MINI TESTS
BIG GUN The Tamron lens is a bit of a beast, but could replace several primes
SPECIFICATIONS Focal length: 35-150mm Mount: Sony E Image coverage: Full-frame Aperture: F/2-22 Aperture blades: Nine Construction: 21 elements in 15 groups Image stabilisation: None Minimum focusing: 33cm/13in
“It’s only a nine-bladed aperture, so bokeh is slightly more jagged than G Master optics”
cine lens. It’s also decently parfocal, maintaining focus even when zooming, and the focus breathing control is very good. That’s a huge benefit for filmmaking. This is only one lens, but can do so many things, thanks to unrivalled focal length range and maximum aperture. The would usually make it such a compromised lens that it suffers in other areas, but the Tamron doesn’t. It’s a great performer optically, with incredibly good autofocus, is parfocal and has little focus breathing. An enormous, heavy body is the price you pay for so much glass in such a solidly built framework. No surprise that the Tamron has sold out at so many retailers. PRO MOVIEMAKER RATING: 9/10 A single optic that can do just about everything Pros: Stunning lens speed and zoom range Cons: No IS, weighty and pricey
lock switch keeps the zoom ring fixed at 35mm, ideal for travelling. Like the 28-75mm Tamron, the lens has a USB-C connector port that enables your computer’s free Tamron Lens Utility software to customise functions and update firmware. If you have an Android smartphone, you can use it on that, too. The lens has a switch, allowing a choice between three custom operations – and these are appointed in the software. For example, apply the lens’ focus set button to be an AF/MF switch or focus hold, taking info from the camera settings. Set the speed, ring direction and how linear it is, plus the rotation angle. Select two focus points – called A-B – with the focus hold button. By pushing the focus set button, the lens racks focus between the two points for smooth focus pulls. As standard, the Tamron has a very linear feel for manual focusing and a long throw, but no hard stops like a
Filter size: 82mm Dimensions (wxl): 89x158mm/3.5x6.2in Weight: 1165g/2.57lb
TAKE THE LEAD Free Tamron Lens Utility software works by just plugging into a computer
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