Telephoto - Tamron vs. Canon - 70-200 f2.8

09/18/2014 10:03:16 AM · #1

Suggestions?

#1-- Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS version 2 is expensive but reading a lot of good reviews.
#2-- Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS version 1 and good reviews.
#3-- Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and good reviews.

When I check in DPC image gallery for all above I see #1 and #2 pop out and at the same time I do not see anyone who has #3.

Mike

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

09/18/2014 11:28:39 AM · #2

amazon gave the tamron a 5 star rating with 73 reviews...

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/18/2014 01:23:36 PM · #3

I would look very carefully at the reviews and make sure that for the Tamron they are testing it on the FF (35mm) format camera. My concerns would be performance in the corners wide open and AF speed.

PuppyDogMom

Canon EOS R6

09/18/2014 01:27:12 PM · #4

I've got the Tamron...nice lens.

09/18/2014 01:33:15 PM · #5

Originally posted by PuppyDogMom:

I've got the Tamron...nice lens.

Is it possible to share some of the results at wide angle with f2.8 and f32?

09/18/2014 01:38:02 PM · #6

Originally posted by kirbic:

I would look very carefully at the reviews and make sure that for the Tamron they are testing it on the FF (35mm) format camera. My concerns would be performance in the corners wide open and AF speed.

I agree, that is why I am leaning more towards Canon but it is becoming more pricey and I want to think twice :)

mitalapo

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/18/2014 02:08:25 PM · #7

Originally posted by pgirish007:

Is it possible to share some of the results at wide angle with f2.8 and f32?

here you go

09/18/2014 02:31:50 PM · #8

Originally posted by mitalapo:

Originally posted by pgirish007:
Is it possible to share some of the results at wide angle with f2.8 and f32?

here you go

Sort of what I would have expected... the Tamron has quite a bit of green-magenta CA in the corners, and the MTF is going to be quite a bit lower there as well. There is not nearly so much difference in the center of the frame, with the Canon having a *little* more resolving power. All in all, if I had to base a purchase decision on that test, the Canon is the clear winner.

Garry

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

09/18/2014 04:06:58 PM · #9

Not necessarily a clear winner given the significant price difference.

09/18/2014 05:57:30 PM · #10

Originally posted by Garry:

Not necessarily a clear winner given the significant price difference.

Meh. The Tammy is currently going for $1400. While the Canon is ostensibly $2300, if I were upgrading I'd wait for a refurb to become available, and currently that would cost $1839. I still get a 1-year warranty and now the price difference is not so much an issue.

09/18/2014 06:34:40 PM · #11

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by Garry:
Not necessarily a clear winner given the significant price difference.

Meh. The Tammy is currently going for $1400. While the Canon is ostensibly $2300, if I were upgrading I'd wait for a refurb to become available, and currently that would cost $1839. I still get a 1-year warranty and now the price difference is not so much an issue.

Yes but it seems like it does not come with what it would come with the new lens. I didn't see anything mentioned with included accessories.

09/18/2014 06:37:48 PM · #12

Originally posted by pgirish007:

Originally posted by kirbic:
[quote=Garry] Not necessarily a clear winner given the significant price difference.

I didn't see anything mentioned with included accessories.

It's kinda hidden under the "features" tab. Includes lens cap, lens hood and pouch.

Garry

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

09/18/2014 06:40:06 PM · #13

Fritz, you live in a different world than I where an extra $400 is not such an issue.

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

09/18/2014 06:50:54 PM · #14

Originally posted by Garry:

Fritz, you live in a different world than I where an extra $400 is not such an issue.

Ha, don't get me wrong, I'm all about good value, that is, performance per dollar. It's just that if the performance isn't there, no reduction in the dollars is going to make a difference. To me.

Ann

Olympus OM-D E-M1

09/18/2014 07:33:11 PM · #15

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by Garry:
Fritz, you live in a different world than I where an extra $400 is not such an issue.

Ha, don't get me wrong, I'm all about good value, that is, performance per dollar. It's just that if the performance isn't there, no reduction in the dollars is going to make a difference. To me.

The resale on the Canon will also be better. It looks like he already has a 70-200 f/4, so I suspect he'd be disappointed by the Tamron. If it were me, I'd either be looking for a Canon, either on the used market, or a refurb.

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra

09/18/2014 10:14:06 PM · #16

Originally posted by Ann:

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by Garry:
Fritz, you live in a different world than I where an extra $400 is not such an issue.

Ha, don't get me wrong, I'm all about good value, that is, performance per dollar. It's just that if the performance isn't there, no reduction in the dollars is going to make a difference. To me.

The resale on the Canon will also be better. It looks like he already has a 70-200 f/4, so I suspect he'd be disappointed by the Tamron. If it were me, I'd either be looking for a Canon, either on the used market, or a refurb.

I am going to sell my f4 to get some money from there along with 10-20mm wide angle and rest saved from the photoshoots. But before doing any of these things I want to make sure I an buying what will help me on long run!

Tiberius

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

09/19/2014 12:55:50 AM · #17

Originally posted by pgirish007:

Originally posted by Ann:

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by Garry:
Fritz, you live in a different world than I where an extra $400 is not such an issue.

Ha, don't get me wrong, I'm all about good value, that is, performance per dollar. It's just that if the performance isn't there, no reduction in the dollars is going to make a difference. To me.

The resale on the Canon will also be better. It looks like he already has a 70-200 f/4, so I suspect he'd be disappointed by the Tamron. If it were me, I'd either be looking for a Canon, either on the used market, or a refurb.

I am going to sell my f4 to get some money from there along with 10-20mm wide angle and rest saved from the photoshoots. But before doing any of these things I want to make sure I an buying what will help me on long run!

Canon

Garry

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

09/19/2014 02:49:20 AM · #18

One buys a 2.8 presumably to use it wide open or not far from it. So, with a 2.8, just how important is the IS?

Message edited by author 2014-09-19 07:05:02.

MikeO

Fujifilm x100

09/19/2014 08:07:00 AM · #19

Whilst the Tamy is a decent lens the Canon will be calibrated to produce the best out of your 6D.

Cough Up that money!

Mike

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

09/19/2014 08:15:56 AM · #20

Originally posted by Garry:

One buys a 2.8 presumably to use it wide open or not far from it. So, with a 2.8, just how important is the IS?

at 200mm, you'd be surprised how important is.

RayEthier

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

09/19/2014 08:21:54 AM · #21

Originally posted by Garry:

Fritz, you live in a different world than I where an extra $400 is not such an issue.

If it was a big issue for me I would stay home and not work since that is what I spend a month on gas. :O(

Not to mention what I pay in taxes :O(

Ray

RayEthier

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

09/19/2014 08:23:31 AM · #22

Originally posted by Garry:

One buys a 2.8 presumably to use it wide open or not far from it. So, with a 2.8, just how important is the IS?

Well young fella, when you get to be my age you might have a better appreciation of just how valuable the IS feature is. :O)

Ray

09/19/2014 08:30:31 AM · #23

Originally posted by Mike:

Originally posted by Garry:
One buys a 2.8 presumably to use it wide open or not far from it. So, with a 2.8, just how important is the IS?

at 200mm, you'd be surprised how important is.

Indeed. The 1st-generation Canon 70-200/2.8 was the first IS lens I owned. At that focal length, you really want it. It will enable you to reliably get the shot in situations where you otherwise would never get it.

Mike

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

09/19/2014 08:34:18 AM · #24

Originally posted by RayEthier:

Originally posted by Garry:
One buys a 2.8 presumably to use it wide open or not far from it. So, with a 2.8, just how important is the IS?

Well young fella, when you get to be my age you might have a better appreciation of just how valuable the IS feature is. :O)

Ray

i'm 37 and i wish my 135/2 was stabilized. :P