New full frame wide lens to consider... Tamron 15-30

[Legdog]

Compares favorably to legendary Nikkon 14-24 at 60% of the price.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbs4VYlkMjM"]Tamron 15-30mm VC FULL REVIEW - vs Nikon 14-24mm - YouTube[/ame]


In stock at Competitive Camera in Dallas.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2Na9LUbHsM"]Photo adventure through national parks with the new Tamron SP 15-30 F/2.8 Di VC USD - YouTube[/ame]

[Bill M]

Interesting. After having used both Tamron and Sigma lenses I lean more toward Tamron if they have what I want available. Should be a good one. Of course I don't shoot FF though.

[Legdog]

I'm looking at the D750. This would be a nice pairing.

[Bill M]

I'm looking at the D750. This would be a nice pairing.

Not knowing much about Nikon I'm assuming FX=FF? Onward and upward. In the words of the company with the famous check mark for a logo, just do it.

[Legdog]

Yes, FX is full frame. It's a hunk of coin that I'm not sure I can justify but it's sexy.

[Bill M]

I understand. I want longer, faster glass and you know what kind of $$ that is. Not sure it will ever happen but who knows.

[Closetohome]

I'm looking at the D750. This would be a nice pairing.

I shot the D750 for a while and loved it...think it handled ISO slightly better than the D810 but that is purely opinion. Rented the 14-24 a few times for night shots and it was pretty dang impressive. Have been looking at the new Tamron 15-30 for a while but waiting to hear a few reviews first. The 14-24 will be a tough lens to duplicate.

[Limbwalker]

Nice lens, but I have that range covered (and then some) with my Canon 15-85 IS lens (that I absolutely LOVE).

However, the 2.8 will draw in some folks. I've never seen the need for a fast lens in those wider focal lengths though. I rarely ever shoot a wide lens more open than F4. Usually 5.6 or 8 at the most open.

John

[Legdog]

If you want to stay true to the "holy trinity" of 14-24 24-70 70-200 all in 2.8, then the 14-24 is really attractive.

The Tamron is appealing because it does pretty much what the Nikon does at 60% of the price. And that's the rub. Holy trinities have a price.

There's no question I want 2.8 through the whole range. I love wide angle for close range hard light situations. I have shot that way for years but the wide angle I have now is not full frame.

[Legdog]

Ok... I'm the first person in Dallas to own the Tamron.

[Bill M]

Cool, look forward to seeing pixels through it.

[Legdog]

This thing is a beast.

[Closetohome]

Congrats...let us know how it performs.

[Bonesplitter]

Very nice! I'm jealous! Cant wait to see some pics!

[Legdog]

New full frame wide lens to consider... Tamron 15-30

Right now it won't perform at all. Apparently my operating system is too dated to process Raw for a D750. I'm halfway through what looks to be a five hour download. Hopefully this fixes it.