Tamron's approach to both introduction of their products and education just keeps getting better. We all know there's not a lot involved in unboxing any of the gear we appreciate the most, but what I loved about Ken Hubbard's video below was the amount of information he packed into under two minutes.

I also enjoyed the variety of images shared by Ken and Billion Lim from Bali on the 18-400mm product page. Of course, the best example of how a lens performs is for you to visit a Tamron dealer and do your own test drive. This is a remarkable piece of glass and was recognized earlier in the year with an EISA Award (European Imaging and Sound Awards.)

Interested in finding out more about the 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD?  Just click on any image in today's post. And, if you want to find a Tamron dealer nearest you, their dealer locator with all the is just a click away!

I've shared a lot of great videos and blog posts about one my favorite people in the industry Ken Hubbard from Tamron. Whether it's one of his videos, a post or meeting him in person in the Tamron booth, he's always a wealth of information and support for photographers at all levels of expertise.

This morning, while looking through Photo Tips and More, I ran across this feature, Travel Tales from the Hub, also known as "Where is Ken Hubbard?" It's loaded with great content, written in a travel log format and filled with images. Each image has been captured with a different Tamron lens. Reading one of his posts was like taking Tamron gear out for my own test drive.

For example, his story on Miami, shared images captured with Tamron's SP35mm together with the specs on each shot.

I loved his travel log on his trip with Tamron Image Master, Charley Voorhis to Wenatchee, Washington. They photographed the Cascade Loop and again, each image shared, ties to a specific Tamron lens.

At the end of the story are links to each Tamron lens, giving you the opportunity for access to more information about some of the finest glass in photography!

Tamron never slows down in their efforts to help you raise the bar on the quality of your images and technique. 

​The tech team is on the road through the end of the year. Just click on the banner to the right for their schedule with workshops at the Tamron dealer nearest you.

 Intro by Skip Cohen

There's a lot of great content in the Tamron channel on YouTube and the short video below with Ian Plant is a perfect example. I especially like his comment about the gear he likes to travel with:

"When I travel far, and I need to travel light, I like to bring along an all purpose general zoom like a 28-300 mm that gives me a wide range of focal length options, and allows me the flexibility I need to get the shots that I want."

What makes this such a great "how-to" video is Ian's ability to pack a lot of great information into just three minutes. He shares some solid content about how he's shooting and why he likes the 28-300mm lens. He also talks about some of the features that help him the most, like image stabilization.

Check out more of Ian's work with a visit to his website. You'll never be disappointed in the information and images he shares. And, check out Tamron's 28-300mm lens with a visit to their website. Just click on the lens above.

Then, visit the Tamron dealer nearest you with a click on the link below.

The SP90mm Macro Lens is in the spotlight today. It's loaded with Tamron's legendary technology. Click on the image to the left to link to the product page and review all the specifications on this remarkable piece of glass.

I love these short videos from Tamron, because they tell you just about everything you need to know. But, it's not just about the SP90mm. It's about one of the finest manufacturers in the industry.

They're making some great lenses and the new design/features of their SP series is all about meeting the needs of the photographer.
 

Tamron isn't just building great lenses, but helping to create better photographers. Their tech team is on the road all year long with workshops to help you raise the bar on your skill set. Check their schedule - it's just a click away!  Attending one of these programs will give you a chance to "test drive" some incredible lenses and add some terrific artists/educators to your network.

As an example of one of my favorite features following the quality of the optics, I wanted to share the copy from Tamron on their moisture-proof and dust-resistant construction. Gone are most of the days when you need to hold back from shooting because of the weather.

And for all you Tamron shooters out there already - don't forget #WithMyTamron. Here's your chance to be featured in the Tamron gallery and have your images shared all over the world! Just click on the banner below.

It was just about two years ago that Tamron totally raised the bar and introduced their first two redefined SP lenses, the SP35mm and SP45mm. And, while for most of you this might be old news, there's an opportunity coming later this month for you to win an SP45mm lens!

Later this month Photodex and SCU will be announcing a new contest and our search for the best self-promotional video.

Technology keeps changing and today artists have the greatest number of creative tools in the 190+ year history of photography, but not just for capture! Your ability to promote your skill set and passion in your marketing materials is at an all time high. The combination of still images, short video clips and great music combined in a profile piece about your love for photography and your business, sets a new standard for self-promotion.

Supporting the quality of beautiful images in your video is Tamron and some of the finest optics in photography today. I love this description of the SP45mm from the Tamron site:

Compose an image at will, without regard to shooting distance or ambient lighting constraints - to produce crisp, tack sharp images from F1.8 full open aperture. The unique synthesis of a VC system in a 45mm lens with a best-in-class MOD of ).29m* redefines standar distance shooting - freeing the photographer to discover another dimension of personal style.

*Rated top among current 45mm and 50mm fixed focal length interchangeable AF lenses for full-frame DSLR cameras excluding macro lenses (As of July 2015. Source: Tamron).

Tamron isn't just a manufacturer of some of the finest glass in imaging, but a never-ending supporter of education and helping photographers raise the bar on the quality of their images. The Tamron Tech team is on the road around the country with their workshop series. Here's your chance to check out the SP45mm lens along with the rest of the Tamron family of outstanding lenses. In August alone they'll be in Nevada, Colorado, California, Alabama, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Texas and Utah. Check out their schedule for August - it's just a click away.

Click on any image below to connect to the SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (model F013) in Canon, Nikon or Sony-A mounts. Then, stay tuned to SCU and Photodex for the contest announcement and your chance to win the grand prize package with gear from Tamron, Lumix, Marathon Press, Illuminati and Photodex!