The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a telephoto lens with zoom for full-frame cameras that allows you to capture nature, portrait, landscape, and sports photos. The lens has 23 elements divided over 17 groups. The 1XLD and 5LD element prevent optical errors. The lens also has eBAND and BBAR coatings to prevent lens errors and ghosting. It also has a fast autofocus. Thanks to this, you can capture moving objects accurately. The built-in image stabilization compensates up to 5 stops. The fixed aperture of f/2.8 over the entire zoom range allows you to take clear photos in poor-light situations. You can focus from 95cm.
The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a telephoto lens with zoom for full-frame cameras that allows you to capture nature, portrait, landscape, and sports photos. The lens has 23 elements divided over 17 groups. The 1XLD and 5LD element prevent optical errors. The lens also has eBAND and BBAR coatings to prevent lens errors and ghosting. It also has a fast autofocus. Thanks to this, you can capture moving objects accurately. The built-in image stabilization compensates up to 5 stops. The fixed aperture of f/2.8 over the entire zoom range allows you to take clear photos in poor-light situations. You can focus from 95cm.
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Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC Usd G2 Lens (Nikon)
The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a telephoto lens with zoom for full-frame cameras that allows you to capture nature, portrait, landscape, and sports photos. The lens has 23 elements divided over 17 groups. The 1XLD and 5LD element prevent optical errors. The lens also has eBAND and BBAR coatings to prevent lens errors and ghosting. It also has a fast autofocus. Thanks to this, you can capture moving objects accurately. The built-in image stabilization compensates up to 5 stops. The fixed aperture of f/2.8 over the entire zoom range allows you to take clear photos in poor-light situations. You can focus from 95cm.
The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a telephoto lens with zoom for full-frame cameras that allows you to capture nature, portrait, landscape, and sports photos. The lens has 23 elements divided over 17 groups. The 1XLD and 5LD element prevent optical errors. The lens also has eBAND and BBAR coatings to prevent lens errors and ghosting. It also has a fast autofocus. Thanks to this, you can capture moving objects accurately. The built-in image stabilization compensates up to 5 stops. The fixed aperture of f/2.8 over the entire zoom range allows you to take clear photos in poor-light situations. You can focus from 95cm.
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Tamron SP 70-200mm f28 Di VC USD G2 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon with Vibration Compensation
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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 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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I bought this lens for shooting night games after getting less than ideal results from my Tamron 150-600 G2 and my Nikon 18-300. The F2.8 is great for keeping shutter speeds high and ISO settings reasonable for night games. The autofocus is fast and accurate with this lens. It is also sharper than the other two lenses.It is heavier than the 18-300, but light enough that I'm getting by without needing the monopod that I use for the 150-600.I recommend this lens for those that want a sharp lens and don't want to pay almost twice as much for the Nikkor 70-200 F2.8.
| Focal Length | 70 to 200mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Tamron SP 70-200mm f28 Di VC USD G2 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon with Vibration Compensation
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Tamron SP f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens Nikon, 70-200mm
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Tamron Sp 70-200mm F2.8 Di Vc Usd G2 Large Aperture Telephoto Zoom
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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)
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.
I bought this lens for shooting night games after getting less than ideal results from my Tamron 150-600 G2 and my Nikon 18-300. The F2.8 is great for keeping shutter speeds high and ISO settings reasonable for night games. The autofocus is fast and accurate with this lens. It is also sharper than the other two lenses.It is heavier than the 18-300, but light enough that I'm getting by without needing the monopod that I use for the 150-600.I recommend this lens for those that want a sharp lens and don't want to pay almost twice as much for the Nikkor 70-200 F2.8.
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 $3000 to get the Nikon FL 70-200. Sigma just announced a new sport 70-200 2.8 but we dont know how it will be yet so I rather watch reviews and test a lens myself before I invest the money in it. Maybe if the sigma is that much better I will get it as well to use it with the tamron 70-200 2.8 G2 :)
For all Nikon users it was shame to use 3rd party lens if there is native.. lets be honest..But this one outperformed nikons 70-200 EI am pretty amazed with photo quality, solid built and everything elseIn phitography already 15years and yes first time bought 3rd party Tamron for D610 and z6 ii , this little joy is incredibleExcellent quality of images fast quiet autofocus and VC is simmilar to VR in NikonAt its price 1000$ cheaper then Nikons this marvel is the best dear(Just lens leg is not as comfy to grab as nikons,the rest buttery smooth)With love from Armenia))
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.
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.
This review applies to both the 24-70 G2, as well as the 70-200 G2. The glass is excellent, the resolution is incredible. The build quality is nice, the VC is amazing. The AF however, is where everything goes downhill. I have the TAP console, and noticed immediately that the AF (using my test targets) at f2.8 was off, way off, front focusing to be specific at longer focal lengths (both the 24-70 and the 70-200). I took out the TAP console, and began making adjustments. This went well at first, I started making adjustments at a specific subject distance, and got everything zeroed in. I was already at +20 on both lenses at maximum focal length at this distance, but figured if that was all, I'd be good. Of note the shorter lengths required little to no adjustment, ...Ā MoreThis review applies to both the 24-70 G2, as well as the 70-200 G2. The glass is excellent, the resolution is incredible. The build quality is nice, the VC is amazing. The AF however, is where everything goes downhill. I have the TAP console, and noticed immediately that the AF (using my test targets) at f2.8 was off, way off, front focusing to be specific at longer focal lengths (both the 24-70 and the 70-200). I took out the TAP console, and began making adjustments. This went well at first, I started making adjustments at a specific subject distance, and got everything zeroed in. I was already at +20 on both lenses at maximum focal length at this distance, but figured if that was all, I'd be good. Of note the shorter lengths required little to no adjustment, almost all of it was on the long end (but I didn't buy a zoom lens to not use the entire focal length). However, no such luck. As I started repeating the test and varying the subject distance (as little as 6 inches) everything just went awry. I'd get results of anywhere from an additional +19 (making the actual value something like +39) to -19 just from a few inches of adjustment in distance. I repeated this over and over and ended up with the same results. They were fairly repeatable values - as in the AF was consistent but just always wrong. Once I hit the point where i was going to need to use the global body calibration on my D810 combined with the TAP console adjustments to get anywhere (as going to have to set a POSITIVE body adjustment, and then negative out the shorter lengths on the console of the lenses), as well as calibrate the ENTIRE zoom range AND all distances, I said enough was enough. It really seems like Tamron is using the TAP console as a crutch to just not have to bother calibrating these at all, rather than it be a tool to squeeze out that little bit extra. It's a shame too, because otherwise this was fantastic, and the quality of images it could produce at 2.8 using CDAF and live view were amazing.
I purchased this lens to replace a failing 1st gen Canon L series. Many online reviews talk about vignetting and this is absolutely a thing, fortunately, Photoshop and Lightroom can automatically correct for this and you would never know it. In comparing this lens to my 1st gen Canon 24-70 USM L; is the canon sharper - maybe,... The autofocus on the Tameron is much faster and the stabilization definitely makes a difference, especially in low light. One thing I didn't see any reviewers mention is the image tonal warmth, I'm shooting a 5D mkiii and with either of my Canon lenses the images are often very cool and need a little warming added in post. With this Tameron the images appear much warmer and sometimes I need to tone them down in post. Price versus value, I ...Ā MoreI purchased this lens to replace a failing 1st gen Canon L series. Many online reviews talk about vignetting and this is absolutely a thing, fortunately, Photoshop and Lightroom can automatically correct for this and you would never know it. In comparing this lens to my 1st gen Canon 24-70 USM L; is the canon sharper - maybe,... The autofocus on the Tameron is much faster and the stabilization definitely makes a difference, especially in low light. One thing I didn't see any reviewers mention is the image tonal warmth, I'm shooting a 5D mkiii and with either of my Canon lenses the images are often very cool and need a little warming added in post. With this Tameron the images appear much warmer and sometimes I need to tone them down in post. Price versus value, I would highly recommend this lens.
| Focal Length | 70 to 200mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
