Rise of the 3rd Parties - Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 SP Review by Darren Miles
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- www.DarrenMiles.com - Southwest Florida Portrait, wedding, Family and Real Estate photographer.
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CONCLUSION: So to wrap up this review, we gave the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 SP VC lens a 47.5/50 and our Highly recommended rating.
THE FINAL WORD: If you’re considering getting into wide angle shooting and you’re a canon or Nikon shooter then the Tamron 15-30 f/2.8 VC lens represents a well built, optical superior lens complete with image stabilization and advanced lens coatings that do an effective job of reducing flare and chromatic aberrations. You give up one 1 millimeter on the wide end to the Nikon, but you gain 1 millimeter over the venerable Canon 16-35 - and the Tamron handles flare much better than both of those lenses and all at a price point that is considerably less than all of the first party competitors. The only thing that prevents this lens from getting our editors choice award is that unfortunately, it’s not weather sealed…
I have to say I love the way you did your review. Clear, simple to understand, and you divide it into segments and also provide sample pics. It's everything I would have hoped for in a review. Keep it up, and yeah I'm definitely subscribing :)
What a fantastic review. Thank you so much for taking the time to review this lens. I just purchased it to do Real Estate Photography and after seeing your review, I'm so happy I did. Thanks again!
Thank you for the review, I will be buying this lens only now G2, for real estate work
I had the Tamron 15-30 on my 5D3 last night shooting NYC and it was amazing. Great review.
+TeK “Th3xRaVeNx” RaVeN Thank you very much, it's a great lens!
Thanks Darren, A friend sent me this link and as a result of your report I bought this Lens. I can find no fault with it and love it. Only got it on Thursday and love it. Thank you and keep up the good work. Cheers
I just got the Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 and love it. I used it extensively in Leipzig and Dresden, Germany, this past week. Wish I could post a few pics here. The lens is heavy, but performed very well.
GREAT video! 10/10 and highly recommended for anyone considering this lens.
Just bought mine today super excited
Hi Darren, it's taken a while to find on you here and may I say what a refreshing, objective, informative presentation. Many presenters here on youtube seem to want to rely on THEMSELVES as the product. Don't you dare get an Afro hairstyle, tattoos, say 'what's up' at every opening and, god forbid, wear a baseball cap back to front. You're now on my 'Reference' list.
Thanks.
PS; bought the lens, fabulous results, really pleased.
I absolutely love mine, especially paired with my d800. I researched for many days and it came down to the Nikon 14-24 and this Tamron, and I'm so glad the tamron is now living in my bag!
+Lance J. Reha Great deal - especially for the money when compared to the Nikon...
Superb review! Thank you.
Im very excited about tamron lenses. I got a 28-75mm 2.8 and a new 70-200mm 2.8 vr (AMAZING LENS). I need something wider, and Im considering this lens to use.
I just got this lens your review really made me confident in my choice and I love this lens
+VaughnTheRapperTV When you consider the relative cost, it's kind of a no brainer! Thank you for the kind words!
Very nice review. I love my Tamron lens that I have currently.
Thanks, Darren for that great review on this Tamron lens. I am going to buy one of these fantastic lenses, also buying the Tamron 24-70 with the best VC control I've ever seen on a lens
stunning pictures .
Great reviews aside, I really really enjoy how you present the image and video taken with the lens you review with lovely piano music.
+Aaron Yang Thanks Aaron!
Great review Darren! One quick note is that this lens also has very minimal distortion (ie almost none), and although the Nikon 14-24 is wider initially once you correct distortion it's nearly the same view as Tammy 15-30. Add in the extended range in the back end and this is a must own for Nikon shooters. Cheers!
Excellent review Darren. I own this lens, and I agree with you on all accounts... Definitely a great one.
Darren great video and images, as usual, I just bought a used copy of this lens today, upgrading from the Tokina 16-28 and the lens flare is greatly reduced. This is an excellent lens. Darren, I would love to see you review the G2 version of this lens.
Thanks Darren, nice one Tamron.
Darren if I am not mistaken the canon lenses have the zoom and focus rings in opposite positions as Nikon lenses so the Tamron will be the same as the Canons.
Great real estate work Darren
+Don Gronczewski Thanks Don!
Hi Darren, thank you for your review on this lens. One question, the still photos you took, especially housing pictures, how are your tones been set? or the Lightroom preset you could share. Thank you so much for your help!!
Can't wait to get this lens, it receives such amazing feedback everywhere. The 15-30 will be the finishing lens for my Tamron SP Holy Trinity, because I already own the 24-70 VC (very good) and the 70-200 VC (holy sh*t level), using both for work, and I am extremely satisfied.
I just hope it will have the same level of build quality as the 70-200.
Great review Sir. Are your house and building photo's edited using some software? Cause they looked really amazing. All the best and thanks once again for your concise, precise and well made review.
Great review! I think I'm going to hold out for the G2 version of this lens for my D750. I'm also curious about the new Tamron 17-35 f2.8-4 that was just released. I'm also torn about whether I should stay with the D750 or jump over to the Fuji system & purchase an XT-3. First world problems 😆
Another amazing review! I would get the lens right away if it were not for the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 art lens that just came out. Would you happen to be working on a review for the lens?
Another great review! Could you please do a review for the Canon 24-105 F4 IS? I am in the market for a good zoom lens and this seems to be a popular choice for many canon shooters. it would be wonderful to see a Darren Miles review on Canon 24-105 L and maybe even a comparison review with a 24-70 F4. Thank You~!
Love the real estate pics. How do you process them? How do you shoot them? Bracket, flash, or some other process? Maybe a quick workflow video could make it to your CZcams channel one day? Thanks @darren miles
This lens is on my list to pick up.. it really does look like a solid Lens.. I can't wait to get my hands on one.
I love Wide angles like this because it does give a creative distortion at the wider end if you wanted to use it.
real estate photography is something I want to start doing and I am thinking of really working primarily with that as opposed to portraiture.
+Brian Michael Great deal for the money and it absolutely can compete with the big boys!
After I watched your and uncle Fester vid. I will look for this len on Black Friday. Also, I am a beginner (still taking photo classes) should I buy this len? Thanks, subed.
Great review. Thank you.
Thank you very much!
Dear Darren. I use SONY a99i body , please advise me about the tilt shift . Any of those lens for SONY body a-mount ?
This is a grate video. After watching it I bought the l bought the lens. Thanks foe educating dummies like me.
Thanks Mardi! Glad you liked it, if I were starting over and needed a wide angle lens, this would be at the top of my list.
Great review as always! However, I would argue that fast focusing is important on a wide angle zoom as well, in the category of event/photojournalist/wedding photographers that is. I had the Canon 16-35L II and I sold it because the Tamron is simply a better lens, besides weight, bulbous front element, and ergonomics (I prefer the slimmer Canon).
Darren Are planning on reviewing the new Tamron 24-70?
is this lens good for wedding photography?
Thanks again Darren (Josh Homme lol). Still got my Sigma Art 35mm f1.4 and my Canon 85mm f1.2mk2, thanks to your accurate reviews. I was looking at the Canon 16-35mm mk2 however, it looks like Im going Tamron 15-30mm. Keep up the good reviews dude ;-)
+obeahuk Thank you very much! The Tammy is for real!
good review
Hello Darren, thank you for the information on this video. I have had the opportunity to shoot real estate in the past 6 months and i recently got myself a tamron 15-30 to work with. Anyway. I saw your real estate photographies and i was amazed by the sharpness and the well exposed light that you have on the exterior !!! I have also notice that your usually turn the lights on the rooms that you shoot but my question is, do you use an additional light and external light? Thanks for your answer and i hope we will have the opportunity to talk more about this subject. Sorry for my poor english. Bye !!!
Thomas - you'll have to check out my real estate photography seminar - you'll be surprised by just how little lighting I use...
Great review ! thanks man ...so i can't use any filter ? how the front elements will survive then ...
No the standard filters, no, but there is an option out there from Fotodiox, I forget the name, but it's a big filter contraption for all of those super bulbous wide angle lenses out there...
You're very welcome
I'm shooting on a d810....not the A
Daren, love your video's and was wondering if you would explain about price point to photograph real estate? Really considering it myself and was wondering if you can help with some info. Thank you.
I'll be conducting a seminar on real estate photography later this year in Naples/Bonita Springs and will cover all aspects (including pricing) of real estate photography - real estate photography (like real estate itself) is extremely local in nature and pricing varies as wildly as real estate does...
Great review! Liked, Subscribed
Thank you!!
love the piano music :]
Great review content Darren which would get between the Tamron 15-30mm or the new Sigma 14-24mm
Ernest Thank you very much! Keep your eyes peeled, I am currently in possession of a couple of lenses that I will be reviewing, and I will give you a pretty clear indication soon :-)
great review...can u do one where u pair this with a d750 plssss
I think he is using the D750 in this video.
Hi Darren, enjoying your reviews and great real estate pics. So, the Tamron 15-30mm beats the Nikon 14-24mm *except* for true weather-sealing and 1mm difference. Still procrastinating over which to get. The VC on the Tamron means you can walk around town and get some wider architecture shots handheld in lower light but the Nikon can be taken out on rainy/snowy trips without worry....
+Terry Newman Turns out the Tamron is in fact weather resistant - given that, if you can live with the 1mm less wide on the wide end, then I see no reason not to get the Tamron...
will you be doing a review of the Tamron 24-70 or 70-200 f2.8 lenses? Enjoy the work you do...thanks.
+Eric McFarland I had the 24-70 for awhile and it wasn't all that accurate in the AF department, I sent it back, open to trying again - for video it's a different story, the VC works really well. Open to looking at the 70-200 from Tamron. Thank you for the kind words!
Thanks for the response. Do a review if you give it another try. I have seen mixed reviews and also heard there were some bad lenses out there upon release. Seems as though Tamron is making big improvements.
subscribed/ buying the lens ., thanks
+saurabh singh Thank you!
Hello Darren.Great reviews BTW.Id like your opinion here please.Id like to get a landscape(mainly) top quality lens and have narrowed it down to the Tamron 15-30 VC or the Nikon 20mm 1.8G.
Sharpness and image quality is most important to me!!Keep up the good work
+MrMurphc13 Which body are you shooting on? Thank you for the kind words on the reviews!
Excellent comprehensive review which nonetheless leaves one issue unresolved: you are unable to give it your editor choice award because of the question of whether the Tamron lens is weather sealed. I see on the Tamron website the following statement: "Moisture-resistant construction helps prevent moisture from penetrating the lens." Does that statement suffice for you to make it an editor's choice?
I am trying to decide between the two lenses and your reviews on the Tamron and Nikkor 14-24 are very helpful. If you still are concerned about the question of weather protection, what steps should be taken by users to protect the Tamron? Thank you.
+Tom Bic It does - it's very strange because the BH Photo site doesn't mention this fact (Moisture Resistant construction) as it does for the other two lenses (the 24-70 VC and the 70-200 VC) - but the Tamron website does make this claim - grrrr... Anyway, if the Manufacturer says it's moisture resistant, then YES, it should get the editor's choice award.
great video for being 8 years old!
so between this, the sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 and the Canon 16-35mm f/2.8, which one would you choose (photo quality wise)?
Chris Sétian That is a tough choice, I’m assuming you are a Canon shooter, probably a tossup between the Sigma and the Tamron. For real estate photography, I actually feel like the canon 16 - 35 F/4 is the best of the bunch because the bulk of what I shoot in real estate is at f/8 - and the f/4 is so much lighter and the image quality is just awesome.
If I want to buy a wide angle lense for my D750 which is the best from these (tokina.. tamron.. sigma)
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Very professional work, do you also do the editing?
+Juan Diego Mendez Scheelje Thank you very much, I do in fact do my own editing, thank you!
Hey Darren, really appreciate this review. I'm about to get a new setup and I'm also a professional Real Estate Photographer. Currently shooting with the Nikon D800E and the Nikkor 24-70 2.8. It's been between the Nikon D850 and the Sony A7RIII. While I like some of the additional features in the Sony, most of them I won't use. I love the way the Nikon feels and works. Was thinking about the newer Nikkor 16-35 but glad I came across this lens. It gets really good reviews and rankings on DXOMark and Optical Limits. I'm about 90% certain this and the D850 will be my new set up for my Real Estate work. Anything else I should know before I get it?
If you don’t mind me saying so, I wouldn’t go for the D850 or the a 7R Mark III for real estate. I would go for either the Nikon D750 or the Sony A7 Mark 3. The reason why I suggest that is if you do any outsourcing for post production 75 and 80 MB files - specially if you do a lot of them - can take a while even with a fast connection. In my experience high megapixel cameras slow down my workflow and my results have not been noticeably better with higher megapixel cameras. Just my Opinion. Get a D750 or an A73...
Hey thanks for the suggestion, although I'm working with a D800E right now, which is 36 MP and with my workflow ( RAW files initially treated and converted to jpg in ACR, Exposure Blending in Photomatix and final touch ups back in Photoshop ), the only thing that might speed up my workflow is the jpeg rendering. But I usually do something else while that is happening, so at this point, I don't find it an issue. I do create videos and use my camera for the odd portrait shoot and a couple of weddings a year, so I am considering it's capabilities for other projects. At this point, I'm not interested in outsourcing my production because where I live, I can not charge enough to afford paying someone else to edit my photos. Besides, I have my own technique to get my "look". Average home here is worth $280K, and no home here is worth over $3 Mil. So not a lot of high end properties where we can make higher revenue. I appreciate the Sony's tech and features, but I'm already invested in Nikon mount glass and far prefer the Nikon's feel, handling, ergonomics, menu layout and back screen.
Great review just like other lens reviews you made. Thank you.
Question: would you consider this tamron 15-30 f2.8 or the tokina 16-28 f2.8. To me, the tokina is lighter and cheaper (half price of the tamron) which means I can add in another rokinon 12mm f2.8 fish eye for even cheaper price than the tamron. The tamron is wider and longer and receive a LOT of praise from many people. I'm not sure about image quality since I do not own neither. What is your suggestion? Does the image quality in the tamron worth the upgrade from the tokina? Thanks
There is one very specific area where the Tamron is the clear winner - and that is flare performance and performance against bright light in general. The Tamron is clearly a superior lens, but the Tokina remains an excellent value, just the same. I think I would spring for the Tamron...
Thank you
Thank you. What is your thought on the sigma 12-24 f4.5-f5.6? There is another sigma 12-24 f4 as well. They are very wide and quite light. Price is roughly the same for the f4 but much cheaper for the f4.5-f5.6.
Nice review, as always. But for landscape the lens is not ideal due to the bulbus front. It means a traditional filter cannot be attached. Apparently you can get a special type of filter, but it is not cheap. I think a mark needs to be deducted from your scoring system for that reason.
Plus it is good to see you drinking Guinness :)
+amog2013 Good stuff!
Thank you for this great lens review. Is your price quote grey market? I'd love to buy this lens today at that price. Thanks again.
+Hector Merced If you click on the link in the description, it'll take you to BH Photo and the price quote is with a 100% USA warranty - Tamron's warranty is one of the best in the industry too...
+Darren Miles my mistake, I thought you said $999.99. Must have been my bad audio. Thanks again.
Hi Darren ! Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens is made in japan ?
De TRAN yes, it is.
This is on my wish list! Sad to see Nikon 14-24mm ousted from the pinnacle.....
please is the tamron 15-30mm f2.8 good for wedding
Shadrach Arthur Absolutely!
HI! i really like your reviews, would you recommend a 6d or a d610 for real estate?
I shoot real estate with the Tammy 15-30 as well on D610 and it's a great combo. 6D is a fine cam also for this purpose. Both are great options.
Clinton Spindley Thank you very much!
d610
Trying to decide whether to keep my wonderful Sigma 20mm F/1.4 or get this for versatility. While F/1.4 is usually pretty useless for landscape, I've been able to do some awesome astrophotography shots with it even wide open so it's a tough call.
I have been considering the 20mm f1.4 for over a year because of its super wide aperture. But given the price and versatility compared to the Tamron, I might get the Tamron instead :) What are your thoughts of the sigma? do you have any sample images?
emptyskullify It's a bit soft in the corners at wide apertures but I was able to use the shots still for astro stitches because they require overlap anyway. I think the cleaner edges of the Tamron would be better but you are losing 2 stops of light. These were both shot at f/1.4.
i.imgur.com/IgkF70V.jpg
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+Sigma Octantis I mean those are stellar images so now you just giving me a hard time to decide haha Plus the bokeh that occurs at f1.4 is beautiful I find for the Sigma lens rather than a weakness :P
Would you lean more toward the 15-30, or the Sigma Art 20 & 35 Combo?
Just because of the way I shoot, I’d likely get the 15-30...
I get it. I've owned the 15-30 since before its launch. I like it quite a bit. I'm now doing more video, and at least with the 35, I'd be able to use ND filters in high-light video , gain better background blur ability, and the 1.4 may help with low-light capability. I'm wondering if the 20mm may have less distortion as well. I'm torn. Thanks so much for your feedback.
On another note, I'd really like to see a video review of the Sigma 105mm Art and a possible comparison with the 135... if we are to be spoiled. Much love. Thanks!
Great review Darren, I used to shoot the 14-24mm 2.8G and loved it, the tamrons sharper, less FC and has much better sunstars. Just wish it went to 14mm! PS what is that music at 7:30 by Wayne Leinen Jr, is it called "original composition?", it is absolutely beautiful as are the pictures.
Steven Robinson Pictures Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words. This particular composition Wayne did not name, he just told me to say original composition by Wayne Leinen Junior. I’ll ask him though..
@@DarrenMiles Hey Darren, thanks! I sold my 14-24mm about 2 years' ago as I wasn't going as UW as I used to, (swapping it for a 24mm 1.4G which I love), that said, I wish to go a bit wider for the milky way and my trips to Skye in Scotland which is only a few hours drive from me. Tamron is a contender here still deciding over that or the sigma 14-24, or just going for the 14mm 1.8 art!
I went with the Tamron G2. I mean it's cheaper, sharper, less FC, better sunstars, longer range, flares less in daylight. Win! What I found out today was that Tamron licence nikon's mount. So they get the better AF> Sigma on the other hand apparently reverse engineers the mount AF protocols, which explains to me why the AF for sigma lenses is often said to be screwy, and could be ruined by any FW update to a nikon body.
Great review! How sharp is this lens wide open at 2.8? How bad is the distortion? By the looks of your images it seems to be a great lens for the money.
Very! The Tamron 15-30 is a piece of amazing!
I just got the lens yesterday and it is amazing. I am having a lot of fun taking wide angle shots. Thanks for your review.
Darren Miles Hi please 16-35mm f4 canon or 15-30 tamron 2,8 ? ( whats is better ) Thanks
Tomato, to-MAH-to - biggest differences are in the apertures, if you need low light capability - get the Tamron, if you spend most days shooting, get the 16-35 f/4. Both are optically EXCELLENT!
Hi Darren - what camera and lens combo did you use to make this video?
Gh4 with the Olympus 17 and 45 - and with crappy yellow hotel room lamp lighting :-)
+Darren Miles After 2 minutes the focus is behind you on the curtain. Funny to see
+Herman Talstra Yeah, it's corrected in the last few segments.... Odd....
I guess it had to do with the low light.
I'm not saying you don't use HDR... but MAN that's some strong HDR in those images haha
They're not HDR.
what camera body were you using
For the video or for the images?
Images
Which one is better the tamron 15-30 or the tokina 16-28 ?
Tamron 15-30, though I haven't tried out the Tokina Opera 16-28
@@DarrenMiles thank you very much
I'm trying to find an objective review of the second iteration of this lens - the G2. I'm considering it.
It claims improved weather sealing and even better optics as well as coatings, which, apart from weather sealing, you claim here are exceptional already, so I'm really curious if you had a chance to play with the G2 and are you considering reviewing it?
Vedran Brnjetic I have not, however it is definitely on my list, but unfortunately the list is very long and there is only one of me :-(
@@DarrenMiles Oh I get it, trust me, after having my web development team reduced to only myself due to covid situation (we are a company based around IT events and events are canceled or postponed all across the spectrum).
Thank you for replying. This review here of the previous generation is quite indicative of what to expect when they claim improvements. :)
Good tidings, and stay safe. :)
@@vedranb87 Thank you very much! Stay healthy!
I shoot with Sony A7ii. Would you recommend this lens over sony 16-35mm F4?
I use it with Sony a7111 wow
This lens looks pretty impressive.
+Pollux Chung That's because... it is! :-)
The G2 is weather sealed.
Great review. Thank you. P.s. Did you ever consider joining a Queens of the Stone Age tribute band?? 😁
So I've heard - numerous times - LOL!
ahahah..... true story..
Looks nice, wish tamron would release a dock like sigma did to update firmware and adjust the focusing plane.
ps
Don't you have some compact lights you can use while traveling? The Ultra high ISO and sitting too close to the camera made it hard to keep watching (drapes were in focus you weren't)
Looking forward to the next reviews!
Appreciate the feedback, I made a decision to bring a motorized slider with me and that took up most of my cargo space, and I initially wasn't going to do the whole review in the hotel room but decided to do it while I was there at the last minute hence why the lighting is definitely off on this one... Just the same, the Tamron 15-30 is an impressive piece of kit!
+Darren Miles wait, youre not British, you cant say "kit" :) hehe
+Theoria Apophasis Well, my 3rd largest audience is the UK, so I'm trying to be inclusive :-)
+Darren Miles nods head, mmhmm, i see, ....slaps myself really hard....... problem solved :)
Hi Darren, have you tested the Tokina 16-28. I know the Tokina has a smaller zoom range but there are a lot of positive reviews.i think I will be going with the Tamron, however I'd be very grateful for your opinion.
Yes I did, and it's a great option for the money - here's the link;
czcams.com/video/uYbYL-mpKy0/video.html
+Darren Miles Thank you, I really appreciate your prompt reply.
Darren-- great review. Tamron does state the lens has a 'moisture-resistant' construction on its website. www.tamron.jp/en/product/lenses/a012.html
2:38 - you might hurt someone with those guns
+LazyScoutJace Hah!!!
+Darren Miles
The Tamron has weather-sealing. Others have even tested it, there are numerous references to weather-sealing, even from Tamron.
Other than that, the video is kind of creepy.