Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens (Nikon Z) Images and Discussion

[PhilM]

Key Features

• Full-Frame | f/2-2.8 to f/16-22
• Exceptionally Fast Mid-Range Zoom
• VXD Linear Motor Focus Mechanism
• Focus Set Button
• Tamron Lens Utility Connector Port

 

[PhilM]

This lens seems to be extraordinarily popular with wedding photogs, but I am not one. Nonetheless, it seemed like it would have nice potential for some of the indoor canine sporting events I shoot.

I am still acclimating to it, as it has a different feel than the Nikkor lenses I'm accustomed to. "To me", it is not as fast to focus as the S-Line Z lenses and it foes not work was well with Subject Detection enabled as native glass does - but it does work.

20231111 PDM Z8A, 35-150 BF World-00917 by Phil McKinney

20231111 PDM Z8A, 35-150 BF World-00860 by Phil McKinney

20231111 PDM Z8A, 35-150 BF World-00870 by Phil McKinney

20231104 PDM Z8A, 35-150 EyeBall -00571 by Phil McKinney

 

[saviphoto]

I have this lens, and I agree that it does take a while to focus when you start getting a little closer to the subject. I have found this to be a source of frustration in using this lens. Overall, I have appreciated the combination of quality and versatility that it offers (such a wide range of focal length!). I really like having a zoom feature to my lenses, though as opposed to having to switch lenses. I reaaaally hate switching lenses, so I guess it depends on how important that is to you. I'm willing to give up a little bit of quality if it means not having to switch a lens 5 times during an event!