Testseek.com have collected 28 expert reviews of the Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD.
February 2016
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The editors liked
Solid
Stylish and moisture resistant casing
Minimum focusing distance already from 0.29 of a meter
Very good image quality in the frame centre
Good image quality on the edge of the APSC sensor
Acceptable image quality on the edge of full frame
Lack
Very good quality across the full-frame area
Weather sealing
Quiet and fast AF operation
Good image stabilization
Nice bokeh
Nice textured feel in the hand
Very sharp. Minimal distortion. Wide maximum aperture. Optically stabilized. Good close focus capability. Weather-sealed design. Available for Canon
Nikon
And Sony SLRs.
Nice and light
Weather seals
Lovely bokeh
The editors didn't like
Autofocus should have been faster
There was a lot of media noise around this Tamron launch so
Understandably
Our expectations
Were high. We heard so much about the new philosophy
New casings
New optical constructions
Optimized for densely packed se
Longitudinal CAs and purple ghosting
Not the best Bokeh
Quality control issues seem to be apparent
I really
Really want to like the Tamron 45mm f1.8 Di VC. It's got image stabilization
Nine aperture blades
Weather sealing
An affordable price
And can deliver good image quality to the user. Plus
It's got
Shows color fringing. Edge performance isn't as strong as center. Heavy for its size
Published: 2020-06-08, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
The Tamron 45mm f1.8 is an impressive performer, albeit perhaps with not quite the resolution of its 35mm sibling. In addition, as a standard focal length, it is up against a number of equally impressive rivals, some of which are more accessibly-priced. B...
Published: 2020-06-08, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Tamron's range of Superior Performance (SP) third-party lenses for Canon, Nikon, and Sony are really giving the own-brand manufacturers something to think about. Tamron's latest SP 45mm f/1.8 standard focal length prime is no exception, delivering outstan...
A standard prime that's lightweight and sharp, with stabilisation and weather seals? Yes please! We love the Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD – easy to carry around but high quality too, with appealing sharpness and gorgeous bokeh. Get close to your subject...
Published: 2016-12-15, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: We've tested a total of 83 fixed focal length prime lenses on the D3400, including both FX-mount full-frame lenses, as well as the DX-mount optics that are specifically designed for use on the APS-C D3400. These lenses cover a vast range of focal lengths...
Published: 2016-11-15, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: If you've invested in Nikon's D500 APS-C DSLR, you're no doubt delighted with its excellent build, tilting touch-screen LCD, new joystick control, chunky ergonomic handgrip, and large viewfinder. It's a high-performance APS-C option, too, that includes th...
Published: 2016-02-26, Author: Joe , review by: shutterbug.com
Abstract: “You just have to live and life will give you pictures.” —Henri Cartier-Bresson “Of course it's all luck.” —Henri Cartier-Bresson Many people consider Cartier-Bresson the patron saint of documentary photographers, so sprinkled throughout this month's c...
Reviews Lens Reviews Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD review Damien Demolder November 21, 2015 0shares 0shares A new era begins for Tamron as the company famous for its zooms moves into the premium fixed-focal-length lens market. Damien Demolder tests the f...
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Published: 2016-01-06, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
The Tamron 45mm f1.8 is an impressive performer, albeit perhaps with not quite the resolution of its 35mm sibling. In addition, as a standard focal length, it is up against a number of equally impressive rivals, some of which are more accessibly-priced. B...
Published: 2015-12-21, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Tamron's range of Superior Performance (SP) third-party lenses for Canon, Nikon, and Sony are really giving the own-brand manufacturers something to think about. Tamron's latest SP 45mm f/1.8 standard focal length prime is no exception, delivering outstan...
Weather sealing, Nice bokeh, Nice textured feel in the hand,
Quality control issues seem to be apparent, I really, really want to like the Tamron 45mm f1.8 Di VC. It's got image stabilization, nine aperture blades, weather sealing, an affordable price, and can deliver good image quality to the user. Plus, it's got
The Tamron 45mm f1.8 Di VC is a lens that incorporates weather sealing, retails for $599, and has some great color and bokeh.The Phoblographer's Guide to Tamron Prime LensesIn our years of reviewing lenses, we've reviewed a whole lot of prime lenses--incl...