Tamron’s New 12-20mm f/2.8 Is Excellent, but Its Filter Design Won’t Suit Everyone

I’ve been playing with Tamron’s new ultra-wide 12-20mm zoom for a couple of months now. When I first peeled away the plastic wrap and held it, I thought, “Wow, very compact and light.” My next thought was that the glossy finish looked surprisingly smudged straight out of the box. I checked the marketing materials and found that this is part of Tamron’s new “Toned Profile Next” design language. It certainly gives the lens a distinctive appearance, althou