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. |
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Review
It matches essentially everything you could want from a name-brand, and it does it for a fraction of the price.
New Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-f4 For Canon & Nikon | Smallest, Lightest Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens in its Class
Tamron continues to deliver for a modern market
Tamron Launches The 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD for Sony Full Frame E-Mount
This should shake up the game a bit
Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | Lens Review
The slightly tighter than ‘normal’ focal length of a 50mm and the ability to zoom past the popular portrait lengths ...
Tamron 35mm f/1.8 Di VC Review: Beast Mode On A Budget
Tamron is in the midst of a brand evolution; shedding the characteristics that relegated it to the lower end of ...
Tamron 35mm SP f/1.8 Review
The SP series of lenses from Tamron are the company’s effort to differentiate itself in a highly competitive fast prime ...
Review | Hands On With The New Tamron 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
When Tamron introduced the first generation of the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 super telephoto lens, they were innovators in the third-party market. ...
Nikon 105mm f/1.4 Vs. Nikon 85mm f/1.4 Vs. Tamron 85mm f/1.8 | Does the 105mm Look Worth The Cost?
Nikon's new 105mm aims to impress, but when next to some contemporaries where would your money be better spent?
Tamron Announces New 18-200mm & 28-300mm Lenses
Today Tamron officially announced two new lenses, a 28-300mm Full Frame lens, and an 18-200mm EF-M lens. I believe that the 18-200mm lens is the first from a third party for the Canon mirrorless system.
New Tamron 150-600mm: A Budget Wildlife Photographer’s Dream Lens
We have talked about the new Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 lens a few times now since its release. The new lens, pricing in at just over $1,000, looks to appeal to hobbyist and semi-professional wildlife photographers who need the extreme reach of 600mm at a reasonable price. But how well does the lens stack up against the competition?
Tamron Announces New 3 Day Turn Around on Lens Repairs
Tamron just announced today a new initiative aimed at bring repair time down to just 3 business days, meaning that including shipping you could have your lens back within a business week if all pans out.
Summer Lens Rebate Roundup – Save on Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina & Olympus Lenses
Well, summer is here, and some of you might have some spare cash or a mid-year bonus that you’re looking ...
