Tamron SP f/2.8 Di VC USD Nikon, 70-200mm
The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Zoom Lens for Nikon is a high-speed standard to telephoto zoom lens with a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range. Designed for full-size SLR and DSLR cameras, it offers superior image quality accentuated by advanced Vibration Compensation (image stabilisation) and an Ultrasonic Silent Drive Motor for quiet, smooth and precise autofocus. A new optical design for this popular focal length zoom delivers high contrast and high resolution throughout the zoom range and one Extra-low Dispersion element with four Low Dispersion elements minimise chromatic aberrations. A circular diaphragm that retains its round shape even when taken down two stops from f/2.8 offers expressive background blurring. This lens is in excellent condition with only the lightest signs of use. The optics are clean, clear with no marks or scratches. There is an extremely minor amount of dust within the lens. The lens barrel shows only the lightest cosmetic marks. The focus ring is smooth and in great condition. The lens mount is in good condition.
The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Zoom Lens for Nikon is a high-speed standard to telephoto zoom lens with a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range. Designed for full-size SLR and DSLR cameras, it offers superior image quality accentuated by advanced Vibration Compensation (image stabilisation) and an Ultrasonic Silent Drive Motor for quiet, smooth and precise autofocus. A new optical design for this popular focal length zoom delivers high contrast and high resolution throughout the zoom range and one Extra-low Dispersion element with four Low Dispersion elements minimise chromatic aberrations. A circular diaphragm that retains its round shape even when taken down two stops from f/2.8 offers expressive background blurring. This lens is in excellent condition with only the lightest signs of use. The optics are clean, clear with no marks or scratches. There is an extremely minor amount of dust within the lens. The lens barrel shows only the lightest cosmetic marks. The focus ring is smooth and in great condition. The lens mount is in good condition.
The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Zoom Lens for Nikon is a high-speed standard to telephoto zoom lens with a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range. Designed for full-size SLR and DSLR cameras, it offers superior image quality accentuated by advanced Vibration Compensation (image stabilisation) and an Ultrasonic Silent Drive Motor for quiet, smooth and precise autofocus. A new optical design for this popular focal length zoom delivers high contrast and high resolution throughout the zoom range and one Extra-low Dispersion element with four Low Dispersion elements minimise chromatic aberrations. A circular diaphragm that retains its round shape even when taken down two stops from f/2.8 offers expressive background blurring. This lens is in excellent condition with only the lightest signs of use. The optics are clean, clear with no marks or scratches. There is an extremely minor amount of dust within the lens. The lens barrel shows only the lightest cosmetic marks. The focus ring is smooth and in great condition. The lens mount is in good condition.
The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Zoom Lens for Nikon is a high-speed standard to telephoto zoom lens with a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range. Designed for full-size SLR and DSLR cameras, it offers superior image quality accentuated by advanced Vibration Compensation (image stabilisation) and an Ultrasonic Silent Drive Motor for quiet, smooth and precise autofocus. A new optical design for this popular focal length zoom delivers high contrast and high resolution throughout the zoom range and one Extra-low Dispersion element with four Low Dispersion elements minimise chromatic aberrations. A circular diaphragm that retains its round shape even when taken down two stops from f/2.8 offers expressive background blurring. This lens is in excellent condition with only the lightest signs of use. The optics are clean, clear with no marks or scratches. There is an extremely minor amount of dust within the lens. The lens barrel shows only the lightest cosmetic marks. The focus ring is smooth and in great condition. The lens mount is in good condition.
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Tamron Sp Af 70-200mm F2.8 Di Ld (If) Macro (Nikon Mount) 77 A001 Black Camera Lens
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Tamron SP 70-200MM F/2.8 DI VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon (FX) Cameras (Renewed)
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I rented the Nikon 70-200 2.8E FL before pre-ordering the Tamron. Body and handling In this latest generation of 70-200 workhorses, both brands flipped the position of the focus and zoom rings, with the focus ring closer to the body. This means my grip is indeed a bit farther out to stay in reach of the more often used zoom ring, placing the heel of my palm partially on the focus ring. Even in A/M mode on the Nikon (which is supposed to reduce focus ring sensitivity to avoid accidentally nudging the focus), I did experience some slight shifting of focus from my palm.While it was pretty rare, the slight movement in the ring gave me just enough doubt, that I'd overuse my focus just to be safe (when back-button focusing). I have not experienced this with the Tamron at ...Ā MoreI rented the Nikon 70-200 2.8E FL before pre-ordering the Tamron. Body and handling In this latest generation of 70-200 workhorses, both brands flipped the position of the focus and zoom rings, with the focus ring closer to the body. This means my grip is indeed a bit farther out to stay in reach of the more often used zoom ring, placing the heel of my palm partially on the focus ring. Even in A/M mode on the Nikon (which is supposed to reduce focus ring sensitivity to avoid accidentally nudging the focus), I did experience some slight shifting of focus from my palm.While it was pretty rare, the slight movement in the ring gave me just enough doubt, that I'd overuse my focus just to be safe (when back-button focusing). I have not experienced this with the Tamron at all. I believe this is partially due to the focus ring being significantly narrower than the Nikon's, and a bit stiffer, though not quite as smooth.It's a small thing, but the confidence is crucial to keeping my mind on the shoot and not the lens. The Nikon has AF buttons that are pretty useful in certain situations, and also help prevent accidentally nudging focus by keeping your hand farther out. Otherwise, the Nikon body is familiar and sturdy. It looks and feels the same as other high quality Nikkor glass. The Tamron body has a significantly higher end feel than other Tamron lenses, including other SP line lenses like the 24-70 and 90mm Macro. The Tamron metal seems to show scuffs easier. Just hanging on my side, the frequent rubbing against my clothes seems to have left some light superficial marks on the surface. Nothing damaging, not scratches, more like polishing lines which are only visible under certain light. It's not a big deal considering this is a workhorse of a lens, and it is certainly sturdy enough for professional use, but it's a bit discouraging to see my new lens marked up after one weekend. Speaking of hanging to my side, the Tamron switches protrude a bit more than the Nikons and were constantly being flipped while I walked. If running around, each time I raised the lens, the AF or VC would be off again and I'd have to double check. This caused me to miss a couple shots in quick draw scenarios at a sporting event when AF was flipped to MF accidentally. The Arca Swiss foot on the Tamron is great! However, since I prefer to mount my strap to the foot to relieve strain on the lens mount, I still have to add a plate. So while I greatly appreciate the thought (all my tripods and mounts are Arca-Swiss compatible), it unfortunately probably won't get much use in the field. Small thing, but the Nikon hood clicks on with a switch to release and feels very secure. The Tamron uses the standard friction point. In case you were wondering, the G2 will not mount to the Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x teleconverter, not even a modified one to fit older lenses. So if you're looking to get a little extra range, expect to dish out another $400 for the Tamron teleconverter. Performance I didn't experience any noticeable difference in autofocus speed or accuracy. The Tamron is very fast and accurate and does not hunt, even in low light. It even handles backlit situations with light coming into the lens very well and is still able to grab focus very quickly and with confidence. The Tamron VC seems to work better than the Nikon's VR. I have no trouble getting crisp shots at 1/20 at 200mm, handheld. The Tamron focuses about 6 closer which is too close for headshots, but it does throw the background out nicely for close-ups. Image quality The Nikon produces images with a little more contrast, particularly in the details. Though the Tamron images are a bit flatter, the colors feel more natural and a bit more saturated. With two perfectly in focus samples side-by-side, the Nikon may be very slightly sharper wide open, but this could be only the extra microcontrast on the Nikon. Overall, this is a fantastic lens and a bargain. (Attached photo is a SOOC RAW processed with no adjustments, and an example of light coming directly into the lens, which had no trouble grabbing focus)
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I rented this lens to try out to see if I liked it enough to buy and save money rather than buying the Nikon version. I had the opportunity to photograph a theater performance with it. Using a Nikon D850, I found the autofocus to be incredibly inconsistent using only the F2.8 aperture. Many of the shots I took came out just slightly out of focus. When they did show in focus, they were tack sharp and looked as I hoped they would. I've shot theater for 10 years and never had a lens this inconsistent. By contrast I shot the same performance the next day with my Nikon 70-200 F4 and had great results as I usually do.Maybe the Tamron would do better on a D5 or sports body, or maybe it's just not great in inconsistent lighting, or maybe I'm not the photographer I think I ...Ā MoreI rented this lens to try out to see if I liked it enough to buy and save money rather than buying the Nikon version. I had the opportunity to photograph a theater performance with it. Using a Nikon D850, I found the autofocus to be incredibly inconsistent using only the F2.8 aperture. Many of the shots I took came out just slightly out of focus. When they did show in focus, they were tack sharp and looked as I hoped they would. I've shot theater for 10 years and never had a lens this inconsistent. By contrast I shot the same performance the next day with my Nikon 70-200 F4 and had great results as I usually do.Maybe the Tamron would do better on a D5 or sports body, or maybe it's just not great in inconsistent lighting, or maybe I'm not the photographer I think I am! Either way, I'm glad I rented before buying.Thanks to Liz who was very helpful during the rental process. Great customer service.
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I bought the Tamron SP 70-200mm G2 lens to use in outdoor nature photography. The 70-200mm focal length I find is excellent in taking on hikes in the woods or on the beach. It lets me get intimate landscape photos and birds in flight, or other wildlife on the move easily. The lens is very well made and weather sealed. The autofocus is fast and accurate, You also have the capability to manually focus and override the autofocus. Which is handy when photographing birds in heavy brush where the leaves can interfere with the autofocus if there is a slight breeze. This lens has 3 modes of vibration reduction (control). There is one mode dedicated to panning. I have found the vibration reduction (control) to be as good as Tamron said it is or maybe a bit better. Before I ...Ā MoreI bought the Tamron SP 70-200mm G2 lens to use in outdoor nature photography. The 70-200mm focal length I find is excellent in taking on hikes in the woods or on the beach. It lets me get intimate landscape photos and birds in flight, or other wildlife on the move easily. The lens is very well made and weather sealed. The autofocus is fast and accurate, You also have the capability to manually focus and override the autofocus. Which is handy when photographing birds in heavy brush where the leaves can interfere with the autofocus if there is a slight breeze. This lens has 3 modes of vibration reduction (control). There is one mode dedicated to panning. I have found the vibration reduction (control) to be as good as Tamron said it is or maybe a bit better. Before I bought this lens I compared it to other 70-200mm f/2.8 lens at DxO Mark and it did better or held its own against high priced competition. I am very pleased with this lens and would highly recommend it. I am using it on a Nikon D610. Glad I bought it.
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| Length | 18.83 cm |
| Diameter | 8.58 cm |
| Weight | 1.47 kg |
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Tamron Sp Af 70-200mm F2.8 Di Ld (If) Macro (Nikon Mount) 77 A001 Black Camera Lens
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TAMRON SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD/Model A009N (for Nikon AF) #446
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Tamron SP 70-200MM F/2.8 DI VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon (FX) Cameras (Renewed)
Free delivery between 7ā10 July
I rented the Nikon 70-200 2.8E FL before pre-ordering the Tamron. Body and handling In this latest generation of 70-200 workhorses, both brands flipped the position of the focus and zoom rings, with the focus ring closer to the body. This means my grip is indeed a bit farther out to stay in reach of the more often used zoom ring, placing the heel of my palm partially on the focus ring. Even in A/M mode on the Nikon (which is supposed to reduce focus ring sensitivity to avoid accidentally nudging the focus), I did experience some slight shifting of focus from my palm.While it was pretty rare, the slight movement in the ring gave me just enough doubt, that I'd overuse my focus just to be safe (when back-button focusing). I have not experienced this with the Tamron at ...Ā MoreI rented the Nikon 70-200 2.8E FL before pre-ordering the Tamron. Body and handling In this latest generation of 70-200 workhorses, both brands flipped the position of the focus and zoom rings, with the focus ring closer to the body. This means my grip is indeed a bit farther out to stay in reach of the more often used zoom ring, placing the heel of my palm partially on the focus ring. Even in A/M mode on the Nikon (which is supposed to reduce focus ring sensitivity to avoid accidentally nudging the focus), I did experience some slight shifting of focus from my palm.While it was pretty rare, the slight movement in the ring gave me just enough doubt, that I'd overuse my focus just to be safe (when back-button focusing). I have not experienced this with the Tamron at all. I believe this is partially due to the focus ring being significantly narrower than the Nikon's, and a bit stiffer, though not quite as smooth.It's a small thing, but the confidence is crucial to keeping my mind on the shoot and not the lens. The Nikon has AF buttons that are pretty useful in certain situations, and also help prevent accidentally nudging focus by keeping your hand farther out. Otherwise, the Nikon body is familiar and sturdy. It looks and feels the same as other high quality Nikkor glass. The Tamron body has a significantly higher end feel than other Tamron lenses, including other SP line lenses like the 24-70 and 90mm Macro. The Tamron metal seems to show scuffs easier. Just hanging on my side, the frequent rubbing against my clothes seems to have left some light superficial marks on the surface. Nothing damaging, not scratches, more like polishing lines which are only visible under certain light. It's not a big deal considering this is a workhorse of a lens, and it is certainly sturdy enough for professional use, but it's a bit discouraging to see my new lens marked up after one weekend. Speaking of hanging to my side, the Tamron switches protrude a bit more than the Nikons and were constantly being flipped while I walked. If running around, each time I raised the lens, the AF or VC would be off again and I'd have to double check. This caused me to miss a couple shots in quick draw scenarios at a sporting event when AF was flipped to MF accidentally. The Arca Swiss foot on the Tamron is great! However, since I prefer to mount my strap to the foot to relieve strain on the lens mount, I still have to add a plate. So while I greatly appreciate the thought (all my tripods and mounts are Arca-Swiss compatible), it unfortunately probably won't get much use in the field. Small thing, but the Nikon hood clicks on with a switch to release and feels very secure. The Tamron uses the standard friction point. In case you were wondering, the G2 will not mount to the Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x teleconverter, not even a modified one to fit older lenses. So if you're looking to get a little extra range, expect to dish out another $400 for the Tamron teleconverter. Performance I didn't experience any noticeable difference in autofocus speed or accuracy. The Tamron is very fast and accurate and does not hunt, even in low light. It even handles backlit situations with light coming into the lens very well and is still able to grab focus very quickly and with confidence. The Tamron VC seems to work better than the Nikon's VR. I have no trouble getting crisp shots at 1/20 at 200mm, handheld. The Tamron focuses about 6 closer which is too close for headshots, but it does throw the background out nicely for close-ups. Image quality The Nikon produces images with a little more contrast, particularly in the details. Though the Tamron images are a bit flatter, the colors feel more natural and a bit more saturated. With two perfectly in focus samples side-by-side, the Nikon may be very slightly sharper wide open, but this could be only the extra microcontrast on the Nikon. Overall, this is a fantastic lens and a bargain. (Attached photo is a SOOC RAW processed with no adjustments, and an example of light coming directly into the lens, which had no trouble grabbing focus)
I rented this lens to try out to see if I liked it enough to buy and save money rather than buying the Nikon version. I had the opportunity to photograph a theater performance with it. Using a Nikon D850, I found the autofocus to be incredibly inconsistent using only the F2.8 aperture. Many of the shots I took came out just slightly out of focus. When they did show in focus, they were tack sharp and looked as I hoped they would. I've shot theater for 10 years and never had a lens this inconsistent. By contrast I shot the same performance the next day with my Nikon 70-200 F4 and had great results as I usually do.Maybe the Tamron would do better on a D5 or sports body, or maybe it's just not great in inconsistent lighting, or maybe I'm not the photographer I think I ...Ā MoreI rented this lens to try out to see if I liked it enough to buy and save money rather than buying the Nikon version. I had the opportunity to photograph a theater performance with it. Using a Nikon D850, I found the autofocus to be incredibly inconsistent using only the F2.8 aperture. Many of the shots I took came out just slightly out of focus. When they did show in focus, they were tack sharp and looked as I hoped they would. I've shot theater for 10 years and never had a lens this inconsistent. By contrast I shot the same performance the next day with my Nikon 70-200 F4 and had great results as I usually do.Maybe the Tamron would do better on a D5 or sports body, or maybe it's just not great in inconsistent lighting, or maybe I'm not the photographer I think I am! Either way, I'm glad I rented before buying.Thanks to Liz who was very helpful during the rental process. Great customer service.
I bought the Tamron SP 70-200mm G2 lens to use in outdoor nature photography. The 70-200mm focal length I find is excellent in taking on hikes in the woods or on the beach. It lets me get intimate landscape photos and birds in flight, or other wildlife on the move easily. The lens is very well made and weather sealed. The autofocus is fast and accurate, You also have the capability to manually focus and override the autofocus. Which is handy when photographing birds in heavy brush where the leaves can interfere with the autofocus if there is a slight breeze. This lens has 3 modes of vibration reduction (control). There is one mode dedicated to panning. I have found the vibration reduction (control) to be as good as Tamron said it is or maybe a bit better. Before I ...Ā MoreI bought the Tamron SP 70-200mm G2 lens to use in outdoor nature photography. The 70-200mm focal length I find is excellent in taking on hikes in the woods or on the beach. It lets me get intimate landscape photos and birds in flight, or other wildlife on the move easily. The lens is very well made and weather sealed. The autofocus is fast and accurate, You also have the capability to manually focus and override the autofocus. Which is handy when photographing birds in heavy brush where the leaves can interfere with the autofocus if there is a slight breeze. This lens has 3 modes of vibration reduction (control). There is one mode dedicated to panning. I have found the vibration reduction (control) to be as good as Tamron said it is or maybe a bit better. Before I bought this lens I compared it to other 70-200mm f/2.8 lens at DxO Mark and it did better or held its own against high priced competition. I am very pleased with this lens and would highly recommend it. I am using it on a Nikon D610. Glad I bought it.
Previously, I have shot with the Nikon 80-200 2.8 AF push pull and the Nikon 70-200 VR1, as well as the Tamron 70-200 2.8 VC and latest Sigma 70-200 2.8 OS. I was putting money aside for the latest Nikon version, however this lens popped up and it was immediately pre ordered. I was very impressed with the packing of this lens, and the build quality is fantastic. I have not dropped it so I cannot attest to its durability, but this piece of glass most certainly feels extremely well built. Shooting with it has been nothing but a complete joy. Unlike my Tamron 24-70 VC, this lens is tack sharp wide open, and the chromatic aberration is MUCH better controlled. I have taken this out on a few portrait shoots now as well as high-school and college cheerleading. Its ...Ā MorePreviously, I have shot with the Nikon 80-200 2.8 AF push pull and the Nikon 70-200 VR1, as well as the Tamron 70-200 2.8 VC and latest Sigma 70-200 2.8 OS. I was putting money aside for the latest Nikon version, however this lens popped up and it was immediately pre ordered. I was very impressed with the packing of this lens, and the build quality is fantastic. I have not dropped it so I cannot attest to its durability, but this piece of glass most certainly feels extremely well built. Shooting with it has been nothing but a complete joy. Unlike my Tamron 24-70 VC, this lens is tack sharp wide open, and the chromatic aberration is MUCH better controlled. I have taken this out on a few portrait shoots now as well as high-school and college cheerleading. Its autofocus tracking on my D500 is phenomenal, much faster than the prior generation. It had no problem staying in focus on flying and stunting cheerleaders. It produces very sharp images with a great color rendition and bokeh. Bokeh balls are very circular and pleasing in my opinion. For $1299, you get a very well built lens, with sharp, pleasing images, phenomenal autofocusing, very good vibration control, and even an arcaswiss tripod foot that functions very well. Unlike you are a full blown working professional or prefer to stick with the Nikkor glass, there is no reason to spend twice as much on the newest Nikkor 70-200. You will not be disappointed with this gorgeous piece of glass and a much happier wallet! *As a sidenote, on the two headshot shoots and various random shots I have done, the focus breathing has not been troublesome. It is well combated with the extremely close focusing distance.
I bought this lens on sale in December 2018 after having rented the same model from LensRentals for use with an APSC camera at a special athletic event the previous June. The new lens hasnt seen much use since I received it because it is out of season for the purposes I intend to use it most.But based on initial tests (and fine tuning the auto-focus) it looks like I will like it every bit as much as I did the rented copy. The attribute that I appreciate the most is its sharpness. The images taken last June are sharp enough that I can crop them to the field of view equivalent of 400mm (600mm on full frame) and retain enough quality to feel comfortable submitting them for full-page publication in the 2019 program for the athletic event at which they were taken.I ...Ā MoreI bought this lens on sale in December 2018 after having rented the same model from LensRentals for use with an APSC camera at a special athletic event the previous June. The new lens hasnt seen much use since I received it because it is out of season for the purposes I intend to use it most.But based on initial tests (and fine tuning the auto-focus) it looks like I will like it every bit as much as I did the rented copy. The attribute that I appreciate the most is its sharpness. The images taken last June are sharp enough that I can crop them to the field of view equivalent of 400mm (600mm on full frame) and retain enough quality to feel comfortable submitting them for full-page publication in the 2019 program for the athletic event at which they were taken.I appreciate the f/2.8 maximum aperture not because I intend to be frequently using the lens in low light situations. Rather, shooting at f/5.6 means that I achieve the extra sharpness associated with shooting 2 stops above maximum aperture instead of closer to the less sharp end of the aperture range as I would be with, for example, an f/4 lens.Due to the weight of the lens, I anticipate that I will most often be using it mounted to a tripod or monopod rather than handheld.Some people need exceptionally fast and accurate auto-focus acquisition. Unfortunately, I cant speak to that characteristic of the lens because it is not a high need for my typical shooting situation.
This 70-200 2.8 G2 from Tamron is literally the best single lens you can buy for your Nikon. I got it when it was on sale for less than $1000 so it was a steal.The stabilization works simply brilliantly. It focuses really fast and nails focus very well unless I am in really dark environments. The image quality is simply super awesome. I mainly shoot between 70-150 and rarely at 200mm but its nice having that flexibility. If you combine this zoom with a fast 105mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.4/1.8 and 35mm 1.4/1.8 prime you really will be set for almost anything. Yes this 70-200 2.8 G2 is heavy but it feels great in the hand. I see many complaining about accidentally switching off the AF button when they hold the lens in hand. It just takes some practice and getting used to. It ...Ā MoreThis 70-200 2.8 G2 from Tamron is literally the best single lens you can buy for your Nikon. I got it when it was on sale for less than $1000 so it was a steal.The stabilization works simply brilliantly. It focuses really fast and nails focus very well unless I am in really dark environments. The image quality is simply super awesome. I mainly shoot between 70-150 and rarely at 200mm but its nice having that flexibility. If you combine this zoom with a fast 105mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.4/1.8 and 35mm 1.4/1.8 prime you really will be set for almost anything. Yes this 70-200 2.8 G2 is heavy but it feels great in the hand. I see many complaining about accidentally switching off the AF button when they hold the lens in hand. It just takes some practice and getting used to. It happened to me too but I adjusted and learned how to better hold this beauty in the hand better. I also love the overall rendering I get out of it just like how the Tamron SP 35 1.8 does.My only two negative things about it is the fact that stabilization takes a second for it to kick in but thats about it. I bought this lens before from a local store and ended up returning it regretting it knowing I didnt give myself enough time with it. Second is the focus breathing which honestly is so overly talked about to death. I didnt really buy this lens to always shoot events with the lens up someones face. The easy way to reduce major focus breathing is to step back and give yourself some distance between you and your subject. In real life shooting most of us will never notice any focus breathing and almost ALL lenses prime or zoom have some focus breathing; zooms tend to have bit more but in actual shooting it is The topic has been beaten to death.Just go to your local store and test out this gem. Its simply beautiful to hold and use! After I got used to this beautiful lens I simply cant get enough of it. I pair it with my Tamron SP 35mm 1.8 and I am ready for almost anything. For the price there really isnt much better unless you want to spend close to $3000 to get the Nikon FL 70-200. Sigma just announced a new sport 70-200 2.8 but we dont know how it will be yet so I rather watch reviews and test a lens myself before I invest the money in it. Maybe if the sigma is that much better I will get it as well to use it with the tamron 70-200 2.8 G2 :)
TL;DR: I settled on this lens because you get a fantastic IQ for the price. I would recommend it to others.Some background. My friend let me borrow the Nikon 70-200 f/4 for testing purposes. I was very impressed by the lightning-fast focus, sharpness, lightweight body, and OS. That was an excellent lens! However, I also enjoy taking portraits and low light nature pictures and craving more light and shallower DOF.My experience with the Tamron is from a Nikon d780 shooting hummingbirds, portraits, and a few landscapes during hikes in dry climates/cities. For these purposes, I have no complaints and would easily compare it to the Nikon 70-200 f4. The focus is fast/accurate, and the main reason for blurry shots is that I lose track of small subjects or some other ...Ā MoreTL;DR: I settled on this lens because you get a fantastic IQ for the price. I would recommend it to others.Some background. My friend let me borrow the Nikon 70-200 f/4 for testing purposes. I was very impressed by the lightning-fast focus, sharpness, lightweight body, and OS. That was an excellent lens! However, I also enjoy taking portraits and low light nature pictures and craving more light and shallower DOF.My experience with the Tamron is from a Nikon d780 shooting hummingbirds, portraits, and a few landscapes during hikes in dry climates/cities. For these purposes, I have no complaints and would easily compare it to the Nikon 70-200 f4. The focus is fast/accurate, and the main reason for blurry shots is that I lose track of small subjects or some other user error. Note that my copy came with a free Tap-in console, so it would have been easy to correct any focusing issues from the factory.The biggest drawback of this lens is that it is somewhat heavy (~1.5kg) to carry around your neck. The weight comes mostly from of the wide aperture in this zoom range and solid construction. I rarely use a tripod/monopod because I'm always moving around and was worried that the weight would be an issue. However, after using this lens as a walking-around lens, I was happy to find that this is not a big issue. Note that all f/2.8 lenses in this focus range have a similar weight. Thus, if this is an essential factor, you might want to consider an f/4 lens (~0.9kg) or smaller.Enjoy.
Nice lens, shipped to me early but only pay for the contracted week. Came in it's own hard case, very well protected. Early shipment was helpful as I had some time to review the lens and acquaint myself with it a little before the big shoot day. Very efficient company and helpful too, they seem to care. Have rented from Lens Rentals before and the service is great. Good selection of lenses, you can get almost anything. Lens was like new, clean, solid zoom and focus, sharp images, VR, with focus options. Very heavy lens though, need a good tripod to hold it, and if you need to move fast need a ballhead for support and movement. You can't handhold this lens for too long, and may sacrifice some sharpness if you do. 200mm was just adequate but probably could have used a ...Ā MoreNice lens, shipped to me early but only pay for the contracted week. Came in it's own hard case, very well protected. Early shipment was helpful as I had some time to review the lens and acquaint myself with it a little before the big shoot day. Very efficient company and helpful too, they seem to care. Have rented from Lens Rentals before and the service is great. Good selection of lenses, you can get almost anything. Lens was like new, clean, solid zoom and focus, sharp images, VR, with focus options. Very heavy lens though, need a good tripod to hold it, and if you need to move fast need a ballhead for support and movement. You can't handhold this lens for too long, and may sacrifice some sharpness if you do. 200mm was just adequate but probably could have used a 300mm as I was in the back of an auditorium trying to take pictures of a Dance School Recital. All in all very happy with the experience and the lens. The pictures turned out great!
I enjoyed using this lens that offered excellent quality. the color the clarity is superb, I would say it is on par with Nikon version of it. just slightly slower to focus, but for portraiture it is not a big deal.but I would like to warn anyone who would potentially consider using Payboo card affiliated with BH Photos. read my lips: Do NOT use it, it is a predatory business. they charged me $171 interest for the remaining $53 balance. no email, no text, no call, no paper bill, nothing ..It is crystal clear to me that Comenity Capital Bank is willing to stoop to reprehensible depths to extract unwarranted amounts from unsuspecting customers. B&H Photo, a reputable business, should seriously reconsider its association with an institution that seems to value profit ...Ā MoreI enjoyed using this lens that offered excellent quality. the color the clarity is superb, I would say it is on par with Nikon version of it. just slightly slower to focus, but for portraiture it is not a big deal.but I would like to warn anyone who would potentially consider using Payboo card affiliated with BH Photos. read my lips: Do NOT use it, it is a predatory business. they charged me $171 interest for the remaining $53 balance. no email, no text, no call, no paper bill, nothing ..It is crystal clear to me that Comenity Capital Bank is willing to stoop to reprehensible depths to extract unwarranted amounts from unsuspecting customers. B&H Photo, a reputable business, should seriously reconsider its association with an institution that seems to value profit over integrity. I would advise B&H to re-evaluate its association to avoid being tainted by such blatant dishonesty.
Im sure I got a bad lens (four, actually!), because thereās no way the Tamron flagship lens duo (the 24-70mm and 70-200mm G2) were meant to perform this way, but alas ā and Iām not the only person whoās suffered the wrath of poor quality controlā¦The 70-200mm G2 (and itās little brother, the 24-70mm G2) have the potential of being great lenses, and apparently there are a lot of āgoodā ones out there. The ones Iāve owned (and no longer do) were āwell builtā (in appearance), and āseemedā to focus fast. But the autofocus consistency was so poor on all the units that I owned that I simply could not trust the glass. These lenses have the potential of being very sharp as well, but that is the direct by-product of hitting accurate focus ā or being able to calibrate the ...Ā MoreIm sure I got a bad lens (four, actually!), because thereās no way the Tamron flagship lens duo (the 24-70mm and 70-200mm G2) were meant to perform this way, but alas ā and Iām not the only person whoās suffered the wrath of poor quality controlā¦The 70-200mm G2 (and itās little brother, the 24-70mm G2) have the potential of being great lenses, and apparently there are a lot of āgoodā ones out there. The ones Iāve owned (and no longer do) were āwell builtā (in appearance), and āseemedā to focus fast. But the autofocus consistency was so poor on all the units that I owned that I simply could not trust the glass. These lenses have the potential of being very sharp as well, but that is the direct by-product of hitting accurate focus ā or being able to calibrate the lenses consistently, which I could not do. Each time I thought I had the lenses dialed in, Iād take them in the field and get tons of throw-aways. I was to the point that I was switching to ālesserā lenses to get the shots ā like Tamronās own 17-35mm which is a sweet lens, or their 100-400mm which was more consistent at 100-200 than the 70-200mm G2 (shame, shame, lol) ā and while typically not as sharp as the G2 lenses, when you have accurate autofocus in these other lenses, you end up keeping more shots!The first copy I got was horribly with auto-focus, sometimes slow, sometimes fastā¦and no matter of Tap-in calibration was able to create consistent performance. I also had to combine a ton of AF Fine Tune in addition to Tap-in calibration, which is simply unacceptable - That unit was sent back for exchange, only for me to get one that back-focused pretty bad. But I was able to calibrate it quite well with my SpyderLensCal as well as with Focal software. But, like the 24-70mm G2, the calibrations I did didnāt hold in the field, as I just started getting really bad shots. Each time I re-calibrated, the lens took a different calibration. Again, tested it out in the field, and poor results.So I did some tests and concluded that this lens (as well as the 24-70mm) had issues when the focus distance changed substantially ā if I took at shot, then defocused to the rear or to the front heavily, I couldnāt get focus back on the original subject; it was either front of rear focused. If I made small changes in defocus, the lenses were fine. The lens was really bad at the long end (200mm).As well, something I noticed immediately was that both of these lenses (24-70 and 70-200) actually LOST significant sharpness as you stopped down! What?! The lens sharpness was best at wide open, and dropped off between f/4 and f/11 (with f/6.3 and f/8 being the worst! Stay what??), and then actually got better up to f/16. What a really weird sharpness curveā¦Then JUST recently Tamron released firmware updates which 1) changed the calibration numbers again (I reloaded my previous calibrations and they arenāt even close now), and 2) the lens seemed to actually perform worse.I spent more time trying to calibrate these lenses than I did in post processing, and thatās a problem.I hope you get a good copy if you purchase ā I didnāt (twice). And I no longer own either of them.
| General | |
| Length | 18.83 cm |
| Diameter | 8.58 cm |
| Weight | 1.47 kg |
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