UPDATED: More Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 VC G2 & 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 VC Information

[Ozarker]

Re: More Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 VC G2 & 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 VC Information

of course Tamron sells way more lenses in Canon EF mount, since this is the be far dominating installed camera base in the market. And yet, they feel compelled to do things the wrong way. Nikon way.

I once had a Tamron 17-50 2.8 once. Wrong zoom ring direction drove me nuts. Did lose shots in fast paced situations when working in sequence with Canon zooms. Sold the Tamron and got myself Canon EF-S 17-55 ... one of my better decisions in terms of lens purchases.

Will never again consider a Tamron lens, until they got this fixed. All it takes is one correct log wheel to make that zoom ring turn the Canon way for Canon mount lenses.

To me it as a sign of utter disrespect. It is as if a wheel rim manufacturer would send rims with BMW logo to fulfill an order at a Mercedes plant. All decision makers involved would be fired on the spot. 100% NO GO.

Why would one use manual focus in "fast paced situations"? ???
"Utter disrespect" Yes, Tamron wants to intentionally offend it's largest market.

please read, what I wrote: ZOOOOOOOM RING!


PS: FOCUS RING is another story. But it should also alsways turn in "Canon standard direction", if a lens dares to come with an EF/-S/-M mount. It is a lesser concern to me however, since i hardly ever use manual focus and would actually welcome "AF-only lenses" without manual focus ring.

Yeah, zoom.

Should always? Nah.

 

[AvTvM]

Re: More Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 VC G2 & 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 VC Information

Yeah, zoom.

Should always? Nah.

Yes. MUST always. Otherwise no buy and some scalding. As simple as that.

 

[Ozarker]

Re: More Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 VC G2 & 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 VC Information

Yeah, zoom.

Should always? Nah.

Yes. MUST always. Otherwise no buy and some scalding. As simple as that.

 

[ExodistPhotography]

Re: More Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 VC G2 & 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 VC Information

Perhaps the reason you barely notice is because you review so many lenses etc. I've only used Tamron zooms a few times and I definitely noticed it and it bothered me. I don't think it would stop me from purchasing a quality lens at a good price, but it is with out a doubt a tick against it on the negative column for me.

I tend to agree with Dustin. While I use mainly Canon style lens zoom direction. I have never had any issues with my Tamron as far as adapting to the zoom direction. To me personally, I could care less which way it turns as long as its focuses correctly and is optically good. But there are those who this seriously bothers a lot. That said I wonder why Tamron just does not offer canon mount lenses that turn in the canon direction. It would simply just be a inverse of the current zoom rail. It means that would have to stock different parts, but none of which would really cost any more money and they would likely make more money from sales to the Canon market crew. IMHO

 

[daleg]

if the biggest complaint re Tamron's lenses is the direction that the zoom ring turns, I'd say Tamron is doing just fine.

having just added Tamron's 24-70/2.8 VC to my Tamron collection (70-300 VC, 16-300 Di II VC PZD, 28-300 Di VC PZD, 60/2 Di II & 150-600 VC (still G1), I can honestly state that my adjustment to Tamron's zoom direction has been nearly instantaneous. It just isn't a problem.

The recent tap in console (correct term?), for the G2's & select other recent Tamrons, is a much better way of providing for firmware updates than boxing up everything and mailing all back to Tamron - as had been the case with the M series Canon bodies. Each iteration of the M series was serially incompatible with Tamron firmware. My solution: ditch the M series and use my Fuji's (without my Tamron lenses, as there are- to date - no XF mount Tamrons) - at least for now.

My first modern Tamron (the older Tamron's are, imho, not worth discussing) was the 70-300 VC. I still use it and like it - even on my 1DX2, 1D4, 5D & 7D2 bodies. While the Canon L variant is enticing, why fix what isn't broken? Besides, when I need the best IQ, I'll use Canon's beast - the 28-300L. So I still normally mount the Tamron, and look forward to the eventual reviews of the 70-300 VC G2 variation.

Otherwise, I see an eventual upgrade to my 150-600 (though I'm saving first for the Canon 600/4 II), and I may add the new'ish 45mm prime.

While it may annoy others, the direction of the zoom ring has not been an issue.