I shot over 40 weddings in the past few months with this lens and Sony alpha 7 4 … flawless! Super quick auto focus combination with the Sony cameras, took it for first time out in the rain and wind about 30 miles an hour on the beach, no problem!
Great video. No stuttering or rambling, no lame attempts at humor. Non stop value from start to finish covering only what matters. Nailed it bro. Liked and subscribed
I (partially) switched to sony to be able to use this lens and have to say, Im happy I did ... for weddings, been able to do most of it with a 1 camera-1 lens approach not only makes everything easier and faster on the wedding day, but also find it to be faster on the editing too
I did a wedding 2 weeks ago and used this same lens on a A7iv it was very impressive. I also agree the 24mm 1.4 is a good sidekick for those times you need a lighter low light lens.
Mine bring delivered right now! Fun fact is that if you look back at the tamron Adaptall film era lenses it isn’t much of a surprise that tamron would create a lens in spirit similar to that one wildly popular back then . They had both a 28 to 105 and a 35 to 135 , even a 35 to 105 2.8
Enjoy it! Yeah Tamron has made a lot of these in the past. I feel like these type of lenses have fallen out of favor in recent years, in lieu of small primes. But this brreathes new life into the lens type.
Thank you so much for this and all of your other videos. I am guessing after borrowing it from a group shoot in Sacramento, Ca that was also co-sponsored by Tamron (Photo Slam), that I might just have to break down and purchase this amazing lens. I just know that, attached to my A7IV, I was immediately impressed with the first and every shot that came from them lens-OMG! What was the downside(s)? I had to stop thinking...stop thinking about "Am I at 2.0 or 2.8 right now? Am I missing out on the .8 aperature depth of field I am accustomed to getting with a prime? Does it matter right now?" WAY too much mind games going on. Lastly, I would not SOLELY take one body and one lens to any event. What if this amazing lens had an unexpected issue at an important event? I have no backup whatsoever and would have "crap" on my face for not having a "plan b". Other than that, I so loved using that huge focal range and look forward to renting a few more times to see if I can truly justify in my head the purchase one a new lens to add to my arsenal. Thanks again for all of your gear and lighting videos and honest thoughts you share. Huie D. (From Bay Area-California)
Absolutely love this lens. I even decided to not use my faithful 85f1.4 prime on my most recent editorial shoot. I guess I lucked out. I got this lens from a local camera shop in Orlando the week it came out, before the hype was serious. Intended it to really only be a travel lens, which I did use it on a trip to San Francisco, but it's just so nice I'm starting to use it elsewhere as well.
I bought or rather ordered this lens in November 2021. Delivered in the end of April. I had used it for 3 model shoots and some still life client images. I just used it for a full day on location model shoot. Nice yet there were some hesitations with AF, but that may be my A7RIIIa. Most images are keepers, and they are sharp wide open at any focal range. Especially nice is to have 150mm at f2.8 that gives nice bokeh in a huge range from 35mm at f2.0 upwards. I am sure I'd prefer primes, yet carrying them around and swapping lenses is not missed.
I have only ever missed focus on this lens at 35, when at f/5.6+. I’d be critical about that, but I have an identical experience with the Sony 35mm GM.
Wow, love the presentation background, looks good with that "man in blacks" in the forefront! Baby images starting @5:50 are just fantastic! It give your videos added credibility, when you demo the gear in active pro work. Brilliant job as usual, RH.
I like the videos, Rob. I saw one the other day about changing the hot shoe for the V1 flash. However, the website seems pretty difficult to navigate and I wasn’t quite sure what I was ordering. Do you know of another website locally that carries the new metal mount?
Im using Canon R6 + RF28-70 f/2. Im pleased with the lens but to be very honest Im leaning toward to change the system! This lens really got me. I plan to move to Sony A7IV + this lens + 16-35 f/2.8 GM.
I got this lens with A7IV, and sometimes the AF isn't accurate enough for me ... Maybe I got a bad copy, cause I already send it for dust behind the front element
Thank you for this in-depth review I watched about an year ago. For vacation, I would most likely want to have the small and lightweight with great IQ Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-f/5.6 with me. This lens is one of the main reason why I switched to the Sony FF body over all the other manufactures who are limiting the 3rd party lenses. When paired this lens with the new Sony A7RV with Ai & 8-stop IBIS, the 60MP FF with the super sharp Over Sampling 26MP APS-C images the combo provides an incredibly flexibilities that covers most of my needs and wants. Tamron 35-150mm f/2.0-f/2.8 focal range including the APS-C mode: @ f/2.0: 35mm-39mm (APS-C range: 52.5mm - 58.5mm / Total available range: 35mm - 58.5mm) @ f/2.2: 40mm-59mm (APS-C range: 60.0mm - 88.5mm / Total available range: 40mm - 88.5mm) @ f/2.5: 60mm-79mm (APS-C range: 90.0mm - 118.0mm / Total available range: 60mm - 118.0mm) @ f/2.8: 80mm-150mm (APS-C range: 120.0mm- 225.0mm / Total available range: 80mm - 225.0mm) IMHO, these two are a perfect match and made for each other in the photography world.
I own a canon eos 7dii and have a collection of L grade lenses. This year I purchased a Sony a6600 as I wanted eye detection AF with a sigma 18-50 f2.8 as this would be a very nice travel camera. The Tamron 35-150 now adds a reasonable size lens for travelling, day trips, or when you need to travel light. So I would buy for my a6600if I can get a good deal. I use a sofa mc-11 adapter to mount my canon L lenses on to my a6600 when needed, ie 100 macro.
Excellent as always. Do you think necessary to have a collar for the lens when mounting on a tripod. Not wanting to damage the camera body due to the Tamron weight. Thanks
Thank you so much, sir, I want to buy it, but I was a bit confused, will that be more wait, now after seeing ur video, I am Happy, I like to buy this lens...I am a wedding + event Photographer ... your post helped me a lot...Thank once again sir
Can you share how you typically shoot and set up your camera? For example M or A priority? How do you set up your buttons on your camera and on your lens? THANK YOU!!
I would love to have this for Canon RF. As I put my camera equipment in the carry-on luggage for flights it gets pretty close to weight limit for carry-on. Right now the 135mn f/2 is my favourite lens - so having that focal range and aperture nearly covered + a lot more sounds like a perfect package.
Awesome review with a lot of useful information! I’ve done some event photography and have some weddings coming up. Would you recommend this lens over the 70-200 GM II? I already have 24, 55, and 85 primes and fast 17-28 and 28-70’s in my kit
I have the 70-200 GM II as well. While it's a sensational lens, I think the benefits of 1 zoom giving you nearly the same coverage as your 28-70 and 70-200 is very advantageous. If you wanted to continue using two bodies you could have the other be your wide angle or prime of your choice. The big thing that this is contigent on is if you're willing to lose 150-200. If you have a high megapixel body there's really no loss.
@@robhallphoto As always! But I don't think Sigma Tamron are incapable of reverse engineering. Nikon adopting Tamron's 28-75 2.8 lens design recently has smthing to speculate for us. 🙂 fingers crossed!
@@saibhargavamanda1062 They didn't have to reverse engineer the AF algorithms previously, they were licensed to do so on EF and F mount lenses. Sigma had to reverse engineer them however.
I am pleased that the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8- F4 lens was mentioned as I almost forgot about it until last week I think it came out in 2018. I intend to purchase it fir my Nikon D5500 and the newer version for my future Sony A74 and Panasonic S1H
I have been on the list to get this lens from B&H and Adoroma for the last 8 months. I would love to purchase it but just can't find it. Does anyone know who has it is stock to purchase? Any help would be appreciated.
I don’t recommend for travel, but that’s all about your tolerance to equipment size while traveling / relaxing. I have a camera in my hand so often during the week that the last thing I typically want in my hand while traveling is a large camera. I feel way better working photography into my personal time when I have something more portable.
Hey Amy. The overall sharp aesthetic could be achieved with a 6500, if viewed digitally / full view. The difference would be if you were looking at a print. Since it was taken with a 50MP camera, my shot would have a lot more resolution than one taken with a 6500. But otherwise it's just a high f/stop and quality glass that creates this sharp of an image, nothing out of reach with a 6500.
@@robhallphoto Thanks, I am using a Sony A6500 with MC-11 adapters and Metabones V, since I have lots of Canon glasses. I know lens play a factor, which one would you say are the best in terms of sharpness? Canon EF 300MM F4 L Sigma EF 150-500mm F5-6.3 Canon EF 100MM F2.8 Canon EF 50MM F1.4 Canon EFS 55-250MM F4-5.6 IS Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS
@@lauriewahlig2819 I would but I don't really have any photos taken exclusively with it. For that event I had 2-3 off camera flashes going too so the photos aren't representative of just that modifier.
Lol trust me, it’s an internal struggle. I have 9 GM’s (10 if you count my v1 70-200 that I have yet to sell). It feels absurd to find benefit in this lens while having that type of lineup and yet, I’m using it more than anything else I have.
@@robhallphoto so true it never ends I will most like order the Tamron as soon as I fine it in stock. Don’t think I am crazy I have been looking at the canon 85mm 1.2 it also look like sone glass I wish sone would step up and go for this m. How do you think this canon would work adapted
I haven't noticed that but the lens hood is pretty cheap for it being a more premium lens and I rarely get it to snap into place on my first attempt but I do love this lens.
The hood was definitely an adventure to get on and off initially. I actually adjusted my bag compartments so I could keep the hood flipped and not have to adjust it. As for casting shadows, I don't think I've used this lens close enough / with on camera flash for it to ever create shadows on the subject.
I did a wedding this past weekend with ocf and the vignette is noticeable especially at the wider end. I'd make sure you turn on the lens profiles... Maybe that's what you are experiencing?
I have this lens and notice it's pretty poor when it comes to high contrast situations. Do you notice the same, Rob? - Oops! You mention this same thing once I watched your entire video.
I shot over 40 weddings in the past few months with this lens and Sony alpha 7 4 … flawless! Super quick auto focus combination with the Sony cameras, took it for first time out in the rain and wind about 30 miles an hour on the beach, no problem!
Great video. No stuttering or rambling, no lame attempts at humor. Non stop value from start to finish covering only what matters. Nailed it bro. Liked and subscribed
I (partially) switched to sony to be able to use this lens and have to say, Im happy I did ... for weddings, been able to do most of it with a 1 camera-1 lens approach not only makes everything easier and faster on the wedding day, but also find it to be faster on the editing too
Great video! Your shots are by far the best I have seen on the internet using this lens. Thanks for showing what this lens is capable of
Great work, Rob. This lens has been my everyday go-to since I acquired it.
Your photos were amazing, and the review was just detailed enough. Thanks for making this review!
I just got mine. It's simply amazing. Tamron and Sigma are now why I wont leave Sony.
I did a wedding 2 weeks ago and used this same lens on a A7iv it was very impressive. I also agree the 24mm 1.4 is a good sidekick for those times you need a lighter low light lens.
Well done. Excellent review with real-world use case scenarios!
Thanks Ike!
Mine bring delivered right now! Fun fact is that if you look back at the tamron Adaptall film era lenses it isn’t much of a surprise that tamron would create a lens in spirit similar to that one wildly popular back then . They had both a 28 to 105 and a 35 to 135 , even a 35 to 105 2.8
Enjoy it! Yeah Tamron has made a lot of these in the past. I feel like these type of lenses have fallen out of favor in recent years, in lieu of small primes. But this brreathes new life into the lens type.
Thank you so much for this and all of your other videos. I am guessing after borrowing it from a group shoot in Sacramento, Ca that was also co-sponsored by Tamron (Photo Slam), that I might just have to break down and purchase this amazing lens. I just know that, attached to my A7IV, I was immediately impressed with the first and every shot that came from them lens-OMG! What was the downside(s)? I had to stop thinking...stop thinking about "Am I at 2.0 or 2.8 right now? Am I missing out on the .8 aperature depth of field I am accustomed to getting with a prime? Does it matter right now?" WAY too much mind games going on. Lastly, I would not SOLELY take one body and one lens to any event. What if this amazing lens had an unexpected issue at an important event? I have no backup whatsoever and would have "crap" on my face for not having a "plan b". Other than that, I so loved using that huge focal range and look forward to renting a few more times to see if I can truly justify in my head the purchase one a new lens to add to my arsenal. Thanks again for all of your gear and lighting videos and honest thoughts you share. Huie D. (From Bay Area-California)
Nice. I am seriously considering this lens. Thanks for the video!
This is a great review! Love the real world applications and examples 👍
Absolutely love this lens. I even decided to not use my faithful 85f1.4 prime on my most recent editorial shoot.
I guess I lucked out. I got this lens from a local camera shop in Orlando the week it came out, before the hype was serious. Intended it to really only be a travel lens, which I did use it on a trip to San Francisco, but it's just so nice I'm starting to use it elsewhere as well.
The best investment i ever made. went from ~5 primes to one zoom + a single wideangle
I bought or rather ordered this lens in November 2021. Delivered in the end of April. I had used it for 3 model shoots and some still life client images. I just used it for a full day on location model shoot. Nice yet there were some hesitations with AF, but that may be my A7RIIIa. Most images are keepers, and they are sharp wide open at any focal range. Especially nice is to have 150mm at f2.8 that gives nice bokeh in a huge range from 35mm at f2.0 upwards. I am sure I'd prefer primes, yet carrying them around and swapping lenses is not missed.
I have only ever missed focus on this lens at 35, when at f/5.6+. I’d be critical about that, but I have an identical experience with the Sony 35mm GM.
Wow, love the presentation background, looks good with that "man in blacks" in the forefront! Baby images starting @5:50 are just fantastic! It give your videos added credibility, when you demo the gear in active pro work. Brilliant job as usual, RH.
Best review I have seen on this lens, love mine too! Fantastic review.
Any issues when shooting in low light photography?
just purchased this lens. So excited to try it out in San Francisco this weekend!
I like the videos, Rob. I saw one the other day about changing the hot shoe for the V1 flash. However, the website seems pretty difficult to navigate and I wasn’t quite sure what I was ordering. Do you know of another website locally that carries the new metal mount?
Great video, I have myself one and I have to say it is honestly my favourite lens for the focal range and sharpness.
Great review of a great lens but what an adorable baby! The REAL star of the show.
So informative. Thanks!
Will wait for the next 35-150 vid
Beautifully said! Taking it up even another notch, do you know of any 16-200mm max 2.8 lens?
Wonderful images, Robert. Thank you. Really enjoyed this.
Im using Canon R6 + RF28-70 f/2. Im pleased with the lens but to be very honest Im leaning toward to change the system! This lens really got me. I plan to move to Sony A7IV + this lens + 16-35 f/2.8 GM.
why the change? im considering R6 + 28-70 myself
One of the best lens hands down. Autofocus on my A7iii misses sometimes and isn’t the sharpest but I’m sure with the a7iv or a9 will be be better AF
Things very much improve on A7IV/rIV/9 series/and the 1. The difference is noticeable within minutes.
I got this lens with A7IV, and sometimes the AF isn't accurate enough for me ... Maybe I got a bad copy, cause I already send it for dust behind the front element
Great VIdeo Robert! Im so thinking about getting this lens.
Thank you for this in-depth review I watched about an year ago. For vacation, I would most likely want to have the small and lightweight with great IQ Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-f/5.6 with me. This lens is one of the main reason why I switched to the Sony FF body over all the other manufactures who are limiting the 3rd party lenses. When paired this lens with the new Sony A7RV with Ai & 8-stop IBIS, the 60MP FF with the super sharp Over Sampling 26MP APS-C images the combo provides an incredibly flexibilities that covers most of my needs and wants.
Tamron 35-150mm f/2.0-f/2.8 focal range including the APS-C mode:
@ f/2.0: 35mm-39mm (APS-C range: 52.5mm - 58.5mm / Total available range: 35mm - 58.5mm)
@ f/2.2: 40mm-59mm (APS-C range: 60.0mm - 88.5mm / Total available range: 40mm - 88.5mm)
@ f/2.5: 60mm-79mm (APS-C range: 90.0mm - 118.0mm / Total available range: 60mm - 118.0mm)
@ f/2.8: 80mm-150mm (APS-C range: 120.0mm- 225.0mm / Total available range: 80mm - 225.0mm)
IMHO, these two are a perfect match and made for each other in the photography world.
I own a canon eos 7dii and have a collection of L grade lenses. This year I purchased a Sony a6600 as I wanted eye detection AF with a sigma 18-50 f2.8 as this would be a very nice travel camera. The Tamron 35-150 now adds a reasonable size lens for travelling, day trips, or when you need to travel light. So I would buy for my a6600if I can get a good deal. I use a sofa mc-11 adapter to mount my canon L lenses on to my a6600 when needed, ie 100 macro.
Excellent as always. Do you think necessary to have a collar for the lens when mounting on a tripod. Not wanting to damage the camera body due to the Tamron weight. Thanks
It’s pretty sturdy I’ve used to with a sling harness
Thank you so much, sir, I want to buy it, but I was a bit confused, will that be more wait, now after seeing ur video, I am Happy, I like to buy this lens...I am a wedding + event Photographer ... your post helped me a lot...Thank once again sir
I'm thinking of starting to save to buy this lens, thanks for the review
Excellent review as always. We also call my car a roller skate. That was the headline for me!
And an ice skate in those Buffalo winters?
@@robhallphoto LOL I truly wish this little beast had that kind of handling on these slippery lil slopes! Roller skate and roller skate alone!
Can you share how you typically shoot and set up your camera? For example M or A priority? How do you set up your buttons on your camera and on your lens? THANK YOU!!
I would love to have this for Canon RF. As I put my camera equipment in the carry-on luggage for flights it gets pretty close to weight limit for carry-on. Right now the 135mn f/2 is my favourite lens - so having that focal range and aperture nearly covered + a lot more sounds like a perfect package.
Yes, I do love the look of 135 at max aperture, but having that focal length + 35 on one lens is wonderful.
What tripod mount lens collar do you use?
Is it heavy to lug around all day Ina wedding or the combo primes is more useful?
Awesome review with a lot of useful information! I’ve done some event photography and have some weddings coming up. Would you recommend this lens over the 70-200 GM II? I already have 24, 55, and 85 primes and fast 17-28 and 28-70’s in my kit
I have the 70-200 GM II as well. While it's a sensational lens, I think the benefits of 1 zoom giving you nearly the same coverage as your 28-70 and 70-200 is very advantageous. If you wanted to continue using two bodies you could have the other be your wide angle or prime of your choice. The big thing that this is contigent on is if you're willing to lose 150-200. If you have a high megapixel body there's really no loss.
I wish someone make a 20-150 2.8 😜
dont want to look at tamron nor sigma though untill they come out for Z mount.
Is Nikon keeping the gates closed like Canon?
@@robhallphoto As always!
But I don't think Sigma Tamron are incapable of reverse engineering. Nikon adopting Tamron's 28-75 2.8 lens design recently has smthing to speculate for us. 🙂 fingers crossed!
@@saibhargavamanda1062 They didn't have to reverse engineer the AF algorithms previously, they were licensed to do so on EF and F mount lenses. Sigma had to reverse engineer them however.
I am pleased that the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8- F4 lens was mentioned as I almost forgot about it until last week I think it came out in 2018. I intend to purchase it fir my Nikon D5500 and the newer version for my future Sony A74 and Panasonic S1H
I'd love to see an RF version to this.
hopefully Canon will allow development of lenses by Tamron. I've been waiting on RF Tamron glass
I’m in this Tamron looking forward to buy one and sell my low quality 28-70 a 35 mm
I have been on the list to get this lens from B&H and Adoroma for the last 8 months. I would love to purchase it but just can't find it. Does anyone know who has it is stock to purchase? Any help would be appreciated.
Buy one from your eBay at a fair price. I got mine for 1929.00
For wedding receptions and flash, did you use TTL to compensate for the aperture moving by 1 stop?
I sometimes shoot TTL for this, but you can also just set the aperture to 2.8 when at 35mm and it will stay locked in when you zoom.
Holy grail of lenes. Wish they had a z mount
I think a lot of people are crossing fingers for a Z / RF version of this lens.
You can technically use it on the Z mount right now with the Megadap ETZ21. I've used it and have proof that it works great!
Very tempted to buy it!
...What flash were you using on the event section ?
I do not have this lens , consider buying, the Tamron lenses i'd have ther are so strong and well build, 100% recomand this brand!
Would this work just as well for the Sony A7R III?
does this lens suit for family gathering and traveling? most reviewers suggest me to go with 24-70mm lenses due this lens size and weight
I don’t recommend for travel, but that’s all about your tolerance to equipment size while traveling / relaxing.
I have a camera in my hand so often during the week that the last thing I typically want in my hand while traveling is a large camera. I feel way better working photography into my personal time when I have something more portable.
Sharpen - The 7:47 shot here, can this shapness be achieved with a A6500 using this same lens. Or does camera effect the sharpness of the photos.
Hey Amy. The overall sharp aesthetic could be achieved with a 6500, if viewed digitally / full view. The difference would be if you were looking at a print. Since it was taken with a 50MP camera, my shot would have a lot more resolution than one taken with a 6500. But otherwise it's just a high f/stop and quality glass that creates this sharp of an image, nothing out of reach with a 6500.
@@robhallphoto Thanks, I am using a Sony A6500 with MC-11 adapters and Metabones V, since I have lots of Canon glasses. I know lens play a factor, which one would you say
are the best in terms of sharpness?
Canon EF 300MM F4 L
Sigma EF 150-500mm F5-6.3
Canon EF 100MM F2.8
Canon EF 50MM F1.4
Canon EFS 55-250MM F4-5.6 IS
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS
Great review. You're photographic work is excellent. Seems like you're channel is more about gear and not photography 🤔.
Oh also is that a Godox flash with the new modifier on your a1?
The modifier featured on my flash is a V1 with the ML-CD15, I shared a video on that modifier last week.
@@robhallphoto thanks that’s what I thought! Could you share a couple of pics with it. In this video I wasn’t sure which were with it
@@lauriewahlig2819 I would but I don't really have any photos taken exclusively with it. For that event I had 2-3 off camera flashes going too so the photos aren't representative of just that modifier.
good job what if I have all the g master glass, but I fell like I need this one too? Now see what you did
Lol trust me, it’s an internal struggle. I have 9 GM’s (10 if you count my v1 70-200 that I have yet to sell). It feels absurd to find benefit in this lens while having that type of lineup and yet, I’m using it more than anything else I have.
@@robhallphoto so true it never ends I will most like order the Tamron as soon as I fine it in stock. Don’t think I am crazy I have been looking at the canon 85mm 1.2 it also look like sone glass I wish sone would step up and go for this m. How do you think this canon would work adapted
How do you feel about that hood? I felt like it gives weird shadows sometimes….or just me?
I haven't noticed that but the lens hood is pretty cheap for it being a more premium lens and I rarely get it to snap into place on my first attempt but I do love this lens.
@@tylerhostetter8289 totally agree. Lost first one already. Would love a more premium hood!
The hood was definitely an adventure to get on and off initially. I actually adjusted my bag compartments so I could keep the hood flipped and not have to adjust it. As for casting shadows, I don't think I've used this lens close enough / with on camera flash for it to ever create shadows on the subject.
I did a wedding this past weekend with ocf and the vignette is noticeable especially at the wider end. I'd make sure you turn on the lens profiles... Maybe that's what you are experiencing?
@@tylerhostetter8289 I’ll give it a try.
Hi , I’m confused, did you changed your channel name or are you dividing the content in two? Is this channel together with someone else ? Thanks
Hey Camila, yes I changed the channel name to include the additional contributors. There's an explanation video on my home page.
The 35-150mm f/2-2.8 and 20mm f/1.4 is all I need for indoors events, and 35-150mm f/2.8 and 200mm f/2 for outdoor events. The only problem is weight.
I have this lens and notice it's pretty poor when it comes to high contrast situations. Do you notice the same, Rob? - Oops! You mention this same thing once I watched your entire video.
Now this lens has come to the Z mount. Pair it with the Z9,Z9,ZF and the new Z6III, Nikon shooters will rejoice
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Try to make a video without putting your wife down so much.
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