Testseek.com have collected 50 expert reviews of the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and the average rating is 65%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD.
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The editors liked
Solid but lightweight professionalgrade build
Vibration Compensation helps for shooting at slower shutter speeds in low light
Fast
Virtually silent focusing
Great resolving power and excellent image quality results
Very good image quality in the frame centre for most combinations of apertures and focal lengths
Image quality on the edge of the frame is similar or better than that of the direct rivals
Sensibly corrected chromatic aberration
Negligible vignetting on
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Extremely good optics
Highly effective image stabilization
Silent
Accurate focusing
Impressive flare resistance
Very good build quality including sealing
Competitive price compared to camera manufacturers' equivalents
The editors didn't like
A step slower focusing in low light than Canon's comparable lens
Zoom ring is stiff and slow to turn
Some falloff in corner sharpness at 24mm
Weak performance by maximum relative aperture and middle of the focal range
Huge moustache distortion at the widest angle of view
Significant spherical aberration near the maximum focal length
Vignetting on full frame is noticeably higher than that of
Very slight vignetting and barrel distortion Share & EnjoyTweet Author
Chris Main
Unpleasant vignetting at F2.8 on full frame at the telephoto end
Slightly less-fast autofocus than Canon or Nikon equivalents (but far from slow)
Abstract: While the 24-70 VC was introduced to a pent-up demand, it takes more than a features list to make a lens great - and to fully realize the sales potential of an in-demand product. I was not concerned about the build quality of a Tamron lens, but the image...
Abstract: Portrait shot with the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II. Image by Katie Moore, used with permission. ( Editor's note: Recommendations in this story are based on data and experiences the author has had while working as a photographer with Lensrentals.com. Lensr...
Published: 2016-11-03, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
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Published: 2014-10-15, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
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Published: 2014-06-24, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
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A Post By: Jeff GuyerThe Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD is a great lens choice for both professionals and enthusiasts.I won't make you wait until the end of the review for the verdict– this lens absolutely rocks. Plain and simple. Despite what I consider ...
Published: 2014-06-04, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
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Published: 2014-04-11, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
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