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Canon 70-200 2.8 IS II USM vs. Tamron SP AF 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD

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Hello all,

I am looking for an upgrade to fullframe and will probably buy an 5d mkIII in the next couple of month.

Also I am considering in a new tele lens which will mostly be used for portrait, sone zoo animals and "kids action" photography. In total I am doing this only as hobby for myself and my family and not as a job.

Now my big point is which lens should I choose?
canon 70-200 2.8 IS II USM
or the new tamron 70-200 2.8

Tamron was brought in to my mind by a good friend of myself - but up to now I couldn´t make any decision.

Any suggestion any support on this - at least for me difficult decision? I would like to get a comparison of the iq of both lenses but couldn´t find any reliable review about the tamron. I know the canon is a superb lens with an high price tag also :)


Thanks for any help.
 
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