Noble plastic rather than quantity

From Pentax system I decided when upgrading for Sony. The decision was not easy for me, but there were also good reasons to do that. On Pentax bayonet was one of my favorite lenses, the DA 55 / 1.4. This lens has me utterly thrilled and this alone is a reason to look Pentax closer look. After switching to Sony was clear that something similar had to be purchased. Unfortunately, the current Sony 50 / 1.4 does not benefit, however, the best reputation. In addition, I had 50mm almost a little short. Since the new Tamron me 60 / 2.0 SP interested I have ordered me without further ado. I relied on my good experience with Tamron lenses (90 / 2.8, 70-200 / 2.8, etc., also reviewed here) and was also the option of a bright 60s both as a portrait lens as well as macro, with the option of 1: 1 be able to use pictures, tempting.

When unpacking my expectations were met. As usual, even when used Tamron 60 a plastic housing. The startled be said: Even my 70-200 / 2.8 and my 90 / 2.8 had without being selbiges cheap. The case is processed very valuable and makes a haptically good, trustworthy impression. The great advantage of this design lies in the weight. The Tamron weighs 400g. Anyone who has compared a 70 with a 60 Sigma Tamron, know what I mean. The 150g are different. The focus ring is related pleasantly wide and with a grippy rubber. Nowhere is a game to notice. On the left side of the AF toggle sits (manual or automatic). Both are high quality lens cap, also a lens hood is included provide off. The bayonet made of metal snaps very clean in the case. Super I find the design of the lens. It is a innenfokussierendes lens, which simply means that it does not change the picture making the length. Not quite uninteresting for a Macro. The Macro builds pleasantly short with 80mm. The required filter diameter for the 60s are 55mm.

Preliminary it should be mentioned that, even with the permitting Tamron AF manual intervention by rotating the lens. I have learned already at the Pentax DA lenses ("quick-shift") appreciate this option. The first images of the '60s were good across the board. The Tamron is to use very well open. In combination with the Sony Alpha 500 of AF fits 100%. For AF should be said that, who is a Pentax Whisper HSM wunderts much quieter. The volume is probably between the 90 and the high-intensity Tele 70-200. Even that says a lot about the quality standard. The Tamron brings very pleasant colors and a soft bokeh. The minimum focusing distance is 10cm at the upper frame of comparable Macros. What does not is necessarily bad. In portraits, the Tamron delivers without overloading sign pleasantly sharp images. Also in this area makes the Tamron real fun. Allen doomsayers, I must say that this is my now third quality Tamron. It is neither "handpicked" yet it was previously "personally tested". It is, like its two predecessors, "off the shelf off" optimal.

Short and sweet

Positives:

+ Class workmanship
+ Very good haptics
+ Very good image quality
+ Beautiful soft bokeh
+ Luminous intensity
+ 1: 1 macro
+ Direct intervention possible applied despite the AF
+ Even to good use as a portrait lens
+ Delivery complete with lens hood
+ 5 years warranty

Negatives:

- Lens Hood hooked a little
- The price is currently still a bit high, but this is giving according to experience yet.

My conclusion: The Tamron 60 / 2.8 SP AF is a very good and versatile lens. It makes for portraits as macros a very good figure.
Plastic does not seem necessarily cheap. This shows us the Tamron. Tamron but goes one better and grants for some time 5 years warranty on its objectives. This should also be mentioned here. I get in the sometimes very expensive, so-called. "Brand glasses" not even an extra charge.
For me, the Tamron is a very very good lens that will find a lot of friends. 5 stars for the noble glass.