The BEST ZOOM Lens EVER?! TAMRON 35-150 f2-2.8 REVIEW

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When Tamron announced the 35-150mm f2-2.8 Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras I was intregioued. It wasn't until I took it out into the Real World that I realized this range is pure insanity. It has the ability to replace so many different lenses if needed. For me, it will be the ONE lens I take on vacation or on trips, if I don't want to take 3 or 4 lenses.
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[@froknowsphoto]

Who's adding this to your bag?

[@blackflagheavyhaulsupport5579]

I’m tempted! All my current lenses are all primes. This would be great for those times I need a zoom!

[@clicksforpix]

this glass is definitely 2022's new year resolution ! ! ! Can't wait to order it ! ! ! Kinda master of everything.. :)

[@paulconnors2078]

I already have one for Nikon F mount and am using it a lot and enjoying it. It's great for street photography. Some people critique it as it's not "wide enough" at the wide end, but it was designed to be a complement to the TAMRON 17-35 f2.8-4. Also, the SONY version is f2-2.8 while Nikon and Canon DSLR versions are f2.8-4.

[@johnliquori]

If I win your giveaway, I am ABSOLUTELY adding this!

[@MattisProbably]

I have no clue who is going to add this to my bag :)

[@hungrybearphotography]

I did exactly what you asked. I replaced almost all of my primes and zooms with this Tamron. I sold my old 70-200 GM, my 35 f1.8, my Sigma 85 f1.4 - all for this one Tamron lens and I did not regret it yet. I have a 14mm for Astro/Landscape and a 200-600 for sports and wildlife. With the Tamron in the kit it's my perfect holy trinity. Did some portrait shoots with the 35-150 as well and I didn't disappointed. 10/10 recommendation

[@KOKOBC]

I recommend something between 14mm and 35mm, I feel like 14mm is just too wide

[@hedonisticsociety361]

I also think about that. This lens is incredible

[@SilatShooter]

I'm thinking do the exact same thing. Have you been happy with the results especially compared to those primes, especially the 85mm?

[@mjphotos]

I wouldn’t replace my Sony 35 1.4 or my sigma 85 1.4 and it’s not wide enough for lineups…. Maybe my tam 70-180…… and the 24-70.. I’ll stilll need a wide angle lens though..24mm any suggestions?..

[@uriepfamous]

@@mjphotos u just buy 16-35 and 35-150. Only 2 lens u get everything maybe

[@Charlotte_Photographer]

So the Tamron Holy Trinity is now the 17-28, the 35-150 and the 150-500?? Jesus. That's some range.

[@TheShockwave44]

150-500 is way too heavy. Sony 100-400 is better plus teleconverters.

[@user-gb7wf6if9v]

Now the holy trinity may be 20-40 35-150 and 50-400 (for handheld shooting)

[@DexterGoneWild]

I'd say 16-35 GM f2.8, 35-150 f2-2.8, and 200-600. I promise you won't miss the 150-200 range

[@omeletta9801]

Perfect!

[@rolandrickphotography]

Nope, that must start with a 16-35/2.8 and end with a 150-600 f/4, the super zoom 15--600 at max. USD 5000, at top optical quality over the whole zoom range, 1.4 x internal TC included, that could compete with the Olympus ED150-400 f/4.5 x 1.25 iTC/5.6 (what is 300-800 resp 375-1000 full frame equivalent)

[@keeganflahive1604]

Caught me off guard when he started talking to his "kids". Had me crying.

[@hwirtwirt4500]

Very impressive lens, Tamron is really showing their design chops with this release. One of the most impressive zoom lenses currently available. Great review Jared & Team.

[@remixnv]

This is a perfect lens to go along with Sony's 16-35mm Gmaster. You get all the range you generally need with only two lenses.

[@VladimirLadev]

Just love how sharp this and most modern lenses are right from the start. I bought this and love it. Love the compression at 150.

[@kwomack5399]

This lens is my new indoor sports lens. I can get closeups on the court and team photos too without a lens change. This lens captures the full width of the court of players and parents from the half court line for special presentations. Also using for portraits. This is a great lens on the A7RIV or A7RIII.

[@ZOB4]

This will be my new go-to travel/hiking lens. I'll probably through the Sony 20 f/1.8 G in the travel bag too, that would be a very small set up that can handle 90% of what you'd want for travel.

[@armandot9137]

Thank you for your review. I recently purchased this lens and in general I am very pleased with it. I noticed a big flaw when used for sports: AF-C tracking loses the subject when zoom racking. Basically you cannot follow a subject around and zoom rack at the same time for fast paced shooting, you will be missing most shots. Considering that you do a lot of reviews for this sort of camera and lens applications it would really help if you can observe lenses performance in this regard. It could also put pressure on manufacturers to address the issue. Until such issue is not addressed a suggest using this lens in action shooting as a semi-fixed prime: adjust your zoom prior to follow action around, change it only when you pause tracking.

[@rekinxxxl]

Damn, thats what I was wondering about. I used to have a lens that did that and it was annoying to use because I liked to change zoom mid tracking. Thanks for information. I think its due to the fact that the lens isn't parfocal so it throws the focus off.

[@felipemagalhaes567]

What camera were you using?

[@armandot9137]

Sony A1 and A9

[@MarkReese]

Really helpful to know, thank you! Have there been any firmware updates since last year that now allow for the ability to maintain focus in AF-C while zooming?

[@armandot9137]

@@MarkReese there have been several firmware updates claiming to address AF performance. Honestly i did not see much improvement in this specific issue.

[@swistedfilms]

This is a pretty cool lens and I wouldn't mind seeing it for Canon EF, if that's even possible. As for that open USB C port you can get dummy plugs pretty cheap. I would sell both my 24-70 f/4L and 24-105 f/4 Sigma just to get this one. Good job Tamron!

[@axelfiraxa]

For EF no since it is designed for the smallet distance to the sensor. But it would be great to make it available for the RF mount

[@quetzocoal]

I am thinking about selling my 24-105 Sony g lens for this lens but I am going to wait to see if sigma comes out with something as well

[@jordanmiranda8038]

@@quetzocoal did sigma ever did?

[@TheWillRogers]

Pairing this with a fast ultrawide zoom seems like a great holy binity. Less lens switching the better.

[@Istdochallesnurgeklauteyo]

add a topping 150-600 or something and ur got to go. landscape, portrait, wildlife everything with 3 lenses :D Unholy Trinity > Sony 16-35, Tamron 35-150, sigma 150-600???

[@roganthoerson1909]

@@Istdochallesnurgeklauteyo if you stay Tamron there is the 150-500mm which is smaller and lighter than a 150-600mm. At the other side of the spectrum a 20 or 24mm prime at 1.8 or 2.8 can be rather light and close to a pancake lens.

[@daniellove162]

This lens alone is tempting me to get an FX3.

[@errolwebber]

@@Istdochallesnurgeklauteyo Maybe the Sigma 120-300 f/2.8. It doesn't have quite the reach of the 150-600, but it won't be as slow. So it's a trade off.

[@shahabh2108]

Exactly! This and Sony 12-24 would be a great pro pack, I bet you won't miss anything between the 24-35. If need 28 just crop the 24 a bit! Sony 16-35 and Tamron 17-28 will be more common options but not wide enough for some.

[@JsGarage]

This lens would be dope even at a constant F2.8. Impressive lens that seems to cover many uses.

[@riothero313]

I agree, I think people forget all of the downsides of shooting wide open at the lens's extreme. Very few lenses don't have issues there, whether it be sharpness, contrast, fringing etc. Plus you can set it to F2.8 and that is one less thing you need to think about as you zoom in and out.

[@sashinger5230]

This. A constant f2.8 could also have lowered the price/size/weight or increased the range. Or even both. Don't need the f2 on a zoom tbh. If I need more bokeh I grab a prime anyway.

[@USGrant21st]

@@sashinger5230 the rumors are saying that Tamron is about to release a smaller/cheaper 35-150/2.8 lens.

[@Daniel_Ilyich]

Yeah, and probably 300 grams lighter.

[@DukeMorse]

When do you think Tamron will make a version of this lens for Nikon or Canon?

[@CheapCharlieChronicles]

Really entertaining lens review, thanks!

[@JeremiahTrue]

I hope this rolls out for the Canon RF system soon. I’d love this as a general walk around and portrait lens.

[@mrwashur1991]

Lol

[@JulianIsAnthony]

22:30 you can see Jared actively deciding whether or not he wants to say something that'll get him cancelled

[@swistedfilms]

He could've said armpits, he just didn't think of it!

[@lextek1]

Great job with this review, Jared. I shot a wedding recently and took my Sigma 24-70 2.8 and the Tamron 70-180 2.8 to pair with my a7Riii and I definitely missed some shots because I didn't have the right lens on at the right time. This lens could have saved me.

[@LetsGoBowlingNiko]

You have basically covered the entire focal length of this lens. I don't quite understand how you could miss some shots. I want to understand why would you miss shots from those 2 lenses you have that can go down to 24mm.

[@oggan97]

@@LetsGoBowlingNiko As he said, he had the wrong lens on at the wrong moment, if he would have had this lens instead, there would be no need to switch lenses which means he wouldn't miss a single shot.....

[@LetsGoBowlingNiko]

@@oggan97 I see. I totally discounted the hassle of changing lenses.

[@oggan97]

@@LetsGoBowlingNiko Yes, the less you need to change lens the better, and you Will also miss less opportities for a Good shot

[@jml7916]

Dude, buy an A7ii or A7rii cheap and carry both lenses armed and ready. You need a second body for insurance anyway and for all their faults either of the older cameras still make fantastic images. Even if I had this lens, I wouldn’t dare go to any paying event without a backup body and lens.

[@leonlin8331]

Why Tamron designs it as 35-150 instead of 28-135? My opinion is - Tamron likely wants to build a whole new set of Big 3 lens with broader full range coverage . It's just my guess, Tamron may have a new lens ex. 16-35 or 14-35 with 82mm filter in the near future. Don't forget Tamron has launched the 150-500mm earlier. 35-150 and 150-500 are both with 82mm filter size, if Tamron can add a new lens like 16-35 with 82 mm then it will form a new Big 3 to cover from 16mm to 500mm with same 82mm filter. (We already know Sony 's16 -35GM is a lens with 82 mm filter, but it's expensive , so likely Tamron can design a similar cheaper and lighter product ) However, you can still buy a Sony 1635GM with Tamron 35-150 and 150-500 to form a personal big 3 set.

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

I hope Tamron could make a 16-35mm f/2-2.8, or even a 14-35mm f/2-2.8

[@ericmeekey7886]

They made a 35-150mm f/2.8-4 for SLRs before this. 35mm was actually the starting focal length for all normal zooms before 24/28mm-xxx lenses took over.

[@andrebauer777]

One more thing to mention: The USB port is not just for update but also to customize a lot, e.g. concerning behaviour of the manual focus ring!! Software is free to download at Tamron.

[@KimmieB008]

What would you customize too? Just ordered...and wondering what would benefit me as a portrait/event/wedding tog.

[@kai_dek]

I'm so hyped for Tamron and sigma to make rf lenses!!!! hopefully 2022?!

[@xaero2006]

For me the lock is good. My space in the bag is tight and when I pull the lens it prevent extension.

[@scrumlord7634]

I am looking at this lens for wrestling and basketball. Such an ideal range for indoor sports!

[@totalwargamer183]

I bought the Tamron 150-500 this summer, and I love that lens, I was about to buy the Sigma 24-70 2.8. Glad I waited! I know this lens is pricey, but having a 2 lens combo to get you from 35-500mm when out shooting wildlife is unreal! Definitely adding this to my bag!

[@kyleheaser1089]

Nice! My girlfriend is doing the Tamron 28-200 2.8 - 5.0 and the Sony 200-600 4 - 5.6 for wildlife. If this were cheaper or we had more money I'd have suggested she went this route!

[@crome2298]

I have the Sigma 24-70 I bought it when it was released and I love it! but this is just such a better lens and deal!

[@totalwargamer183]

@@kyleheaser1089 yeah it sounds like an incredible lens and now you can shoot 150 @2.8 rather than on the 150-500 you’re @ f5, also flip the camera into apsc mode and now you’re at 52.5-225 f2-2.8. I run with an a6500 and an A1 so I’m hoping i can take these two bodies and those two lenses and rarely have to switch lenses in the field!

[@photoboyjet]

A bit late to the party, but I recently purchased this lens. I shoot video of dance concerts and the 35-150 is the perfect lens for working in the three venues I regularly work in. The weight of the lens put me off a bit at first, but after I purchased a tripod collar for it, no problems. I'm surprised Tamron did not include a collar. Cost cutting, I guess. Image quality is easily equal to the Sony GM 70-200 f2.8, which I also own.

[@97Giannaras]

For the lock switch, as a tamron 24-70 user for weddings for 3 years , its starting now cause of the wear to zoom in when its hanged, so i guess its there to be used after a couple of years

[@marchonore]

What about lack of in lens stabilization? Is that a drawback given that Sony alpha cameras have in-body stabilization?

[@christianholmstedt8770]

This is a very intriguing focal range for APS-C shooters who are looking for a lens similar to a 70-200 full frame lens. The 35-150 turns out to become a 52.5-225 in full frame speak. Very handy indeed as a 70-200 on a APS-C turns out to be very long indeed. Very cool and the price is fully inline with what's expected for fast zooms.

[@Forzaguy5]

anybody out there tried it on crop sensor for indoor sports? i would really be interested in finding out some results of this combo

[@AleksandarGospic]

I'd buy it immediately if I had a money to switch to mirrorless and there was a Nikon version 😁 This is like a dream lens for me, would be amazing to have it on my hikes and for landscape in general 😍 Right now my most used general lens is Nikon 24-120 f4, this would be significant upgrade over that

[@quetzocoal]

Time to switch ! The Sony a7iii will be going on sale soon because of the néw Sony a7iv . You could probably get a used one at a good price pick this lens up and a prime lens hood t o go

[@longliveclassicmusic]

Honestly, if they did this for Canon, I would strongly consider this. I love my RF 28-70 f/2 and RF 70-200 2.8, but it can be really frustrating in the studio having them divided at 70mm. But the RF 24-105 was TERRIBLE on the R5 - crazy crazy soft, just not a good look to the images at all. To have one lens that covers this focal range and the fact that 2.8 (and 2.0) lenses are generally WAY way higher quality than 4.0 lenses, it could definitely be a compromise in the studio… IF there was a Canon option. 😑

[@felipemagalhaes567]

I did many paid ad campaigns with the R5 and RF 24-105 with no issues at all. I guess your copy was defective.

[@rollandelliott]

well canon has the over priced 24-105 2.8 now. I'm in the same boat. I'd love a 5x zoom at a decent price and I could get a used 35-150 and still have $1500 towards a sony body.

[@jml7916]

Tamron and Sigma keep knocking it out of the park. What those 2 companies offer Sony shooters makes me scratch my head when someone chooses Canon R or Nikon Z over a Sony. That and the price of amazing used bodies and availability of used lenses.

[@kenyamenza5035]

Just picked up this lens & sold my 35mm GM / 24-70mm & 70-200mm. For events it’s so much more convenient

[@jktz122]

well jared sony owns some shares in tamron hence that lens only being available for sony

[@ElHombreDorado]

Just got mines. Easily will replace my mark one 28-75 2.8. love it on my A7riii and being able to shoot apsc mode when I need to is amazing.

[@antoinedorigny952]

hello, someone has already tested the two objecitfs: canon RF 28-70F2 and the 35-150 F2-2/8 in wedding? what is your preference?

[@evenios2831]

TIL i learned about this lens. almost kicked myself for not getting it BUT its near 2,000 bucks sooo yeah a bit out of my budget right now lol but def something to look into the future !

[@Acura1NSX]

The greatest fast, medium zoom lens known to man, well really close. This will make a lot of Sony photographers very happy 😊! I bought one for broadcast television production, could not be more pleased.

[@puffinspictures]

Thanks for the review. Will definitely be getting this lens whenever I can afford it. The Nikon version of the 35-150 was the only thing I regretted about switching to Sony, as it was a godsend for my job. That this one is an improvement over the original model is nice. I do wish it had stabilization, but can't have everything.

[@charminbaer2323]

it grinds my gears when I hear people bitch about "oh it's only f/2 up to X mm. The way I look at this lens is, it's a f/2.8 35-150mm lens, with an added bonus at the wide end.

[@diondapiqproductions4774]

If I replace my Tamron 28-75 , Sony 35 1.8, Sony 85 1.8, and Tamron 70-180 for the Tamron 35-150 and a Sigma 14-24 is that a good idea?

[@jackgeddesmedia]

Funny you took photos of a band for this review because that's actually my whole reason for wanting this lens! I currently shoot band with my 35mm 1.2 and 24-70 2.8 so this lens will replace both of those lenses for bigger shows for me and allow me to think of bringing a wider lens instead! Thanks Jared!

[@realglz]

Got the Sony 24-70 gii and found it limiting. Returned it n got this one and was blown away.

[@FrankyFeedler]

"... I wonder why Sony has not done something like this ... " " ... because it essentially replaces all those lenses in your bag ... " You answered your own question ;)

[@richardbriscoe8563]

I have the Tamron 35-150 f/2.8-4 F mount. It’s my favorite walking around lens. I’d have to look at the price & weight to see if I’d really need the extra speed & if I’d put up with the extra weight. All in all I’m pleased with my current lens. Nice review.

[@PatrickSchraner]

A 20-50mm f2.0 would be my dream lens and I would buy it immediately and most likely use nothing else!

[@Seitenwerk]

Canon RF 28-70 f2 ;). At least that’s the closest you will get currently. And of course it’s an L lense so quality is crazy

[@PatrickSchraner]

@@Seitenwerk sadly I don't have the money for such a huge and expensive lens, even if it would be awesome. Also I use a Sony so I'm hoping that Tamron and Sigma stay creative with the new lenses they come up with. But yeah, pretty jealous of that 28-70 f2 xD

[@Seitenwerk]

@@PatrickSchraner I would go so far to call it the best lens I ever bought. And I also have an RF 85 f1.2 DS (which is considered th best lens according to reviews) and the RF 70-200 f2.8. But the „3-4 primes in one“ package is just such a versatile lens it always on for nearly all shootings. The crazy thing is the image quality also beats Al previous primes I had so it really is multiple primes. It’s nice that there is at least something similar now available with the tamron. From an experience point I would always choose flexibility of a zoom now especially if the downsides in speed is only so small the most never notice.

[@brilliantmiami]

Awesome review and a great lens worth investing in, in my opinion. One thing that wasn't considered or tried was the super 35mm mode on most Alpha cameras. I use mine all the time on my A7r iii and love it. Not only it gives me a smaller 20MP file, enough for almost anything but it effectively replaces 2 lenses at the push of a button (I have mine set to C3) In this case you get a 55-200 F2-2.8 which is even better range than a 70-200 f2.8. To me this lens is a game changer and Ian definitely buying one. I don't do sports so I don't need more zoom, but the subject separation at 200mm should be pretty awesome. I can't wait. This could replace my 24-70 F2.8 G Master... And my 55mm 1.8 zeiss Cheers

[@alifalm]

How is the sharpness so far?

[@JH-gh7gl]

I’m happy owner of this Tamron, and I agree with almost everything you said. But 200 in APS-C mode is 300, and 150 is only 225) And nothing compares to Zeiss 55 1.8. It is a masterpiece)

[@DavidTwomey3]

Hey there! I am just waiting now for my A7riii I can’t wait. I’m torn between this Tamron lens or the sigmas art 24-70 2.8, based on your experience, would the versatility and range from this Tamron kind of win the argument? Maybe add a 18-35 down the line and cover all bases

[@nickwilliams6716]

Great review as always, the only thing missing was a test at 150 to see how slow you can shoot. With no lens IS how well does the IBIS work at 150. I just got the new Sony 70-200 F2.8ii and at 200mm I have no problem shooting at 1/30.

[@lauriewahlig2819]

Wow you already got the new sony??? I didn’t think it was actually out yet!

[@nickwilliams6716]

@@lauriewahlig2819 yes got it from e-infinity. They now have the A7iv in stock which is still on pre order in the uk.

[@shem44]

As f2 and 2.2 makes no visible difference, I see this lens as having 35-60 at f2.2 and f2.8 from 60 onwards.....It is remarkable.

[@f4t4l3xc3pt10n]

Thank you! This review with concert photos sold me on the Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8. My wife was very happy that I was not losing time swapping lenses. However, this lens is so heavy that I wore a wrist brace the day after first using it.

[@cwatson716]

Awesome review, as always. As a new father, the point you brought about going on a trip & only bringing this one lens is very compelling....

[@HomesickMac]

Droolin' and saving up. I do lot of live music footage so looking in my archive in which situations I just _see_ that I lost a moment because I was switching lenses.. The cure is to decide on a lens for a period of time ( I usually get access to the whole show) and work from that, but this practical thing of 35-150 is such a keeper.

[@davidmcduffie6341]

Why don't we call this what it is, the first Tamron Art lens! Looking for more at this level in the future!

[@bprijadi]

Can't get any better test scenarios than kids playing at daylight and night music concerts. Best review of the lens in KZbin

[@WillKoz]

So the 35-150 Samyang just came out today, what are your thoughts on it? Have you got your hands on it yet? Thanks!

[@katywolffis7678]

I have the canon version that is a 2.8-4. And I love it! I’ve used it to shoot whole weddings. I bought it because looking between the 24-105 f4 and this, the Tamron made a lot more sense. I wish I had this version for the Canon RF mount.

[@wm9742]

This looks to be a fantastic lens! Thanks for the review. Mind if I ask how this works with fast moving subjects like indoor sports (basketball)? Would it hold up well?

[@juanramonherreraarteaga3807]

I am thinking the same!

[@lanejohnson9597]

this is the fastest I've ever came!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Something tells me that you have said that before🤣.

[@lanejohnson9597]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS 😉

[@fewo00]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS LMAO 💀

[@erichramone7812]

We all have things we are good at.

[@fransiscocolmenero4807]

What you mean by that?

[@AllCarsUnited]

Yet another reason to go Sony over any other brand . The lens selection is out of this world

[@Illuminationsfromtheattic]

I want this for Nikon Z. Tamron really needs to start porting its mirrorless lenses to Nikon/Canon.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

It's not all Tamron's decision

[@kenchong69]

I have the 28-75 and 70-180, and I'm wondering if I should sell them and get this

[@ktfjulien]

I would sell them, get this and a wide angle zoom. All you need.

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

Always good to see a review of the gear tested in the real world. The focal range is amazing, and I really like the rendering of this lens.

[@stjepanjina]

or Nikon! :)

[@JSS75]

I’m sold with one pic. Your first picture of the muscian from the pit at 110mm is so good! What a fun lens with all these focal lengths.

[@Swintonpete]

Bought this lens just last week, with a view to replacing half a ton of glass, for many scenarios. Got 2 weddings coming up and can’t wait to use this bad boy. Thanks for the review Jared 👍

[@martinezpix]

What are ur thoughts about the no stabilization???

[@mikesands5521]

Thanks for the video! I’ve finally made the switch to mirrorless with a new to me 7R3. This is the first lens I purchased for it. Can’t wait to see what I can do with it once the camera gets delivered.

[@jmgrimaldifotografia]

thanks for your great review, the question is would you replace it with your stabilized 70-200? you miss the stabilizer?

[@jenniferwhitetimelessmomen2015]

How do you feel about edge sharpness? Is it sharp edge to edge? Especially when doing large group or family photos. Are the people on ends sharp & not distorted?

[@Rothardeo]

hi, i'm not Jared Polin but i do own that lense :) I have mounted it on my a7 IV and its sharp from edg to edge. The only thing that isn't perfect with this lens, is the distortion and the vignetting. At 35mm it has a strong barrel distortion and havy vignetting, both get better the more you zoom in. But i wouldn't worry about that, you can correct those things but the value of not needing to switch between 24-70 and 70-200 or buy two Camaras is way bigger

[@jenniferwhitetimelessmomen2015]

@@Rothardeo Thanks for the reply. The distortion sounds concerning for portrait photography. I'm needing a lens that works good for big group photos. I have one lens where I have to make sure there's a lot of extra space on the sides so the people on the ends aren't distorted since that's not something you can really fix on people so trying to find the best zoom for that. I'm used to running around with 2 camera's with different lenses for my fine art, but when it comes to family shoots, I like to find one lens that works well.

[@Rothardeo]

@@jenniferwhitetimelessmomen2015 I know that one shouldn't link to another youtube chanel but "christopher frost" makes videos about lenses and focuses on the optical quality of the lens. He has videos about most lenses, i'm shure you can find the lenses you use today and compare them against the 35-150 mm in his videos.

[@keithspurlock4732]

Have you tried/reviewed this same lens that is now available with Z-Mount for Nikons?

[@Daniel_Ilyich]

Though, conceptually amazing. 1200g is a bit heavy for an all-purpose lens. If they made it a 35-105ish lens and it weighed 700-800g, I'd definitely get it. Yeah, there's a 24-105 f4, but having that f2 at the wide is 2 extra stops of light and you get 1 extra stop of light at the tele-end. That would be a perfect lens.

[@davidmcwilliams5144]

Can only dream of having a lens like this just love your honest reviews that you do.

[@flochfitness]

Excellent review Jared. If I didn’t already have the 24-70mm Sigma this would be my photography lens for sure!!!!

[@crome2298]

Yeah same here...... but I might sell my Sigma for this.

[@flochfitness]

@@crome2298 😳

[@andrewbrooks2001]

The closest Sonys are the 24 to 105 f4 and the 70 to 200 f2.8. This lens is really tempting, but I have primes that are faster to fit that range. But the convenience of having this lens is extremely tempting.

[@zygmuntziokowski7877]

Great review! It's a little pricey at $1,899 price tag. I would consider it, if they made for the Z mount. The apertures are not bad at all.

[@Acura1NSX]

Gotta pay for premium performance & quality.

[@TruthMusicStudios]

Man you really make me want to get this lens and the shots you took were amazing , clean, sharp and the separation wow.. I did notice you did not mention video though. What are your thoughts on this lens for shooting video? Thanks 🙏

[@user-hm1ol8mv3c]

Personally I'd like to see a 28mm-135mm with image stabilization (in the same price range). i'd buy that for sure.

[@chubscoi]

I would use this lense mostly as a 35mm prime. But use the zoom if i need other focal lengths

[@meloche1syndrome]

My 35-150 2.8-4, i love it dearly. When i decide to take the slightly wider one, i miss it. Also, i shot an engagement shoot with it and it was just more convenient. Not to say i didn't switch to my 85mm 1.8 for some shots, but, am i sad i didn't get the 70-200? Sometimes, but, for my limited budget, there's no better choice, tbh.

I have a sigma 24-70. It does great and if it's not long enough I can always increase the picture size on software. But I'm also not a professional, and that may be the difference

[@zfreek98]

I assign the Lens Fn button to "My Menu", where I have some little things saved that I couldn't map to Custom buttons on the camera. I love having one Fn button on the lens. I absolutely hate that Tamron put more than one on this because I'm ALWAYS bumping it and knocking my EVF off to menu. That said, this thing is a solid performer. I shoot a good deal of photos in high and low key in-studio. I usually use a 70-200, but find myself never exceeding 135mm, yes usually having to swap to a 24-70 for when I want that 50-70 range for some shots. This alleviates that change and never has to leave the camera for that application, especially since I'm usually shooting at 1/160 or 1/200 sec. Considering this a win. As much interest as I have in the 70-200 GM II lens, I don't think I'm going to buy it since this thing does the job well enough in its range...

[@diongalbreath9441]

Would love this for Nikon z6ii

[@jeremyparr4238]

Jeremy Parr I am thinking of buying a new lens and this one is awesome thank you Jared for your imfor on on this lens yours truly Jeremy

[@mjphotos]

I found this lens to have a major focussing flaw.. back focus when shooting moving objects in low light situations. I shoot dance competitions and when the dancers are near the audience the focus finds the audience faces and goes from the dancers. Using lock on tracking wide with sticky 0 and it still jumps on my A9 with v6 update. A firmware update needed for sure!

[@mjphotos]

quick update: switched to tracking expand flex spot and use the joystick to move the focus point.. has worked much better than all the other focus points even with dancers who move

[@LukaszFrankowski]

Coming to Nikon Z. So excited

[@youtubeemm496]

Torn between lenses for Sony e mount. I’d love to see you build a bag of just sigma and tamron with just zooms, primes, or both, and share with us your findings

[@hestkjaer]

In my opinion you miss to test one really important thing.. Autofocus when you zoom! No one does that with zooms.. They just run in strange patterns at a fixed focal length ;) I bought the lens 4 weeks ago.. Had it for 4 days(2 of them were travel to and from Belgium).. But, first day.. I was walking around playing tourist with the lens, it worked awesome(loved the versatility).. Day 2 I took it to a bikerace.. And wow.. I have never been so disappointed.. The issue is, that when you change the focal length from 150mm to 135mm - which is really a small turn on the barrel, the camera totally looses focus(both A1 and 7III).. I tried everything, both playing around with setting 1(responsive) up to 5(lock-on). I tried changing from Eye-AF to non eye-AF.. And absolutely NO change.. Now my lens is at repair for the 3rd week.. And honestly I don't expect to get it back soon..

[@xtp7713]

I understand all but why shooting it at 1/320 or 1/640...wouldn't 1/200 be enough? and get extra quality with lower isO?

[@DavidB-tj3rj]

Just moved to Sony FE. I have the 24 and the 50 and was planning on getting a zoom next. This might be the ticket. Too bad I’m already broke from the other two lenses! Wished I waited on the 50.

[@MatheusPratta]

This is like the 17-70 f2.8's bigger brother, a really awesome lens specially for news and portrait shooters!

[@fwiler]

For what it is, I think it's great. I am surprised at the 2.0 though. Being Tamron I would have thought they would go with a constant 2.8 and maybe saved some weight.

[@VVondervvall]

Love the 2.0 as it is important for wide end background seperation, a compromise but it will have a chance of replacing my 35mm 1.4 which is no go if it were 2.8

[@TheKeafun]

I Would definitely get this lens, F 2.8 is the minimum speed for great bokeh in personal opinion. now just got to see if it can be adapted to Canon EF mount

[@ajschot]

3:22 not getting lens creep... but hey.... are your fingers are on the zoom ring? ;)

[@J-SHUTTERFILMS]

Im still waiting for tamron to make for canon mount

[@omranmohammed8134]

Thats perfect . 15-35. And 35-150 you dont need anything else🥰🥰🥰

[@carlosandkarensaenz3667]

Hi Jared, Did you notice any flare when you tested the lens? BTW- Great review as always!!!

[@kosio1800]

They are flares, in comparison with let say 17-28 is a little bit worse

[@simons_pics]

Were you only allowed to capture the first 3 songs in the pit ?

[@steviegbcool]

imagine a 24-105 2.8 would kill for that.

[@ironspike171]

Thanks Jared for adding subtitles from minute one on. I do hear about as good as you say you would see…

[@froknowsphoto]

those are auto generated by youtube, so hopefully they work.

[@ironspike171]

@@froknowsphoto I know they are but you can turn them on and off. So thanks for having them on. And they do work well :)

[@azcoyote2]

Hey... Sounds AMAZING!!! Question.... Will this work on my Z5?? I've has "issues" with my Tamron lenses!!! Sometimes they don't play well together!!!

[@halimrahman]

Nice one. Watching this video for the second time after I got the lens, yooooohooo! BTW, I noticed at minute 20, you switched to touch focus. Anyway, to assign a button to switch between "Touch Focus" and "Touch Tracking" on a7IV? Been looking for a solution for quite some time.

[@palashdesai1]

Just bought this lens for street photography in NYC. It really is a heavy lens. Thinking of returning it.