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AC016

AC016

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DxOMark tests Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lenses | Nikon Rumors

looks like Tamron is doing their homework! They beat out the Nikon equivalent by one point, lol.

"A DxOMark Overall Score of 29 ranks the Tamron 1st for image quality on professional standard zooms, just pushing the own brand Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G AD into second with 28 points, and is well ahead of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM with 23.
The Tamron offers better sharpness overall, scoring 17 P-Mpix, compared to 15 P-Mpix for the Nikon, good performance at f/2.8 and boasts significantly better chromatic aberration results, too.
What’s more with a $1299 price tag it’s a whooping $600 cheaper than the own brand alternative making it superb value for money for Nikon shooters."


Read more on NikonRumors.com: DxOMark tests Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lenses | Nikon Rumors
 
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jwstl

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Nice. It also have Vibration Control which the Nikon lacks. I expect Nikon to update this lens soon with the latest VR but I imagine it will be a little more expensive than the current version and this Tamron. This looks like a good deal.
 
AC016

AC016

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I think you are only going to see the "onion" bokeh with the bokeh balls. For those who don't know, onion bokeh is when the bokeh balls have a pattern within them that looks like a sliced onion. How much of a concern is it? I ask because if the bokeh balls (lights) are far in the background, can you really tell?
 
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