Tamron Lens Review

* Black Friday Deals 2012

lukedarma — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:36:45 +0000

Thanksgiving is coming and so is Black Friday!

I used to queue up all night at Best Buy or Wal-Mart, but I don’t do that anymore because I can’t run fast enough to beat anyone (I’ve been beaten once by a guy that’s twice my size!)

Nowadays, I get all the Black Friday deals online from either Amazon, B&H Photo Video or Adorama.

I do this because they offer similar price as a retail store and I will be able to enjoy a good night sleep after a good turkey meal.

So, here are the deals that I find interesting in Black Friday:

Tamron Lens Deals

$100 Rebate for the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 Di-II VC lens (Review):
* Amazon (Canon, Nikon)
* B&H Photo (Canon, Nikon)
* Adorama (Canon, Nikon)

$50 Rebate for the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Review):
* Amazon (Canon, Nikon, Sony)
* B&H Photo (Canon, Nikon, Sony)
* Adorama (Canon, Nikon, Sony)

$100 Rebate for the Tamron 60mm f/2 Di-II 1:1 Macro (Review):
* Amazon (Canon, Nikon, Sony)
* B&H Photo (Canon, Nikon, Sony)
* Adorama (Canon, Nikon, Sony)

$50 Rebate for the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di 1:1 Macro (Review):
* Amazon (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony)
* B&H Photo (Canon, Pentax, Sony)
* Adorama (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony)

$50 Rebate for the Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Di 1:1 Macro (Review):
* Amazon (Canon, Nikon, Sony)
* B&H Photo (Canon, Nikon, Sony)
* Adorama (Canon, Nikon, Sony)

$100 Rebate for the Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di-II (Review):
* Amazon (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony)
* B&H Photo (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony)
* Adorama (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony)

$45 Rebate for the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 Di-II (Review):
* Amazon (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony)
* B&H Photo (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony)
* Adorama (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony)

$100 Rebate for the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II (Review):
* Amazon (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony)
* B&H Photo (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony)
* Adorama (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony)

Happy Shopping!

* Tamron 18-200 NEX Lens Review

lukedarma — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:06:38 +0000

Shortly after Sony released their super zoom lens for their NEX lens lineup, Tamron followed suit by releasing the Tamron 18-200 NEX lens. The 18-200 NEX lens has a Di-III designation which means it can only be used for the Sony Mirrorless camera. How well can the Tamron compete with the original NEX lens? Is the cut in price will cost you optical performance? See the full, in-depth review at http://www.photoseis.com/tamron-18-200-nex

* Tamron Video Review!

lukedarma — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:48:36 +0000

Hi everyone, I’ve been spending quite some time looking around the most helpful Tamron video on the web.

Let me just say that the process of finding and watching video is quite addictive

I’ve spent hours and hours watching video online (which pissed my wife) and finally I managed to get things done.

Thankfully, there are quite a handful of them that are useful for Tamron review. I’ve posted the Tamron video on the Facebook page for each lens.

You can watch the Tamron video by following the links below.

Tamron Video Review – Zoom Lens

Below are the video for Tamron zoom lens. Click any of the link below and the video will open in a new page.

Tamron Video Review – Macro Lens

Below are the video for Tamron macro lens. Click any of the link below and the video will open in a new page.

If you want to see my full, article review of the lenses above, check out the link below:

Hope you enjoy all the Tamron video review that I’ve collected for you!

* Tamron 18-270 PZD Review

lukedarma — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:44:22 +0000

The Tamron 18-270 PZD lens is an update from the old Tamron 18-270 VC lens. Tamron made the dimension smaller on the newer lens and it has faster autofocus than the old lens. The old Tamron 18-270 lens is already popular because it’s the world’s longest zoom lens. Can this newer version beat the record of the old version? See the full review at http://www.photoseis.com/tamron-18-270-pzd-vc

* Poll Result: What lens brand would you like me to review next?

lukedarma — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:49:18 +0000

Thank you all for submitting your votes and making my life easier

If you don’t know (or don’t remember) what the poll question is, it’s “What lens brand would you like me to review next?”

I have closed and finalized the polls and below is the result, summarized in a pie chart.

“What lens brand would you like me to review next?”

The ranking is as follows:
1. Canon
2. Nikon
3. Sigma
4. Tokina
5. Pentax
6. Olympus
7. Panasonic

So, what’s my decision?

Well, good news for you, I managed to convince my photography buddy, Andrew, to help me write reviews.

So, we decided to do the top 4 lenses – Canon, Nikon, Sigma and Tokina.

I will be covering Canon and Tokina. Andrew will be covering Nikon and Sigma (He’s a die hard Nikon fans and has good knowledge on Sigma lenses).

What about Pentax, Olympus and Panasonic?

After we finish the top four site (and assuming we still have time to write), then I’ll tackle the Pentax. Andrew will combine the Olympus and Panasonic lens into one site.

I will keep you posted on the site names and URL once we’ve finished writing the first review for each site.

Thank you for your continuing support and we’ll see you around!

* Tamron 180mm vs Nikon 200mm

lukedarma — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:38:31 +0000

The Nikon 200mm Micro is a lens that most people adore. With its strong build quality and strong optics, it has been on the perch of Nikon’s best of the best Macro lens for quite some time. But now comes the Tamron 180mm Macro. It doesn’t offer a strong build quality but optically it has been fantastic. And it is also cheaper in price. How well can the Tamron stands against the Nikon? Read the in-depth review in this Tamron 180mm vs Nikon 200mm comparison.

* Tamron 180mm vs Canon 180mm

lukedarma — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 02:30:59 +0000

The Canon 180mm is an excellent lens. It has great optical quality and superb build quality. However, it is also very expensive. If you’re not an avid macro shooter, you’re really better off not buying this lens. The Tamron offers a lens with the same focal length and it only cost a fraction of the Canon. Are you better off with this lens? Discover the answer here at the Canon 180mm vs Tamron 180mm macro lens comparison.

* Tamron 90mm vs Sony 100mm

lukedarma — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:22:58 +0000

The Sony 100mm Macro is a great lens with sharp optics and superb build. However, not many people can purchase this lens due to its expensive price tag. A lot of people are then looking at the Tamron 90mm for an alternative. Which one is better though for the price? Can the Tamron beat the more expensive Tamron? Discover the full story in the Sony 100mm vs Tamron 90mm macro lens comparison.

* Tamron 90mm vs Pentax 100mm

lukedarma — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:10:51 +0000

The Pentax 100mm lens is an old lens from the film era. A lot of film shooters are very happy with this lens. However, it seems to struggle in the digital world. In the digital world, a lot of people are looking at the Tamron 90mm lens as an alternative. Can the Tamron replace the old Pentax? Read it more in this Pentax 100mm vs Tamron 90mm comparison.

* Tamron 90mm vs Pentax 100mm Macro WR

lukedarma — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:41:32 +0000

The Pentax 100mm Macro WR lens is an update to the old 100mm macro lens. The old 100mm macro lens is struggling to fight the excellent Tamron 90mm. Can this new version beat the Tamron? Let’s see the full test and analysis in this Tamron 90mm vs Pentax 100mm Macro WR comparison.