Tamron has announced the launch of its 35-150 mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD compact zoom lens for full-frame D-SLR cameras. The zoom range incorporates the 85 mm focal length (often regarded as optimum for portrait shooting) and covers everything from full-body shots that include the surrounding area to sharp head-and-shoulders shots that stand out from a natural defocussed “bokeh” … [Read more...]
Ask Uncle Ronnie – January 2017
Ask your question to Uncle at sp@nextgenpublishing.net Which AF Points? I am using a Nikon D810. I generally use the Group AF for photographing birds. This works well most of the time, but sometimes I feel that the images (especially of small birds) are not as sharp as I would like. Any suggestions? Arthur S. via email. The Group AF, as the name suggests, is a cluster … [Read more...]
A Prime Reborn – Tamron SP35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD
Third party lens manufacturers have recently pumped up their game with improved optics and premium construction. So far, we have noted this in Sigma Art and Sport series lenses. Now Tamron seems to have woken up to the competition with the 35mm f/1.8 and 45mm f/1.8 SP-series lenses. We have the SP35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD on our test bench. Let us see if Tamron can unseat Sigma in … [Read more...]
Tamron announces new Lens, Model A012
Tamron announced a new ultra-wideangle zoom lens for full-frame D-SLRs, the SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012), with a fast aperture and VC. Since 2012, Tamron has been expanding its line-up of interchangeable lenses for 35mm full-frame D-SLR cameras. The SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A007) was the first in the series, being integrated with VC, followed by the SP … [Read more...]
