The new Tamron 35-100mm f2.8 Di III VXD does not cover one of the classic focal ranges, and this makes it all the more interesting. It’s not the first time Tamron has bucked the trend, and this new lens offers a fascinating alternative to 24-70mm standard zooms, 24-105mm zooms and even 70-200mm portrait/event lenses, with a constant f/2.8 aperture, modest cost and relatively light weight.
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Tamron is an independent third-party lens maker that produces lenses to fit a number of different camera brands and types, such as Nikon, Canon, Pentax and Sony. You will need to specify which mount you need when you order, and not all lenses fit all brands.
New Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 completes Tamron’s trio of f/2.8 full frame zooms
The new Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 slightly extends the focal range of the old 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD at both ends of the scale while maintaining the constant f/2.8 maximum aperture. It features Tamron’s fast and precise VXD linear AF motor and a 16-element optical design which includes XLD, LD and GM elements. It’s also moisture-resistant.
Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD review: a unique standard zoom alternative
Verdict: 4.5 stars The Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD might sound like an odd sort of crossover lens somewhere between a wide-angle zoom and a kit lens, but with a 2x zoom range that sounds distinctly limiting. However, that 2x zoom range offers more framing and perspective variation than you might expect, the constant f/2.8 maximum aperture is excellent at this price and the handling is smooth, light and sweet. I like it a lot.