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07/03/2013 09:14:19 AM · #1 |
does anyone have this Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD Canon Mount? I dont see this one listed under the lens category or may be looking at wrong place.
anyway, how is this lens compare to Canon EF 24-70 f2.8? though price wise much cheaper :) |
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07/03/2013 10:51:33 AM · #2 |
I have not used the Tamron and I have an old version of Canon. The Tamron has a lot of great reviews, but this guy thinks the optics are good but the lens has issues.
//www.kenrockwell.com/tamron/17-50mm-f28-vc.htm
From his review:
This Tamron 17-50mm has swell optics, but a couple of fatal usability problems with its VC and AF systems.
Is getting a plastic lens with these problems worth saving money over buying the genuine quality product from Nikon or Canon?
If you want one of these, and aren't bothered by the ergonomic flaws I've mentioned, this Tamron's optics are very good; get one. |
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07/03/2013 11:01:36 AM · #3 |
| Ken Rockwell's talking about the Tammy 17-50mm, Mark... |
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07/03/2013 11:04:26 AM · #4 |
Here's a thorough review from the guys at DPReview. They like it very much. Check it out for yourself.
Originally posted by DPReview:
Overall, we're extremely impressed with the Tamron 24-70mm F/2.8 VC. It demonstrates that it's entirely possible to add an effective image stabilization system to a lens of this type without a significant drop in quality elsewhere. The optics are excellent, the autofocus fast, silent and accurate, and the build quality very good indeed.
Overall the Tamron comes so close to the much more expensive non-stabilized Canon and Nikon lenses, both optically and operationally, that it's difficult to see why most enthusiast photographers might choose to buy them instead. That's not to say that there aren't any differences - the Tamron's not quite so quick at focusing, and chances are it's not as well weathersealed - but quite simply it offers much better value for your money. |
Message edited by author 2013-07-03 11:05:35. |
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07/03/2013 11:22:03 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Ken Rockwell's talking about the Tammy 17-50mm, Mark... |
Oops. Sorry about that. |
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07/03/2013 11:47:42 AM · #6 |
| I've got the Nikon version - GREAT lens :) |
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07/03/2013 12:18:22 PM · #7 |
I was looking to buy 24-70 f2.8 II from Canon and this one came across and looking good, great reviews and cost wise 50% less then Canon so wanted to get some input from here!
Meaning if I buy this lens won't be disappointed!
On other end I would remove 24-105 f4.0 from my fleet of the lenses! |
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