Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF A-mount lens review by SteveNunez
 SteveNunez#23452 date: Dec-21-2015 | |
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| sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 overall: 4.1 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Allows further distances than shorter focal lengths which is a plus with both macro and portraits. |
| price paid: | missing |
| positive: | This lens is definitely sharp and is an incredibly good portrait lens- produces very nice images. I'm in awe of the portraits it produces when used on my full frame Sony A7II (with LAEA4 adapter.) |
| negative: | Slow AF as most have mentioned, especially evident when using as a macro lens......as a portrait lens it focuses well and should suit most users. It's a bit large especially with lens hood but at 180mm it's optics just dictate this large size as it's a FF lens. |
| comment: | This lens is a winner. As most have stated it's sharp, contrasty and does exceptionally well.....it's rather unique focal length makes it a rarely sought lens....use this to your advantage and scour eBay for a clean used one....even at new sub $700 price points it's worthy of purchasing it new! |
; 36MPrating summary
- total reviews: 38
- sharpness: 4.78
- color: 4.68
- build: 4.29
- distortion: 4.74
- flare control: 4.42
- overall: 4.58