Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 for Sony FE User Experience Review

[@JasonVong]

Do YOU Agree? Is the Tamron 17-28mm a FANTASTIC sequel?! Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8: bhpho.to/2XMAwwT Tamron 28-75mm: bhpho.to/2FmUHDq Sony GM 16-35mm f/2.8: bhpho.to/2FBt0aS

[@PaulFeinberg]

Its du bomb! It lives on my A7iii now. Its close friend (28-75mm) is always in my bag now. Love the wide look and I didn't know about those auto correct settings! I will have to make sure they are on. Thanks!

[@josephyang3260]

how long ago did you preorder?

[@PaulFeinberg]

@@josephyang3260 I pre-ordered the second it was available at B&H....I kept refreshing the page that day till it was available and then had all my payment info saved.

[@josephyang3260]

@@PaulFeinberg so how long did you have to wait. Or did you get the initial stock?

[@nesseaquest4835]

It will be Fantastic when B&H someday ships my copy!

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

Best review on this lens so far. So true about changing lenses at the beach!

[@JasonVong]

Dave!!! thank you! :)

[@drhlucas]

Tamron's absolutely killing it with their e-mount glass. I was so impressed with the 28-75 that I pre-ordered the 17-28 shortly after it was announced. It arrived the other day and I'm loving it. The size, weight and internal zoom make it especially handy for gimbal work. These lenses feel like native glass and for that Tamron should be applauded. Here's hoping they release a 75-210 f2.8 with OSS that's no bigger than a typical 70-200 f4.

[@framed-tales]

Let us take a moment and appreciate the fantastic quality of Vong Productions! Top-Notch, bro! Thank you! Personally, I had the 28-75mm, and was waiting for the 17-28mm to get my hands on. Then I realized that I use the 35mm very frequently and the 50-75mm range not that much...because of switching lens to the 85mm f/1.8 prime....or 70-200mm f/4. It meant that 16-35mm would give me more flexibility without swapping lenses. And I got a used 16-35mm GM ...so sold the 28-75mm. Now my go to landscape setup is 16-35mm GM and 70-200mm f/4. and Portrait set up is new Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 (adapted) and Sony FE 85mm f/1.8. I think my GAS is resolved for now.

[@JoswinLA]

The auto focus on this lens was amazing. Thanks for including in the video, Jason! 🙏🏻

[@JasonVong]

You ARE THE MAN!

[@DigitalPowertrip]

Finally! A review that has good quality images to go with an interesting review. Great work! Subbed!

[@whoisJackVolpe]

Great review as usual, love your style bro :) I can't believe no-one commented on your flippy screen comment aimed at Kasey, our favorite canadian conspirator lol. Gotta love ya guys, u rock

[@fjhphoto]

My personal hope for a sequel with Tamron is the 70-200 f/2.8! I can't afford the G Master version. 😅

[@JasonVong]

c'mon 70-200 Tammy!!!

[@BespokeFotografie]

@@JasonVong everyone forgets it'll be a 75-200 or 200 + like 205 since they are keeping those numbers odd

[@Rollergold4]

Agree here too. While I CAN afford the G Master that doesn't mean I want to drop 3.3k CAD on it >_> especially since it lacks a number of Sony's latest lens tech (like the XD motors) and Sony's current GM build quality.

[@Shelant]

@@BespokeFotografie More likely 75-185 to save on weight and size

[@clickawaymedia9131]

@@Shelant Ive heard 75-180 2.8 :)

[@AbhinavanandSingh]

One thing that I really like about your videos is that they leave me with a healthy feeling!

[@dominick3579]

Hopefully the 17-28 success will boost the production of a 70-200😩🙏🏾

[@stevenleflar5152]

Dominick I need the 70-200, but that price tag is insane. I would love to see it released by tamron before the end of the year

[@landmine8206]

@@stevenleflar5152 they have a 70 300mm lena already. And its not even expensive.

[@giannimaccario9571]

@@landmine8206 lol are u really comparing a 70 200 2.8 to a 70 300? 🙄

[@epicwafflemadness]

Great video! Cant wait mine arrives next week! After the 28-75 i just had to and got it for a joke of a price with VAT refund. 100% no brainer

[@stevenleflar5152]

LAND MINE I want a 2.8, something equivalent to the 70-200 gm but with out the price tag.

[@iAmTamLam]

Definitely the best review on KZbin so far! The Helicopter shots looks amazing!

[@TheMCZombi]

After spending August in Europe with this lens I have to say, it is gorgeous and amazing to use. Its wonderful for catching amazing landscapes and beautiful structures. It's ability to get real close to the subject allows for great depth of field.

[@JasonVong]

thanks for sharing! glad it's doing well in a real world situation!

[@evokestudioio]

Scripting, Production, editing is fantastic Jason.. I want you to know I believe it is translating to better views in my opinion. When something new comes out I actually end up waiting for you to release something because of the consistent, and increase in overall quality of what I mentioned above as well as you quite simply just keep getting better and better at delivering useful information. (And you where always great from the beginning) so I appreciate all the extra work and time you spend.

[@JasonVong]

appreciate the kind words man! I wanted to have several test videos out before this huge review but ended up not being able to due to time... and sony's ridiculous amount of new product launches bahahaha

[@evokestudioio]

Jason Vong it’s a tricky balance. Lower production value/information to be among the first to release information - versus - over producing and being too late.. Moderation is where you’re at and usually the right answer in most things in life. ❤️

[@yourMAMA.]

@@JasonVong you suck

[@christopherperricone3807]

Your videos are the most informative, engaging and all around best gear reviews on youtube.

[@chryseass.5143]

Fun video, Jason- you are getting better all the time!

[@JasonVong]

glad you enjoyed this! was super excited to hit publish!

[@chryseass.5143]

@@JasonVong I can certainly understand your excitement! I have just been waiting for some positive production model reviews on this lens before I ordered! Good thing that I am patient as supplies will be thin. One question, Jason- I am also considering the 24 f1.4GM, that is why I haven't pre ordered the Tamron . Hmm, can I justify owning both ; is there a realistic use case ? (besides just wanting the prime, ha,ha!) Any thoughts or am I experiencing G.A.S......

[@SebastianLjungkvist]

Sweet video with very nice cinematography. Good job Jason!

[@osmeng]

Your reviews are great, but the funny commentary is next level! Thanks a lot

[@SatanSupimpa]

Jason Jet or Potato Vong?

[@blankname5612]

From Up

[@poetsguide]

Subscribe to both

[@mechapilmer7932]

I sub.both To behonest I love jason Jet

[@got2beable]

wow why am i not subscriber yet i just noticed.. your Videos are golden!!!!!! Subscribed now!

[@red9829]

Please do Tamron 17-28 vs Sony 16-35 f4!

[@rollmedia2]

Yes

[@maruwaanmoses]

I sometimes feel that Tamron's the only company really looking out for consumers, while everyone else is taking features away. That 70-200 is coming!

[@mandohuerta73]

I just got this lens. I love it! Very light. I also have the 28-75. Looking forward to a 75-200(205?). Great video as always bro. As for the Baywatch audition....stick to your KZbin videos. ✌️

[@JasonVong]

i feel so attacked!!

[@mandohuerta73]

Why not make a short movie that your fans can watch? You would be great on a comedy sketch. Just saying. 😁

[@patrickgilmour1221]

more than likely it's going to be a 75-200 or something like that, to stick with the lengths they have been doing.

[@Shelant]

I'll be happy if it's 75-185ish but size and weight is the same as 28-75... My 2cents

[@seeingisbelieving879]

Does the lens have image stabilization?

[@oathkeeper87]

I have been waiting for this review for sometime. :)

[@JasonVong]

hope it was worth the wait! :)

[@oathkeeper87]

@@JasonVong Indeed it was!! I was torn between Tamron 17-28 or Sony GM 16-35 but looking at picture quality, functionality and factoring in the cost I am mostly going with Tamron 17-28 and the money which will be saved from not buying Sony 16-35, I will end buying Tamron 28-75 too.

[@Deathking66623]

Excellent Review Jason, keep up the good work!!

[@Curtis-Randall]

Multiple Zelda references...you know how to win my heart good sir!!! Great review!!

[@JasonVong]

bahahaha! must mean I collected enough heart pieces for your heart container! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@switchunboxing]

@@JasonVong Hope y'all are enjoying the new Zelda game

[@kppdx1989]

I have the Tamron 28-75 2.8 and after watching this I think I’m gonna pull the trigger on this wide angle! Thanks Jason!

[@mjolnirbull3779]

As to shooting portraits. If your camera has an Apc option then the 28mm could turn into a 42mm 2.8 . Pretty decent for a portrait shot.

[@Jm3rv]

Best review on it so far bro. Also, props to you for being able to record yourself in front of all those people at venice/taco truck etc lol.

[@JasonVong]

I didn't have too much problems at the taco truck, but Venice was kinda scary haha interesting characters at the beach!

[@LivinWithGrininMcKinnon]

just got this lens to pair with my 28-75mm! thank you for the review!

[@dlovisuals]

I don't like sand. It's coarse, rough and irritating and it gets everywhere. This review was so good and the footage from the helicopter was 🔥🔥 also what’s your favorite taco? Al pastor is my go to taco

[@JasonVong]

I have different places for different meat! 😂😂 Leo's got my favorite pastor.

[@dlovisuals]

Jason Vong órale homie. Taco time!

[@officialcisko]

Definitely want to get this lens asap. Already have the the 28-75

[@MollyFitzBrown]

What ONE lens would you pick for vlogging between this 17-28 or the sony 20mm ??? I can't decide!!!

[@fredericherman5688]

Hi Jason, Super review !!! Congrats !!! Any special settings for the night shots with the A7 III ???

[@808islandlife_HI]

Awesome video Jason!

[@LouieTran]

Just picked up this lens to go with my Tamron 28-75 and it is absolutely impressive. Not even thinking about the 16-35 F4 or GM. Now I have all my focal lengths covered and am set for life. Of course that's what I told myself not too long ago lol

[@kingweddingmedia]

I absolutely love the 28-75, so much so that I had to pre-order the 17-28 as soon as it was available. I am now so impressed with both that I’d find it extremely hard not to get a 70-200 range if they came out with one - but my 70-200mm f4 from Sony is my favourite lens so I’d find it difficult to say goodbye to it!!

[@itscleokatra]

Love your videos Jason!

[@TimKwong2]

As usual, great video. Super informative and entertaining

[@sudarg5005]

This was a great review! I've had my eyes on this lens for a little while now and this video helped convince me to make the move.

[@jaikavi5464]

Such an awesome review. Well shot, interesting, looks beautiful, fab info!

[@mujihuz8433]

I’m still waiting for a 16-200 F2.8 Lens lol

[@DERLEO]

But under 500 gramms and in a pencake lens form factor

[@olegvorkunov5400]

@@DERLEO Not pocketable enough and too heavy.

[@santi_roll]

F 1.4 pls

[@NickL0VIN]

@@DERLEO LOL

[@kian8382]

Aim high, f1.4.

[@CRISSBLAZINY]

Dude i need to see sigma 14-24 vs gmasted

[@YuvalShaul]

Did you color grade the footage of the tamron in this video? or used any picture profie? If yes please let me know it lookes amazing in your video!

[@LukeMichaelJames]

Awesome video Jason! this lens is awesome. I literally just got this lens, along with the 28-75mm! I shared my first impressions of it on my channel and i can't wait to use it over the next few weeks before i can give a detailed review too. Love your reviews so much!

[@switchunboxing]

Is the Tamron 17-28 still living up to it in 2023?

[@fachiro1]

Jason......This was a great video....and YOU are fantastic

[@fredthedude2]

Sony A7III + Tamron 17-28mm + Tamron 28-75 = The ultimate bang for the buck Sony combo 😍 Now if only I could afford any of these three items in the first place that would be awesome

[@CharlesMiner]

Great video Jason! I already have the 28-75 and I ordered this one almost a month ago but it’s still not available. Im excited to see wide for the first time!

[@JasonVong]

Oh gosh, I hope it's not gonna be out of stock for awhile.

[@WillCollette]

Copping both of these lenses. I've been researching the last week looking for good reviews on the wide before I buy my first full frame lenses for Sony, and this review came just in time!

[@MollyFitzBrown]

What are the odds this lens with soon get a G2???

[@robmayeux]

Thank you Jason. I have this lens and am planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains this fall. The Tamron 17-28 2.8 in addition to my Tamron 28-75 2.8 with my A7iii should be all I need.

[@jlavina3]

dope shots around grand central market! I work and pass by those spots almost daily but you make them look so much cooler =D

[@RiteVisuals]

Awesome video!!! Loved all the references you’ve made towards movies haha

[@uneekfoto3264]

Where can I get those ND filters that he has? I love how you can just pull them up if you dont wanna use them and then pull them down when you do?

[@lomarvgc1580]

I would love a 75-300 f4 not sure if it's possible though

[@DrKarthikRamanan]

I'm not even in the market for this lens (love my 28-75 though), but you just can't miss a Jason Vong video!

[@vita.musica]

THANK YOU, MAN! YOU JUST SAVED ME 1K!

[@stevied2008]

💯

[@GLayne]

The beach lens swap made me subscribe in a heartbeat.

[@gixxerboy555]

Are Tamron lenses for APS-C and FF...much better than the lens of a Sony RX100 lens..?thanx

[@marcdaniele1389]

Was hoping to see the 70-200 equivalent lens before this one but I feel it getting closer! Awesome video!

[@VideoUpskill]

Ok this may be the best review on youtube ^_^ I have the Sony 10 - 18 on my A6400 for gimbal and 28 - 75... now I want this lens after watching this video haha.

[@Spartacus1975]

Sharp, light-weight, fast and well priced: Tamron rocks the E-mount! Personally I´ll stay with my Sony 16-35 F 2.8 GM since I use the 35 mm very often and don´t want to change lenses. There are also some other small advantages of the GM but again: The Tamron is also a great lens!

[@MegaNardman]

I think you're spot-on for shooters where 35mm is your preferred general focal length. Personally, I'm a 50mm guy, so a 16-35mm is still too wide for all purpose shooting (so I stick to 28-75mm for my general zoom.

[@Spartacus1975]

@@MegaNardman Yes, maybe. I'm photographing a lot of landscape/astro in the mountains, so I need also the wider end; the other lens I use mostly is the 70-200 F 2.8 GM for details and compressed shots. So no 50 mm, sometimes I crop if I need something around this focal length (with the 42 MP of the A7R III always an option).

[@WuschelofDespair]

Tom Pohorski what about the 50mm 1.8? It‘s super light and cheap. Could be a Great Addition to your Kit 🙂

[@Spartacus1975]

@@WuschelofDespair Maybe, but I would prefer the Zeiss 55 F 1.8. Yes, it's more expensive but I like the bokeh and of course it is sharp. But I think for the money the 50 mm F 1.8 is a good lens.

[@jmalcodray]

Great review Jason, thank you. Will be clicking through your link to order mine in coming days. Thank you sir.

[@theorichardson8669]

Great video! Tamron design is great - Internal zoom is awesome.

[@funtrain23]

I actually really like this lens. I prefer the 24-105 f4 G over the 28-70 f2.8 Tamron, but I really like this. I think they sacrificed the zoom range a little in favor of quality and speed, but I've always wondered what's the deal with 16-35 when you already have 24-70. The Sony 12-24 f4 G may be too wide for general use, why would you need a 12mm? And it's expensive, and it's f4. The 16-35 f2.8 GM is too expensive. So I think this one is perfect, unless there's a huge Sony sale.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Top review Jason, best I’ve seen for this lens 👌🤙

[@vincentlevalois]

Mine's arriving today... can hardly wait :)

[@josephyang3260]

how long ago did you order? been waiting on mine for weeks

[@TherealKG22.5]

Awesome Review bud 🙌🏼

[@myflyby]

Awesome video! Just what I'd want to see to make the decision to get one.

[@WeWynne]

Damn man. The writing in that intro was so good lol

[@Povstreetphotgraphy]

its 2023 and I have upgraded from APSC to FF and got the A7iv + Tamron 35-150mm and these will be a good combo for Lens

[@meganrease2272]

Huge question! Everyone is saying that with a Sony a6400 body and a tamron 17-28mm or tamron 17-70... the videography quality is very shaky... idk what to get for a lens that allows for there to be no shake.

[@Rollergold4]

Haven't found a use for an ultra wide angle zoom as I'm more of a Wildlife person but competition is always nice to see. I'm really looking forward to see if they do complete trilogy with that 70-200.

[@TheJustindolbear]

Well mine is coming in Friday. I love the 28 to 75 f2.8 it pretty much hasn't left my camera since I got it.

[@meshisha77]

Entertaining n informational. Love iiiiit thank u ❤️✌🏽

[@SaltFilmHouse]

Another great review Jason ! Nice work. We did a walkaround with the lens in Seoul as well! 🤙🏻😎

[@kidblazer16]

Yo jason!! the colors on that intro were Amazing!! gotta be using hlg!!

[@nesseaquest4835]

Jason another awesome review, your videos are always polished! Is the Tamron just as sharp as the G-Master?

[@JasonVong]

I got a comparison video coming soon!

[@nesseaquest4835]

Jason Vong will be eagerly waiting thank you!!

[@DavidPMcEntee]

Really brilliant video! Thank you :)

[@lafawnscott3112]

Thanks, I knew you’d do a review of this lens. Now I know what to ask for, for Christmas. 🙂

[@JasonVong]

hell yeah! gotta do it for the biggest hype lens of the year!!

[@valdemarcaballero5298]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!!!very well done, jokes are great, explanation is great, everything is great. Love you and your videos!!!! Thnaks for sharing and thanks for making this a super enjoyable video to watch. Saludos desde México amigo!!!!

[@IMDABROWN]

The RUN. The JV run! You gave me the famous JV run. My year is now complete.

[@JasonVong]

got even more running in my next comparison video!

[@richardpcrowe]

I shoot with both full frame (A73) and crop-sensor (A6600 and A6400). I love the 28-75mm f/2.8 Tamron with both formats. For wide angle work, I have the 11-20mm Tamron which only works on the crop camera (unless I want to shoot in crop mode on my A73. I am not a great lover of UWA photography and am thinking seriously about switching from the 11-20mm Tamron to the 17-28mm f/2.8 lens. I think that I will use this lens more often since I can use it on both crop and full-frame bodies.

[@michaelscanlon6553]

Jason Vong is so damn good at KZbin!

[@AdrianLardPhoto]

Tamron is killin' it right now🔥

[@moty2244]

So enjoyable review! And you're so funny!

[@stevem3219]

Hey Jason! I'm hesitating between the 17-28 tamron and the 16-35 pz F4. I'm only planning to film with this . Let me know what you think!. Thanks

[@Channel323]

you def made the Bay Watch Cast...to smooth with it!!!!!!

[@JasonVong]

I've sent in the audition tape the other day, crossing fingers!!

[@ivantannn6252]

Bravo jason !!!! nice video =)

[@JasonVong]

thanks brotha!

[@h-dawg969]

This review was REALLY helpful. Thanks man. Glad I stumbled upon your channel! I’m just ordering my first mirrorless, the A7 iii, and am choosing this lense and the 27-75 to start of with. Despite them being 67mm diameter, would you suggest getting the largest filter I can, and using step up rings? As I’ll no doubt get more lenses in the future, n seems better than buying the same filter in different sizes. (Freewell magnetic system good to go for I’m told?) Cheers buddy!

[@matthewferrel8037]

Great review. I can't wait for them to finally be in stock. You also got my vote for the next Baywatch movie. 😂

[@thegamerboy9418]

I planning to buy this week bro!📷💪🏻

[@qayyumsoberon]

Tempting!! Hello from Malaysia 🙌🏻

[@JasonVong]

Hello!

[@antdx316]

Sometimes the images look better with lens correction off so if you already have lens correction baked in, you can't remove it. Sometimes the vignetting is too hard (bright) and the distortion correction is too hard as well (oval). I run all my lenses with everything off but w/ the 24-240mm lens correction cannot be disabled.

[@maofilmscinematic]

In some of your early photos, you shot at f4 and f5 with ISO at 1000-1250..... I would think you would want to shoot at the widest aperature to allow for decreased ISO?

[@skymakai]

Got mine a couple days ago. Stoked!

[@mattgray128]

It really is the best review on KZbin. #noclickbait

[@heinhtet8956]

amazing review. Love the script. funny and very informative. one of the best reviews yet. I currently have Sony 16-35 Zeiss OSS F4. Not sure if it is worth the switch. Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@HauntedTheTruth]

I'm unsure what lens to get someone said the sony you mentioned and then another said the one ure using as a cheaper but my style may not work, I film close to mid norm in homes or tighter areas. Occasionally we get larger open spots. Style of filming is effectively like paranormal activity movie so low light. Will be with the a72 camera

[@AW305]

Do you miss the 29-35mm range?

[@JasonVong]

I DO. The Lens doesn't feel "full" if it makes any sense. I go into more details in my next video.

[@dallatorretdu]

@@JasonVong I'm mad at the filter thread size of the 16-35 GM. I don't have any of those so its either this or the f/4

[@k_meowington]

@@JasonVong please make a comparasion with sony zeiss 16-35 f4

[@musicbyNoci]

Hi Jason! I have a question :-) I bought the Sony A7iii today and I would like to buy a tripod. I'll be using the A7iii for video shooting (covers on my Channel) and I have no idea what (manfrotto?) tripod to get. Thanks in advance! :-) (oh and would you recommend me to buy the Sony 85mm 1.8 lens for video or the Tampon 28-75mm f/2.8 or maybe another lens?)