New Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens Coming Soon

[Canon Rumors]

<p>It looks like we’re going to see a new Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens announced next month ahead of CP+ in Yokohama, Japan.</p>
<p>It looks like February is going to be a busy announcement month with both Canon & Sigma also ready to announce new products for the show.</p>

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[Maximilian]

Very interesting.

This is the second "white ring" zoom after the 150-600, right?

The pictures look like it's a prototype (paint, finish, inscription)
Somehow - I'm guessing by the lens caps - it looks Longer but thinner than the EF equivalent.
But I could also be wrong here.

 

[Chaitanya]

Very interesting.

This is the second "white ring" zoom after the 150-600, right?

The pictures look like it's a prototype (paint, finish, inscription)
Somehow - I'm guessing by the lens caps - it looks Longer but thinner than the EF equivalent.
But I could also be wrong here.

Yep thats 2nd SP series zoom after 150-600 G2. Just curious do people really buy Tamron lens over Canon's own 70-200mm lens.

 

[Maximilian]

... do people really buy Tamron lens over Canon's own 70-200mm lens.

I don't know. I didn't buy Tamron yet. But If performance pre price is right, why not.
I am quite interested in their primes.
Right now I'm not in the market for a 70-200/2.8 but I like to see how competition pushes each other to higher limits.
Will be interesting, how this performs against the EF 70-200 IS II or the rumored Mark III.

 

[IglooEater]

... do people really buy Tamron lens over Canon's own 70-200mm lens.

I don't know. I didn't buy Tamron yet. But If performance pre price is right, why not.
I am quite interested in their primes.
Right now I'm not in the market for a 70-200/2.8 but I like to see how competition pushes each other to higher limits.
Will be interesting, how this performs against the EF 70-200 IS II or the rumored Mark III.

I know a lot of Nikon folks who have the Tamron over Nikon's own version, but I have yet to meet anyone with it mounted on a Canon. I considered it before purchasing the Canon II, but got a good deal on the Canon. ~1300usd

 

[andrei1989]

... do people really buy Tamron lens over Canon's own 70-200mm lens.

I don't know. I didn't buy Tamron yet. But If performance pre price is right, why not.
I am quite interested in their primes.
Right now I'm not in the market for a 70-200/2.8 but I like to see how competition pushes each other to higher limits.
Will be interesting, how this performs against the EF 70-200 IS II or the rumored Mark III.

I know a lot of Nikon folks who have the Tamron over Nikon's own version, but I have yet to meet anyone with it mounted on a Canon. I considered it before purchasing the Canon II, but got a good deal on the Canon. ~1300usd

well, considering the canon is ~2000€, without any discounts, the tamron is ~1100€ and the sigma even less at ~850€ i would say that for 90% of the quality offered by the canon, paying ~half the price is a great deal if you're not a pro (not making money from photography).

 

[AvTvM]

If zoom-ring will still not turn in Canon direction, they can just keep it. Totally irrespective of price and performance.

 

[Luds34]

Will be interesting to see how this performs. The current version is quite good optically. It seems some of the 3rd party lenses, even when they focus accurately and consistently, often have an extra hiccup or something before completely locking in. I believe the current Tamron 70-200 fell into the category a tiny bit.

 

[bsbeamer]

Just curious do people really buy Tamron lens over Canon's own 70-200mm lens.

I do own the Tamron 70-200 VC and pair with the Tamron 24-70 VC when the 24-70 is needed. The 24-70 was the only that offered stabilization and F2.8, so did not have a lot of options on that front. Was finding myself having issues with the "reverse" zoom ring on one lens and not the other, so I picked it up on sale with rebate.

Am I 100% happy with either of these lenses? No, there is definitely room for improvement when interacting with the camera body, but that is not exactly Tamron's fault.

Would I purchase this new one? Not sure. Will take a look and consider selling the existing 70-200 for this, if it looks like there are enough improvements made for the price. Having firmware access and being compatible with their dock may be enough.

If Canon would just release a 24-70 with IS, they could take my money. I'd pre-order without much thought...

 

[pknight]

I have the Tamron 70-200, and purchased it on the strength of very positive reviews and a very low price compared to the Canon. This is an excellent lens. I cannot say that it is as good, better, or worse than the Canon, but as a hobbyist with finite funds, it performs beyond expectations.

Would I consider a G2 version? Doubtful. One of the selling points of Sigma's, and now Tamron's, new lenses is the ability to adjust focus in the lens via a dock/console. I have recently tried to do this on a zoom lens. The process is not worth the time and effort, and neither company provides adequate guidance for adjusting zoom lenses. Fortunately, my lenses focus well with just the in-camera adjustments.

 

[martti]

If zoom-ring will still not turn in Canon direction, they can just keep it. Totally irrespective of price and performance.

That was the main thing that bothered me with the Tamron 24-70. then it fell into the ocean and I got the Canon 24-70 II to replace it. I will not buy another Tamron zoom after this experience.

 

[Jopa]

I think the AF speed for this kind of lens is as important and the optical performance. Even if Tamron matches the optics, I highly doubt the AF will be as good as Canon's. What about the 70-200L III rumor?

 

[rwvaughn]

... do people really buy Tamron lens over Canon's own 70-200mm lens.

I don't know. I didn't buy Tamron yet. But If performance pre price is right, why not.
...
Will be interesting, how this performs against the EF 70-200 IS II or the rumored Mark III.

I know a lot of Nikon folks who have the Tamron over Nikon's own version, but I have yet to meet anyone with it mounted on a Canon.

i would say that for 90% of the quality offered by the canon, paying ~half the price is a great deal if you're not a pro (not making money from photography).

I own a lot of Canon glass, and I own a lot of Tamron's new SP line of glass. With Canon dragging it's feet to update their older primes I purchased the Tamron 45mm. I liked it enough to buy the 85mm and the 90mm.

Do people buy the Tamron 70-200 over the Nikon and Canon offerings? Yes they do. Nikon's 70-200 VRII was not a true 200mm and Tamron's was. Nikon's new version 3 lens at 2800 USD is not an investment most soccer mom's will make. The rumored Canon mark iii is likely to see a price increase to match Nikon's as well. If lens purchasers can get a sharp lens and save a chunk of change at the same time they are going to go Tamron or Sigma.

None of my senior picture clients ask me if I taking their pictures with a Tamron, Sigma, or Canon lens. All they care about is that their pictures look great and mom/dad are happy. I've never had a client ask me "will that lens blur the background behind me?" They care about how they look themselves.

I've never really given much thought to which way the zoom ring turns. I just attach a lens and shoot. I'm finding that I'm a very busy senior picture shooter. So apparently Tamron is doing something right as I'm already booking for the summer and fall.

I am looking for a new 70-200 so this lens definitely excites me and yes if Canon prices their rumored new 70-200 comparably to the new Nikon version I'll be giving Tamron a serious look. If the lens works, and makes me money, I could care less who the manufacturer was.

 

[Jopa]

Nikon's new version 3 lens at 2800 USD is not an investment most soccer mom's will make. The rumored Canon

Soccer mom's - maybe not, but soccer dad's like me - sure will

 

[johnctharp]

If zoom-ring will still not turn in Canon direction, they can just keep it. Totally irrespective of price and performance.

This is actually a selling point for the Nikon crowd, so it goes both ways- but do expect the Sigma version to mirror Canon's ergonomics.

I will say that if I have to use one of these for paid work, I would also not pick up a lens that zooms in the 'wrong' direction.

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

The existing 70-200 VC was already optically superior to the Canon (sharper everywhere save 200mm and with nicer bokeh). Canon L II has better AF, a bit better build, and a better MFD. If Tamron manages to close the latter gaps without significantly increasing their price, they may have a winner on their hands.

P.S. For those dismissive of the existing Tamron 70-200 VC; all I can say is that it has earned me a lot of money and shots from it have been in advertising, magazines, and a whole lot of portraits, events, and weddings.

P.S.S. The days of snobbery regarding third party glass are over, if you haven't noticed. A whole lot of pros are using glass that doesn't come from Canon or Nikon.

 

[rwvaughn]

The days of snobbery regarding third party glass are over, if you haven't noticed. A whole lot of pros are using glass that doesn't come from Canon or Nikon.

+1 Truth

 

[AvTvM]

If zoom-ring will still not turn in Canon direction, they can just keep it. Totally irrespective of price and performance.

This is actually a selling point for the Nikon crowd, so it goes both ways- but do expect the Sigma version to mirror Canon's ergonomics.
I will say that if I have to use one of these for paid work, I would also not pick up a lens that zooms in the 'wrong' direction.

to me it is stupid and blatant disregard for the largest potential customer base in the market. For that reason alone i will not buy any lens that does not fully embrace and adhere to "Canon standards". I once had Tamron 28-75 and 17-50/2.8. IQ was OK, but wrong turn on zoom ring drove me nuts and caused missed shots in fast-paced situations, since I used those Tamrons intermittently with Canon zoom lenses. Sigma has slowly learned the lesson. It remains to be seen, whetehr Tamron has gooten the message with this one or not. Linked images give no indication, since FL scale is not visible / or not printed on that lens prototype.

 

[IglooEater]

... do people really buy Tamron lens over Canon's own 70-200mm lens.

I don't know. I didn't buy Tamron yet. But If performance pre price is right, why not.
I am quite interested in their primes.
Right now I'm not in the market for a 70-200/2.8 but I like to see how competition pushes each other to higher limits.
Will be interesting, how this performs against the EF 70-200 IS II or the rumored Mark III.

I know a lot of Nikon folks who have the Tamron over Nikon's own version, but I have yet to meet anyone with it mounted on a Canon. I considered it before purchasing the Canon II, but got a good deal on the Canon. ~1300usd

well, considering the canon is ~2000€, without any discounts, the tamron is ~1100€ and the sigma even less at ~850€ i would say that for 90% of the quality offered by the canon, paying ~half the price is a great deal if you're not a pro (not making money from photography).

+1 I agree. I didn't say the Tamron's not an awesome buy. Just said I've never met a canon user with one. OTOH I've never met a canon user with an EF 11-24 f4.0L either- But that doesn't mean no one has one. XD

 

[COBRASoft]

I have an 11-24 F4, it's awesome, used it a lot on my trip in the rockies (Canada) last summer.