Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 USD (F045) Review

Dustin Abbott has completed his comprehensive review of the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 USD.

This lens has been highly recommended since its introduction, and it is one of the best 35mm lenses you can purchase. So it should come as no surprise that Dustin really likes the lens.

At a glance;

Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
Four Low Dispersion Elements
Three Aspherical Elements
BBAR-G2 and Fluorine Coatings
USD AF Motor and Dynamic Rolling Cam
Electromagnetic Diaphragm
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Compatible with TAP-in Console

Dustin's Conclusions;

In this case it seems like Tamron’s hyperbolic language was fairly warranted. The Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 USD is an extremely well executed lens at one of the critical focal lengths for any lensmaker’s lineup. It’s well build, highly functional, and delivers exceptional image quality. It’s also got a fantastic price tag of just $899 USD, which undercuts first party competitors by nearly 50%. The primary third party competitor is the Sigma 35mm F1.4 ART, which, frankly, was released during a period where Sigma was still working out the kinks in their move into premium territory. I had significant focus issues when I tested that lens, and the anecdotal evidence that has come back to me from dozens of other photographers suggest that I wasn’t alone. I noted that Sigma’s recent 28mm F1.4 ART lens was the kind of lens that the 35mm F1.4 ART should be and went so far as to suggest that Sigma develop a MK II version of that lens. The Tamron F045 is also that kind of lens, and its extremely competitive pricing means that Tamron should sell a lot of these.