However, it seems like every image stabilization has its pros and cons, and the Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 is not an exception. Wedding and event photographers struggle quite a bit when shooting indoors, or outdoors in low-light, so having an image-stabilized setup is always an advantage. This makes the SP 45mm f/1.8 truly stand out, especially when using it in low-light situations. We have previously written a number of articles on the benefits of image stabilization, and how useful it can be in the field, even when using wide-angle lenses. Vibration Compensation / Image StabilizationĪs I have already pointed out, the Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is a pretty unique offering, because it comes with optical image stabilization – something no other F-mount lens does. We used this lens on the Nikon D780 DSLR, as well as on the Nikon Z-series cameras with the FTZ adapter, and it handled very well, as expected. Overall, Tamron has done an amazing job with the build quality and handling of the lens. It snaps easily on the lens and stays pretty snug, without any noticeable play.
The HF012 petal-shaped hood is included with the lens. The 67mm filter thread is plastic, similar to what we see on many other enthusiast and pro-grade lenses out there, including ones from Nikon.
The front element is recessed, but not very deeply, so cleaning it should not be too much of an issue. The Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is weather-sealed, which makes it a great candidate for outdoor photography. The rear of the lens has a rubber gasket on the mount, which helps protect both the camera and the lens from dust / debris from getting into the camera, or the lens. The lens has two switches on the side – one for image stabilization (VC On / Off) and one for focusing (AF / MF). So if you are planning to change lenses in dusty conditions, you might want to change focus position to infinity first – this minimizes the chance of any dust or debris getting into the lens. Although there is a glass element on the rear side of the lens, the whole rear group of lenses moves in as you focus towards close focus, exposing the inner parts of the lens.
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As you get to the end of the focusing range on either side, there is a noticeable stop, but it is not a hard stop like on some older manual focus lenses – the ring continues to rotate. It is not a big deal for me at all, but I wish Tamron either engraved it onto the lens, or did not have it at all. After using the lens for a few weeks, some of the letters on the label started to wear off. While it is great to know that these lenses are designed and made in Japan, the white label is not engraved – it is just white paint. The bottom of the lens has a “Made in Japan” stamp, and strangely, there is another “Designed in Japan” white label right next to it. This means that it is designed to last, and I am sure it would, even with a heavy amount of field (ab)use. With its sturdy metal lens barrel and a metal mount, the only plastic parts of the lens are the very front of the lens barrel, as well as the plastic switches on the side of the lens. The build quality of the SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is that of a pro-grade lens – Tamron has done an amazing job with it.
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NIKON Z 7 + TAMRON SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD F013N 45mm, ISO 800, 1/400, f/1.8 Build Quality and Handling
Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Specifications NIKON D780 + VR 45mm f/1.8G 45mm, ISO 100, 1/8000, f/1.8Įver since Tamron released its SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens, I have been wanting to test it out, as I have heard so many great things about it from my friends and peers. Thanks to its complex optical design featuring 10 elements in 8 groups (two of which are molded glass aspherical elements and one low-dispersion element), the Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is also designed to yield very sharp images, even at the widest aperture. Tamron put everything in its arsenal into this lens to make it the best available standard prime lens on the market – from eBAND and fluorine coatings and a high-speed ultrasonic silent drive (USD) autofocus motor, all the way to a weather-sealed design. With its wide aperture of f/1.8 and built-in image stabilization (at the time of its announcement, it was the world’s first image-stabilized standard prime), it is an ideal lens for low-light photography that is designed for both enthusiasts and professionals. The Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is a standard focal length prime lens that was announced in September of 2015 for Canon EF and Nikon F cameras.
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