Unlike Sigma Tamron doesn’t make us wait one year before to launch an A-mount version of a new lens 🙂 The new Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 lens is going to ship on January 30 according to BHphoto (Click here). The lens can also be preordered at Adorama (Click here).
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I just can’t wait to skip it !
The weight reminds me why I switched to FE… No reviews yet but I’ll be there interested to see how it handles a 36mp sensor.
Comprised of 18 elements in 13 groups, including an XGM (eXpanded Glass Molded Aspherical) element placed at the front group and several LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements in the system, aberrations such as geometrical distortion and lateral color are efficiently compensated for, enabling the zoom lens to deliver quality imagery throughout the entire range from corner to corner.
master, do you have website/profile/portfolio with your photos ?
I have asked that one and got no reply and the above looks like a nice cut and paste job too!
Si
I am getting my work together for sharing.
Don’t get him angry he might turn green and smash you.
Ah – there we go. Now we know the real scoop.
It is only for Sony Alpha mount, not for Sony Alpha E-MOUNT (a7 serie)!!!
I do hope Tamron will come out for E-Mount???
It weights 1,100G
Tamron stated none of their future products will be E-mount in nature. They have NO interest in E-mount at all. They will only make A-mount for Sony. http://www.tamronusa.com/pressreleases/2015/1/22/informational/2015-Consumer-Information-Plan-1.pdf
If this was made for the Sony
in mind it makes you wonder if an “A” mount 50M camera will be
released before the FE mount. It’s more likely it was made with Canon and Nikon
50M in mind.
It is going to be interesting to see how it performs against the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA.
Si
I want to hate this freaking A7. I keep trying to hate it, but everytime I take it out it keeps growing on me. As an A mount user it’s pissing me off. I feel I have no choice but to move over. So, I think by end of year this will be my new set up:
A7II
Loxia 35mm F2
Loxia 21mm F2 (if available)
Voigtlander 15mm 4.5
Wildlife/Event Photography:
D750
15-30mm 2.8 Tamron (oh yeah, I want it)
24-70 2.8 something or other
Some big asss 400mm F4 that I’ve wanted for ever but Sony NEVER has had other than the overpriced Minolta.
I have to let go of my 135mm 1.8 Zeiss. It’s been holding me back from doing what I know can’t be ignored. I’m going to take a hosing on the 50mm 1.4 A mount Zeiss. But alas, you have to look toward the future. FE for hobbiest type work and D750 for growing wedding buis.
Why get rid of the 135mm Zeiss? Just throw it on the adapter and keep on trucking!
+1 I should have never go rid of mine, an outstanding lens.
Si
He’s just trolling, doesn’t own any of the equipment he’s talking about.
Interesting story, but how is this related to the availability Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8?
Troll
Wildlife/Event Photography that doesn’t have any bright lights or direct sunlight. 🙂
Wwhy not E mount ? Would sell like hotcakes, first 2.8 zoom. God tamron, you could.earn some money on sony trolls 😀
Tamron and Sony, perfect.
Why cant Tamron make primes lenses? they seem to be able to make good glass after all. Would sell well. there would be plenty of need in both crop and FF camps (e-mount).
They probably decided to stick to macro primes (like the new 90/2.8), ditto Tokina, but you’re right, it would be cool if they decided to spice up the mix a bit…
On which body???
Maybe this new lens will technically be better than the aged 1635ZA, but for my usage would have the big disadvantage of the bulb front unable to support standard filters – unlike both the ZA and the FE.
I know that there are special constructions available (à la the Nikon 14-24 set from LEE), but that is a hugh additional investment you don’t need with the Sony ones.
Ships only on February 16 in Europe 🙁