The new stabilized Tamron is something I'll be watching out for in the test venues, I'm hoping it will perform well enough for MY needs, and at a low enough price that I can sell my fabulous Canon v2 L lens and dump the 5D2 it sits on and use the cash for something else.
www.tamron.com/en/news/2012/0913_01.html
I like the IQ of the older non-stabilized Tamron but it's kinda poor in the AF department, certainly no threat to Canon or Nikon's lenses of similar spec. MF is not the easiest with the short throw but easier than with the sticky-feeling Nikon focus ring. Canon's lens, just works like it should and is wicked sharp.
the 90mm f/2.8 macro, also stabilized
www.tamron.com/en/news/2012/0913_02.html
I don't need stabilized macros. I have a big heavy tripod instead.
www.tamron.com/en/news/2012/0913_01.html
I like the IQ of the older non-stabilized Tamron but it's kinda poor in the AF department, certainly no threat to Canon or Nikon's lenses of similar spec. MF is not the easiest with the short throw but easier than with the sticky-feeling Nikon focus ring. Canon's lens, just works like it should and is wicked sharp.
the 90mm f/2.8 macro, also stabilized
www.tamron.com/en/news/2012/0913_02.html
I don't need stabilized macros. I have a big heavy tripod instead.