I quickly 'clicked' with the lens when I got it home. There's no in-lens image stabilization, but the Tamron still feels plenty stable thanks to Sony's sensor-based IS. And I was eager to photographic something, anything! Trapped in my apartment, I'd been getting my fix of feeling connected to the rest of the world by gazing off my balcony at the city around me. Many months of rainy Seattle weather were just finally giving way to long beautiful days of sunshine and perfect temperatures. It was May 2020, several weeks into the initial Covid-19 lockdown, when the recently announced Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 landed in our office and I eagerly collected it (masked up, of course). Up until recently, Sony shooters were in a tough spot when trying to choose a fast aperture zoom Up until recently, Sony shooters were in a tough spot when trying to choose a fast aperture zoom: go with the Sony FE 70-200 F4 ($1400), or smash the bank and grab the FE 70-200mm F2.8 ($2400) – the former is not quite as good as it should be (in my opinion), and the latter is quite pricey. What follows is the nitty gritty of why I chose the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 (and also why it may be the right lens for you!). Fortunately, lenses like this one make my job much less stressful. Which is why I take seriously any gear buying advice I give. Let's be honest: most photographers out there are budget-minded, including myself. And Tamron seems to be on a roll lately when it comes to conjuring up good glass with the budget-focused photographer in mind.īelvedere was my muse during the early days of Covid. And this time around I'm choosing Tamron's 70-180mm F2.8 ($1200) for very similar reasons: It's a well-priced, quality lens that answers the needs of customers. Two years ago I chose Tamron's 28-75mm F2.8 lenses for Sony E-mount ($800) as my gear of the year. Tamron seems to be on a roll lately when it comes to conjuring up good glass with the budget-minded photographer in mind At last, we could run and walk together and provide food assistance for local families, friends, and co-workers.I've been writing about photography and camera gear for about ten years and in that time I've had the privilege of shooting with all sorts drool-worthy, piggy bank/ground-breaking cameras and lenses: the kind of gear I dreamed of one day owning as a kid.īut these days, what gets me most excited is not the gear with the highest price tag, most impressive specs or prettiest bokeh, but that which makes photography more accessible to the masses. On Thursday, April 21st in downtown Orlando a collective cheer could be heard from 7,300 athletes representing 336 local corporations and non-profits, many who’ve spent the last two years working apart. It was obvious participants in the 2022 SimplyIOA Corporate 5k presented by Key HR were glad to be back to some much-needed togetherness. Team captains are responsible to create the team, recruit members and encourage company participation. Team captains are the heart and soul of the SimplyIOA Corporate 5k presented by Key HR. Click here to learn more about these beneficiaries and their impact on the Central Florida community. Proceeds are donated to the Track Shack Youth Foundation and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Ride SunRail free to and from the race with your bib number! Beneficiaries Held exclusively for Florida's corporate community businesses and non-profit organizations can form teams and participate in the SimplyIOA Corporate 5k presented by Key HR for camaraderie, friendly competition and celebrating with co-workers.ĭon't have a team? Join the Track Shack Fitness Club team! All Participants Receive: 5:30 pm – T-Shirt Design Award/ Largest Team Awardĥ:45 pm – Runners line up on Central Blvd.
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