Used Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD for Nikon Full Frame Digital SLR Cameras

2023-06-09T20:58:11

Tamron does it again. I use this lens on my Nikon D750 for interiors and exteriors in architectural work. It is a perfect piece of equipment for eliminating distortion, and the build quality is always tops with Tamron. I chose the 1.8 for the I S features which is not on the 1.4 version. Auto focus was dead-on right out of the box, no fine tuning needed. This is my 3rd Tamron lens, ( 35mm 1.8, 85 mm 1.8, and 70 - 300 4.5 zoom). My only complaint is wishing Tamron had a 30 mm shift lens for architecture. I am not a brand guy until it comes to Tamron. Pony up with the shift lens Tamron!!

GENE G.

2021-06-08T08:12:41

I would definitely recommend this lens. It takes sharp and high quality photos. It has a sturdy construction while remaining light weight. For the price, it really can't be beat.

GRACE Z.

2021-01-29T07:09:34

Bought this lens for a wedding and used it straight of the box with no issues. Worked as manufacturer said it would.

NIGEL D.

2020-01-03T03:00:03

This lens is a great all around lens. Excellent price. Considered the canon 35 1.8 but couldn’t justify the price difference. Sharp and fast!

THEODORE G.

2019-06-02T10:11:56

Absolutely stunning lens! I think I'm a Tamron convert. I shoot family photos, weddings and quinceañeras and lugging the 24-70 and 70-200 gets tiresome. I bought this 35mm to try out their primes and I'm loving it. Tack sharp, helpful VC and amazing image quality. I'll be buying the 85mm later this year

OSCAR C.

2019-03-31T09:14:08

This is my second Tamron lens and first prime Tamron. My copy turned out very good. Little or no distortion or aberration, very precise sharpness. I like the feel of the f-stop ring. Good build quality and should last a life time.I’ve got Zeiss, Canon, Fuji and Nikkor lens and this Tamron is in the same class as the premium glass primes.I’ve bought a lot of gear from B&H over the years and no complaints at all. I’m now trying some gear from Adorama and I highly recommend them as well.Buy your gear from reputable vendors and be assured you can exchange or get a refund if the performance of the product is not what you expected.Would have given this a 5 star, but I don’t rate a 5 star until I’ve used the lens for a year or two, get some large prints, and do a detailed comparison.You will not be disappointed with this lens!

LARRY L.

2019-01-08T15:42:11

The first event i did with this lens was nothing short of amazing. I was pleasantly surprised with how much brighter and sharper this lens was wide open,than my 2.8 lenses which made shooting at the dimly lit venues a breeze. The only thing that bothered me was that it focuses slightly slower than my canon lenses. No regrets, i was sold with the image quality alone!

MARLON F.

2018-12-24T15:15:15

I read a lot of reviews that this lens was more than worth it, and I'm honestly still blown away. It's incredibly sharp, has surprisingly good color rendition, and the VC makes it incredibly versatile for both stills and video. Could not be happier!

Aleksander M.

2018-08-04T14:45:49

Great 35 lens. I love it. Can do pretty good macro shots too. Good on FX body.

VLADIMIR R.

2018-05-24T10:38:56

Great build, speed and sharpness. Excellent lens and superior to the Nikon 35 1.8G

LLOYD T.

2018-05-16T09:22:44

This lens pairs well with my Nikon D750. Adorama's service is always top notch.

MARK B.

2018-05-03T09:29:42

Solid, sharp and a great deal.

Louis M.

2018-03-24T17:18:45

This lens handles superbly and balances perfectly on my 5D MarkII. Exceptionally sharp, vibrant color. Today's field trip in the snow -- no CA, no flare, without having to use a polarizer. You can't go wrong with this one. I traded an older EF 50mm f1.4 and 24 mm f2.8 for this one and would do it again in a minute after seeing the performance of this Tamron. The Adorama trade-in system was fast and fair. Great job, folks.

Robert K.

2018-01-20T11:27:10

This lens is perfect for tight spots when you are trying to get the whole picture. Not to mention it is built really well and takes tack sharp images. I would defiantly recommend it!

Tina H.

2017-12-29T14:59:55

So Great. Wonderful clarity. Wonderful low light capability. Great near macro capibility. Great vibration control. Enough said. Great lens.

Isaac W.

2017-08-26T16:11:41

I've had this lens for about 1.5 years. It is my most often used lens with my Nikon D750. The 35 mm focal length on a full frame camera gives me a wide enough field of view for landscape and general photography, but with a 1.8 maximum aperture I can still do portraits with a shallow depth of field. This lens is very sharp on my camera. Autofocus is accurate and required no microadjustment for me. Also the combination of f/1.8 and vibration reduction mean that I can often do handheld night shots without having to carry along a tripod. Another welcome bonus is the close focusing distance which works great for flower shots. The only downside I can think of is that it is not a particularly light lens - it is, for example, heavier than 24-85 zoom, but the image quality more than makes up for it. Overall, this is a very versatile lens and I recommend it.

MIHAIL M.

2017-08-16T17:34:01

Simply: a great lens without going into a babble of words.

Farid S.

2017-08-09T15:45:01

I have used this lens non-stop since purchasing it from Adorama a few weeks ago. It has become my go-to lens for portraiture of all times from weddings, family, engagements. This lens provide absolute quality in the build, the images, and all around performance. I highly recommend this lens for photogs who are in a tight budget and definitely at the same level as the Sigma art series.

Ralph S.

2017-07-25T09:59:43

I wanted a 35mm for weddings, newborn sessions, etc. I debated between the 35mm Sigma Art 1.4 and the Tamron. The Sigma had great reviews too but I wanted image stabilization. I used the lens during a recent trip and received great reviews on all the photos. I also have the Tamron 90SP macro and love it. Tamron has really stepped up. Well done!

AL G.

2017-07-18T11:30:51

It's an awesome lens! The reason I didn't give five stars was a focus issue, it tends to hunt in low light situations. I hope it is just my copy.

ELARBI T.

2017-07-13T15:14:55

I had a Sigma 35mm Art a while back and after using this lens for a couple weeks now, I consider the Tamron very neatly just as good while being less $! The Sig does have slightly prettier bokeh and f1.4 but the Tammy offers vibration reduction and weather sealing. With that in mind, I would honestly say you get a bit more for the money with the Tamron.

Nicholas H.

2017-06-21T18:16:15

Great in low-light areas. Fast lens. As always Adorama service was great!

CHARLENE J.

2017-06-14T09:24:26

It's sharp fast and love shooting close 7.9 inches away, Nice

WILLIAM E.

2017-06-04T10:26:01

This is a great 35mm lens that is equal if not better than the Nikon 35mm 1.4 lens, which has a front focusing issue and even better than the Nikon 35mm 1.8 lens. Very good solid build that doesn't stand out as a third-party lens. I am happy with my purchase and it has served me well across three continents.

Donald J.

2017-05-11T17:37:53

I recently purchased this lens for Nikon D750. It is sharp wide open. While It is not a cheap lens, combination of having a wide aperture, weather resistance, amazing close focusing distance, Vibration Control, and beautiful star burst make it a GREAT lens.

SHAWN Z.

2017-05-02T12:21:41

A fantastic prime. Great for events and low light photography. Sharp edge to edge and beautiful color saturation.

SONY T.

2017-04-27T10:39:28

I love this lens so much. I spent a few days testing everything it had to offer and I am very happy with my purchase. It's sharp wide open, the VC allows for a very low shutter speed, and it's almost a macro. I was taking pictures of things that were so close they were inside the lens hood.

teal g.

2017-01-07T08:51:04

This lens has produced some very nice, very sharp images for me so far. I will be using this tomorrow in a photo shoot of a local band. This is a great lens to add to your arsenal.

VERNON J.

2016-12-28T11:23:35

I've owned several Tamron lenses and, like my other Tamron lenses, this one works exactly as anticipated.

EVA B.

2016-06-02T17:51:05

I bought the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC about a month ago. I was considering this lens, the Nikon 35mm AF-S f/1.4 ED and the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 HSM A. DXOmark rated both the Sigma and the Tamron above the much more expensive Nikon lens, and also the Zeiss. I read reviews for months, and looked at the images others had taken with all the lenses. Although I was originally a Nikon lens purist, the results as well as the price could not compete, so I chose a third party lens over Nikon. I like the weight of the Tamron, and the solid feel. The manual focus is tight, you know it isn't going to wander. That is important to me because I shoot a lot of landscapes. I shot several test shots indoors, under a mixture of incandescent and fluorescent, WB set on "cloudy" on my D750, and the color and detail were excellent. Also, hand held shots at speeds under 1/50 were still very crisp. This is a definite improvement over my old Nikkor 35mm f/2 D lens, and I have taken some great shots with that tiny little lens. I would recommend this lens without any hesitation.

JOHN H.