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

[Canon Rumors Guy]

There is now an instant rebate of $200 on the extremely good Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD at Adorama. You can now pick one of these terrific prime lenses up for $399 (Reg $599), which is the lowest price we’ve seen this lens.
Key Features


EBAND Coating deployed to thoroughly suppress ghosting and flare
Fluorine coating on the front element repels water and fingerprints
Circular aperture for enhanced bokeh
Lens Mount: Canon EOS
Zoom Focal Length: All Primes Lens
Fixed Focal Length: 45mm Lens
Lens Format: Full Frame
Maximum Aperture: f/1.8


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

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[Sporgon]

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]

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

 

[lloyd709]

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]

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

 

[dtaylor]

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]

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!