| Author: | | New Member Registered: February, 2022 Posts: 1 | | Review Date: June 5, 2022 | Recommended | Price: $130.00
| Rating: 9 |
| Pros: | Very sharp generally; lovely colour | | Cons: | Truly Terrible close up at f/2.8 | | Sharpness: 9
Aberrations: 7
Bokeh: 7
Handling: 6
Value: 9
Camera Used: Nikon d700
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An interesting lens; I’ve seen some really damning reviews of this, but they are wrong I think. I have two of these and there is no sample variation between them optically or mechanically.
Mechanically it focuses nicely and the aperture ring operates satisfyingly - but I do find the zoom a bit sticky on both my samples, meaning that you can sometimes inadvertently whack it to the zoom stop (then wince!).
Optically, at MOD and f2.8 this is the worse lens I have ever known. BUT….stop it down to f/4, OR focus on more distant (4m+) subjects, even at f/2.8, and it is very nice indeed, So, at f/2.8 MOD this lens does not work, but apart from that it is very lovely indeed.
| | | | | | | New Member Registered: December, 2016 Posts: 22 | | Review Date: November 27, 2017 | Recommended | Price: $70.00
| Rating: 9 |
| Pros: | sharp from 2.8, usefull zoom range, good value price/quality | | Cons: | preety big & heavy, zoom extends under the self weight, zoom could work smoother | | Sharpness: 9
Aberrations: 8
Bokeh: 8
Handling: 7
Value: 10
Camera Used: K-70
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I wanted something bright ( and cheap  ) lense that would find my needs from wide angle to short tele. I always carry a Sigma 17-50 2.8 ( sometimes it's too short for some photos ) and Tamron 70-200 f2.8 ( that's way to long for some photos). So here come the Tamron 35-105 f2.8 .
One thing I really worried about before the bought is does this lense would be useful sharp from f2.8.
And the answer is - YES! The lens is preety sharpd from f2.8 and with stops it's only getting better. Anyway at f2.8 and focus ring set at infinity... it's almost impossible to find anything is really in focus
It's very usefull portraits range ( on aps-c it's like 50-135mm ). There is some abberations visible but it's nothing that you should worry about.
Prices are very, very various, so if you don't want to overpay - just take a time to find a best offer ( mine cost less than 70 USD but usually the prices are at least 150 USD or even more if the lense is in mint condition ).
the pros are: zoom range, bright and sharp from wide open
the cons are: big&haeavy, preety hard to focus, zoom extends under the self weight, zoom ring could work smoother - it's somethimes hard to stop zooming anywhere between the long or short end
All files are non touched by any tool ( it's 50% of size of RAW file ).
Here's 35mm at:
f/2.8
f/4
f/5.6
f/8
f/11
duck taken at 105 mm f/2.8
Edited duck ( lightroom ) - for sharper, more colorful,more contrast image.
105mm f2.8
 | | | | | Senior Member Registered: November, 2009 Location: South east Queensland Australia Posts: 224 | | Review Date: January 19, 2013 | Recommended | Price: None indicated
| Rating: 9 |
| Pros: | f2.8 constant | | Cons: | stiff zoom | | Sharpness: 9
Aberrations: 9
Bokeh: 8
Handling: 9
Value: 9
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After reading about this lens I found one for sale and snapped it up as the price included the Pka adapter and original case , its very clean
showing almost no signs of use.
I really like this lens the focus action is beautifully smooth , the colour and contrast are very good , reasonably close focus (about 2 feet), so
perhaps the bokeh is a bit busy but I can live with that as the lens feels right on the end of my K5 .
I have a club Portraiture event coming up and am looking forward to really putting it through its paces as I feel this is where it is most suited.
| | | | | Veteran Member Registered: April, 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,901 | | Review Date: August 24, 2010 | Recommended | Price: None indicated
| Rating: 8 |
| Pros: | Good focal range, sharp, 2.8 throughout | | Cons: | Zoom creep, busy bokeh | |
What I really liked about this lens was the range and it is a f2.8 thoughout. Its a decently sharp lens with good contrast also. I got it when I was first starting out a couple years ago and was wanting a portrait lens, thus the speed and range.
What I didn't like was the bokeh, the weight and the push-pull zoom. My copy ( aged of course ) was a little loose. Probably like most copies nowdays. Just a little zoom creep but not bad.
I think for the price I have seen them go for the last year ( around $200 ) it a great lens. For that price to get the speed, range and sharpness its a great deal.
| | | | | | | New Member Registered: February, 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 21 | | Review Date: May 19, 2010 | Recommended | Price: $150.00
| Rating: 8 |
| Pros: | Good color, contrast | | Cons: | Heavy | |
Sharp: can not compare to fixed lens.
But if you want to create something artistic, this is the lens to choose.
| | | | | Site Supporter Registered: December, 2009 Posts: 45 | | Review Date: April 21, 2010 | Recommended | Price: $200.00
| Rating: 8 |
| Pros: | good IQ | | Cons: | Loose feel to the working parts | |
This was Tamron's first conversion of a MF lens to AF. As a result the lens is somewhat loose in it's mechanizems and may appear to even droop a little in front. Never the less it is a sharp lens and well worth the cost if you can fine one. You just have to ignore the cosmetics.
Kent Gittings
| | | | | Junior Member Registered: December, 2007 Location: central kansas Posts: 27 | | Review Date: February 24, 2010 | Recommended | Price: $65.00
| Rating: 9 |
| Pros: | Very sharp, Good contrast | | Cons: | I find it hard to focus in sports photography | |
I obtained this copy on eBay. It has a small chip on the front lens and this is the reason for the low price I paid. It has been worth ever penny! It seems to be very sharp and contrasty from f/4 to f/11. I normally shoot at f/8. It is well constructed and a tad on the heavy side. If you can find one I highly recommend it.
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