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Tamron's 15-30mm f/2.8 for the A99II
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Douglas F Watt
Senior Member
Appears to be both better lens and better value than the ZEISS. Testing at IR on FF.
Solely tempted to get one myself, but wife has warned me about consequences of my having more lenses than she has shoes.
haitech
Well-known member
LOL 
I feel your pain...we should start a camera gear ho group for recovering addicts .
I feel your pain...we should start a camera gear ho group for recovering addicts .Douglas F Watt
Senior Member
Gear addiction group run by gear addicts? Haa! I like that idea. Come home from every group with a new piece of gear? Yes!!!LOL
That's like having Jennifer Aniston in charge of a sex addiction group, with her being the biggest sex addict in the group, and the biggest ho.
Been sorely hoping to find a group like that in my area.
So far, no frinkin luck :-(
Douglas F Watt
Senior Member
Same problem with the Sigma 8-16 that I use. It's a good super wide on the A99ii in crop mode though.
witzgall
Leading Member
I have this lens/camera combo. I am still getting used to the lens. My comparison would be a 14-24 nikon and D700. The Tamron is bigger, and I like the zoom range of the Nikon better. However, practically, the lens is a winner. Sharp, easy to use and not terribly expensive. I am not a big pixel peeper. I got this over the 16-35 as that 1mm at the wide end makes a big difference.
a99ii 15-30 f/2.8 Tamron @f/4
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Chris
Annapolis, MD
a99ii 15-30 f/2.8 Tamron @f/4
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Chris
Annapolis, MD
I have this lens, although I only have the first generation A99. Its a great lens and I love it.
lonewolf1983
Leading Member
i have the lens but have only used it adapted on a7rii
Fantastic build and IQ, and yes its large and heavy.
Filter wise, Haida make an adapter for their 150mm filter series, I used it to good effect on a recent trip, very happy with it
Fantastic build and IQ, and yes its large and heavy.
Filter wise, Haida make an adapter for their 150mm filter series, I used it to good effect on a recent trip, very happy with it
paulnelson88
Leading Member
tbcass
Forum Pro
I never have to worry about having more lenses than my wife has shoes. There aren't that many lenses available for A Mount new and used.
Douglas F Watt
Senior Member
Luis Gabriel Photography
Senior Member
I took some shots with my Tamron and MC-11 for my A7Rii yesterday so I can post a few later for you to evaluate. I sold my Zeiss 16-35mm F4 for E mount after getting the Tamron.
lonewolf1983
Leading Member
Figured i'd post some examples, really love the lens, quite versatile
Bit of astro
Some long exposure landscape
Some lightning
Bit of astro
Some long exposure landscape
Some lightning
Douglas F Watt
Senior Member
I never have to worry about having more lenses than my wife has shoes. There aren't that many lenses available for A Mount new and used.
Douglas F Watt
Senior Member
That looks like the new 2-8mm super duper ultra wide angle FF by Zeiss, capable of capturing events behind the camera. $9500, and only 8 lbs.
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Sony A99ii-A77ii-RX10III-RX100III
Sigma: 8-16 f4.5-5.6, 500 4.5 EX DG APO.
Sigma Art: 35 f1.4, 50 f1.4, 24-105 f4.
Tamron: 70-200 f2.8 USD
Sony Zeiss Alpha: 24 f2, 85 1.4, 135 1.8, 24-70 2.8 SSMII
Sony: 16-50 f2.8, 100 f2.8M, 70-400 f4-5.6 G2
Minolta: 600 f4, 70-210 f4 ('Beercan').
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