Tamron Lenses
This is SLR Lounge’s complete library of Tamron lens reviews, covering Tamron’s growing lineup of Di III lenses for Sony E-mount and other mirrorless systems.
The majority of our Tamron coverage is written by Matthew Saville, who has tested Tamron’s lenses across portrait, landscape, and wedding shooting scenarios. Tamron has become one of the most compelling reasons to invest in Sony’s E-mount ecosystem — their lenses consistently deliver professional optical performance at prices that undercut first-party Sony G and GM equivalents significantly.
Our Tamron reviews focus on real-world performance: how these lenses handle autofocus under pressure, how they hold up for wide-angle landscape work, and whether the price-to-performance ratio genuinely justifies choosing Tamron over Sony’s own offerings. In most cases, the answer is yes for photographers who prioritize value without sacrificing quality.
An excellent starting point is our Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Review, which Matthew called the ultimate portrait lens, or the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Review for wide-angle work on a budget.
Start Here: Recommended Tamron Reviews
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Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Review
Matthew’s pick for the ultimate portrait and event zoom — an unprecedented focal range at an unprecedented aperture. |
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 Review
The updated G2 version of Tamron’s most popular standard zoom — better, faster, and sharper than its predecessor. |
Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Review
The only wide-angle zoom you’ll ever need? A compact, affordable option for Sony E-mount shooters. |
5 Simple Portrait Ideas & Tips for Any Outdoor Park
Parks are fantastic places to take portraits. They have tons of interesting and vibrant scenery. Not only that, but you ...
Tamron Updates Its All-in-One Zoom With 25-200mm f/2.8–5.6 G2 for Sony E-Mount
Tamron has announced the 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (Model A075), a second-generation full-frame all-in-one zoom designed for Sony ...
Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Review | The Only Wide-Angle Zoom You’ll Ever Need?
Traditionally, ultra-wide zoom lenses stop zooming at 24mm or 35mm. That leaves most ultrawides at quite a disadvantage, forcing many ...
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Review | The Ultimate Portrait Lens
This lens was one of the most highly anticipated that we’ve ever had in our studio! I was excited to ...
Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Review | Better, Faster, Sharper?
Wow, I can’t believe I am about to review the first Tamron “G2” mirrorless lens! It feels like just yesterday ...
5 Tips to Maximize the Shallow Depth of Field Effect In Your Portraits
Shallow depth of field is a great way to draw focus to your subjects in your portraits. This is most ...
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Review | An Affordable Super-Telephoto Zoom For Sony Mirrorless
The Tamron 150-500mm is an impressive super-telephoto mirrorless zoom for its price tag of $1,399. If you are interested in this focal range, and can live with its slower aperture, it is an excellent choice!
Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Review | The Ultimate Zoom Lens For Sony APSC?
This is no kit zoom or superzoom, it offers flagship-level performance on a budget! It's so good, in fact, it actually gives equivalent full-frame lenses a run for their money!
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Review | Another Lens We’ve All Been Waiting For!
Tamron is on a roll with another fantastic, affordable, portable zoom lens for your full-frame Sony mirrorless kit.
Tamron Announces New Series of Free Webinars With Tamron Pro Photographers
Six new PRO WEBINAR sessions beginning November 10th
Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Review | The Superzoom Reimagined
Are superzoom lenses finally good enough for professional quality work? It appears so, with the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6...
Tamron Is One Of The Biggest Reasons To Choose Sony Full-Frame Mirrorless Right Now!
Tamron announces the development of a new telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, the 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047). The lens is planned to launch in Fall 2020.
