Name: Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens for Canon EF Mount
Brand: Tamron
SKU: TM4518EOS
Price: 599.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.8 (52 reviews)

Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens for Canon EF Mount

Tamron SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD

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Tamron SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD 

Buy: Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens for Canon EF Mount AccessoryType: Lenses, Color: Black

New series of SP lens that is optimized to make the most of the superior imaging performance delivered by the latest advancements in digital photography. Sporting a totally revamped external appearance, the Tamron SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD Lens provides the ultimate in functionality and operation. The lens is compatible with full-frame DSLR cameras and offer fast apertures and versatile, fixed focal lengths. and it can be used with APS-C format cameras as well   Features of the Tamron SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD Lens  1. F/1.8 fast-aperture, fixed focal lens aimed at ultimate performance  Optimal use of the latest glass materials, coupled with Tamron's world renowned optical design technology, thoroughly compensated for aberrations of all types to achieve higher resolving power, while fine textures of materials and details are reproduced with subtle tonal gradations. The F/1.8 aperture delivers more light to the viewfinder making it brighter for easier focusing - and more light to the sensor, allowing use even in very dim lighting conditions. In addition, the bokeh (background blur) effect obtained using the F/1.8 fast aperture delivers impressively smooth and soft transition from the main subject to the background.  2. Dynamic close-focusing capability, unprecedented among standard lenses  Tamron SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD Lens delivers astonishingly short MOD (Minimum Object Distance) not available from other 45mm standard lenses. Photographers can get closer to the subject with ease, unleashing new photo opportunities with an expanded scope of freedom. Superb image capture is ensured throughout the entire range from the closest to normal shooting distances, thanks to Tamron's proprietary Floating System built into both lenses.  3. VC (Vibration Compensation) System, a feature crucial for high-pixel-density cameras  Beneficial under all lighting conditions and especially useful in low light levels, the VC function provides noticeable advantages for handheld shooting by minimizing the adverse effects of camera shake. Cameras with high pixel densities, in particular, are sensitive to minute vibrations which cause unsharpness and degradation of image quality. VC works to ensure the maximum imaging performance even in dim lighting to allow photographers to enjoy the fast F/1.8 maximum aperture to the fullest extent.  4. User-friendly product design with close attention to all details  Opening a new chapter in the SP legend, product design, opto-mechanical construction and engineering processes are totally integrated. Every single detail and operating function has been thoroughly reexamined, explored and matured to a form that has a friendly, human touch.  Product design with maximum emphasis on the human interface in order to achieve the ultimate in functional beauty  While the lens is constructed with the absolutely most modern technologies inside, the exterior is articulated to offer the best possible comfort and confidence under a product design philosophy of "Human Touch." Organically composed lines and patterns on the barrel produce subtle changes in its appearance by reflecting ambient light on the surface. Metal-based barrel materials provide a pleasant feeling of comfort, high quality and durability, fitting firmly in the hands of the photographer. Design of the front face of the lens is also taken into consideration so that it is not intimidating.  (2) Brand ring and SP emblem  A brand ring that's tinted "Luminous Gold" adorns the lens just above the lens mount. On one side of the lens barrel there is an SP emblem in the same luxurious color.  (3) Design of distance and aperture scales  The window over the distance scale has been enlarged by 20% to maximize visibility and legibility. Font style of the characters and numbers has been newly developed to enhance the legibility as a critical element of the overall product design.  (4) Switches with optimized geometric shape and tactile feedback  The geometric shape and sliding torque of the AF/MF change-over and VC On/Off switches have been configured and engineered to deliver the utmost comfort with secured operational feedback.  (5) Lens hood and caps  To complete the lens product design, accessories such as the lens hood and caps for front and rear have been totally redesigned as well. Attaching and removing the lens hood has been fine-tuned by optimizing the connection interface to render both secure seating and durability.Compatible with Canon EOS DSLR cameras.

Wow, wow, wow. I am happy. Haven't  tested yet but very fast shipping, delivered on SUNDAY.
Communication is great and product looks just great. Thank you!

Looks great

First my apologies for not reviewing this lens sooner. I am a U.S. Citizen currently residing in the Philippines so it took a few weeks for the item to arrive. For now all I can say is that the lens has a major problem with it?s autofocus system. I updated the firmware using the Tamron TAP Console and the software said the update was successful. However I also read in the data section of the software that my lens based on its serial number needs to be sent to Tamron first before updating the software. But I thought I would try updating the firmware which did in fact improve the performance of the autofocus but not even close to what could be considered the minimal degree of reliable performance. There is also a grinding noise from inside the lens. I have only tried it so far on my Nikon D800e. I have been in touch with Tamron and they have been very helpful. The lens has a lot of potential and I look forward to fixing this issue and using it. I feel I can safely recommend this lens.

My experience so far with this lens.

Awesome Lens. But actually love all of the Tamron lenses

Great Lens

Loved this lens so much. It is very amazing

It's worth the money

Good lens

I've mostly used it on walks in the woods, and I'm certainly happy with the results. The quality for the price is really quite impressive.

The value is crazy

Beautiful lens!  Heavy, feels good in the hand.  Smooth auto focus.  Sharp.  You won't be disappointed.  Great quality and functionality from Tamron!!

A beast!!

This lens is awesome great VR along with being super reasonable in price. I t is in a weird size but man you cannot beat the price on this.

Fantastic lens, for the price. Some issues with auto focus on my Z5. Make sure you update the firmware to avoid issues.

Fantastic Lens for the Price

Great lens delivers beautiful Bokeh !

This is a great prime lens made in Japan where they still make great quality products

Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens for Nikon F Mount

The build quality is absolutely phenomenal—entirely metal body.  It came in perfect condition as advertised and performs fantastically.  The crisp f/1.8 fast aperture complements its perfectly quiet, accurate focusing.  There are really only two downsides I've found with this lens:
1) There is some noticeable color fringing (both purple and green), though this isn't too hard to remove in post-processing
2) The focusing isn't crazy fast.  Its precision came at the cost of its speed.  In my opinion—a worthy tradeoff.

Wonderful Lens

great

Great lens, great price. Very sharp, some chromatic ab, some vignetting, but the speed and sharpness far out weight those issues.

Focus motor is quiet, it’s not a fast focusing lens, but it’s a prime after all. Build quality and weather sealing are excellent.

Close focus distance and vibration control are nice bonuses!

Great prime lens for Nikon F

So far I am in live with this lens. Not sure if it can be beat for the price?!

Excellent lens for portraits

Amazing lens. Great in low light and focus is fast. Portraits are beautiful.

Amazing Lens

Use it on my Nikon D750. It is fast and sharp. I would recommend it.

Worth the Money

Is this lens as good as a f/1.4? I don't know.

Excellent lens. I rely on DXO lens database. The overall score of this lens is near the same as my 50mm af-d f/1.4. Mounted on D810. The sharpness score is what prompted the purchase along with reasonable pricing.

This lens is yielding the images and performance I was seeking.

   I'm shooting this lens along the side of a Sigma Art 135 f/1.8 and Nikon 85mm f/1.8. I wish I never needed to resort to a zoom.

A really good lens, it won't hold you back.

One incredible lens from Tamron i added this lens to my Canon 90D and magic happened . Adorama has done it again with such great gear .

Tamron the Hidden little Power House lens .

This lens was made for my Nikon D850. love its performance and quality of images

While not known for its fast autofocus, I did expect better performance on the Canon EOS R with the adapter. Sadly, i Had to return it. Lens was otherwise very sharp and if used for the right purpose it would be a wonderful purchase. For a toddler who never stops moving though, this is not the best option for if you have a Canon EOS R or RP

Slow autofocus with the EF to RF adaptor

Great lens

Love the lens. Super sharp and clear images and low chromatic abboration. I'd highly recommend this lens to anyone.

Very good lens

Awesome lens !!!  It is sharp wide open and beautiful bokeh.  Auto focus works well, but a little slow in low light.  VC is a big plus.  It produced great photos with my d810.  Highly recommend.

Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens

This lens is well built and sharp as can be even at f/1.8.  It handles well and the AF accuracy is quite good (though not super quick but that didn’t bother me). It is noticeably sharper wide open than my Nikon primes including the 20mm 1.8g, 28mm 1.8g, 50mm 1.8g and even my 85mm 1.8g.  I so wanted to keep this lens but ended up returning it.  Reason - the CA was just awful and I just couldn’t get it to correct properly in Lightroom.  Other problem...the Bokeh was very busy (onion rings) and noticeable in the out of focus areas even without zooming in.  It was much worse than my 50 and 85 Nikkor. I almost sucked it up and kept the lens, but for my intended use it just wouldn’t work.I have two other Tamron lenses including the new 17-35 and 24-70 G2 and they are both excellent (though the 24-70 Bokeh is a bit busy too) so it’s not that I am stuck on Nikon.  If the two issues mentioned are not a concern for you, you will be very pleased with this lens.

Very Sharp...but it has issues.

This lens is absolutely amazing. Very sharp wide open at f/1.8. The images you get closed down to about f/2.8 are fantastic! It is absolutely insane value for this price. Give this lens a serious look if you are wanting budget general purpose "nifty fifty" / portrait lens.

The BEST budget lens one could buy!!!

I've got half a dozen lenses, and this one is my go-to for most shoots. Excellent for portraits, and when shooting wide open it does a great job in low light.

By far my favorite lens

It works very well, I’m happy with it so far. Pretty good purchase for me.

It works very well

I bought this for use on my Canon 5D4 to take low light portraits, especially using window light.  
It works really well for that.  If anything it's a bit sharper than you want for portraits.
The stabilization works well.
The autofocus is slow, but accurate.  No problem for portrait work.   I added a little MFA to dial it in perfectly for my 5D4.  That's something you need to check with all large aperture lenses, in my opinion.  If you can't or won't do that, this might not be a good lens for you.
Theoretically, this would be a good portrait lens on an APS-C camera, but many of the lower end models don't have MFA (microfocus adjustment) so you would want to stick with the high end models.

Excellent niche lens

Love the quality of the photos with my D5500 body. Really a great step forward in my work.

Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens for Canon EF Mount

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