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
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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)
Published: 2014-01-31, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Following on the from the lens recommendations for the new mid-range DX format Nikon D5300, we've now completed the assessment of the full-frame Nikon Df. We've tested the camera with more than 90 Nikkor and third-party prime lenses and zooms to assess im...
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Published: 2014-01-16, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Following the lens recommendations for Nikon D7100 and entry-level D3200, we've now turned our attention to the new mid-range D5300. We've tested the camera with more than 140 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto...
Published: 2013-12-11, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: We've now had the opportunity to assess the entry-level 24-Mpix Nikon D3200 with a wide range of lenses. We've analyzed a total of over 140 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality, and to discover which of those models perform...
Published: 2013-11-21, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Following on from the lens recommendations for the earlier full-frame Nikon D600, we've now had the opportunity to assess a wide range lenses with that model's replacement, the 24-Mpix D610. We've analyzed a total of 95 Nikkor and third-party prime and zo...
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Published: 2013-11-15, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Following our recommendations for the flagship Sony SLT-A99, we've had the opportunity to assess the firm's semi-professional 24-Mpix DT (APS-C) format model - the SLT-A77 - with a sizeable collection of Sony and third-party prime and zoom models to asses...
Published: 2013-11-15, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Following our recommendations for the flagship Sony SLT-A99, we've had the opportunity to assess the firm's semi-professional 24-Mpix DT (APS-C) format model - the SLT-A77 - with a sizeable collection of Sony and third-party prime and zoom models to asses...
Published: 2013-10-24, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Following the recommendations for Nikon D7100, we've had the opportunity to assess another of the firm's 24-Mpix DX format cameras – the mid-range D5200 - with over 120 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto find o...
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Published: 2013-10-08, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: This is the second part of our lens recommendations for the Nikon D7100 where we've analyzed nearly 60 Nikkor and third-party standard and portrait prime and zoom models to assess their optical quality. Read onto find out which of these lenses are the bes...
Abstract: This is the first of a three part series on choosing suitable lenses for Canon's entry-level full frame camera, the EOS 6D. The 20-Mpix CMOS' sensor used is similar in architecture to that in Canon's hugely popular full-frame EOS 5D Mk III, a camera that...
Published: 2013-07-01, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
As you might expect, the Tamron performs similarly to the Canon and Nikon mount versions with the only real difference in scores being influenced by the sensor. While the Sony mount version has similar sharpness levels to the Canon mount version it's impo...
