Testseek.com have collected 24 expert reviews of the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2.
July 2017
(88%)
24 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(98%)
141 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very good quality over 36Mp full-frame
Even wide open
Very good image stabilization of almost 5 stops
Constant f/2.8 focal ratio
Works well with 1.4x and 2x teleconverter
Weather sealing
Quiet
Fast
And precise AF operation
Excellent value
Rocksolid image stabilization
Good build quality
Excellent resolution through most of range
Optical stabilization system
Bright f/2
8 aperture
Sturdy build quality
Teleconverter compatibility
Integrated tripod collar
Available for Canon and Nikon cameras
Affordable
Center sharpness
Price
Build quality
Image stabiliser
AF speed
The editors didn't like
30% more expensive than predecessor
AF needed fine-tuning with USB-dock on my copy
Flare and glare not well controlled
Mirror/shutter-slap causes micro blur at around 1/100 sec on my copy
Center sharpness, Price, Build quality, Image stabiliser, AF speed
Edge softness wide open, Some adapter compatibility
There are a lot of reasons to love the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. It's well built, lovely to handle, focuses quickly and delivers very respectable image quality. It's not without it's weaknesses and rivals, such as the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG...
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Excellent value, rocksolid image stabilization, good build quality
Strong vignetting starting at f/6 and wider, PRICE: $1,299
If you're a full-frame shooter looking to update your 70-200mm workhorse, Tamron's SP 70-200mm G2 makes a compelling bid for your dollar. For one thing, it's considerably less expensive than the equivalent offerings from both Canon and Nikon. For Nikon sh...
The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 zoom delivers premium results at less than a premium price. It's a great focal length for a variety of shooting situations, offers plenty of speed and a great image stabilization performance for low-light shooting...
Published: 2017-04-26, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Excellent resolution through most of range, Optical stabilization system, Bright f/2,8 aperture, Sturdy build quality, Teleconverter compatibility, Integrated tripod collar, Available for Canon and Nikon cameras, Affordable
Weak flare resistance, Dimmed corners, Sharpness drops off at 200mm, Toggle switches prone to inadvertent changes
The Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 costs much less than name-brand options. It's built tough and delivers crisp images, but is prone to flare...
Published: 2017-03-06, Author: Thomas , review by: cameralabs.com
Very good quality over 36Mp full-frame, even wide open, Very good image stabilization of almost 5 stops, Constant f/2.8 focal ratio, Works well with 1.4x and 2x teleconverter, Weather sealing, Quiet, fast, and precise AF operation
30% more expensive than predecessor, AF needed fine-tuning with USB-dock on my copy, Flare and glare not well controlled, Mirror/shutter-slap causes micro blur at around 1/100 sec on my copy
Tamron's new 70-200/2.8 zoom is a very competent lens: It's almost up there with the best Nikon has to offer, even sometimes surpassing the new Nikon 70-200/2.8E VR in image quality. It offers a very effective image stabilization of almost 5 stops even if...
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At launch, the SP70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 has a significantly higher price tag than its predecessor, which cost more than the unstabilised lens that preceded it. Whether that's justified will depend on the value you place upon the improvements in the l...
