True or False: This Tamron Lens Outdid Canon, Nikon, and Sony?

The year is 2016: and the photography world is in this fascinating place of evolution between DSLRs and mirrorless. And because of that, brands are willing to try new and different things. The brand that really truly was doing something different was Tamron. Today, the brand is known for odd focal lengths that end up working well and lenses with character and reliability that puts everyone else to shame. But in 2016, we saw a version of Tamron that I think wanted to really get in the ring with Canon, Nikon, and Sony. The crazy thing: none of the other reviewers really respected it.