Summary
Tamron released a 12-20mm f/2.8 lens for the sSony E mount ad the Nikon Z mount. Chelsea Mercado took the lens around town for real world testing, contrast, sharpness, vignetting, and more. Is this a lens you should add to your kit or a hard pass?
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Tony & Chelsea Northrup @tonyandchelsea Published: Aug 21, 2026 Duration: 12 min 26 sec
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