[davidmanze]

The Tamron SP 35mm f1.8 USD VC appears to be a little gem. I already pointed out the smooth bokeh for a 35mm lens, but it appears that it is sharper wide open than the Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art and Canon EF 35mm f2 IS USM, and it has better coatings/veil-/flare control than the Sigma. And yes, the Tamron design is very Sigma like, a tad more polished. Kind of like how the new Alfa Giulia is very half BMW3 and half Audi A4, and the new Renault Talisman is very Volkswagen Passat like.

 

The size difference with the Canon is largely (no pun intended) explained by the more recessed front element, which becomes quite evident when you see them side by side.

 

http://blog.krolop-gerst.com/technik/tam...vc-usd-sp/

 

So, I guess that when I have the money in future to get a new 35mm, I might be getting a 3rd SP, from yet another era (I have the Tamron SP 500mm f8 from the 1980's, the Tamron SP 90mm f2.8 Di Macro from 1997/2000 (update)). For the bokeh .

Love the vehicle/ lens correlation, I guess I fit in the MKI Ford Mexico conversion (crossflow downdraft Weber from the scrapyard) in the standard Ford escort body "with spats" scenario..... :o  :lol:  I always was a cheapskate old habits die hard!  Eh?