Ok, let’s start from the beginning, Tamron announced world most affordable fixed aperture Zoom lens for Sony Alpha cameras. But, after its announcement many users reported that the lens have some kind of wired AF issue (More here). Now getting users complain Tamron announced a Firmware fix for the lens on July 4th 2018. Now, after that update we finally have a output from Pro Photographer Jason and according to him the issue is now completely fixed.
Size difference between the Sony 28-75mm F2.8 RXD and Sony 27-70mm F2.8 GM – image credit CameraSize
Just few days ago announced the 28-75mm F2.8 RXD lens. The lens features weather proof design, advance optics design with constant aperture support and Fast and Silent AF Motor. The price of the lens is only $799, which is less than half of Sony’s 24-70mm F2.8 GM series lens.
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Lens Review
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 FE lens first review publish at German website and we are literally surprised to see the test results of the lens, since the image quality of the lens is almost equal Sony 24-70mm F2.8 Lens image.
Positives:
– The lens is compact and have less weight
– The Tamron is nearly as sharp as 2X more expensive Sony 24-70mm GM lens.
– The Tamron also comes surprisingly close to the Zeiss Otus quality!
– CA is not an issue
– Autofocus seems like to work as well as Sony native lenses
Negatives:
– Missing focus button on the lens.
– Missing MF-AF switch
– 28mm at the wide end and not 24mm
Tamron working on a fullframe 20mm F2 lens that will also feature optical image stabilization.
Description, self-interpretation of the patent literature
Patent Publication No. 2016-126279
Published 2016.7.11
Filing date 2015.1.8
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Tamron patent
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Rear focus
Anti-vibration (a part of the first group)
We have already published the post that Sigma is planning to announce two high grade lenses in CP+ show. Based on latest rumors Tamron two new lenses also coming,
1. SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD and will be available in Nikon, Canon and Sony mounts
2. Wide angle lens (Prime)
Both the announcement is expected in next few days, stay with us and we will update you as soon as we get any new info.
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