This ultra-wide angle lens from Tamron sports a fast constant aperture of f/2.8 and as it is one of Tamron's 'SP' lenses, it sports rugged build quality and a dust and weather sealed construction.
Manufacturer: Tamron
This ultra-wide angle lens from Tamron sports a fast constant aperture of f/2.8 and as it is one of Tamron's 'SP' lenses, it sports rugged build quality and a dust and weather sealed construction.
We've had the Tamron SP 15–30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens in the D-Photo office this month and we've been experimenting with what it can do. It didn't take us very long to realize that this lens is a clear competitor for the Canon 16–35mm 2.8 II lens, as one of the few wide-angle lenses on the market...
A very impressive lens, producing a high quality image wide open at all focal lengths. The lens appears to be a bit sharper at shorter focal lengths than at the long end, but the difference is minor.
Exceptional sharpness; high build quality; good VR; fast and bright; wide open image quality excellent
weight; size
With an optical construction of 18 elements in 13 groups, inclusive of XGM (eXpanded Glass Molded Aspherical) element placed at the front group and several LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements in the system, aberrations such as geometrical distortion and lateral color are efficiently compensated for...
It's inexpensive for an f/2.8 lens, and has the added bonus of optical stabilisation...
Constant f/2.8 aperture; Fast; high-torque autofocus; Handles with smooth precision
Some sharpness issues when wide open
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