A lot of hype over the Tamron Lens 35mm 1.4

DarkShadow · Feb 10, 2020

TAMRON | SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD
There seems to be a lot of hype about how great this lens is and seems to be mostly true according reviews from users and from what i have seen it renders gorgeous IQ and sharper than Nikon and Canon equivalent at much lower cost..Its built like a tank @ 805G and weather sealed also the locking button release lens hood is a nice touch as well.

Derrel · Feb 10, 2020

Make sure your camera(s) can use the electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism this lens uses. That is what Nikon calls an E type AF lens.

DarkShadow · Feb 10, 2020

It will be on The D750

Derrel · Feb 11, 2020

Derrel · Feb 11, 2020

Pretty sure the D750 can use E- diaphragm lenses.

DarkShadow · Feb 11, 2020

Thanks Derrel. My D7500 will work as well which i own has full Compatibility.https://www.nikonusa.com/Images/Lea...You/Media/NIKKOR-lens-compatibility-chart.pdf

Braineack · Feb 11, 2020

I have a friend with a 35mm 1.4G -- I've offered to buy it a few times, but it's always so much $$$$. This might give the Nikon a good run for its money. But I don't like the size/weight on the Tamron looking at the specs. 800g vs 600g and ~102mm vs. 90mm. But the MTF (SHARP!) and sample images do look amazing.

I really like that focal length for shooting indoors and it still does a great job with portraits, even up-closes. For me it seems like a natural focal length, where my 58mm doesn't seem to match the FOV of my eyes and gets a little tight.

DarkShadow · Feb 11, 2020

Yeah no doubt it's a heavy beast of a lens.I guess its that all metal housing with all the elements slapped in there. The Nikon is significantly lighter but significantly more expensive as well.