Thanks for the video. Wondering how the lens goes with low light, fast shutter speed images? Specifically looking at pairing this lens with a A6400 for some night motorsport photography. Thanks!
I too am so happy I waited and didn’t buy the Sony. It’s truly amazing in photo quality. Never need the OSS because I always shoot 1/250 or higher with the 2.8. And this is small enough to fit my ronin! Thanks for the great review. The image quality blows my mind. It’s my only non-prime and I haven’t looked back.
Please forgive me if I sound harsh, but how exactly will a user utilizing the tamron will loose resolution/pixels for being 180 instead of 200? The camera will get what it see and the photo won’t be cropped in post? Am I missing something, please educate me!
You're right! With that theory, the Sony 135GM would have even fewer MP. I stopped the video right when I heard that part and listed to it again because it made no sense.
OK, What I really want to know, and you alluded to at the end, is are you really goning to sell your GM and get the Tamron? I've been contemplating it myself. Honestly I love the GM but I just don't use it as much as I used to. For my portrait work I'm using the 135 and 85 primes almost exclusively. For my bird work I use the 200-600 and rarely use the 70-200 unless I'm at a specific bird blind I use in Central Texas. I really want to add an R body to my current A7iii and have two bodies to chose from. I can use pixes when I shoot birds.
These 3 lenses for a new customer really do make the Sony A series competitive. I'm a Nikon shooter I've not moved to the Z mount yet because of the cost.
LOL @ 2:33. Oh, Rob! One thing I'm wondering about is that I tend to get more "red" (vibrance?) in my images than my Canon colleague. I typically use my GM 24-70 and my Tamron 70-180. I have to take a closer look at which lens I'm seeing more red from, but that's what landed me here. You always have very thorough reviews. I hope you're having a great summer!
You didn't mention anything about the lack of in-lens stabilization in the Tamron . Did you experience any problems at lower shutter speeds in comparison to the G Master lens?
You're right I completely forgot to test that. Although, since it's something the Tamron completely lacks, it's obvious that the Sony will perform better in this regard. Since switching to Sony (where none of my other lenses have it), I've honestly forgot lens stabilization exists. I leave IBIS on unless I'm shooting on a tripod. I apologize for excluding that from this comparison!
Got the tendon over the Sony gm I because of the back focus issues of the Sony. As far as build quality? I don’t know for sure but if you drop a heavy lens several feet onto concrete I’m not sure it’s gonna be ok
instagram.com/reel/Ca9y2ZqsyoJ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= It stands a much better chance than the Tamron. The only thing that was messed up from this impact was the filter thread popped out. Autofocus functioned normally.
Excellent review video 👌🙂 How was the stabilisation experience with the Tamron 70-180 ? How many stops if stabilisation was possible ? Would this lens be a good fit on a DJI Ronan SC with the Sony A7iii ? Please do let us know. Thank you 🙂
@@swamydayanand4306 IBIS is IBIS, it depends on the camera, not the lens. So my experience with it won't translate to people with different bodies. I'm also uncertain about how this would work on the SC, as despite how lightweight it is the length (especially extended) will be a lot of positive leverage. I'd look for a creator more focused on gimbals for that info!
I'm sure the Tamron is great, especially for the price. For me personally, I'm a big fan of the OSS modes and lock focus buttons on the barrel of the GM. Don't expect miracles with IBIS on a long range zoom without IS. But those are just a couple obvious examples. There are several other advantages that add up for justifying the difference in price. To those who are talking about selling their GM to downgrade, uh ... I don't even know why anyone would do that, unless they bought a 70-200 for all the wrong reasons. For example, I couldn't imagine running up and down the sidelines shooting a football game with a zoom that you have to roll your whole wrist zooming in or out on a split moment, as opposed to a tight internal zoom. Or in any active event for that matter. As far as the weight, the GM's weight is balanced exceptionally well with the bulk being towards the camera at the back end of the lens. Feels great in the hands. I could go on and on, but basically if you downgrade, you'll feel it quickly in the field in areas you may not even be considering prior to hindsight. If you're a casual shooter just looking for a mid-long range zoom, then absolutely save yourself 1400 dollars. No brainer. I wouldn't even consider recommending the GM at all.
I got my Tamron 70-180 and mines make the clunking noise as well but not when lenses is engaged with camera. I talk to Tamron and they said that it’s normal because of the floating element inside the lenses. I was concerned at first but I noticed this is expected with lenses with floating elements.
I do like the extra buttons on the Sony,I have mine dedicated to eye af and the image stabilisation can be handy in low light.The Tamron does look amazing for the price though.Thanks for the review.👍🏻
No mention of the added image stabilization features on the Sony? It is especially useful on the longer end of zoom lenses, and it also could be the reason for the difference in brightness between the two brands.
Yeah I forgot to cover that difference as I've mentioned in the comments. It's a product of 70-200 being my only lens with IS and me never using it because all the bodies have IS, not to mention due to modern ISO capabilities even that isn't necessary to me anymore. Hard to say how much of an advantage it is to the GM, obviously it's a pro to have the feature but the reduced size/ leverage of the Tamron yields much more stability in handheld shooting to begin with.
3:31...🤣🤣🤣 man, I love that expression on your face! You slay me! I have a Tamron lens for my Canon. My favorite by far. I love Tamron & would definitely buy more in the future.
Robert Hall Photography Professor Hall I have a question, please forgive me if I sound ignorant, but how exactly will a user utilizing the tamron will loose resolution/pixels for being 180 instead of 200? The camera will get what it see and the photo won’t be cropped in post? Am I missing something, please educate me!
Not sure if the Tamron is good buy anymore. The Sony 70 200 is now available at 1799 compared to $1200 for the Tamron. For a 500 dollar difference maybe the Sony is a better choice.
I think another comparison might be the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 against the Sony 70-200mm f/4 E OSS. The price would be close and the variable would be the f/2.8 vs. f/4 but, the Sony lens has OSS which might be a consideration. That said, when COVID-19 ends (if it ever does) I may very well switch from the Sony to the Tamron...
I think Tamron is part owned by Sony so it's unlikely it'll come to Z mount. It's a shame because I'm a Nikon hybrid shooter and the Z mount need value 3rd party glass.
70 200 2.8 although metal isn't durable at all. Check out lensrentals tear down. Plastic composite is just as durable these days and lighter. Also the 70200GM is known to back focus as well (unacceptable for expensive lense) . Tamron is the better lense. Also the Tamron barely drops a frame on the A9/ii .
It amazes me how much things change in just a few years. I remember testing 3rd party lenses and just saying no. Lack of sharpness and poor focusing was the norm. I thought Tamron in particular was basically junk. Now one of my favorite lenses is their 85mm F1.8 lens with stabilization. Sharp, fast AF, and stabilization! It’s so good I prefer it to my previous F1.4 85 that cost more than twice as much. If I ever switch to Sony, I wouldn’t hesitate to get these lenses (the only possible exception being this lens as I am willing to pay a big premium if the AF is a bit better).
Great review really cuts to the basics of what the lens is all about. Pleased also you haven't dedicated time in the vid whining on about the lack of stabilisation unlike other reviewers/knockers...🙄
Right there with you. Nowadays I've got plenty of backups with primes that I'm not very concerned about having a build quality issue affect me during an important moment, so if there's any chance of me selling this lens I'll definitely swap.
Yeah, no legacy *lens* (insert whatever) justify their price to the clone, since the clone didn't spent a cent in R&D. As a final consumer, i can see where you stand. As a pro, not so much. There will come a time where the big $$$ will stop making new stuff, because of the clone phenomenon. I hope it's not really soon.
