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

[tron]

As other members mentioned they had reliability issues. I do not know if these could be fixed in firmware.

To tell the truth I wouldn't trust 3rd party for paid jobs. And even though I am a hobbyist I don't want to risk my money
to something that will be unreliable. Cheap is expensive if you have to buy again.

The 15-30 is kind of the exception to the above. I do not worry about AF so much since it is an ultra wide to wide lens.
BUT I worry about working in general. So I will think about it if they reintroduce it with dock support.

 

[bsbeamer]

As other members mentioned they had reliability issues. I do not know if these could be fixed in firmware.

To tell the truth I wouldn't trust 4rd party for paid jobs. And even though I am a hobbyist I don't want to risk my money
to something that will be unreliable. Cheap is expensive if you have to buy again.

The 15-30 is kind of the exception to the above. I do not worry about AF so much since it is an ultra wide to wide lens.
BUT I worry about working in general. So I will think about it if they reintroduce it with dock support.

To Tamron's credit, they did update the firmware on the 70-200 when it was not working correctly with the 5D4 in video and live view modes. (Issue also impacted 80D and some others.) Lens worked fine on 70D and some other bodies.

I have not run into issues with the 15-30 or the 24-70.

Support for USB dock for firmware update would be welcomed. Basically ended up paying about $50 total to ship 70-200 with insurance and get back expedited with signature required. And for that price, I could have purchased a USB dock and done this myself, IF the lens was compatible. I understand why calibration for older lenses would not possible (changing zoom or AF functions), but updating firmware SHOULD be possible.

 

[tron]

As other members mentioned they had reliability issues. I do not know if these could be fixed in firmware.

To tell the truth I wouldn't trust 4rd party for paid jobs. And even though I am a hobbyist I don't want to risk my money
to something that will be unreliable. Cheap is expensive if you have to buy again.

The 15-30 is kind of the exception to the above. I do not worry about AF so much since it is an ultra wide to wide lens.
BUT I worry about working in general. So I will think about it if they reintroduce it with dock support.

To Tamron's credit, they did update the firmware on the 70-200 when it was not working correctly with the 5D4 in video and live view modes. (Issue also impacted 80D and some others.) Lens worked fine on 70D and some other bodies.

I have not run into issues with the 15-30 or the 24-70.

Support for USB dock for firmware update would be welcomed. Basically ended up paying about $50 total to ship 70-200 with insurance and get back expedited with signature required. And for that price, I could have purchased a USB dock and done this myself, IF the lens was compatible. I understand why calibration for older lenses would not possible (changing zoom or AF functions), but updating firmware SHOULD be possible.

Too much trouble and this kind of shipping maybe country dependent. Why bother? Canon lenses do not need that 99% (I excluded a firmware update for some big whites).

It is a pity since there are always gems among 3rd party lenses. Now after we have examples of the dock resolving future camera compatibility issues we will be pursuaded to consider them as viable options...

 

[bsbeamer]

Too much trouble and this kind of shipping maybe country dependent. Why bother? Canon lenses do not need that 99% (I excluded a firmware update for some big whites).

It is a pity since there are always gems among 3rd party lenses. Now after we have examples of the dock resolving future camera compatibility issues we will be pursuaded to consider them as viable options...

As I've said in the past, if Canon would release a 24-70 F2.8 with IS, I would be pre-ordering and likely selling the majority of my 3rd party lenses. Fortunately, everything is currently working fine and will stick with what I have until better options are available.

 

[PixelTrawler]

Im very interested in this one. I have the 150-600 G2 and I like it. I use it with my 5d Mark IV.
Autofocus is very fast although it needs a lot of light at f/6.3 but thats the nature of these superzooms.

Love the build quality and design. Pretty sharp too.

Light wont be an issue at f/2.8... so if this is sharp itll be good.

 

[rodrigoac]

... 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

I have version 1 of this lens for Canon and I love it. I was using it with a 70D for photos and some videos, never had an issue with the focusing. I couldn't justify a $2,000 Canon lens at the time but I don't regret and now that I upgraded to a 5D Mk IV I am happier than ever. I started doing portraits and weddings last year and this lens is perfect for what I need.