Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Announced June 30, 2017
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 serves as a versatile, budget-friendly standard zoom that provides excellent image quality and effective stabilization. Although it exhibits some optical compromises and is quite heavy, it remains a compelling alternative to more expensive first-party lenses.
Weighted from 19 reviewer scores
Pros
- Highly effective and quiet image stabilization
- Robust build quality with moisture-resistant construction and fluorine coating
- Fast, accurate, and near-silent autofocus performance
- Sharp center-frame image quality with smooth bokeh
- Significant cost savings compared to name-brand equivalents
Cons
- Soft corner performance and vignetting at wide apertures
- Heavy and large physical footprint
- Noticeable barrel distortion at the wide end
- Zoom and focus ring direction differs from industry standards
- Optical performance drops at longer focal lengths
- Launch price $1,199 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 24-70mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Canon EF, Nikon F Full-Frame
- Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 38.1 cm (0.2x)
- Filter thread 82mm
- Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
- Weight & size 905g (1 lb 15.9 oz) · 88.4 x 109.2 mm (3.48 x 4.30 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 19 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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The 24-70mm range with f2.8 aperture has become the go-to general purpose lens for professionals and demanding enthusiasts alike, and the new model brings Tamron’s offer in this area up to date.
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[T]he Tamron lens is a solid performer in this class with a couple of hiccups.
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And although this lens is not inexpensive, it is priced less than most of its competition and it represents a good value.
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[...] That makes the 24-70 G2 a winner in my book, and if you are in the market for a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, I would recommend that you give the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 VC G2 lens a long look.
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The most demanding professional photographers will want a little more sharpness, but I think everyone else will be delighted. This lens easily comes recommended.
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While I believe the competition is indeed respectable [...] in my opinion, this Tamron takes the cake. It matches essentially everything you could want from a name-brand, and it does it for a fraction of the price.
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A very evenly balanced, excellent standard zoom lens. The new Tamron lens performs very well indeed and has a very well balanced set of properties.
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The new Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a versatile walk-around lens with a fast maximum aperture that consistently delivers great images.
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The Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens undercuts similar zooms on price and delivers strong image stabilization, but it makes some optical compromises to get there.
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Tamron is now making lenses that offer similar quality at more affordable prices, and this is a great standard zoom lens for full-frame photographers, at a bargain price.
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It's got great vibration control.
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The Tamron 24-70/2.8 G2 is a swell performer. It's big and heavy, and for half the price of the real Canon or Nikon lens, works almost as well.
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The image quality is superior, and the focus speed and accuracy is spot on. If you are looking for a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens which is slightly cheaper than the Canon//Nikon variant but still performs very well, this could be an ideal choice.
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I would absolutely recommend this Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2.
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Qualitatively, I am very satisfied with the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. The images have a high level of detail and the distortions in the wide angle are not so great that they would make the images unusable.
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[T]he Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is an amazing lens. It's really sharp, it has fast autofocus speed, it feels good in the hand, and also the image stabilization is fantastic.
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I'd highly recommend something like this, and I know a lot of people are returning their Sigma gear [...] to get this lens, and I can see why.
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I'm pleased with the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens. It's quick to focus and brings back pictures with rich color.
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I have used this Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 in professional shoots. I have done commercials with it and not once have I been, oh I should have had a Canon or a Sony or a Nikon. No, this lens is fantastic.
