Tamron 17–28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD – Still the Best Ultra-Wide Zoom for Sony?

Описание: Realistically, there's only one ultra-wide angle zoom for your Sony E-mount that's still an absolute banger for the money – and that's the Tamron 17–28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD. I mean, sure, there are plenty of f/4 wide-angle zooms out there for great price… but this one is f/2.8, super sharp in the center, weighs just 420g, and you can often find it for around 800 USD (or EUR).
It’s seriously a dream lens for landscape photographers, travel filming and even for astrophotography nerds.

After using it for over 5 years across rain, snow, sand and some accidental swims, I thought it's finally time to give the Tamron 17-28mm the credit it deserves.It's been my go-to wide angle for landscapes, travel and video – and yeah, spoiler alert: it still slaps.
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What’s in this video:
My story with the lens (and why it got ignored)
Why it still kicks ass after 5 years
Sharpness, distortion, flare – the real stuff
How it works for video, vlogging, and even stars
Final verdict – is it still worth buying?

Prefer reading? Check out the full blog post with photos:
https://www.mikestehlik.com/reviews-t...
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Gear Used in This Video:
Cameras: Sony A7 IV, DJI Pocket 3, GoPro 10, Iphone
Lens: Tamron 17–28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
Tripod: 3 Legged Thing Pro 2.0 Winston
Audio: DJI Mic 2
Gloves: Vallerret Markhof Pro v3

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Music:
All tracks from Epidemic Sound - check them out:https://share.epidemicsound.com/xfec5d
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About Me:
I’m Mike – a photographer, filmmaker and full-time gear nerd. I care about how stuff feels and how it performs – from the gritty trail to the pixel level. Everything I review has been dragged through rain, sand, snow, and the bottom of my dusty backpacks. If it survives and still delivers sharp corners? Then we’re talking.

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