Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 E-mount lens reviews
reviews found: 1
 QuietOC#44479 date: Mar-17-2020 | |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 overall: 4.4 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Tamron 20 F2.8 OSD M1:2 Tamron 24 F2.8 OSD M1:2 Canon EF 28 F1.8 USM Sigma 28 F1.8 HS & EX DG Minolta MD & AF 28 F2 Sony FE 28 F2 Canon EF 28 F2.8 IS USM Minolta/Sony AF 28 F2.8 Neewer 28 F2.8 Sigma 30 F1.4 DC DN C & EX DC Sigma 30 F2.8 DN Art Sony DT 30 F2.8 Macro SAM Neewer 32 F1.6 Zeiss 32 F1.8 Touit Rokinon 35 F1.2 Neewer 35 F1.2 Fotasy 35 F1.6 APS-C & Mini Kaxinda 35 F1.7 Tamron SP 35 F1.8 USD Minolta MD 35 F1.8 Sony E 35 F1.8 OSS Sony DT 35 F1.8 SAM 7Artisans 35 F2 Minolta AF 35 F2 Rokinon AF 35 F2.8 Minolta MC 35 F2.8 Vivitar 35 F2.8 Minolta 40 F1.7 Konica AR 40 F1.8 Canon EF 40 F2.8 STM Pentax-M 40 F2.8 Samyang AF 45 F1.8 FE Tamron SP 45 F1.8 USD Minolta MD 45 F2 |
| price paid: | 271 USD (used) |
| positive: | Flat field Minimal CA Close focusing Lens Compensation "Camera-based lens unit firmware updates" |
| negative: | Size and weight Slow, audible DC motor Nonlinear manual focus 67mm filter size |
| comment: | I purchased this lens via auction on eBay from an individual. It is almost as large as the SP 35mm F1.8 USD--several times larger than the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 or the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 Sonnar. This copy has lots of scuffs all over the body, hood, and caps. "This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation." "MADE IN VIETNAM" From the wear the body material is very similar to the Sony FE 50 F1.8. The surface finish has no durability, but I have no concern about the structure. The Samyangs have a more durable surface finish. The plastic focus grip feels better. The OSD motor is quieter than the Sony, but it is still fairly audible. It has a similar noise level as the Samyang. This lens has slightly wider angle-of-view than my other 35mm lenses. Unlike the 24mm it has fairly mild barrel distortion--similar to the SP 35 F1.8 and the Samyang. Lens Compensation corrects it fine in-camera or in Capture One. It has a similar amount focus breathing to the Samyang. The angle-of-view decreases with close focus. It has a bit worse vignetting than the Samyang. The main photo here here shows the lens at minimum focus distance. The front element is more recessed at infinity, and even more recessed when powered off. There is a substantial gap between the moving front section and stationary outer barrel. I wouldn't trust this lens with any moisture. This uses the same hood bayonet as the 20 and 24 mm primes and the HF050 petal hood from those fits perfectly. I am not sure why they created this odd HF053 hood for this lens. The larger HF012 petal hood from the SP 35 and 45 primes also swaps over. The stock hood will not mount on those larger SP lenses. Tamron has used 67 mm filter thread at least as far back as their 35-105mm F2.8 in 1992. It is ridiculous choice on this lens when the 40.5 mm filter thread diameter of the Samyang's hood is oversized. Tamron claims that firmware updates can be done through the camera body, but no updates have become available. This is an excellent lens for stationary flat field subjects. I wouldn't recommend it for video or fast action. |
reviews found: 1
rating summary
- total reviews: 1
- sharpness: 5.00
- color: 5.00
- build: 4.00
- distortion: 4.00
- flare control: 4.00
- overall: 4.40
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