New Tamron 35-150mm

[andreasb]

Tamron announces fast, compact Portrait Zoom 35-150mm F/2.8-4 Di VC OSD (Model A043) | News | Tamron Co., Ltd.

I find this an interesting lens, 35mm for some landscape all the way up to 150 mm seems more useful to me than 70-200mm, I will be following the reviews of this lens with interest.

 

[Jonathan F/2]

I noticed it uses the OSD motor vs the silent/faster USD motor found on higher end Tamron lenses. Though I can see this being a nice budget/compact pairing with the 17-35mm OSD lens.

 

[ijm5012]

Yeah, the focus motor is a bit cheap. I have the 17-35, and it's a fantastic lens. The fact that the focus ring turns during AF is a bit odd, but given the price point and performance, it's something I can easily overlook.

 

[davidzvi]

I noticed it uses the OSD motor vs the silent/faster USD motor found on higher end Tamron lenses. Though I can see this being a nice budget/compact pairing with the 17-35mm OSD lens.

Yeah, the focus motor is a bit cheap. I have the 17-35, and it's a fantastic lens. The fact that the focus ring turns during AF is a bit odd, but given the price point and performance, it's something I can easily overlook.

Interesting since they named it "Optimized Silent Drive" making you think it would be quieter. And the price is the same as the 70-210 f/4 with the USD motor.

But it is an interesting range in a smaller and slightly lighter package than the 70-210 f/4. I can see it as a nice option for events, I often carried two bodies just for this range especially during the cocktail hour.

 

[Jonathan F/2]

Interesting since they named it "Optimized Silent Drive" making you thing it would be quieter. And the price is the same as the 70-210 f/4 with the USD motor.

Tokina calls their focus motor 'Silent Drive' but it's still the old school whirling focus drive. The only f-mount lenses that are completely silent and fast are the AF-P lenses. Not sure why third party manufacturers aren't using the new style motors, especially since Sigma/Tamron are ditching the aperture lever.

 

[pictureted]

Depending on optical quality, I'd rather have the Nikon 24-120, better size, weight and (for me) zoom range. The faster aperture is at the widest focal length, when I want it least (as is typical with these zooms). I'll stay with my cheap 24-85VR - half the size and weight.

 

[mchendricks]

This could be a nice everyday, walk-around lens. Looking forward to seeing reviews of this lens as the range seems very usable, relatively fast aperture and image stabilization.

Does anyone know the suggested price?
Edit: Nevermind, just saw BH Photo has it listed for $799 USD.

 

[Butlerkid]

I agree with Ted. I prefer the zoom range of the 24-120.

 

[gryphon1911]

I used to own the old Nikon 35-135mm 3.5-4.5 push pull.

I very much enjoyed it. This could be an interesting walk about lens for the right price. I like the 2.8-4 range as well.

 

[davidzvi]

Reviews are starting to show up.

 

[...Daniel...]

This lens do look really intresting. For me the fl is a perfect walk around/travel lens (i have a crop nikon) and I also have the small Ricoh gr for a bit wider shots.
I have it on preorder and really hopes its good optically.

 

[andreasb]

please let us know what you think of it, a crop factor 52.5-225mm lens at F2.8 sounds good to me

This lens do look really intresting. For me the fl is a perfect walk around/travel lens (i have a crop nikon) and I also have the small Ricoh gr for a bit wider shots.
I have it on preorder and really hopes its good optically.

 

[davidzvi]

This lens do look really intresting. For me the fl is a perfect walk around/travel lens (i have a crop nikon) and I also have the small Ricoh gr for a bit wider shots.
I have it on preorder and really hopes its good optically.

please let us know what you think of it, a crop factor 52.5-225mm lens at F2.8 sounds good to me

While I would have liked this for events, I can definitely see this with the 10-24 DX or 17-35 FX on the wide end and the 100-400 or 150-600 on the long end. Would make a nice kit.

 

[bett]

I agree with Ted. I prefer the zoom range of the 24-120.

Me too. 24 to 35 on the short/wide end is a big difference. 120 to 150, not so much... I'm quite happy with my 24-120 constant f4 thank you.

 

[...Daniel...]

please let us know what you think of it, a crop factor 52.5-225mm lens at F2.8 sounds good to me

I will. One question is how high the 2.8 go. I would guess not so high but still kind of a fast even at 4 on the long end for a varible A zoom.

 

[Randy]

opening at 35 is too long. The defacto starting point for a walk around is 24, for me anyway.

 

[...Daniel...]

Yes usual starting point is 24. I do like the 28mm look and cover that with the excellent Ricoh gr.
No lens do all of course but for me the range suits better but do understand that most people prefer a classic standard zoom.

 

[ijm5012]

People, this lens is not meant to replace a 24-120. It's meant to be the normal/telephoto pairing to Tamron's recently released 17-35 f/2.8-4.

Tamron built these lenses with the expectation that you will get the 17-35, and 35-150 to provide a two-lens walk around kit with reasonably fast apertures.

 

[Butlerkid]

Except that many of us want a one lens solution.....

 

[Randy]

Yes usual starting point is 24. I do like the 28mm look and cover that with the excellent Ricoh gr.
No lens do all of course but for me the range suits better but do understand that most people prefer a classic standard zoom.

I don't agree that most people want a zoom that opens at 35mm (if that's what classic means)