Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC Usd G2 Lens - Canon

I did a heavy research on finding a lens that would be my go to lens for APS-C camera (Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Canon EOS 80D), with focus on low light capability and durability and image quality. All the L glass, 24-70, Sigma 24-70 and this Tamron SP 24-70 G2 were all sound, but unfortunately very few people reviewed this lens here, so I had to look and compare from different sources for reviews and what I found was few people who reviewed it were more happy with the lens than the rest. So I decided to buy it.Now My Review:I had this lens for the past few weeks and what I found was a lens that is well built, I've held L glasses but this looks like can hold its place for long, hence sounds like the build quality is really nice.Colors that comes out of this ... MoreI did a heavy research on finding a lens that would be my go to lens for APS-C camera (Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Canon EOS 80D), with focus on low light capability and durability and image quality. All the L glass, 24-70, Sigma 24-70 and this Tamron SP 24-70 G2 were all sound, but unfortunately very few people reviewed this lens here, so I had to look and compare from different sources for reviews and what I found was few people who reviewed it were more happy with the lens than the rest. So I decided to buy it.Now My Review:I had this lens for the past few weeks and what I found was a lens that is well built, I've held L glasses but this looks like can hold its place for long, hence sounds like the build quality is really nice.Colors that comes out of this lens is amazing for video and photos. I know it's more of a personal preference and for me this lens hit the nail.The f/2.8 constant aperture is what I was looking for and the light that is allowed to pass through the apurture of this lens is superb.I came from only Canon glasses and I was afraiding trying anything else because of the focus ability, but I'm happy to say that, one area that I never felt like I was not holding Canon glass was the autofocus, this thing focus so fast both with DPAF (for video and live view for photos) and using viewfinder.The stabilization of this lens makes me looks like I'm always shooting at 1/160s while under really low light I simply go as low as 1/50s as long as my subject is not a person and doesn't move.I believe this lens overall is the best and I would recommend it to whoever wants to save some money but still wants the best lens.

I purchased this lens to be used on my Z6 camera (via FTZ adapter). Trying to save some money, I choose the used one, which B&H described as 9+ (very little or no wear) condition.Upon arriving I made a dozen of test shots and found all of them really noisy. The further investigation revealed the lens increases ISO almost twice. To separate the camera and adapter, I put everything on tripod, switch camera to full manual, then shot with Tamron, and Sigma 24-70/2.8 (F mount) lens (both with adapter). All photos taken with used Tamron were significantly darker. Looks like, for some unknown reason, used Tamron lens sends to camera wrong data about diaphragm opening.Unfortunately, the B&H response was offensively unfair. Even when I ship (for my expenses) that lens ... MoreI purchased this lens to be used on my Z6 camera (via FTZ adapter). Trying to save some money, I choose the used one, which B&H described as 9+ (very little or no wear) condition.Upon arriving I made a dozen of test shots and found all of them really noisy. The further investigation revealed the lens increases ISO almost twice. To separate the camera and adapter, I put everything on tripod, switch camera to full manual, then shot with Tamron, and Sigma 24-70/2.8 (F mount) lens (both with adapter). All photos taken with used Tamron were significantly darker. Looks like, for some unknown reason, used Tamron lens sends to camera wrong data about diaphragm opening.Unfortunately, the B&H response was offensively unfair. Even when I ship (for my expenses) that lens back in 2 hours, they deducted 13% from refund.For the mistake they caused.To me, who used to be their loyal customer for 12 years...Beware of used stuff!

I have the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 lens & love it, had the older version & upgraded to latest version. I tried the previous generation of the 24-70 f2.8 & returned 2 copies because of focus problems. I thought the latest upgrade would be the answer but no such luck. It was ordered as soon as available & put on my Canon 80D. Out of the box focus was terrible, microadjustment improved it, took plus 20 at 70mm & plus 10 at 24mm. However, real life shooting is another matter. F2.8 is soft at best & sharp focus occurs about 30% of the time. Sharpness improves at smaller apertures but I bought this lens for the f2.8. Sharpness is also better at 70mm than at 24mm, but not equivalent to 70mm on the 70-200 lens. In a direct comparison with my Sigma 17-50 f2.8, the Sigma ... MoreI have the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 lens & love it, had the older version & upgraded to latest version. I tried the previous generation of the 24-70 f2.8 & returned 2 copies because of focus problems. I thought the latest upgrade would be the answer but no such luck. It was ordered as soon as available & put on my Canon 80D. Out of the box focus was terrible, microadjustment improved it, took plus 20 at 70mm & plus 10 at 24mm. However, real life shooting is another matter. F2.8 is soft at best & sharp focus occurs about 30% of the time. Sharpness improves at smaller apertures but I bought this lens for the f2.8. Sharpness is also better at 70mm than at 24mm, but not equivalent to 70mm on the 70-200 lens. In a direct comparison with my Sigma 17-50 f2.8, the Sigma outperformed the Tamron at all apertures & focal lengths, unbelievable given the price difference between these two lenses. After 3 failed attempts, I am done with Tamron 24-70 lenses. Thank goodness for the return policy at B&H Photo, this lens will be going back today.