Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC and SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC video review

Tamron’s new primes captured a lot of attention since they were announced. For a good reason. The SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD and the SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD are affordable, and have weather sealing and image stabilisation. That’s a lot of bang for $599.

• Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Amazon | Adorama | B&H Photo – for sample pics click here
• Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Amazon | Adorama | B&H Photo – for sample pics click here

In the video above, photographer Dustin Abbott takes a close look at the build quality of the new Tamron primes, the SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD and the SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD, and compares the them with their main competitors. Dustin Abbott posted also an image gallery on his blog.

In the video below, he is examining Tamron’s claims about the lenses’ performance. Do the lenses stand up in real world shooting? Resolution, image stabilization, flare resistance, close focus performance, chromatic aberration control, and autofocus are tested.

[via Dustin Abbott]

Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD

• Canon EF Mount/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
• One LD Element, Two Aspherical Elements
• eBAND and BBAR Coatings
• Fluorine Coating on Front Element
• USD AF Motor, Full-Time Manual Focus
• VC Image Stabilization
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
• Moisture-Resistant Construction
• Includes SILKYPIX Developer Studio

Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD

• Canon EF Mount/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
• One LD, One XLD, Two Aspherical Elements
• eBAND and BBAR Coatings
• Fluorine Coating on Front Element
• USD AF Motor, Full-Time Manual Focus
• VC Image Stabilization
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
• Moisture-Resistant Construction
• Includes SILKYPIX Developer Studio