This Lens Is Criminally Underrated | Tamron 20-40 2.8
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- I bought the Tamron 20-40 2.8 when it was released a year and a half ago. Since then, it's become one of my favorite and most used lenses for the Sony system...but it seems like I rarely hear anyone talking about it, so it's time to revisit this awesome lens and at the very least, remind everyone that it exists. So here's my ultra long term review!
•Tamron 20-40 Lens:
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0:00 - Camera Lenses Are Confusing & Expensive
1:46 - The Tamron 20-40
2:40 - What The Lens CAN’T Do
3:26 - Build Quality & Features
5:09 - Autofocus
7:19 - How I Use This Lens
13:20 - Alternatives: Tamron 17-70 2.8
14:19 - Alternatives: Sony 16-35 2.8
15:21 - Alternatives: Sigma 24-70 2.8
16:24 - Alternatives: Sigma 16-28 2.8
17:06 - Conclusion
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Episode 411: - Krátké a kreslené filmy
I think the crop factor for sony is 1.5x instead of 1.6x as in cannon. And yes, this lens is also my most used one. Much lighter and much cheaper. And the focal length is more suitable for my use than 16-35 😊
New studio setup is doing wellllll in these new videos 🎉🎉🎉 another great video thank you
Thanks so much! Feels like things are getting dialed in now.
2:35-2:41 Tamron Pun. Tom you end with ‘ok’ -The comic delivery is gold. Btw-I feel a great channeling of Paul Rudd. -Awesome channel.
This is high praise and I will accept it. 😁
I use this 20-40 Tamron lens in combination with the 35-150 Tamron on an A1. Great pair of lenses for events, and just enough overlap to minimize lens swaps.
Sounds like a great combo!
3:25
"but while we're talking about focus switches, let's now SWITCH OUR FOCUS"
has the same energy as:
"If you can balance a tack hammer on your head, you can head off your foes with a balanced attack!"
Great video! If budget is an issue, the EF 16-40 f/4 is around $350 (second-hand)
2:35 I see what you did there buddy, that's good stuff
I am trying a F2.8 and f4 on two cameras now in my Family Room and the picture quality is excellent. Just make sure there is proper lighting to reduce noise.
Proper lighting can solve many issues! Great to see you Randall!
@@tombuck I've been busy but watching the videos from both of you on the Rewind. Cheers!
It's my main lens! I got it earlier this year and it replaced my Sony 24-105 OSS F4 , I love it! So much smaller and lighter and the 2.8 is nice! Looking forward to taking it around some shows later this year!
Glad you're enjoying it!
I got a Sony A100 with an 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 lens. The camera is in what the seller described as "near-mint" condition, but I'd say it looks to be in mint condition. The camera was just $95. The lens is also in _very_ good condition, and I got it off of eBay for only $93.99. I may get a vintage 50mm f/1.4 AF lens just for portraits and low light photos. I have a 4K 60fps 10-bit camcorder, but I can only extract photos from existing video frames, so having even a budget photo camera with a good zoom is nice. I'm waiting on my CF card, but I'm excited to check out the photos taken with the APS-C CCD sensor!
I have almost bought this lens several times since using this at NAB! 😂
I always loved it, but NAB 100% sold me on its versatility.
I have a 70-200 2.8 Mk1, a 35 1.4GM, and the Viltrox 20 2.8. I picked up the Viltrox because I constantly wanted something wider than 35 as an option…seeing you and Gerald talk about this 20-40 has got me thinking about minimizing my kit to just two lenses!
It could likely replace the Viltrox and add some versatility there, but it might be tough to lose 1.4 on the 35 😬
I want an All-in-One Zoom Lens that is pancake size that is sharp with no vignetting but has manual focusing and aperture control ring. Question I am asking why DX lenses are usually 16-50mm and the Full Frame lenses either 14-24, 16-35 and not extended to 50 or 60? Probably too heavy? Cheers!
i had it and i think it is incredible :) overall if you get the 20 40 and the 35 150 this is a way better combo than the typical 24-70 and 70-200 especially for weddings a few millimeters more on the wide end make such a big difference
I remember Rebel xt/400D but I bought a 40D instead 😁 I also had the same impression about cameras and lenses until I got a Canon 70-200 f4 L lens to realize how bad my kit lens was! I also got my first Tamron a year ago and it's now my primary lens. I'll check this lens out too. Thanks for the video.
I thought my 18-55 kit lens was all I'd ever need! And to be fair, it's not a bad lens (especially for the time), but year, as soon as I got something as simple as the nifty fifty it really showed me how wrong I was 😅
Huge agree. This is such a great little lens and delivers great images. I took one to the Himalayas last year and just loved it in spite of my snobbery for fast primes :)
It’s interesting to me how Tamron overlaps their focal ranges. I have the Tamron 17-28 and 28-75 (and 70-180), which are my 2 most used lenses, and it’s odd to me that they also make the 20-40. Further adding to the lens confusion you note in the opening.
Yeah, it can definitely be overwhelming and confusing! But I appreciate Tamron offering nontraditional focal lengths. There are only so many 16-35 and 24-70 lenses that need to be out there 😅
This is my main lens for everyday use - I also use it a ton for freelance event work. Now that I have the A7C2 - it is even more amazing - with the ability to crop and the ability to still have Eye AF in clear image Zoom - which is just amazing - makes this lens a 20-80. And I still crop with it in Photo mode as well since it's still 16MP and it's a 60mm at that point.
Definitely an incredible event lens! Glad you’re also liking it. 😎
I recently got the sigma 28-70 f/2.8 for my a7iv and LOVE IT! I also have never bought a g master lens because I can do client work with a 50mm f/1.4 i got off amazon for $400 lol.
Another fantastic 'overview' ---- as opposed to 'technical review' -- which I find far more useful. I've got what I think is another very cool lens on my 'to buy' list and want to bring it to your attention > TAMRON 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E Mount. This should be good for sports / nature / dogs. Not sure if you've 'overviewed' it yet, but you might consider it. 😁👍
10:53 The name of that mic is the Peter Lindgren.
Coming all the way from northern Europe, to sway you from XLR handles...
Yep! That's what sold me on it!
5:35 This is what a good autofocusing system should’ve be.
And my camcorder also doesn’t make any focusing noises too! 😅
I didn't know that Sony was a main shareholder in Tamron. That maybe explain why both Sony and Tamron have the zoom ring the wrong way around (at least to me coming from Canon), but that aside I have the 20-40, most probably because you talked about it and indeed, love it
I'm still adjusting to the zoom ring direction thing! Canon's way just feels "right" 🤷🏻♂️
@@tombuck absolutely, and Sigma does it right too… 😀
This lens has been an amazing Gimbal lens for us for weddings. Sometimes I did wish it was a 17-40 2.8 because we cover South Asian weddings so during things like the door pooja after the baraat it gets SUPER cramped, but for 95% of our day this lens is outstanding.
Same here. Wish it was just like 2-3mm wider
This is also my favorite lens and probably one of the hardest reasons for me not to go back to Panasonic in the future. So versatile for many use cases. Now I just need a A7iv to get that extra reach when I need it.
I definitely want to add some more Tamrons to my lineup after using this one.
@@tombuck My other lens is the Tamron 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8 between these two lenses it covers a lot of what I need for various projects. Rumor has it Tamron is working on a 25-50mm f/2.0 and a 70-130mm f/2.0.
I’ve been thinking about selling my tamron 17-28mm and then getting this 20-40mm instead. Think it’s a more versatile focal range 😊
The extra reach really comes in handy!
A fabulous lens indeed. I have the Sony 20/1.8 and Voigtlander 40/1.2 as primes to bracket this range. The Voigtlander 28/2 Ultron hits the middle.
YES! Finally, the Tamron 20-40 gets the recognition it deserves. I've been using this as my main lens since it came out. If you're up for it, I'd love to see a comparison between it and the Sony 24-50 that recently came out. :)
The 24-50 seems neat, but I’d personally prefer 20 vs 24 for a zoom like this and the price is so dang high in comparison!
Sounds like a good option.
My wishlist for A7V is that it will have fully magnesium body and with the articulating tilt screen and evf like A7RV.
That new screen is pretty nifty!
Your b-roll looks awesome, Tom! Are you recording at 60 or 120 FPS and then using 30 FPS playback to stabilize? Gorgeous.
Thank you! It's usually 120fps handheld and then stabilized in Final Cut 👍
I have the 17-28 vlog… but for handheld vlog I now use the APSC 10-18mm 2.8 sigma @ 12mm.. $500 🎉
Ive heard others prefer the Sony 16-35f4 over this. Yuck. I sold my Sony 16-35. This Tamron is so good. Ill buy another one if i find a good deal. Perfect walk around.
I would choose this over an f4 all day everyday! Could be different if you shoot mostly outdoors though. It's funny because at this point Sony's lenses aren't keeping me in their system, but I think the Tamron lineup might be what does it!
This was a great video in general, but gonna be honest, I pressed the thumbs up video once the epic puns started rolling.
I am ok with this.
I was debating between this lens, the Sony 24-50, and the 20-70 f4, and eventually settled on the 20-70 f4. Yes, it's an f4 lens, but it works much better with Sony cameras in terms of stabilization. It's sharper than the Tamron and has a more versatile focal length than the 20-40 and 24-50. I highly recommend the 20-70 f4; it's one of the best zoom lenses I've ever used!
Double it!
@2:35 I cringed here ngl
1st
Yeah 35K in lens and 10K in Camera. I like Tamron but I have the Sony GM 16-35 $$$$$. I still manly still don't like Prime. For general work the Tamron 35-150 is my PRIME lens. Yes I have my Fujinon MK for when I need a Cine lens.
Yep, lenses can definitely make a bigger overall impact than the actual camera in many situations!
FFS @Sony. Can you please get one of your staunchest, yet clearly miffed supporters a new 24mm GM lens? No more of this Mickey Mouse BS. Y'all charging Nordstrom prices but providing Dollar General customer service. (Sorry DG)
😅 Mine died again and is now in for repair for the 3rd time. They did give me a loaner though, which is very helpful since I use it all the time! We'll see what happens. If it's not something they'll repair or replace I'll likely go with the Sigma 24 as a replacements, even though it doesn't work with focus breathing compensation.
It always makes me happy to see a back to the future time machine Delorean in the b-roll. Great thoughts. I love my 16-35mm GM gen 1. Got such a good deal used so works (still is a big boy). It’s Sigma 16-28…28mm not 26 😅
Yeah, total brain fart there...if only I could go back in time to fix it 🤔
@@tombuck great Scott!