Tamron 70-180 f/2.8 G2 | Great Value or Budget Knockoff?

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9 ай бұрын

Tamron's new 70-180 f/2.8 VXD G2 Lens is the latest in their "Holy Trinity" of lenses. This budget lens looks to compete with Sony's own 70-200 updates... but at less than half the cost. But is the Tamron 70-180 G2 any good? Let's find out.
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@franciscoacuret1294 8 ай бұрын

When I see these reviews what I like to see the most are pictures or videos to really see the performance, but there are almost none of those here. I see clips of you holding the lens and pointing the lens, but almost no pictures.

@RyanSmithPhoto 4 ай бұрын

I don't know. I don't really care about the pictures; you can't tell much from pictures on KZfaq, I care more about the photographer's experience. These days any lens can take good pictures, it's more about the autofocus performance, build quality, etc.

@Brian_D. 9 ай бұрын

I’ve had the original 70-180 since I started and it’s a fantastic beginner zoom. Having now used a 70-200 I definitely miss the extra 20 and creature comforts of the 70-200 but the price is great and I will always recommend it for a first lens.

@57JackCaptainSparrow 7 ай бұрын

Nice review Kyle! Stubbled onto your channel and it looks great! But, dude at 4:29! Yikes... I about peed myself, great shot, but definitely scary looking! Please be safe!

@kylemeshna 7 ай бұрын

Not as scary or dangerous as it looked!

@karanmagdum90 8 ай бұрын

Nice video! Where is the lens coming out ?

@user-un6vl5qi7x 9 ай бұрын

I really want to see how it performs with sports photography. I’m just worried about how the images will look above the 100mm mark.

@setaside2 8 ай бұрын

The Tamron Lens Utility Android App is also nice when you're looking to change the lens characteristics on the fly. The mechanical MF override is priceless (I'm set to 180°) and the unbelievable control you have over the AF limiter is actually brilliant.

@officalmattknows 9 ай бұрын

good video kyle! waiting for sigma’s 70-200 I currently have the 70-180 g1

@tigerbaitcom 8 ай бұрын

Me too and hoping to see a head-to-head comparison with this Tamron.

@krlphoto5933 9 ай бұрын

Well “above average” review Papa Mesh 🙌🏼😁

@ToddWilhelm 3 ай бұрын

Nice photos!

@ALFIEEATS 27 күн бұрын

Hi. What kind of variable nd filter you use in tamron 70-180 lens? Cheapest to expensive. Thanks

@kylemeshna 26 күн бұрын

PolarPro VND

@dandanu2526 20 сағат бұрын

A7III paired with this lens would be a good combo for portraits and landscapes stills?

@Mucarofilms 9 ай бұрын

Hey Kyle, When you camera have ibis and your lens have VC. Are you able to enjoy of more stabilization? Will it use both stabilizers or will it choose one or the other? 2:36

@kylemeshna 9 ай бұрын

It isn’t really “more” on the 3rd party lenses. They work together though!

@leningal 9 ай бұрын

Waiting for the Sigma 70 - 200 then we see 🤔

@imreallydamntired 8 ай бұрын

the sigma is lookin really big, its 2 cm longer than the gmii and gm

@frankfeng2701 8 ай бұрын

I'd keep my expectation low.

@y_rb4080 7 ай бұрын

Why would they make it ? Are you dumb

@emilyw9123 7 ай бұрын

Is this lens compatible with the Sony a6100?

@skyrunr 8 ай бұрын

I have the e-mount and z-mount version of this lens. It is good enough for my needs, but if I leave Nikon (comparing the ZF and A7CII this month,) I'll sell both of them and get the G2. ;)

@347955787 2 ай бұрын

Good used 70-180 G1 is half price of the G2, and it has the 90%-95% of the function and sharpness and everything! Amazing deal and super affordable. Dream come true lens. No need to pay double

@jonathanalfred9847 7 ай бұрын

Personally i believe that the focusing limititations on this Tamron lens are in the Sony firmware. The New Sigma 70/200 f2.8 has the best glass and focusing motors and will focus from close to far instantly. But when focusing while zooming at the same time it will not focus as good as the GM. I think it is Sony that is putting these limitations on these 3rd party lenses. Just like the 15fps cap Sony put on 3rd party glass. Just like how focus breathing compinsation doesnt work on 3rd party glass. Just like the Sony teleconverter doesnt work on the new Sigma 70/200 even though the converter fits on the lens. And i think its time for Sony to stop limiting the ability of 3rd party glass in there firmware.

@jordanrice498 6 ай бұрын

Spot on 💪🏿

@eduard.cinema 9 ай бұрын

Video!!!

@powdermuaythai 8 ай бұрын

suuure, like i didnt already have financial problems, they gotta go ahead & drop another

@kylemeshna 8 ай бұрын

😅😅

@americandronecompanyllc4268 9 ай бұрын

I am here for the gasps...and 6.2" is not average 🤔

@limagepicture9023 8 ай бұрын

In the end I always end up buying Sony. I prefer to save up 😉🙏

@carlosquijano2827 8 ай бұрын

Waiting the Z mount…

@skyrunr 8 ай бұрын

G1 is available on z-mount. I wouldn't hold your breath for an update. I don't think any of the Tamrikon lenses are G2 versions. :\

@andrewcheung8608 7 ай бұрын

Doss anyone know if there’s a video that compares the Tamron 70-180 with Sigmas latest 70-200? Contemplating waiting for that release to decide. But I’ve been eyeing up this Tamron lens since the g1!