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Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 for Canon DSLR Cameras (Tamron 6 Year Limited USA Warranty)

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  • Eband coating provides superior anti-reflection properties, and reduces flare and ghosting
  • High performance MPU for AF dramatically improves autofocusing accuracy and speed
  • Dedicated MPU delivers the highest image stabilization in class at 5 CIPA-rated Stops
  • New VC auto detect mode 2 for panning
  • Fluorine coating and moisture-resistant construction fluorine coating and moisture-resistant construction; Minimum Aperture: F/22

Description

Introducing Tamron’s newly improved best-in-class, high-speed zoom lens. The new model a032 high-speed zoom is designed to maximize the potential of the latest high-pixel-density cameras while delivering best-in-class image quality with the use of new specialized, high quality glass materials that offer greater optical transmittance. Our proprietary eBAND coating resists ghosting and flare, making this lens ideal for backlit photography. In addition to cutting-edge autofocus technology, the a032 offers the highest vibration Compensation in its class, with a CIPA image stabilization performance level of 5 stops. With fluorine coating and rugged, Moisture-Resistant construction, The a032 is an excellent choice for outdoor Photography. A built-in lock in the lens hood offers additional protection. The combination of advanced technology, versatility and superb image quality makes the easy-to-use a032 zoom an excellent choice for everything from landscapes and portraits. Minimum Aperture: F/22


Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches


Item Weight: 1.99 pounds


Item model number: AFA032C700


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: June 20, 2017


Manufacturer: Tamron


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    • Better value than the Canon 24-70mm
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Just about all photographers can use a standard zoom. For full frame users, this means having to put some real money into a lens, especially in the case of the F2.8 models. And if F2.8 is what you need, then you are likely looking at a 24-70mm lens, one of the most quintessential lenses in all of photography. I want to explain why I think the Tamron G2 model is possibly the best option for those that don’t want to shell out the money for the more expensive Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L mkII, but still want/need a top notch lens. As always, I will cover the pros and cons, offer advice for how to use the lens, and even have some comparisons to other standard zoom lenses at the end of the review. Note – This is a review for the Canon version of this lens, but most of the info will be applicable no matter what mount. This is because Tamron makes this same lens for multiple camera systems; they simply change the mount so that it works with specific cameras (Canon, Nikon, Sony). Any info about the performance or features will apply to any version of this lens (such as VC, IQ, build, etc). Canon specific info will only apply to the Canon version, so ignore that info if it doesn’t apply to your camera. Also Note – This review is geared more towards full frame users, so if you are a crop user, be sure to read my suggestions at the end. Pros - So many! 1. High quality – This is one of Tamron’s flagship series lenses from the G2 line, which ups the ante vs all their previous offerings; everything about this series is improved. Improved optics for better sharpness and less CA. Improved coatings for better contrast and reduced flaring. Improved VC for better stabilization when using slow shutter speeds. Improved AF; it’s faster, more accurate, and quiet. Improved sealing against moisture and dust. Solid build quality. Overall, the G2 line is a big step forward from previous Tamron offerings. 2. Versatile –The focal ranges of this lens are some of the most popular in photography. 24mm is wide enough for landscapes, and 70mm is narrow enough for portraits. Add in the fast F2.8 aperture and it becomes great for fast shutter speeds as well as background blur. Lenses like this are a “go to” for event shooters, since there are several scenarios it can cover, and events tend to be fairly chaotic and don’t allow for frequent lens changes. I’ve used it for birthday parties, portraits, sports, as well as video work. It’s my most used lens on my 5D. Note – As I said at the beginning, this advice assumes you are using a full frame camera. If using a crop sensor camera, this lens becomes less useful in many common situations. The 24mm wide angle gets cut down to 38mm by the crop factor, which isn’t wide enough to serve as a standard zoom in close quarters. See my suggestions at the end for more advice on this. 3. Great IQ – Not much needs to be said here, the IQ is great. I love the quality I get from this lens. It’s sharp and has great contrast and color. I will let the images do the rest of the talking here. 4. Price – I know it seems odd that I am saying a lens that has such a high base price is a good value, but I am considering the cost of the first party lens and the cost of lenses like this in general. The Canon EF model usually cost around 1800-1900 USD new, and used sells for over 1400. The Tamron is 1100-1200 USD new. Considering the options, I feel that the Tamron offers enough quality and features for the price to make it a better choice than the Canon model for several shooters. I also feel that it is the best third party option. See the comparisons at the end for more info. 5. Constant F2.8 aperture –Meaning that as you zoom you do not lose light. Big advantage for events and sports, since you will retain the same exposure settings as you zoom in and out. It’s also sharp when shot wide open; older lenses typically need to be stopped down to become sharp, but this lens does not (with one caveat, see the cons for more info). Stopping down does improve on the sharpness though, making it even better (common with most lenses). Also, F2.8 is most commonly the fastest aperture you will find on a zoom lens. There are exceptions, but they usually have caveats like being prohibitively expensive, or crop only lenses. 6. Vibration Compensation (VC) – VC is Tamron’s version of IS. It can compensate up to 5 stops, which is really great; most lenses offer 3 to 4 stops. This means that you can shoot this lens hand held without shake issues at much slower speeds than normal. Example, at 24mm you would need to shoot at 1/25 sec to prevent shake, and 1/80 sec at 70mm (as per the reciprocal rule). This means that with 5 stops of VC you can possibly shoot at 1/2 sec at 70mm and 1 sec at 24mm! That is a HUGE advantage over any lens that doesn’t have any kind of stabilization. It also works to stabilize video footage, which is becoming more and more popular. Note –VC is not helpful to prevent motion blur when shooting moving subjects. Only using a fast shutter speed will “freeze” motion. VC is only helpful when shooting slow or stationary subjects where a slow shutter speed will provide more light for a cleaner image. See Cons for info about Panning Mode. 7. Fast AF, more accurate than previous generations – I will talk about this again in the cons, but I wanted to point out how improved this is. The G2 series is Tamron’s latest pro-line, and it improves on so much of what was wrong with previous models. The main thing is the AF. Whereas before they struggled to get reliable focus, it would seem Tamron is really starting to get the reverse engineering of the algorithm correct. Since most manufactures see Tamron and other third parties as competition, they don’t share their AF algorithm info with them. So they have to figure it out on their own. And now it looks like they have it down very well. I’ve used it for just about everything from poor light situations, indoor sports, events, portraits, and even video. It worked great in all cases. I wouldn’t hesitate to use this lens in any situation that calls for a standard zoom. 8. EF mount – This means it can be used on any Canon EOS camera, from crop to full frame, and even the film EOS cameras all the way back to 1987! Mirrorless cameras can use it too, provided you have the adapter that allows the use of EF/EF-S lenses. As I stated before, I do not suggest it for crops, I only mention that it is compatible to be complete in my info. 9. Other stuff – Lens hood is included. Weather sealed and has gasket around the mount. 6 year warranty! Zoom lock to prevent creep during storage. Tap-in counsel compatible for updating firmware and also focus adjustments. Cons - Most of this is for your info only; not worth a star off. If I do remove a star, I will explain why. 1. Weight – If you have only owned smaller “kit” level lenses then you might not be ready for how heavy this is. The combination of a constant F2.8 aperture, wide 24mm angle, and VC, make for a lot of large glass elements and internal components. That makes for a big lens. That’s the price you pay for all those advantages in a single lens. 2. Slight loss of clarity at 70mm when wide open – I don’t often use this lens at 70mm since it is mostly an indoor or landscape lens for me, but I have noticed that it tends to lose a bit of clarity at 70mm at F2.8. I thought it might just be my copy, but looking into other sources it would seem to be pretty common. It goes away if you stop down or shoot slightly wider. So even though this is fairly minor, I am going to take a star off for this, and here is why. There is a reason the standard zoom is called “standard”; it’s because it’s the lens people use most often thanks to how versatile it is. In the past, most lenses were not their sharpest wide open, and it was also fairly common for zooms to be a little soft at full zoom, even expensive ones. But, that was mostly true in previous generations. Modern high end/professional zooms perform sharp no matter where you set them (like the Canon mkII version). Typically, they improve when stopped down, but they don’t need to be stopped down for a sharp image. They are sharp at all lengths and apertures; they just become sharper when stopped down. I limit the lens to 65mm at the long end to avoid it and that seems to be working well. Not a deal breaker by a long shot, and totally avoidable if you are aware of it, but it is worth a star off considering the intended market for this lens (professionals) and that comparable lenses with modern engineering have better performance (albeit at a higher price). If it can’t reliably shoot sharp wide open at 70mm, then it makes it less appealing to professionals that want it for sports, portraits, weddings, and various other events. It is a slight loss of clarity though; I don’t even know how many photos I had taken before I started to notice it, it’s that slight. But it is there, just be aware of it. It is still a great performing lens, just be aware of this so you can avoid it. Not everyone has the same budget or needs, and this lens is still very impressive for its price. I still use this as my go to on my 5D; I just don’t zoom all the way into 70mm when I need to shoot F2.8. This is one of the only real limits of this lens, and for what it cost vs the Canon version, I still think for most it’s the more practical option. See the comparison at the end for more info. 3. AF still not 100% - The G2 series improves on the AF functions greatly over previous models. I’ve nailed focus in some pretty terrible light where older models would hunt for focus. Hit rate is pretty high too; I’m not seeing a lot of missed focus that I can’t also attribute to user error. Most the time I get what I need and that is part of what makes it a great value. But, I still get a miss sometimes for no apparent reason. It hits forward or back a bit, narrowly, but enough to see it. Roughly 5 to 10 out of 100 shots are slightly off one way or the other, which is far better than what I had come to expect from Tamron zooms in previous generations (more like 20 out of 100, or worse). Most these misses are 1 to 3mm off, and most the time are not that big a deal. Reliability is still very high, I get what I need. I just take additional shots for safety in scenarios where it really matters (paid work). 4. Tint issues – This is a nitpick; a lot of my shots come out with a slightly green tint. Easily corrected in post, hasn’t been a real big issue. Probably varies from copy to copy. Usually, I just have to move the tint slider a bit in Lightroom. But on my lens, it’s pretty common. 5. Only one switch for VC –The description says “New VC auto detect mode 2 for panning,” which is not actually automatic. Since there is only one switch for VC, the only way to use this feature is to turn it on with the USB tap-in, and it replaces the normal VC until you change it back, also with the tap-in. I don’t know why Tamron didn’t just use a multi-mode switch like they do on other G2 models. In my opinion this makes the feature essentially useless, since you need to be able to switch modes on the fly and this makes it so you can’t. But, I didn’t even know it existed until recently, so it’s not a big loss to me. Still, it’s an advertised feature, just one that you can’t access without going out of your way. Good idea, terrible implementation. NOTE - to get this information I had to have several conversations with Tamron CS. The manual was useless. 6. Other stuff – 82mm filter thread, so expensive filters if you are into that. 82mm is not a common size, so you won’t likely have a lot of lenses you can share filters with. Lens extends as it zooms (common). Fair amount of barrel distortion at wide end and pin-cushioning at long, and vignette is noticeable at F2.8, but all are easily corrected. Not as sharp in the corners when using wide open apertures, but gets better as you stop down. Zoom ring turns opposite direction from normal for Canon (works like Nikon zooms). Conclusions In spite of my complaint about the loss of clarity when shooting F2.8 at 70mm, I still suggest this lens for non-pro, full frame shooters (and even some pros too). Why? Because it will almost never matter in the majority of situations where it will be used. Standard zooms are used at the wide and middle focal ranges far more commonly than the long ranges. Which, incidentally, is why I don’t suggest full frame standard zooms for crop bodies; they lose a significant portion of the wide angle due to crop factor. Looking through my catalogue, I rarely even use this lens past 50mm, and most shots are 28-40mm. So in my eyes, the added advantage of VC and the lower price vs the Canon model makes this lens a winner for most shooters; at least ones that can’t justify that higher price tag, or want stabilization. But I still want to talk about the Canon lens in the comparison/suggestions section, since it is an important one. Comparisons/Suggestions For Full Frame - Vs Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM –This is the title fight right here! In short, the Canon model wins all the way around save for two things; stabilization and price (the Canon does not have IS). It’s sharp at all lengths and f-stops, and also has better overall sharpness though the frame, especially in the corners when shot at wide apertures. But, that price tag and lack of stabilization can be a real deal breaker in the presence of a lens that is also sharp at the most common ranges these lenses tend to be used (28-50mm), or for people shooting video and need to have IS/VC. I still say the Canon model is the king of the standard zooms, and professionals that need a reliable lens in any situation are likely to go with the Canon. Since they get paid for their work, the higher price tag is not as big an issue to them. In regards to IS/VC, when it comes to event coverage (a common use for this lens) you mostly use shutter speeds that don’t really require IS /VC; you shoot at fast shutter speeds to prevent motion blur at events, which in turn also counters handshake. So the lack of stabilization is not as much a consideration for that use, same goes for sports/action shooting. For video, the Tamron is a better choice since it has VC, which will stabilize the footage. For general shooting, I find IS/VC to just be so handy, since it allows me to use the lens without a tripod in so many cases where I otherwise would need a higher ISO to compensate. I feel like the Tamron is a more practical choice for those that want to transition from enthusiast to professional, mostly due to the lower price, but the VC adds value as well. For pros, the Canon is probably the obvious choice. If you aren’t sure, if you really have to think about it, then the Tamron is probably fine. As I have said in the review, it gets me what I need. I do not regret getting it. Vs 24-105mm lenses – I’m just going to throw all these together, since I don’t feel any one stands out enough to be the main comparison. For full frame cameras, there are a lot of lenses in the standard zoom class, but I want to focus only on constant aperture lenses here. This is going to be mostly 24-70mm and 24-105mm lenses, or slight variations on those lengths. This comes down to function; the 24-105mm lenses are F4 at their widest aperture, but the 24-70mm models can be F2.8. That is a full stop better for light transfer (well, it’s more complicated than that, but I want to keep it simple). So if you need to shoot faster speeds at lower ISO settings on a zoom lens, then F2.8 lenses are your best bet. If you just want to do general shooting and the Tamron lens is too expensive for you to justify, then a 24-105mm can save you some money and get you a lot of mileage. All the more recent models are stabilized and less expensive than the F2.8 lenses, in some cases by a few hundred USD. It’s a tradeoff; you give up range for light at a premium, or you give up light for range and a lower price. I personally would rather have a faster lens, but not everyone has the same needs or budget. If you will be shooting indoors more often, I would get an F2.8 lens. If you shoot a lot of outdoor shots, the 24-105mm F4 lens might be fine for less money. I personally suggest the Sigma Art model in this case, as it has the best overall IQ. The Canon models are not as impressive IQ wise, but likely offer more consistent AF performance. However, F4 is not a wide aperture; depth will most likely not get thin enough for missed focus to be noticeable in most scenarios, so it is not likely to make a difference if it misses by 1-3mm every so often. The Sigma cost less and has better IQ which is why I like it over the Canon 24-105mm lenses. For APS-C/Crop As I said earlier, I do not suggest full frame standard zoom lenses for crop bodies. This is largely because the reasons you get these lenses are for the range of versatility they offer at the wide end more so than the long, and crop factor just kills this. On a crop body, this lens becomes 38-112mm. 38mm is just not wide enough to be a go to lens where indoor shooting is likely, like an event, where most shots fall inside the 28-40mm range, which is lost on a crop camera. Unfortunately, crop users don’t have a lot of options for a constant, fast aperture, standard zoom made specifically for crop cameras that is also a good lens. I typically suggest these... 1. Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM – After crop, this is 29-88mm, falling right inside the range of what you need for a standard zoom. Comes with IS and a fast AF that is also accurate; it probably is the most reliable of these suggestions. Price though, usually around 800 USD, but frequently on sale for 550-600 USD, so wait for a sale. 2. Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM – Similar to the Canon model, it comes with OS (Sigma’s version of IS), almost the same focal range (29-80mm), similar IQ, but a much lower price; usually under 400 USD, and sometimes as low as 250! But, the AF performance is not as spot on as the Canon; it’s an older generation Sigma, so it’s pretty hit or miss. And since it is not compatible with the USB dock, it can’t be updated/corrected. The build quality is iffy too; models from this generation tend to be less robust. Still, many people get along with it fine. If you need to nail focus more often, than the Canon is the better lens. 3. Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC Art HSM – Of these, this is the sharpest lens by far, and has a 1.3 stop aperture advantage. However, it is not stabilized, and also is unreliable for AF, but I think performs better than the 17-50mm Sigma (and is USB dock compatible so it can be updated/corrected). Cost is in line with the Canon model; usually 650 USD, often 600, sometimes as low as 550! I have this lens and the Canon lens, and have to say I have a hard time giving up one for the other. The IS and fast/reliable focus on the Canon makes it better for video and events/sports. The Sigma lens has stunning IQ and a wider aperture, making it great for portrait work and general use. I use both regularly. Keep in mind this is not a review of these other lenses, as a lot more can be said about any one of them. It is simply a commentary on why I may or may not suggest them in place of the lens under review. It would be best to seek more complete info if you had interest in any of these other lenses. That’s all I got! All that is left is to check out the images, and if you found my info helpful please remember to hit that helpful button. Thank you so much for reading my review, take care! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022 by Wigged Out Fat Guy Wigged Out Fat Guy
    • Works great
Style: Canon
Love the image quality of this lens, I have used the canon RF24-70mm 2.8 and I can't see the difference in image quality or Af performance even with using the ef-rf adapter. Definitely worth the price. A bit heavy, but that's just because of its built quality, still it balances well on my canon eos R6, with EF-RF adapter, on my crane 2s. Don't sleep on this lens. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023 by kenny
    • Awesome lens
Style: Canon
This is an awesome lens. Very sharp. Not cheap at all. Great looking pics.
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023 by Watsumara
    • Fantastic lens overall
First impressions - Fantastic. Update [05/20] - I sold this lens in December, bought a Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II when I had the budget and when I started clicking more portraits than nature. I loved the sharpness of the Canon lens but I started noticing that I was getting more blurry images and had to be very conscious while choosing the shutter speed. Even the speeds like 1/120s or 1/160s were not safe enough. One would argue that you need to have stable hands but then I never had to be that conscious before as all the lenses I have had lenses had IS. So I started missing the Tamron version again. I sold the Canon one and bought a new Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 G2 again. When I compared the shots from Canon and Tamron I didn't find differences that would sway my choice in favor of Canon. Even if Canon has a little edge in terms of edge sharpness I believe Tamron one is far better practical choice. Lastly, I had to spend a few bucks for 82mm filters for Canon version, which I don't have to worry about now with Tamron's 77mm ring diameter. To give you a perspective, I am a serious hobbyist photographer and currently own a Canon 16-35 f/4L IS II, 50mm f/1.8 IS and 70-200 f/2.8L IS II. The camera body I use these lenses with is Canon 6D. I was looking for a general purpose lens ever since I replaced my Canon 24-105 f/4L IS with 16-35. Although I simply love the latter and use to fervently for shooting landscapes, I started swapping lenses most of the times, switching contexts from portraits to street shots to landscapes etc. The options I narrowed down to were the new Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 Art, Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II, this lens and its G1 version. Canon was out of question because of its cost. I read some (initial) reviews of Sigma art lens and wasn't convinced about it. So I decided to give this a try thinking this must be better than its previous version. Besides the price for the newer version was in my budget. I shot some images of my son, both portraits and some wide angle shots with more ambience/environment. I also shot some low light indoor shots wide open at 2.8. Almost all images were sharp and looked very crisp on bigger screen. I have used Tamron lenses earlier and had some issues where the VC wasn't consistent enough. So this time I was wary of it and made sure to zoom in all the way to 100% to see if there any shake despite of VC turned on and reasonable handheld shutter speed. The results were consistent and I didn't see any issues. The color reproduction and contrast looks good too, though not as good as from Canon 16-35 f/4L IS. The lens does seem a little heavy when compared to Canon 24-105 that I used earlier but nothing that would cause any concerns. More so because I am used to using the heavier Canon 70-200 beast. The only hiccup while handling is the opposite directed zoom ring as compared to Canon lenses. But I am sure I will get used to it. Overall, it seems an amazing lens from all perspectives. And like a reviewer on a popular lens review website said - this lens offers good value for the money, and perhaps some more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017 by Abbas Ali

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