09-03-2015, 09:43 AM
There's also a fluorine coating involved which helps to clean the front element. Don't think I'd sell the Sigma for it but I'm looking forward to Tamron's efforts in the future. And from now on I'll be careful to recommend Sigma
Still, in Switzerland there's no Tamron service repairing the lenses. Last time, 6 years ago I had to send in a faulty lens bought in England with international warranty to Germany which was quite expensive. There's a dealer/representative closeby, who also represents Leica and Gitzo, so you can imagine how much a service would cost. To be honest, that's as well the same with the Sigma rep, as they demand fantasy prices when buying directly at them.
Still, in Switzerland there's no Tamron service repairing the lenses. Last time, 6 years ago I had to send in a faulty lens bought in England with international warranty to Germany which was quite expensive. There's a dealer/representative closeby, who also represents Leica and Gitzo, so you can imagine how much a service would cost. To be honest, that's as well the same with the Sigma rep, as they demand fantasy prices when buying directly at them.