pick up an a7iii. Is the kit lens good for a starting lens? I don’t have the money to drop an extra $600 on a lens right away but I hear the kit lens isn’t worth the time
The kit lens will work fine to get you started but the next thing I would save for is a good lens, Tamron makes some of the better budget category lenses for sony.
I just started with my wedding photography career and i am looking for a lens which can cover wide angle and i can do all in one lens so can you suggest which lens should i go for i am planning for 28-75mm f2.8 or 70-180mm so which should i go for??
Hi I noticed you use a lot of lenses with Sony E mount for the Full frame cameras. Would you recommend sticking to FE for the Sony alpha cameras, or just use the ones for apsc mount? I don't know what the downside to that would be?
I would stick with FE if you use full frame if not and you decide to use APSC lenses you will loose a lot of resolution in photos, still useable but just smaller size
No issue with dust !! wow, I got a 35-150 since 2 years now, it's plenty of dust just behind the front element ..... I already send it back for cleaning and AF problem, now it have full of dust ;(
Just got the 150 - 500. Should I have got the 50 - 400?.... I will be doing a lot of elk and deer shots that are up to 1000 yards away. What would be the difference between the picture quality at 400mm?
Wow, really great content! I appreciate how you do your reviews, not too technical but well explained. I need recommendations for camera lenses. I have a French UA-cam channel that promotes motor sports, and this year I started covering snowmobile drag races. I bought a Sony ZV-E10, but it comes with a small basic lens. I'd like to know what you suggest as an 'all-in-one' lens for taking photos and videos in daylight and low light conditions in the evening. It is my last one ua-cam.com/video/lCMVXxibt-g/v-deo.htmlsi=O6M-cKtJYjGc_4_w Thanks a lot and keep doing good review!!!
Don't drink the cool aid folks. Great for low budget starters but I don't recommend it. I used to use Tamron and Sigma...after 20 years ... I do NOT buy 3rd party anymore.... fit and finish is awesome when you first get it...but with constant use; it does not hold up, lose barrels, color fringing, blurry in the corners...etc. performance is not worth the money.... and their product support through the platform is dismal. Buy nice or buy 4 times.
@@JakeSloan Yes, the barrel on all of my tamron becomes loose, jiggly and get more particulates inside the lens as the weather sealing seems to be 2nd class.
@@j.kimmer1509Interesting. I have three Tamrons (28-75, 28-200 and 50-400) and have never had the issues you mention with any of them. I guess time will tell if they'll hold up or not. So far I'm very satisfied with all of them and wouldn't hesitate to get another one if they release something of interest to me.
I have been using Tamron for over 5 years and the quality is superb, regarding their support it was great. Quick responses and quick repairs etc. Frankly, for the price and performance specially the last lenses coming out from Tamron, it is no brainier.
Smart people use Tamron. It's very hard to find competitive advantage if you compare most of the other brands. An underrated feature is the uniform filter size. You don't have to fiddle with various filters on the go, you have the peace of mind that your filter will fit on always.
agreed 100%!!
I just started with my wedding photography career and i am looking for a lens which can cover wide angle and i can do all in one lens so can you suggest which lens should i go for i am planning for 28-75mm f2.8 or 70-180mm so which should i go for??
The Tamron 35-150 comes the closest, but you might also need a wide angle zoom such as the 17-28 for establishing shots and dance floor coverage.
This confirmed I definitely want the 70-180 f/2.8 . I currently have the 17-28 and 28-75 f/2.8 those three would cover everything I need. Tamron owes you commission on all 3 of my Tamron lenses
hahahaha well if you use my affiliate link for the 70-180 I'll consider it all good. The 70-180 is definitely a great lens
You'll love the 70-180.
Facts except I have the 17-70 since I do vlogs and on the go photos but also photography
I'd never considered Tamron until watching this video. They're so thoughtful in their design and layout as a system instead of creating each lens in a vacuum. You've done a great job demonstrating all this. Thank you.
thanks!
I was fortunate enough to purchase the hard-to-find 35-150, and if anyone reading this is on the fence, it truly lives up to the hype. It's so sharp that even 61mp files from the a7r iv look perfect, and the 4x zoom range is so versatile that it rarely leaves my camera. It has made traveling so much easier, because I leave the 35, 50, 85 and 135 primes at home. It really is near-prime quality at all of those focal lengths. Thanks for the vid! Might pick up the 150-500 next after seeing your results.
fantastic!!
I'd suggest anyone before buying to analyse which focal length they mainly use. Particularly if you see that you are using 24 or 28mm quite often, you should have a serious plan on how to cover those.
I bought this lense, thinking I'm good with 35mm, just to realize that just way too many times those where not enough for me and that on the other hand I rarely used the longer end. Since I mostly want only one lens to carry, I sold it.
I realized that having f2 at the lower end doesn't make much of a difference, at least to me.
This lens is as well not for those who prefer clean bokeh balls. Unfortunately, Tamron managed to make those look full of small grains of dirt. To me, they are not appealing. Cats' eyes are a thing, too. In images where bokeh balls do not appear, the bokeh is, however, smooth and only gets a bit restless at the longer end with challenging backgrounds.
What I strongly noticed with this lens was that the bokeh improved when I disabled e-Front Curtain Shutter on my A7R3. You might want to give that a try.
Study as well carefully the colour shift this lens creates. Under indoors light, it tends to push the colours into a brown tone, which is not so easy to correct with white ballance. Outdoors, it was not so appearent. This is a matter of personal taste, though.
The lens cap is annoying to remove. However, I found a great solution to fix that. Buy an 82mm Expodisc and combine it with those two:
- Hoya 82.0MM,INSTANT ACTION,CONVERSION RING
- Hoya 82.0MM,INSTANT ACTION,ADAPTER RING
Thank me later for that last tip. 😆
Which zoom did you buy?
Just Another Great Video Jake! Glad You made this one because I bought the Sony ZV-E10 and the kit lens isn't gonna cut it for my whole Channel! Thank You Again Jake! Keep Up the Great Videos! 👍👍👍
Awesome! I have reviewed some of the fantastic tamron APSC lenses too so be sure and check out those for your camera! You can start here: ua-cam.com/video/ZGP2SWKJ85w/v-deo.html
Amazing video! That's a lot of effort you put in reviewing the whole Tamron fleet. 🎉
Thanks and yes it was
Damn! What a lineup of lenses..I've never personally used Tamron lenses. Id definitely like that 17-28mm f2.8 for my gimbal shots. Excellent comparisons as always Jake. Cheers brother!
Thank you!!
I have 28-200, and love it, also 17-28.
that is a winning combination!
Ha,ha, I have five of those lenses! I can definitely attest to the quality of Tamron lenses. My current favourites are the 20-40, the amazing 28-200 and the very surprisingly enjoyable lightweight 70-300 which has singlehandedly made ne start using my a6500 again. I love the portability of these lenses on my a7C and bought them for travelling and for street ( 20-40 is way more than just a "vlogging" lens!) I also own the first gen. 28 -75 and the 17-28 but haven't used them in a while.
100% agreed!! These lenses are such fantastic options for almost anyone’s shooting needs
@@POW.CREEPER Yes, I still have it but if it is a choice between either the 20-40 or the 28-75 ( especially Gen.2) then the 28-75 wins hands down for versatility. 20-40 is a nice second lens to have as a companion to the "normal" zoom.
Great video. I currently have 17-28, 28-200, and 150-500. Thinking about going down to 2 lenses, the 20-40 and 50-400. I really don't like carrying around the 150-500 due to weight but don't want to give up much reach.
That’s actually a really solid setup and a great idea overall
One of the best all in one video reviews thank you!
Wow, thanks!
I've used the 20-40 to compliment the 35-150. So I have complete replaced the trinity with these two lenses.
Thats a great pairing!!
Thank you so much for this video, as it is not only valuable to me for the lenses you present, but especially also for the comparison video you did (the snow mountain scene) demonstrating the zoom ranges.
I am pretty new to (professional) photography. In the 00s I owned 2 different digital compact cameras (a Minolta and a Casio) that would fit in your pant's pocket, and then cam the smart phones that basically did the same. Two weeks ago I bought my first camera with interchangable lenses (a Sony a7 iv) and I did a lot of research beforehand and had a hard time figuring out what lenses I would need and want to buy, as I had no understanding of what it ment (picture wise) if my lense had a range of 20mm - ... or if it started at 28mm - ... or if 100mm was already a decent zoom or if it had to be 200mm, etc. Therefore I looked for comparison pictures and videos but could hardly find any (unfortunately I did not see this video beforehand).
I ended up getting the Tamron 28-200mm, because it seemd like a perfect "allrounder" and my first great photo challenge will be on my winter vacation in Norway, so I didn't want to carry around too many different lenses to be versatile. I am considering also getting the 17-28mm after seeing your video. Might be nice to own and carry with me to Norway. My long term goal would also be wild life photography so I always eyed that Sony 200-600mm beast of an lense; long term goal, because a) I would first need to be a bit more experienced in photography in general and b) it's an hughe investment. But after seeing this video I am re-concidering... the 150-500mm looks so much more compact, and has an incredible pricing. And now I am wondering if it would also work on a 1.4x converter? That would given even so much more range to the lense.
Anyways, just wanted to drop a line and say thank you for this incredible valuable video. I think that zoom comparisson video would also work perfectly as an "uncut" video on it's own (I guess there are much more people out there that have the same question that I did, i.e. what would it actually mean on a photo if it's taken with Xmm). And on a different note: I am now actually also considering immigrating to Alaska :D Those landscapes are incredible. There's nothing even remotely comparable in Germany (where I'm from). Thanks for sharing all those beatuiful pictures!
Thank you very much!
my wife has the 28-200 and the 50-400, pared with the a74, with both there is nothing she cant shot, i got my hands on the white wale 35-150 and its out of this world. pared it with the sony a7r4 and sony 100-400 and thats my photo kit for all types of shooting, also don't need to go to the gym when shooting with the 35-150. great video and spot on thanks
Awesome!!! thanks for watching too
I too have the 28-200 and the 50-400. Love them both. If I want to travel as light as possible (hiking) I pick the 28-200. Thinking about getting a wide angle for a two lens combo with the 50-400 to shoot pretty much anything.
I just purchased the 28-75. Looking forward to using it when it arrives in a week!
awesome!!
Awesome vid Jake as always. I own a few of those lenses and ya there an awesome buy when you consider the quality your getting for the price. I appreciate your time and content. Well done as usual!!!
Thanks!
I use the 70-200/2.8 G2 on my Nikon Z50. Even with the FTZ adapter it works perfectly.
It's sharp, the focus doesn't hunt (except for difficult lighting situations but that is on the Z50) and the shots are, at least from my experience, very easy to edit because the lens gives you nice contrast but also a pretty neutral image you can turn into anything you want.
When it came to market it also was just a great deal in general, especially compared to Nikon's own first party 70-200/2.8.
Nice good to hear that Tamron's Nikon lenses are performing well !
Tamron is a great value and one of the many reasons I went with Sony. I love the 67mm filter size and close focusing capabilities. I have the 17-28 and 28-200 for my A7siii for travel. I will probably get the 28-75 II and 70-180 as my skills grow. I wish the the 70-180 had optical image stabilization for video. With clear image zoom there are few focal lengths missing for my use. I picked up the Sigma 100-400 for a good price before the 50-400 came out or I would have got the Tamron. I did splurge and get the Sony 24mm 1.4 GM 😃.
Nice lens setup!!
I was in the same situation when I bought that Sigma 100-400, and almost immediately afterwards the Tamron 50-400 was announced. I can't bring myself to sell the Sigma though, because it really overperforms for the price. But the 35-150 is king of them all. Excluding the GM series, it's the best zoom for E-mount.
Thank you for this comprehensive round up!
You’re welcome
Thanks for this. On my A7IV I only have Tamron lenses and few vintages lenses because they are so sharp :)
I have the 28-75 G2, 70-180 & the 150-500. All great, can't ask for more. These 3 cover everything.
excellent setup!!
I watched so many reviews to get my new lens and so far, you're the best as the information is laid out in a structure that is easy to understand.
However, I still couldn't conclude on which lens should I get as I'm really new to this. (I have taken photos as a hobby for many years on 550D with a kit lens.
I just got a Sony a7iii as it's the best that I could get within my budget.
Which lens would you suggest if I use it for travel blogging? (Landscape and Architecture)
I'm thinking about 2 option
2 lens
- Tamron 17-28mm f2.8
- Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6
Or 3 lens
- Tamron 17-28mm f2.8
- Tamron 28-75mm f2.8
- Tamron 70-300mm f4.5-6.3
I would highly recommend the Tamron 17-28 and 28-200 or 17-28 and the new 28-300 if you can afford it. with those two lenses you really wouldn't need anything else
@@JakeSloan Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I'll check out the 28-300 and see if it's within my budget as I love taking wildlife photos.
My favorite Tamron lens is the 28-200, it is just one in all lens
agreed!
@@JakeSloanI would love to see a comparison between the 28-200 and the 18-300, I know they aren't the same focal length but I feel like they would be used in mostly the same situations
35-150 Gang! Slap that bad boy on an A7IV, and maybe keep a nifty 16mm Viltrox F1.8 in your bag, and you have everything you need from 16-150mm and all the gear you need to do a A* Wedding shoot. Weirdly my favourite Portrait lens is the Tamron 35-150 at 85mm & 135mm @ F2.8, perfect separation for solo/close couples, bump it to F4 for a group and if I want anything wider and more inclusive, 16mm Viltrox at F4, and for videos, that "Parfocal" is pretty damn incredible...surprisingly good for gimbal work too!
NICE
Excellent video. Thanks so much. I love the information. ❤️👏
You are so welcome!
this review was so good ! wow
Thanks so much!
That is a lot of Tamron lenses!
yes it is
Which one do recommend for recording live bands at night ?
The 35-150 100%. Great low light performance and perfect focal range
Which lens do you bring with you for hiking ? Nice video !
I used to bring the 17-28 all the time and now I bring the 20-40 for almost everything
@@JakeSloan Ok thanks a lot Jake. Sorry I miss explaining correctly my thought. I was more thinking about telephoto lens :)
Great video! I appreciate you going through all the lenses! I love my 35-150. I've been really tempted to sell my Sony 100-400 and get the 50-400 because of the zoom range and size. Do you think that is a wize change?
I think if you have the 100-400 sony you should stick with it. I don't think there is enough benefit there to switch having used both
Hi Jake,
Your video has helped me narrow down what zoom lens to purchase somewhat. I'm still out here fishing and would like your opinion to help me make a final decision. I really want one lens that would meet all my needs. I am not by far a professional photographer, just your average guy that like to make videos and take pictures. Not sure if the 28-200 will be wide enough when I vlog, so that's why I'm still a little undecided and if you have any other suggestions other than the Tamron, that would be greatly appreciated. I currently own a Sony a7c, thanks Robert.
I think the 28-200 would be an excellent lens to start with! it is barely wide enough to handhold and vlog but you can add the new 20-40mm or the 17-28 down the road for more wide angle stuff
@@JakeSloan Awesome Jake, appreciate the response, will defiantly look into it, thanks.
Curious, I live in So. Cal. in the desert and during the dry season we get dust, lots of dust. Are there such conditions in Alaska. Seems you have more of a water everywhere problem. Thanks for the review of all the Tamron lens. Being that they have upped the game with quality, I am more likely to get one or more of their lenses.
I have been in a lot of conditions with lots of dust and the tramrons I own have all done very well
Im excited for my 20 to 40mm 2.8 for my sony a7c heheheh
awesome!
I'm really thinking about downsizing my travel/hiking setup to only 2 lenses. The Tamron 20-40mm and 50-400mm to cover virtually everything from 20-400mm. But I just like my 28-200mm way too much to sell it...
Yeah it’s such a solid lens
I’m in the same boat and while 20-400mm in just 2 lenses sounds amazing, I’m still not sure about the cut off at 40-50mm. I find I often shoot a bit below and a bit above 50 which is easy with the 28-200, but would require lots of lens switching with the 20-40 & 50-400. Wondering if anyone has gone this route and what their experience is..
When I first started doing photography, Tamron lenses were pretty bad. So, I have a natural bias against them from those days. But, Tamron has come a long way and now produces excellent alternatives to OEM glass. If I were starting out today I would probably buy Tamron lenses.
I totally understand I came from the same standpoint years ago lol, but after trying the newer lenses they are making they really are outstanding performance especially considering the price point
Hey Jake great review! How do you think the 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di lll would fare with the FX30? I'm split between that or the 70-300mm & I should say I plan to use for more video use.
I think it would do really well and I think I would start there unless you are doing more wildlife stuff or sports stuff where you will need the extra reach of the 70-300
Hey is there a reason why you did review the tamron 17-70?
That is for APSC so it isnt part of this video. I do have a review and comparison of it pn my channel though. It's a great lens!
Still have the 70-180 and 150-500, probably will pick 28-75g2. But still hoping they will do a 20-60 f2.8, that will cover my entire range, 28mm is just not wide enough and i don't want anohter 17-28 lens
man a 20-60 would be amazing!
Greetings, I would like to ask you for some advice, I have a Sony A7 III with the 28-70 kit lens, I want to buy a "cheap" telephoto lens for travel and nature, which one could you recommend me between the Tamron 28-200 and the 70-300, perhaps the 28-200 would replace the kit 28-70 ?'. Thank you.
I would start with the tamron 28-200 for sure it's one of the best all around lenses on the market in my opinion
Hi, I’m a beginner here. I have Sony camera a7III and want a zoom Len that can zoom very far. I have Sony Len 24-240. My question will tamron 150-500 can fit my camera and can zoom in better than the one I have, correct?
correct
Just bought a 28 - 200mm ?! My 90-300 was working so well i had to try this guy ! Hows this wòrk with Sea Scapes ?! Thanks !
Amazing!
No Tamron 18-300?
That’s for APSC. I do plan on doing a similar video on the tamron options for APSC cameras because there some great ones! You can see my review of the 18-300 here: ua-cam.com/video/2dk55irRpZ0/v-deo.html
@@JakeSloan thanks! I was looking at the 18-300 and 70-300 and didn’t notice the latter was for full frame
I’m about to pick up an a7iii. Is the kit lens good for a starting lens? I don’t have the money to drop an extra $600 on a lens right away but I hear the kit lens isn’t worth the time
The kit lens will work fine to get you started but the next thing I would save for is a good lens, Tamron makes some of the better budget category lenses for sony.
I have 17-28mm, 85mm f1.8, just sold 28-75mm g1 for 35mm f1.4. I want to buy 50-400 now (just want to ask you how the sharpness compare to 28-75 g1)
I like it quite a bit. It’s a fantastic lens
I really like the 28-75. Tamron just has a warmth to its glass. I compared it to my sigma
Agreed
Which would you buy the 28-200 or the 70-180? I hesitate between the two.
Personally the 28-200 is more versatile. The 70-180 really only wins in low light
I just started with my wedding photography career and i am looking for a lens which can cover wide angle and i can do all in one lens so can you suggest which lens should i go for i am planning for 28-75mm f2.8 or 70-180mm so which should i go for??
actually for weddings and one lens to cover all I would HIGHLY recommend this one: ua-cam.com/video/EVXRLDc3tmc/v-deo.htmlsi=PpeJOdKLMVkfNro6
External zoom?
almost all of them are external Zooms
Hi I noticed you use a lot of lenses with Sony E mount for the Full frame cameras. Would you recommend sticking to FE for the Sony alpha cameras, or just use the ones for apsc mount? I don't know what the downside to that would be?
I would stick with FE if you use full frame if not and you decide to use APSC lenses you will loose a lot of resolution in photos, still useable but just smaller size
No issue with dust !! wow, I got a 35-150 since 2 years now, it's plenty of dust just behind the front element .....
I already send it back for cleaning and AF problem, now it have full of dust ;(
WOW thats too bad
28-200 is all most people need
agreed
no OSS on the long end is not a isue? on the 28-200?
If you watch my review of that lens specifically you'll see what it's like on the long end and using APSC mode
Do this lenses work on a sony apsc?
they do! but Tamron also makes some great APSC lenses for Sony as well, I have some reviews of them here: ua-cam.com/video/ZGP2SWKJ85w/v-deo.html
@@JakeSloan oh ok ok ty
Just got the 150 - 500. Should I have got the 50 - 400?.... I will be doing a lot of elk and deer shots that are up to 1000 yards away. What would be the difference between the picture quality at 400mm?
I think you will be happy with the 150-500
Where was the 17-70 Tamron 🤔🤔
It’s for APSC these are all full frame lenses
5:29 you forgot to overexpose 😛
Rofl
god loves yall bro
cheers
Question? Do you use Tamron APS-C's on Full frame? I'm a noobe Full frame,A7II, novice. thanks
I have from time to time but in general I try and stick with full frame for full frame camera and APSC for APSC cameras
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LOL do you think I should do one like this for APSC? They have some great offerings for that as well!
Wow, really great content! I appreciate how you do your reviews, not too technical but well explained. I need recommendations for camera lenses. I have a French UA-cam channel that promotes motor sports, and this year I started covering snowmobile drag races. I bought a Sony ZV-E10, but it comes with a small basic lens. I'd like to know what you suggest as an 'all-in-one' lens for taking photos and videos in daylight and low light conditions in the evening.
It is my last one
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Thanks a lot and keep doing good review!!!
Thanks for the kind words! I would look at The Tamron 18-300, great all around lens with a huge focal range
@@JakeSloan thanks mate!!
Don't drink the cool aid folks. Great for low budget starters but I don't recommend it. I used to use Tamron and Sigma...after 20 years ... I do NOT buy 3rd party anymore.... fit and finish is awesome when you first get it...but with constant use; it does not hold up, lose barrels, color fringing, blurry in the corners...etc. performance is not worth the money.... and their product support through the platform is dismal. Buy nice or buy 4 times.
have you used the latest tamron lenses? I've had none of these issues after using them daily for 4-5 years
@@JakeSloan Yes, the barrel on all of my tamron becomes loose, jiggly and get more particulates inside the lens as the weather sealing seems to be 2nd class.
@@j.kimmer1509Interesting. I have three Tamrons (28-75, 28-200 and 50-400) and have never had the issues you mention with any of them. I guess time will tell if they'll hold up or not. So far I'm very satisfied with all of them and wouldn't hesitate to get another one if they release something of interest to me.
I have been using Tamron for over 5 years and the quality is superb, regarding their support it was great. Quick responses and quick repairs etc. Frankly, for the price and performance specially the last lenses coming out from Tamron, it is no brainier.