I would buy this if i didn't already have the first one, although i was a bit disappointed with its cheap plastic build quality after spending almost 900 bucks
Just shot a concert with this lens. One of the best purchases I have made. Along with my 85mm f1.8, the results I got were amazing! Killer photography duo.
Hi. So you are very impressed of your Sony 85mm 1.8 as well? Also with focusing moving subjects (like in a concert)? I want to buy a 85mm as well and the Sony 1.8 seems to be such a good price/quality lens. Cheers
Some time around 7-8 months earlier I jump-shifted to Sony and Tamron, got the 28-75 and 70-180 f/2.8, later I bought the 17-28 f/2.8 and have to say I'm satisfied with the results. I haven't tried a GM lens before, so can't compare with the AF speed. at this point I wouldn't change to the G2 or even the 35-150 most probably even though I like the concept of f/2 35mm is really promising but as a climbing photographer I do need that extra reach (sometimes 180 seems not enough, so maybe later I will get something like a 150-600 or 200-600 for sports and wildlife)..
I had the 28-75 and the 17-28 from Tamron as well and switched both for the GM ones from Sony. In point of sharpness, both Tamron and GM were on par. The AF from the GM lenses work a little bit faster but definitely not a game changer. And then there is the weight, the GM lenses are so heavy, especially if go on a long hike. But the softness of the bokeh and the flexibility of the zoom ranges (24 mm instead of 28 mm on the wider side and 35 mm instead of 28 mm from the wideangle zoom) are the reasons I switched to the GM lenses.
This lens is very suitable for Sony A7c! You can shoot anything from far to near without changing to another lens. The close-up capability is a good point, too!
Completely agree: using the Utility and changing the button and, say, the functionality of the focus ring between manual aperture and manual focus… pretty neat!
Good review. I think this has faster focusing and better corner sharpness than the sigma 28-70mm from more forensic comparisons I have seen. But in the real world most aren't going to notice, sigma has the edge on bokeh from what I have seen.
Thank for the great video. I ordered the Sony A7IV for my Xmas gift and while waiting for it to come, I did a lot of research for the new lens and I decided to go with Tamron 28-75 G2 primary because I shoot indoor a lot and also because of its light weight. I will save money towards Tamron 70-180mmF2.8 in future.
That USB type C connection does more than just a firmware update. You can customize the ring and button on the side of the lens in Tamron lens utility app to make it whatever you want. Change exposure, auto focus etc etc.
Hey Jared, I ordered the 35-150mm f2-2.8. It is painfully slow in getting into the channels. I shoot almost always in my small daylight studio, models, portraits, and some product. For me the f2 option is perfect to get me started with Sony, coming from Canon DSLR and primes.
I bought all three of the Tamron lenses 17-28, 28-75 and 70-180, when they first came out. Great trio but after travelling with them I found that I was constantly changing between the 17-28 and the 28-75 because I needed a little wider view so i sold the 28-75 and got the sigma 24-70. It is a heavy lens but the quality is great and so far I am happy with it.
I have the Tamron 70-180 and It is a very good lens, I now don’t shoot with my Primes anymore only at night scenes and when I like that Look the Prime can give me and even then the Compression from the 180 still works . So For the money and quality I’d say the New Tamron is a great option 😊
I have the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 + the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 with the Canon 7D mark2 camera and I'm quite happy with it.
I have the 24-105 f4 and it is amazing though there's somewhat noticeable corner softness at the extreme focal lengths and apertures. I'm only here, thinking and looking at these lenses because of the 2.8 since I occasionally take night/low light shots and still haven't decided anything yet.
just be careful if you get the most updated version of the Sigma or the older one. Plus, they have been known to have a lot of dust issues. Personally, I'm going with the Tamron.
@@hondahoon2479 got one on Amazon but returned it. As all others report, it's not as sharp as the 24-70 and 28 is a little wide for me. I wanted to like it but those were 2 drawbacks.
Hey I just got the R2 the second generation of this lens - and it does not respect the setting I input in your camera for AF track sensitivity & AF Drive Speed in video - if i set to slow on my 24-105 it gives me a slow smooth focus pull - on the tamron 28-75 R2 - it does the same sloppy low budget video camera looking focus stutter jumping in video no matter what the setting. Is the first generation 28-75 like this? Thanks! is there a firmware update coming to fix this?
Obviously that's a deal with Canon, they sent him 6 R5 bodies for free if I'm not mistaken and they have to do it for a certain time while must declare it in many ways so viewers could see even if they are blind! And I'm really sick of seeing it after over a year now!
@@soumodiptodash6295 What's wrong with you man? He mentioned that in a video that Canon has sent them 6 R5 bodies. I'm not a hater. I like him and that's why I'm here! But deals with companies is not illegal is it? Specially when you consider that when they started using R5 as the studio camera it was suffering from overheating a lot before the firmware updates, while a7siii was already out without any problem.
need help. I purchased a Fuji XT4 last week. It's amazing. But now I feel like I'm missing out not having full frame Sony. Do I return and pay extra for Sony or do you think the Fuji XT4 can compete even though it is APS-C
I was in the same boat. I bought Fuji XT4 with fuji 56mm 1.2 wr, 33mm 1.4 wr and viltrox 13mm 1.4 but now I want the new Sony a7rv too. So I sold my other car and bought the sony too😁
@@tomirwinphoto you’re right 70-180mm f2.8. And yes 35-150 is a heavy lens, but IMO 1 body Sony A7Riv + 35-150mm f2-2.8 combo still a lot lighter than 1 body and 2 lenses.
@@Azntrutek2012 What lens are you getting/have you got? Shooting with the 35-150 for most people will require at least one more lens for the wide end. I’ve got the Tamron trio: 17-28, 28-75 G2 and 70-180 for run & gun shots and they work very well.
Hey Jared I shoot with an A7III and the Tamron 28-75 original. Do you think this would be a worthy upgrade or would it not make any substantial difference?
Probably not. I picked up the original for $800 when introduced in early 2018, sold it a few months ago for $725 when I heard the G2 was on its way. But the G2 wasn't available so I picked up the Sigma 28-70 then sold it after picking up the G2. Technically the G2 is supposed to be sharper, especially in the corners, and quicker and I suppose it is but the difference among all three 28-70/75 2.8 lenses are at best small. If you want an improvement consider fast primes, then you'll see a difference.
@@marcusjeppesen4034 yup,they realized that 3rd party lenses are catching up or even better in some cases so i think they afraid it would affect their lens sale.but that’s also the reason why people jump ship to sony because they have these amazing lenses from 3rd party that doesnt require people to sell their kidney to afford.
Jared, I’ve been a subscriber for some time now but I am growing weary of the click-bait titles. You’ve got a lot of good info to share but don’t cheapen your channel with BS in the titles.
I have the Canon EF version. Can't wait for a RF version to come for my R6 but Canon being assh0les, they seem to deny every third party company to build lens for RF, seeing what happened to Samyang.
