Deal: Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD $399 (Reg $599)

Sporgon · Feb 6, 2020

Really good lens, proof that you can have your cake and eat it in terms of sharpness and rendering / bokeh. Not for anyone who howls at the first sign of CA though.

drmikeinpdx · Feb 6, 2020

I've really enjoyed my copy. I bought the Tamron 85 first, but have ended up using the 45 much more.

lloyd709 · Feb 7, 2020

This is an amazing lens. Great balance of sharpness, speed, value, size and build quality - and then the icing on the cake is that it focuses very close (relative to it's competitors). I only wish they (or someone) would make a fast 65!!!!!!! Come on guys someone frigin make one!

Pianofinger · Feb 8, 2020

Great lens but this price was the same two years ago when I bought mine.

dtaylor · Feb 8, 2020

Tack sharp wide open and across the frame, good bokeh, great build quality, close focus, VC works well. The Sigma 50mm f/1.4's (pre-ART and ART) have more bokeh, but IMHO this is the more useful lens overall at this focal range thanks to VC and weather sealing. Highly recommended.

jd7 · Feb 8, 2020

lloyd709 said:
This is an amazing lens. Great balance of sharpness, speed, value, size and build quality - and then the icing on the cake is that it focuses very close (relative to it's competitors). I only wish they (or someone) would make a fast 65!!!!!!! Come on guys someone frigin make one!

A fast prime at about 60 mm or 65 mm would get my attention too!