My ideal lens is coming to Sony.

Tamron is making a 35-150 / 2-2.8 for Sony E mount. I really, really, really hope they will make it for RF mount in the near future, as it is the lens I most want. I have "glued" the 35-150 / 2.8-4 VC on my 6D2, and use all my other lenses on my R, where half my shots are taken with the 6D2. Would love to "glue" the new version onto an RF body with IBIS.

However, with even Samyang/Rokinon dropping RF lenses (at least for the near future), it seems like third party RF mount lenses will be a long time coming. So, since I really, really, really want that lens, I guess I'll have to go dual system.

Ok.

As an owner of the R5 and R6, all these new lens releases are killing me. First the new 150-600 yesterday, now these...it honestly makes me consider a Sony or Panasonic body (of the standard zooms available currently, I'd probably go with the Sigma 28-70).

Marximus said:

As an owner of the R5 and R6, all these new lens releases are killing me. First the new 150-600 yesterday, now these...it honestly makes me consider a Sony or Panasonic body (of the standard zooms available currently, I'd probably go with the Sigma 28-70).

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Tamron also announced a G2 of the 28-75mm f2.8 for emount. New optical formula and improved AF

Great Bustard said:

Tamron is making a 35-150 / 2-2.8 for Sony E mount. I really, really, really hope they will make it for RF mount in the near future, as it is the lens I most want. I have "glued" the 35-150 / 2.8-4 VC on my 6D2, and use all my other lenses on my R, where half my shots are taken with the 6D2. Would love to "glue" the new version onto an RF body with IBIS.

However, with even Samyang/Rokinon dropping RF lenses (at least for the near future), it seems like third party RF mount lenses will be a long time coming. So, since I really, really, really want that lens, I guess I'll have to go dual system.

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The Sony system is more open, the Canon system is more closed. Third parties have to reverse engineer Canon which is a risky proposition, particularly as there may be "hidden features" that Canon could spring on 3rd parties (like Apple does to make unlicensed peripherals stop working).

You are likely to see features like cooperating IBIS with IS lenses work better with a "closed" system than with an open system.

There are also natural market forces such as the RF installed based not being that big right now.

I use the 35-150 f2.8-4 Canon ef version and like the lens a lot. This new one is twice as bright, and with lens corrections in body, awesome.
But I left Sony tired of dealing with those colors

Marximus said:

As an owner of the R5 and R6, all these new lens releases are killing me. First the new 150-600 yesterday, now these...it honestly makes me consider a Sony or Panasonic body (of the standard zooms available currently, I'd probably go with the Sigma 28-70).

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and then you'll be back crying that the lens doesn't focus correctly :-D

Great Bustard said:

Tamron is making a 35-150 / 2-2.8 for Sony E mount. I really, really, really hope they will make it for RF mount in the near future, as it is the lens I most want. I have "glued" the 35-150 / 2.8-4 VC on my 6D2, and use all my other lenses on my R, where half my shots are taken with the 6D2. Would love to "glue" the new version onto an RF body with IBIS.

However, with even Samyang/Rokinon dropping RF lenses (at least for the near future), it seems like third party RF mount lenses will be a long time coming. So, since I really, really, really want that lens, I guess I'll have to go dual system.

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Well, it looks like a great lens, and darn close to being a RF 28-70mm and an RF 70-200mm f/2.8 in one unit. Only thing is will it be sharp on these big Sony sensors wide open? I'm guessing not.

Hi GB,

What do you use that particular FL range for?

PK

PhotoKhan said:

Hi GB,

What do you use that particular FL range for?

PK

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I could see that lens being a perfect event lens. Wide enough for group shots, long enough to isolate some subjects, and bright enough for indoor use. Honestly, looks wonderful and I'd love to see it on the RF platform. But, well, you know...

PhotoKhan said:

Hi GB,

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Howdy!

PhotoKhan said:

What do you use that particular FL range for?

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This gallery gives some sort of idea -- not that I'm adverse to a thousand words, mind you. ;-)

But it would be even better with the option to go one stop faster. And paired with the RF 14-35 / 4L IS on another body, pretty much cover 90% of my photography.

I agree. Tamron has been on quite a roll the last several years. Pretty much every new lens they've released has been a winner. I'm definitely envious of Sony shooters over this one. Can only hope for a RF mount version someday...

Sony owns a big chunk of Tamron. I'd expect these new lenses to perform just fine on the new generation of sony cameras. That's what they're designed for. Maybe, finally, Sony will throw a few bucks in to improve their lousy ergonomics and rediculously frustrating menus.

Great Bustard said:

[snip] So, since I really, really, really want that lens, I guess I'll have to go dual system.

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Yes, and you won't be the only one who bites that particular bullet.

Another announcement in the last few days has been the Sigma 150-600 S for mirrorless - currently that means E-mount and L-mount. It has launched for £1200 in the UK, which is a bargain if it turns out to be as good as we expect from Sigma. And unavailable to Canon (or indeed Nikon) full-frame mirrorless owners.

It's only a matter of time before Sigma comes up with a longer APO macro lens, 150 or 180, made for mirrorless. That's the point where my my current level of detachment may turn to real frustration, if there is no RF-mount version.

Great Bustard said:

PhotoKhan said:

Hi GB,

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Howdy!

Great Bustard said:

What do you use that particular FL range for?

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This gallery gives some sort of idea -- not that I'm adverse to a thousand words, mind you. ;-)

But it would be even better with the option to go one stop faster. And paired with the RF 14-35 / 4L IS on another body, pretty much cover 90% of my photography.

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Thank you.

That gave a very good idea of your use for this FL range.

PK

Great Bustard said:

Tamron is making a 35-150 / 2-2.8 for Sony E mount. I really, really, really hope they will make it for RF mount in the near future, as it is the lens I most want. I have "glued" the 35-150 / 2.8-4 VC on my 6D2, and use all my other lenses on my R, where half my shots are taken with the 6D2. Would love to "glue" the new version onto an RF body with IBIS.

However, with even Samyang/Rokinon dropping RF lenses (at least for the near future), it seems like third party RF mount lenses will be a long time coming. So, since I really, really, really want that lens, I guess I'll have to go dual system.

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ugh, sony menus and colors

Great Bustard said:

PhotoKhan said:

Hi GB,

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Howdy!

Great Bustard said:

What do you use that particular FL range for?

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This gallery gives some sort of idea -- not that I'm adverse to a thousand words, mind you. ;-)

But it would be even better with the option to go one stop faster. And paired with the RF 14-35 / 4L IS on another body, pretty much cover 90% of my photography.

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It's not a bad way to work, but I prefer the 3 lens setup with the ultrawide range of 11-24mm to 28-70 to 70-200 or 70-300. Ultimately 150mm just isn't long enough. But as a single "I'll try to live with it" general purpose type thing, the Tammy seems nice.

Great Bustard said:

Tamron is making a 35-150 / 2-2.8 for Sony E mount. I really, really, really hope they will make it for RF mount in the near future, as it is the lens I most want. I have "glued" the 35-150 / 2.8-4 VC on my 6D2, and use all my other lenses on my R, where half my shots are taken with the 6D2. Would love to "glue" the new version onto an RF body with IBIS.

However, with even Samyang/Rokinon dropping RF lenses (at least for the near future), it seems like third party RF mount lenses will be a long time coming. So, since I really, really, really want that lens, I guess I'll have to go dual system.

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I am a multiple system user since the film days, and currently have a 7R IV and few 1D bodies and a D850, don't own a Canon R yet and waiting to try the R3 vs Z9 before I decide which one to go. As for the Sony system, I really don't care for those Tamron zoom lens at all, had a few before and sold all, the reason I am staying with Sony is actually because of those manual focus Voigtlander and Zeiss Primes and their new GM primes which are all great lenses, such as 14GM, 24GM, and 35GM, I can't find those in both Nikon and Canon system yet, but I really hate those Sony body size and ergo, but for the lenses, I put up with the body, I guess no matter what system you use, it's always some kind of compromise, so, dual ( multiple) system is the way to go, at least FOR ME that is.

PhotoKhan said:

Great Bustard said:

PhotoKhan said:

Hi GB,

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Howdy!

PhotoKhan said:

What do you use that particular FL range for?

Click to expand...

This gallery gives some sort of idea -- not that I'm adverse to a thousand words, mind you. ;-)

But it would be even better with the option to go one stop faster. And paired with the RF 14-35 / 4L IS on another body, pretty much cover 90% of my photography.

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Thank you.

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Happy to oblige!

PhotoKhan said:

That gave a very good idea of your use for this FL range.

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Like I said, when paired with the 16-35 / 4L IS on another body, it covers most all my photography. And, with the Sony version being a stop faster, it would be that much better.

In the end, my ideal kit covering 99% of all my photography would be:

• Canon RF 14-35 / 4L IS
• Tamron RF 35-150 / 2-2.8
• Sigma RF 100-300 / 4 OS (2.8 - 4, even?)

Would love to see such trio come to pass.

You know, the old saying is true, it's all about glass.

Was just reviewing the A1 samples DPR has up, and despite all the progress Sony has made with color science (impressive I might add as they've practically caught up if you ask me, but still haven't as the R5/6 takes color science to another level) and the A1 lacks a "killer lens".

When the lowly R came out with the RF 50 f/1.2L, 28-70 f/2L, 24-105 f/4L and RF 35 f/1.8, the body was unimpressive but the glass? Stellar. Add to that the new 70-200 f/2.8L and 100-500L which 100mm is REALLY preferable over 200mm to boot. Canon's really got Sony over a barrel, pun intended

Canon had the right idea, release killer glass, and then bodies afterwards.

Now this 35-150 f/2-2.8 is interesting, it has my attention. However, I wonder if it has the optical performance to go with it, not just operational specs on paper. Based off it's size vs operational specs (although truthfully I'm guessing as perhaps it's not to scale?), I'm going to venture no, it cannot challenge the almighty 28-70 f/2L, but perhaps it doesn't need to, maybe it just needs to get close enough? The devil is in those details: can a superzoom deliver super performance or does it compromise? It matters. The 18-400, also Tamron, although impressive in operational specs, on performance, is very shaky. Now I'm not saying this will be garbage glass, probably not, but, is it L-like? That's the question. I am betting no, but I could be wrong.