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

Hotdog#9881 date: Feb-4-2012
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 4.8	tested on: film camera: APS-C: 6MP; 10MP; 12MP; 14MP; 16MP; 20MP; 24MP full frame: 12MP; 24MP; 36MP; 42MP; 61MP
ownership:	I own this lens
compared to:	Sigma 150 macro Canon fit
price paid:	£475
positive:	Nicely built Quiet Sharp Good image quality Not too heavy
negative:	No limiter Fiddly manual focus on Sony
comment:	I have been using this lens extensively now and have to say I am very impressed with it! . Compared to a Sigma 150 macro i used when I was on the dark side ( Canon) I find it quite similar. The weight and reach are not that different although the Tamron hood is huge. The autofocus is not as bad as some make out. I think if you have used a variety of macro lenses than you soon realise that "they all do that sir" is true. The manual focus is excellent its just a shame its a two stage clunky affair on a Sony. Optically is is very sharp even when wide open. and the bokeh is superb Due to the length and weight I prefer to use it on a monopod as opposed to hand held.