Hello! Yes, I know. My answer was related to the previous comment. He asked me whether if I want ot use CLP for low light shooting. My answer was that I do not want to use it, since it cuts the light. I bought it for many reasons. One is shooting on the beach where water reflection can be an issue. Second is the great blue sky effect and nice contrast of landscape photos. I know it's use very well, I partly work on optics...
Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC Test
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Hello! Yes, I know. My answer was related to the previous comment. He asked me whether if I want ot use CLP for low light shooting. My answer was that I do not want to use it, since it cuts the light. I bought it for many reasons. One is shooting on the beach where water reflection can be an issue. Second is the great blue sky effect and nice contrast of landscape photos. I know it's use very well, I partly work on optics...
Today I assembled the Tamron 24-70 f2.8 lens and the Nikon d610. It is heavy, thus I will order a comfortable strap as well. On the other hand it delivers a picture that is really nice. I just uploaded some for my computer and I noticed the superwide dynamic range over my current sony nex... The sharpness of this lens is awesome. VC is even more awesome 
Will upload a couple of pictures when I arrive back at home.
Cheers
Will upload a couple of pictures when I arrive back at home.
Cheers
Some of my observations about the lens with D610:
- I have no experience about such a big optics, but it is quite noisy
- Bloody heavy WOW factor if I somebody try to pick it up from the desk
- Extreme low light capability even if it is handheld. I have played around and I got plenty of sharp images on 70mm f2.8 handheld with even 0.5 sec exposure time. In dim low light 0.5 sec exposure time with iso 6400 I got very nice bright pictures.
- Bokeh is good, I did not meet onion bokeh yesterday...
- The camera can be used as a weapon in case
- 82mm filter size has a wow factor as well for incompetent people... It really looks enormous.
Cheers
- I have no experience about such a big optics, but it is quite noisy
- Bloody heavy
WOW factor if I somebody try to pick it up from the desk - Extreme low light capability even if it is handheld. I have played around and I got plenty of sharp images on 70mm f2.8 handheld with even 0.5 sec exposure time. In dim low light 0.5 sec exposure time with iso 6400 I got very nice bright pictures.
- Bokeh is good, I did not meet onion bokeh yesterday...
- The camera can be used as a weapon in case
- 82mm filter size has a wow factor as well for incompetent people...
It really looks enormous.Cheers
My annual bonus has just landed and I think I have pretty much decided to spend some on this lens. I own a D5100 and current lenses are Sigma 10-20, 18-55 kit, Nikon 35mm f1.8g, Nikon 70-300 Af-s g.
I want this lens to use for a couple of things, mainly landscape/urban but also low light indoor/event and a walk around/vacation lens.
I think the focal length compliments the lenses I have already. I realise it's a FX on a DX body but I would rather buy a good quality FX lens as one day I will upgrade the D5100 and suspect that when that time comes it will be for a FX body. Bonus wasn't that big this year
Does my logic make sense? Looking through the great shots in this thread I think it's capable of doing the job for what I want it for, would you agree?
Thanks for any input/thoughts you may have.
I want this lens to use for a couple of things, mainly landscape/urban but also low light indoor/event and a walk around/vacation lens.
I think the focal length compliments the lenses I have already. I realise it's a FX on a DX body but I would rather buy a good quality FX lens as one day I will upgrade the D5100 and suspect that when that time comes it will be for a FX body. Bonus wasn't that big this year
Does my logic make sense? Looking through the great shots in this thread I think it's capable of doing the job for what I want it for, would you agree?
Thanks for any input/thoughts you may have.
I also ordered this lens yesterday to match up with my new to me D800. Honestly, unless you have plans to move to FX soon, you might want to pick up a deal on a used Nikkor 17-55. The difference between your kit lens and the 17-55/2.8 will shock you. You can grab them on our side of the pond for around US$700 +/- US$50'ish. One of the hardest decisions for me in the move to FX was having to part with that lens.
That being said, the Tamron for everything I have seen (including the results produced by a Tamron sponsored pro that I know), are pretty extraordinary. Considering the price difference between the Nikkor and the Tamron, it was a pretty easy decision for me.
That being said, the Tamron for everything I have seen (including the results produced by a Tamron sponsored pro that I know), are pretty extraordinary. Considering the price difference between the Nikkor and the Tamron, it was a pretty easy decision for me.
Thanks Eduard, looking at UK used prices for the 17-55 it sells for around £550 (US$920) this side of the pond. A brand new Tamron 24-70 is around £800 (US$1,300) so I will have a think.
I will probably get the Tamron as my D5100 was my first DSLR which I have had for over 12 months now and starting to think of upgrading it already. The choice would be between the D7100 or the D610, I suspect I would go the D610 and if I have FX lenses already that would ease the cost of switching format.
vindex1963
Senior Member
Birds nest cupcakes.
Sorry to bring up this old quote but where are you seeing the 17-55 2.8 for £550? Its double that price anywhere I look.
Btw, the Tamron is on my shopping list even though Im using a DX body. It will a big gap in my range.
I was looked at used prices, MPB photographic, Wex and good old E bay
Some good deals on mint second hand ones. I got the Nikon 24-70 for my D5100 in the end and that range worked really well for me. Now I'm shooting FX it has really come in to its own, see the Tamron as a future proof investment if you go for it.
Phillydog1958
Senior Member
Nice pickup!
vindex1963
Senior Member
'Bout time!!! Haha you'll love it guarenteed. I mounted the lens on my D700 and it doesn't come off.
This has been my most debated lens purchase ever. Looking back, I started this thread over a year ago and have battled in my head ever since. Both lenses (this and the Nikon) have had rebates, but price was not the only factor. The downside to the Tamron has always been the fact that my 3 main filters are all 77mm. The Tamron advantage is of course VC, which was really the deciding factor. I think Nikon will eventually release a VR version, but I'm sure it will be over $2k and I'm tired of waiting. After handling this again at the dealer and finding it is a razor sharp copy, I couldn't walk away without it .
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My Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 has an 82mm front filter, and it is the only one that takes such a large filter size. I have a dedicated 82mm circular polarizer and one 82mm ND filter with some step up rings for the other lenses. That said, I think it was B&H that had a 77mm ND filter on sale in a different strength so I bought it to use for the other lenses along with special step up rings to accommodate that size, too. So now I have several step up rings. Oh well.
You can always sell your 77mm filters and buy larger diameter ones with step up rings. Oh...if you do, be sure to invest in a few extra larger diameter front lens caps.
You can always sell your 77mm filters and buy larger diameter ones with step up rings.
Oh...if you do, be sure to invest in a few extra larger diameter front lens caps.
Excellent point! I learned this the hard way on my last trip.
vindex1963
Senior Member
D700
Polarizer
Polarizer