September 19, 2023
Portrait by Tony Boussemart with TAMRON 70-180mm F2.8 G2 (Model A065) for Sony E-mount
As expected, TAMRON has created a sober and minimalist lens, TAMRON 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065) for Sony E-mount simply and elegantly designed, to my great pleasure! I also appreciate its lightness, which makes it easy to carry around and to use during my portrait shoots. Ergonomically, it has been very well thought-though, as its focus ring adjusts with ease and precision. The focus zoom is fluid and enjoyable to use ― it is easy to play around with. The adjustment is moderate making it easy to make the transition from 70 to 180mm. It is overall very nice to use, and I feel confident when shooting.
By using this lens, I immediately noticed its maximum aperture of F2.8. This characteristic is very important in portrait photography, as it allows to capture a lot of light, even in poorly lit conditions. This means that I was able to take clear and well-exposed portraits, even when the lighting was weak or when I needed to use slower shutter speeds. This ample aperture is thus very practical and allowed me to take high-quality portraits without having to worry about the ambient light. Furthermore, the ample aperture of this lens allows the photographer to create a gorgeous bokeh. The bokeh, aka soft focus, is very important for portrait photography, since it gives the image a nice depth and artistic aspect. This lens has allowed me to create very creamy bokeh that are pleasant to the eye, adding a little something more to my portraits.
The focal range covering 70 to 180mm is also perfectly adapted to portrait photography. This focal range is very versatile and allowed me to capture portraits from different distances, without having to move around. This gave me great flexibility in capturing portraits in different ways and allowed me to create interesting compositions. I was able to take closeup shots of my subjects with the 70mm focal, whereas I was able to use the 180mm focal to take portraits from further away without sacrificing the quality of my work.
The lens dive is simply “INCREDIBLE”, and I’m choosing my words carefully. I tried this gem with my 5-year-old α7 III, and despite that I was surprised by how net and precise my subject’s details appeared, even with the 180mm tele-end and at an aperture of F2.8. I dare not even imagine the result with a 60Mpx camera body! The textures are rendered with great clearness and are very details, which adds a complementary dimension to my portraits. This has also facilitated the editing process, since I can use the clarity of the photos to
reinforce the details and textures of my portraits.
To conclude, I highly recommend this lens to all portrait photographers. This Generation 2 of TAMRON’s 70-180mm F2.8 has nothing to do with its previous version. The dive, the bokeh and the focal range are perfectly adapted to my portrait photography practices and allowed me to capture incredible portraits. Now that I’ve tested it out, I HAVE to buy it! If you’re looking for a quality lens for your portrait shoots, believe me, this is the one you need!
Tony Boussemart
Tony Boussemart, AKA Tone, is an image specialist. Photographer and filmmaker since the age of 17, he is one of the people who have the chance to live their passion. He was very early attracted by art. At the age of eight, it is with the help of charcoal and pastels that he expresses himself, then as a teenager, he discovers the musical universe. It is in this environment that Tone found his professional path by putting his own songs into images. Whether through photos or videos, Tone relays messages, emotions whether they are those of artists, brands, or ordinary people. As he sums it up so well, "the magic is not in the hand of the magician, but in the eye of the beholder". By being behind the lens, Tone puts his talent at the service of all those who need to convey a message through images or simply to keep a memory of precious and unforgettable moments in their lives.
Lens Featured in this Impression
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 a065(Model )
70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065) has evolved to G2 level.This is the world’s smallest and lightest, fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount with astounding portability and superb image quality.
