Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF A-mount lens review by peter3400

reviewer#11438 date: Nov-5-2013
sharpness: 5
color: 5
build: 5
distortion: 4
flare control: 4
overall: 4.6
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I own this lens
compared to:Minolta AF 100 F2.8
Sigma AF 90 F2.8
Sony 70-200 AF 2.8
Sony 24-70 AF 2.8
price paid:250 CHF
positive:Super Sharp
Great Bokeh
Great built
negative:Relatively slow AF
comment:Super sharp lens with great color and smooth bokeh. AF is slow, but this is normal for a macro lens. built quality is great. highly recommended


NB: i do not own nor have tested this lens ... i have the sigma version, thus my review is for sigma 180 f3.5 instead.
Sorry, my mistake

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 38
  • sharpness: 4.78
  • color: 4.68
  • build: 4.29
  • distortion: 4.74
  • flare control: 4.42
  • overall: 4.58
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