Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 Di VC USD Hands-On

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

Ahh, that makes a little more sense

 

[sdsr]

This is encouraging, as far as it goes:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/12/quick-resolution-tests-on-two-new-70-200s#more-11067

 

[killswitch]

This is encouraging, as far as it goes:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/12/quick-resolution-tests-on-two-new-70-200s#more-11067

Thanks for sharing. Things look good so far. How long before you think Tamron might reduce the price or offer rebates for such a new lens. Just curious.

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

I'm a bit bugged by the shorter than advertised focal length. I was strongly considering investing in this lens, but that factor may push me towards spending the extra to get the Canon MKII.

 

[that1guyy]

Interesting. I wonder why they do that. What is wrong with just producing a 200mm? Regarding your dilemma a teleconverter would solve the problem yes?

 

[sdsr]

This is encouraging, as far as it goes:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/12/quick-resolution-tests-on-two-new-70-200s#more-11067

Thanks for sharing. Things look good so far. How long before you think Tamron might reduce the price or offer rebates for such a new lens. Just curious.

Beats me, but here's another review:

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/tamron_sp_70_200mm_f2_8_di_vc_usd_review/

And presumably there will be more to come....

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

That last review, while very favorable, left a lot to be desired. The reviewer kept talking about the sharpness level from F5 .6 to F11, completely neglecting the fact that most people who use this lens will rarely use it at those apertures. He also concluded, "that the Tamron offering in this case was more expensive than either the Canon or Nikon equivalents." I don't believe that this is true in any of the markets that the lenses are offered in, and definitely not in the North American market. He didn't mention the shortened focal length that Roger observed. I didn't find any of the image samples that he offered really gave any kind of true picture of the capability of the lens.

I am looking forward to a review from someone like Bryan Carnethan. I'm also looking forward to a head-to-head comparison between the new Tamron and either the Canon or Nikon equivalents.

 

[Ewinter]

what's funny is that in the uk, after the £160 cashback on the canon 2.8 IS II, the tamron is only £10 cheaper

 

[killswitch]

Another review up.

http://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/lenses/fx/tamron-sp-70-200mm-f-2.8-di-vc-usd-a009-lens

 

[that1guyy]

Tamron used to include pouches with their lenses that were quite nice. Shame they stopped.

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

Another review up.

http://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/lenses/fx/tamron-sp-70-200mm-f-2.8-di-vc-usd-a009-lens

This review wasn't as enthusiastic about the image quality, comparing it more to the Sigma than the Canon or Nikon equivalents. My enthusiasm for this lens is cooling a bit. I am skeptical that the lens quality is only on the Sigma level, though, when previous reviews have placed image quality on par or slightly better than the Canon. At the moment I would lean towards the Canon

 

[killswitch]

Worlds first! Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 Di VC USD - complete review

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

I always enjoy Matt Granger, and this review is certainly favorable. It seems to me that the Tamron would represent a very strong value/competition at about the $1200 range (which is where I think it will end up selling for in the North American market long term). I would consider it at that price.

 

[crasher8]

I hope all the glues will hold (not trying to be sarcastic).

A cheaper but almost as good as alternative to the Canon MK II is always very lucrative for photographically-non-earning enthusiasts like me...

I assure you, I will be 'earning' with this.