TAMRON SP AF 60MM F/2 DI II LD (IF) 1:1 MACRO

When it comes to macro photography, Tamron is a name to reckon with. Just as good in image quality as those from leading manufacturers, Tamron’s SP AF90mm Macro and SP AF180mm Macro’s performance has been legendary. Tamron has recently announced a new 60mm Macro lens that will be available in Canon, Nikon, and Sony mounts. A unique feature of this lens is its f/2 maximum aperture. Let’s see how this new design fares on our test bench...

SIGMA 24-70MM F/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Sigma is probably the most talked about independent lens manufacturer. They produce lenses in various mounts, from ultra-wide-angles to super telephoto zooms. Compared to Canon or Nikon lenses, Sigma lenses are less expensive, but often are equally good in terms of image quality. The current rage for full-frame sensor cameras is the 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, which is excellent for landscapes, groups as well as portraits. Let’s see how this work horse fares in our tests.