Head-to-Head Lens Comparison: Tamron 70-180 vs Sony 70-200 f/4 - The Pros and Cons
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2024
- Can you save your money on a telephoto zoom for your Sony Full Frame system by purchasing the less expensive Tamron 70-180? Or will you be missing out on features in the Sony 70-200 F4? In this video, we explore the options to find out which lens is the best choice for you!
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Table of Contents:
0:00 - Introduction
1:15 - Price Comparison
2:03 - Lens Build, Weight, and Size
4:20 - Extra Lens Features
6:40 - Whats the difference between 180 and 200?
7:25 - How much does aperture matter?
8:12 - Autofocus, Sharpness, Image Quality
8:52 - Which lens do I recommend?
9:36 - Conclusion
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Which lens would you choose? The Tamron 70-180 or the Sony 70-200 F4?
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70-200 (-:
70-200 all the way!
Tamron all the way :)
28-200 Tamron
70-200 especially for the oss and better AF. At 200mm f4 looks super good
You have no idea how long i've been waiting for this comparison man. Thanks!!
I owned both the Sony 70-200 f4 and the Tamron 70-180 f2.8 and ended up selling the Sony. I found the hit rate on moving subjects much better on the Tamron versus the Sony. In addition, for event photography (which is usually indoors with poor lighting and often moving subjects) the faster aperture allowed me to have half the ISO of the Sony for cleaner images. The Tamron seemed to have better edge-to-edge sharpness and in manual mode, could get 1:2 magnification (@70mmm) which makes it a nice macro-ish lens. The only time I saw the Sony outperform the Tamron was hand-held photography with non-moving subjects where I was able to use slower shutter speeds. But the Tamron was getting 1-1.3 stops more light (noticed you only got 2/3 stops) so the ISO was almost always the same, not to mention the Tamron takes up less room in my bag, is lighter to carry, and feels more balanced on the camera. The lens is lighter than the Sony 24-70 GM (886g) which also doesn’t feature a lens mount. Given the Tamron is not very front heavy, I don’t think a lens mount is necessary at all. So far, I haven’t seen any dust or moisture intrusion in the Tamron lens with the extending barrel. Overall, the Tamron is smaller, lighter, brighter, sharper, cheaper, faster auto-focusing and closer focus distance. I feel those qualities trump better build quality, more buttons and OSS.
Thanks for sharing your experience! So weird how many things were different between yours and mine! Wonder if that’s a quality control thing or if it’s more because we used the lenses differently.
@@dunnadidit I also shoot with the older A7rii, which doesn’t have the best autofocus. It may just be that it did better with the faster VXD motors vs Sony’s offering, perhaps it doesn’t matter as much for the newer models. The transmission difference is interesting. In one set of photographs comparing the two lenses I was shooting ISO 400/500 with the Sony and got ISO 200 with the Tamron, same shutter speed and exposure. I noticed that improvement consistently.
@@dunnadidit The light transmission difference to me was a lot more noticeable for still photography vs video for f/2.8 vs f/4
@@dunnadiditu dropped the lens u said so no quality control issue i think, maybe it coused differences
Hey thanks a lot for your feedback! I have the a7r2 too and I wanted to buy a telezoom so thx to you I know exactly where to go ! Thank you again 🙏
I wish Sigma would make a 70-200
They were about to release it in Spring 2020 but it got delayed because of Covid ... there hasn't been an update ever since unfortunately
@@rtudor do you think they'll still release it?
I wish they would make a 16-35 without bulbous front
But as they not going to accept the teleconvertors I wish Sigma or Tamron bring out a 100-300 f4 in size and weght of this tamron, which will be the ultimate sport and wildlife lens on both fullframe and apsc bodies.
Any updates from Sigma?
Perfect - just what I have been looking for!!
Excellent review! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this great review !
I got the Sony 70-200 F4 about 2 years ago and have never regretted it. I would recommend it over the Tamron for the same reasons you mentioned. It would take a lot for me to trade it in
I own both. Since I picked up the Tamron, more than a year ago, The Sony has been left at home except for a multi-camera shoot. I'll probably sell it. Smaller size and F2.8 do it for me.
That easier to pack life is a real thing.
What about the dust that usually gets inside in the front element? I'm on the fence currently.
@@bimchers6643 what did you end up going with ?
@@TheCaffeinatedDrive I ended up renting the 70-200 gm2 for my shoot back then. I got to say though, the extra 20mm from 180 isn’t a dealbreaker because you can definitely crop in the last 20mm without losing quality.
@@TheCaffeinatedDrive what about you?
Would love an updated version of this with the new version of both of these lens !
Can you please do a video comparing the newer versions ?
Bro you nailed the comedy portion of this video. Kudos!! I mean you nailed the whole video but it's tough to do the dual personality bit and I've tried it myself so I can appreciate when someone does it well!
Thanks for saying that! I always feel anxiety about my “acting”
Thank you for your comparison. I watched uncountable much of them, but yours nailed the point for me 🙂
Great video, thank you so much !
You've got the best accent. Easy to listen too. Also your videos are so helpful thanks man!
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Good review thanks!
Helpful as I have been on the fence with these two.
My pick is the Sony. Although the Tamron has a closer focusing distance and a wider aperture, those factors are somewhat insignificant to me at those focal lengths. The biggest thing for me was the smoother zoom of the Sony and its image stabilization.
That’s exactly it! Typically, close focus and f2.8 are more important to me, but out at the long focal lengths it’s definitely less so.
I bought the 70-200 mm f4 last week for my FX6 🎥 still a great lens in 2022 💪🏼
The Tamron trilogy is amazing for the price. Low light performance is good and I don't really find that I need image stabilization. For the price they can't be beat.
Can you make an updated comparison for the version 2's?
Im with canon and own the 70-200 f2.8 g2 for many years now and its still perfect. Even adapted on my cos r it works flawlessly. I like Tamrons build and weather sealing very much
Great one Dunna. New Sony APSC on the horizon. Can you get your hands on the Tamron 11-20 f2.8 ?
I haven’t had the chance yet no!
Great video!I'm looking for a lens to take portraits for a7c. Can you give me some options?❤❤
I own the Tamron 70-180 & the 28-75. They are a great choice for people who can't afford the G-Master, but want a quality lens that has optics on par or superior to the Sony. Enjoy your videos!
Absolutely! For the price, Tamron is doing some great stuff!
How about the 28-200?is it any good?
excited to watch this video. deciding between the two for wedding and bird photography
Would the tamron be better at macro situations with the closer focus range?
I want that nice build quality but everyone who gets both says the tamron is the better option in general
Yup! It’s definitely got a better close focus distance for getting right up to things.
I've been waiting for a Sigma version to come out. I haven't bought the Tamron because it doesn't have stabilization. I feel like that is pretty important when zooming. Also I also figure the F4 is fine for indoors on a FF camera, because I can just raise the ISO. On APSC however, I would get the Tamron, because I want to keep the ISO as low as possible.
Well thought out!
Hey do you think the 70-200 f4 would be able to pull off hockey (or other indoor sports) on an a7c? I'm not sure I *need* 200 vs 180 here but from what I'm finding reading and watching other youtubers it seems like consensus is 2.8 is pretty much required?
Liked the video. Another aspect to consider would be the warranty. Tamron typically offers a 6 year limited warranty for their lenses which is significantly more than Sony. This adds a nuance to the build quality comparison. Though the Tamron features a durable engineered plastic construction as opposed to Sony’s metal one, it looks like Tamron feels fairly confident that it would be able to withstand a lot of use and deliver an outstanding use life.
That’s a great point! Thanks for bringing it up!
I so appreciate your videos Dunna! I ended up picking up the Tamron 17 - 28mm and the Tamron 28 - 75mm lenses because of your lens reviews and because I later found after trying out some of the other Sony lenses, that I prioritize (light) weight and portable lenses over some of the other heavier native lens options. I would however , still like to add a native Sony lens to my kit and think the f4 with OSS would be a nice addition. I would consider a future Sigma 70 - 200 but I have a feeling it will be close to 4lbs! Keep up the awesome work!
Nice! Thanks so much for the kind words!
I just bought the Tamron 😬 thank you for your input!
Still a solid lens!
Great review as always! Well, I already pulled the trigger on the Tamron, so yeah, that’s my pick! 😄 Basically it was just wanting a slightly smaller and lighter telephoto lens and with that f2.8 max aperture. It’s also more stealthy if I wan’t to take it with me on streets or events. And I already have been using the 28-75 so I knew what to expect with the build quality.
Nothing wrong with the Tamron as long as you know what to expect. No-nonsense, no bells and whistles... just good image and cheap price tag!
What again! What good timing. I rented the Tamron 2 weeks ago and I rented the Sony this last weekend for wedding filmmaking. I’m looking through the footage this week to see if there are differences. Which I really don’t expect to find. The Sony is a MUCH better experience to work with. The internal focus & zooming to awesome. There were times that I felt the Tamron tracked a little better than the older Sony. The lens will mainly being used for ceremonies and speeches at that the reception (low lighting🙁). Since it will almost always be on a tripod the OS isn’t needed. Still can’t decide😩
Ooh that’s a tough one!!
i completely lose the ability to focus well / track when I put a 2-5 VND on it for video.................do you have this issue?
just got the tamron 70-180 to go with my a7c and i lovvvveeee it :)
I went through this decision process and chose the Sony. OSS in the lens was a factor along with the extra 20mm of reach (though that probably shouldn't have been that big of a deal).
Cool comparison! Intro is my fav part of the video. Which camera and lens did you use for this video? And your color grading is stunning. Want!
I shot this one on my a7siii I believe... either that or the fx3 I’m borrowing (I can’t remember exactly when I got the fx3 vs when I shot this lol)
@@dunnadidit probably the same camera (inside) :D
Yeah. Same sensor and mostly the same functions.
are you going to do a review with the new tamron 11-20 f2.8 aps-c lens?
Maybe 😏...
The boat joke in the outtakes was worth the like alone 😂👏🏻
Haha nice!
I just picked up a a6600 and Sony 10-18. What lens should I be looking at getting next?
My Sony 70-200 f4 arrived yesterday, EBay, £760. Already taken some bangers with it, love it especially with the OSS. Nice and tactile, quality! Already have the Tamron 28-75 and the 17-28 is in the post.
NICe!
What about aperture for outdoor sports video, like high school football? Thank you
Ryan from the office started a CZcams channel that's wild 😂
What camera do you for testing for sony 70 200 and sigma 70 180
As a new Sony user 😁 this is very timely😁. The 3 lenses are the ones i'm trying to get. Have the 16-35 need the other 2. So this helps with the desicion making. I know the G Master is a lot more expensive is there a comparison between the tamaron 2.8, sony f4 and sony f2.8? Or is it minimal the difference?
I highly recommend doing a quick YT search for the Tamron GM comparison. There are tons of videos out there for that (which is partially why I did this one instead) the f4 was already one of the top rated Sony zoom lenses so it’s tough to justify double the price for the GM but I do think it’s a better lens overall.
Tamron 70-180 - Nice video - Big Fan of your work - Keep it up!!!
I chose the Tamron and I absolutely love it.
You are so awesome. Other than choosing you as the best vlogger, I would go with the Sony lens (if I had that kind of money though).
Great review! I feel like that minimum focussing distance is an underrated feature
Thanks!!
I’ve got the Sony F4 and love it!
Amazing!
Hey dunna! Would you do a video on your tattoos sometime in the future? It'd be interesting to hear the stories behind em
Yeah! Maybe it’s time for a Q&A livestream. Someone always asks about the tattoos for those haha.
@@dunnadidit oooooo sounds good to me!
5:50 doubling up?
I believe when you use a OSS lens you can't use ibis. Its a either or way right?
Would you recommend it for apsc?
Which lense have you used for filming that video! ? I want that one :P
Sony 16-35 f2.8 GM
Thank you Dunna! I’ve been looking for this EXACT video. I’m looking to buy a 70-200 and everything I’ve found compares the Tamron to the GM which I don’t have GM money. (Yet) also, I love that the embodiment of your comment section made a cameo. 🤣”Actuality…” 🤣🤣🤣
AAAAAACCCCTUUAAAALLLLYYYY!!
Which camera you have used for your review? cause it seems the tamron has better sharpness on megapixel camera. I have the sony f4, I'm thinking if switch to tamron or not. The sony f4 has a very quick autofocus (for sports and people who run towards you), and i have fear the tamron it may not be. What do you think?
Come on Sigma, give us the 70-200 for e mount please!
I honestly have been waiting for like 1.5-2 years, I'm going to just pull the trigger on the Tamron, I can't wait anymore. I have Sigma's Art lenses for 14-24 f2.8 and the 24-70 f2.8, and love them, but I'm done waiting.
Nice review, thanks a lot. Now i will choose the Sony after watching your video.
glad you found it helpful
Great review. Think you've swayed me to go Sony. But I'm still waiting to see what Sigma will do in this category. They have the potential to make the dream lens.
Yeah I can’t wait until we see what sigma does.
I’m pretty sure most sporting events like the US Open Tennis tournament and other stadium events don’t allow white zoom lenses as they appear professional.
I’m waiting for the 70-200 GM markII. In the mean time I have decided to buy Sony 70-200 G instead of Tamron 70-180 because I’m expecting better resale value for Sony.
The Tamron has a lot of dust in my copy after a few months. It is an amazing lens but what it will be like in a few years like even more dust? It will be unusable it two-three years
Thx!!!!!!!! How's the focus breathing on the Sony?
Just did a quick test and it was pretty minimal. I never noticed it while I was shooting (hence why I didn’t think to include it) so it never affected me! Also tested the Tamron and it was pretty solid too though it has a longer focus throw because of that minimum focus distance.
@@dunnadidit Wow, that's incredible. So that wiould mean the focus breathing (not hunting) is much better than the Sony 70-200 2.8, correct?
I wouldn’t say it’s “much” better. I was pretty impressed with both of them. That said, this was just a quick test I whipped up this morning. I’ve added it to my to-do list to do a bit more and I’ll get back to you!
@@dunnadidit Ok, cool, thx so much!! :)
This is a no brainer, of course the Tamron. I own the Tamron and the 2.8 over f4 makes a huge difference. image quality specs are also impressive in the Tamron and my only complain is the lack of image stabilization.
For me, the better choice was the Tamron. I'm a parent and having the extra stop to raise the SS can be crucial for the kids' indoor events (dance recitals, indoor sports, etc.) When I shot with Canon DSLRs, I had the 70-200 f:4L and always wished I had sprung for the f:2.8. I'm quite pleased with the 70-180 f:2.8 with my Sony bodies. I have an a6500 and A7III, so both have IBIS and I rarely loose a shot due to the Tamron not having on board stabilization. I'm not so sure I would have as many keepers with an APS-C body without IBIS in some situations.
Excellent! Glad you found what works for you!
thx for the video, but i saw the tamron has a bigger diffrence in case of the T stop, so it is double the amount brighter in comparsen to the sony.
Was just looking at these 2 options for my a6600. Already own the 17-70mm f2.8, been looking for a telephoto zoom in this range. 🤔
Nice! Hopefully this video was helpful!
Sorta different, but also consider the 70-350 on the A6600. It’s smaller in the bag than the 70-200/4, although it does extend when zooming. On the A6600, AF is quick. Depending on why you want a tele zoom, the extra reach night work for you. On the other hand, the 70-200/4 will also work uncropped with an A7/A9/A1 series body, but the 70-350 will be cropped with a loss of pixels.
70 350 from Sony is great for apsc.
I need a new version of this video with both the new versions of these lenses
Great video as always! I have the a7iii and a6400. I want more reach for when I’m shooting weddings but also care about indoor low light performance. Still go with the f4?
It’s tough. I do notice about 2/3 of a stop of light difference, so it could be helpful. But that’s going to be dependent on your situation and how you prefer to shoot.
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Which lens for Apsc filmmaking can you recommend. Tamron 17-70, Sony 18-105?
17-70 is pretty solid! It’s a bit softer at the long end than I’d like but great value for what you’re getting
I would say go with the 17-70. It's 2.8 and when it comes to APS-C, that makes a much bigger difference than on FF. Like I said on my post, you don't really want to crank up the ISO on APSC.
I own a 70-200/4G and I love it
Tamron is for me, The 2.8 makes a big difference for me for portraits
I like your intro, I might use that.
Lol 😂
Love acting Dunna and Chris lol
I would go with Tamron since it is at a lower price than Sony 70-200 F4, but I am mainly a prime shooter so I do have prime in the following range 24, 40, 50, 85, 105 and 135mm, I can pretty much use it if I don't like to carry 85, 105 and 135mm. My 135mm prime does not have image stablisation but it has not been a problem for me. For me Sony 70-200 F4 might have image stalisation and Tamron does not but it is not a deal breaker, neither is the extra range it is missing. Tamron does have some macro capability at 70mm and it works well and in manual focus mode its minimum focus distance is 0.27 metres, I could increase the magnification to close to 1.7:1 with some extension tubes.
A little bit to much SONY oriented comparison. On my SONY A7RII I use both TAMRON 28-75 and 70-180. The portability of the 70-180 itself worth the price of the lens. I did not find any problem in image sharpness due to the lack of the lens stabilization ( I did not try the video mode). The autofocus and the sharpness of this lens is brilliant.
very nice and good comparison! i was pretty sure that i would take the tamron bcs of the 2.8 but its really not that big difference. i like to go outside in the night and makeing some street photos and i think thats the only case were the tamron could win against the sony.
Dunna makes videos and I like them simple.
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I thought the Tamron was made for a cropped sensor and not a full frame? am I wrong?
Quick question - I shoot concert videos at very low light.. What is now better to have for doing videos at low light, the sony f4 stabilized, or the tamron f2.8..? I mean for every other thing I would always pick the sony over the tamron, but what do you think..? 🤔
I have the same question, did you find your answer?
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i don't no but i got the lens tamron. .
i ting if you do more video more good to take sony 70-200 all the button and more mode for the range focus
Dear, I would choose the SONY Only. Thanks for your VERY EXCELLENT Review.
Dang that close focus on the tamron is near macro lol. Still have the sony tho
I am a tammy fanboy, but you made some good comparisons there with the two lenses. LOL I would agree with you though......Stabilization is nice for those ultra zoom moments. My wife wanted an all in one lens that she doesn't have to change so I got her the Tamron 28-200mm.....and I have been pretty happy with that lens. I feel like I do not need a 70-200 now. For those times I need the zoom I will grab that lens and for the rest I just use my f2.8 lenses boom and done. Ok great video as always.....Look a plane!!!
What’s the aperture on the 28-200?
@@dunnadidit 2.8-5.6…..works great. It’s the same size as the 28-75 too.
And so affordable $650 USD
I'm not a huge fan of Tamron glass because of the focusing. I had the 17-28 28-75 and 20mm all had worse focusing than native glass and my sigma glass so I sold them and upgraded to the Sony equivalents. Great video man
Interesting! I’ve had pretty good luck with those other two. But I know when they first came out there were some issues until a firmware update
@@dunnadidit Well i wish i would have tried out the updates before selling them. woops lol
Excellent video. I have bought the Sony 70-200 f4 and will always chose it for the following reasons:
1. Native lens designed for and by Sony
2. Internal focussing. It makes a big difference to me. Such a smooth experience! Also helps when using a gimbal
3. Continuous f4 in combination with the A7III iso handling. I don't really need a faster lens.
4. Customisation buttons, lovely
5. My experiences with Tamron lenses have not been great.
Thanks for sharing your experience!!
Well Sony is a big share holder of tamron so Tamron are also native lens
@ Sony holds 14,8% stake in Tamron. Might be me but my experiences with Tamron have been mixed
I shoot with the Sony 70-200mm f/4 OSS lens and I use a third party tripod shoe which is black and has a built in ARCA-COMPATIBLE slot. I also use a black round, screw-in metal lens hood. This makes it a LOT easier to use a CPL because all you need to do is to screw the filter into the front threads of the lens and the hood into the filter threads. Then, just turn the hood to rotate the CPL. You don't need long Grinch-Like fingers to adjust the CPL. Additionally, the black color of the hood makes the lens less obtrusive than with the white (gray) lens hood. The third party hood protects the lens as well as the OEM hood...
Look at this hack! I love it!!
Wishes: I do like the 70-200mm f/4 OS lens but, I wish that there were lighter weight constant aperture telephoto zoom designed for APSC cameras. I like using a pair of cameras for traveling and Sony APSC are my picks because of weight and size. The lighter weight lens that I imagine would be something like 50-150mm f/4 built to the specs of the Sigma 18-50mm f.2.8 lens.
Carrying a pair of cameras when traveling is a safeguard against missing out on photography because of a camera malfunction. I fell climbing a ridge in Alaska on the first day of a ten day trip and broke one of the two Canon DSLR cameras I was carrying. The second camera saved my photography for the trip. A friend on a guided our to China fell on a rough street in Xian and broke the only camera he was carrying. He was not able to shoot again until the tour reached Hong Kong where he could purchase a replacement camera.
I choosed Tamron because it is almost a macro lens, and F/ 2.8. Enough for me.
How is the f4 at night ?
I got *very* lucky and found a 70-200 GM used for about £1000 off. If not for that, though, I probably would have gone Tamron; definitely handy to have that 2.8 in very low light
Nice!
I didn’t get to try the Sony one but I went with the Tamron for the size and F2.8. Also I didn’t really need the features on the Sony one. The Tamron was on sale + 200 cashback so it ended up costing me about 800 euros.
And I shoot the A7III on the Sony side of life so I got the IBIS at least for the lack of stabilization on the Tamron. It’s stable enough combo as far as I’m concerned.
I did get the Sony 24-70 GM over the Tamron 28-75 because I got a great used deal on the Sony and figured the 4mm on the wide end would be beneficial. Still paid almost double for a used 24-70 GM versus the Tamron 28-75 but hey I’m happy with my wallet empty 😄 Now I just need (want) a wide zoom but haven’t researched the topic yet. Might get by with a wide prime too (some 16 ish mm) because most cases 24mm has been wide enough for me at least (I do mostly photos atm).
Thanks for sharing!!
Sony 70-200 f2.8 at the price of the tamron should do it... Jokes a part, thanks, I own a 18-105 f4 sony and when I am on the 105 i find the portraits nice with the bokeh of f4, I guess 200 f4 would even be better, I am wondering how will look my 18-105 with added the 2x.
Top video, Sir! Would totally agree with your choice, Dunna! The Sony would also be my choice, as it has added grin factor when using it too! 😁 Spied a new wedding ring too dude! Sweet! I hope Mrs D a got new one too!!! 💍
Haha good eye! Yeah we both got fresh updates for our upcoming 10 YEAR anniversary!
@@dunnadidit Truly Outstanding, D!!! Massive congrats on double figures!! We celebrated 25 in 2019...went from gold to platinum. We wish you a truck load more years!! 😁🙏🏾
@@TrueNorf dammmn! Congrats on 25! That’s huge!
@@dunnadidit Thankyou D! Means alot! 🙏🏾❤
I’m curious about doing wildlife photography with my a6100, but the problem I’m facing is having to choose between the Tamron at f/2.8, and something like a Sony 70-350 with increased range but at the cost of significantly less light. It seems the only way to get long range with good low light capabilities is to spend thousands on a 500 f/4.
Did you already make a choice?
@@EmotionalTrance I haven’t. But based on advice from wildlife youtubers, I think it’s best to go for longer range like 500-600mm, and then rely on software for noise reduction.
What’s the best place to get used gear?
Lots of major camera stores have used gear, you can use Facebook marketplace or Kijiji(in canada).
@@dunnadidit ok thanks
Nice video sir, i would pick the sony one but if there are other option. Somehow in my country the sony 70-200 f4 is cheaper than the tamron both used and new. The tamron is like 25-50% or more in our currency. But im just beginner still cant buy both 🤣
I just got the Tamron last week. I was gonna pull the trigger on the Sony 70-20 f4 and they were out of stock then I found a store deal on the Tamron making it $999 Those last few dollars and stock made the decision really easy for me.
Do I wish I had a more robust construction and internal zoom sure, but I found the Tamron to have much better image quality than the Sony.
You’ll be happy with the Tammy for sure! Still a solid lens!
El tamron al ser más luminoso lo hace más versatil, por ejemplo puedes hacer fotografía deportiva sin problema, te permite una velocidad de obturación alta para congelar movimientos rápidos con isos bajos, menos ruido en la fotografía, al final mejor resultado, saludos
Cool video!, also funny, It's Tamron! for me. I come from the film days, that means no ibis in anything!, no auto focus, no low light abilities, etc. and as I age, the light weight is an asset. The ibis in my a7iv and a7iii is quite enough. Also the auto focus with Sony and Tamron combos are pretty awesome. Sony wants too much money for extra features I really don't need. Thanks, Peace!
I'm going to go with the Sony on this one. I'll probably pick it up in a few weeks. My conundrum at the moment is do I get the A7c now or wait for the A7IV... I watched your A7c vs A7III video earlier, it was a huge help.
I’m a fan of “if you need it now, buy it now” so depending on your situation, I’d say don’t wait.
I have both the A7C and A7III. I absolutely love both cameras. For wedding and event shoots, I always use the A7III because I love the grip. The A7C comes in whenever I travel and do video. Unless you want 4k60 and probably 1-2fps more(which I expect of the A7IV) I'd say go with the A7C. It already has the new software and focusing, so you're covered on that end.
8:03 No, Sony only has T/4.7 light transmission according to DXOmark.