Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC Test
- Thread starter Rick M
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vindex1963
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I can't wait to get out and really use the lens.
Yea, I wish there was an event going on when I had it, it's a great people lens.
vindex1963
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This zoom range is an event range like birthdays and weddings for sure.
vindex1963
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Unscientific I know but......
Rick, can I ask you why you did not buy it?
vindex1963
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I was not really ready at the time, but the free rental was expiring. I have been debating between a good people/event lens and a high quality P&S for tourism/travel (casual shots for the family album kind of stuff). I don't want to bring the D600 into a theme park, but want some decent pics.
To make a long story longer, I was really just curious about it and wanted to see if I wanted to own it someday. I picked up a Canon G15 for my casual stuff and this lens will probably be my next target. Since I'm not in a rush, I'd like to see if the price comes down a bit. I'm also thinking that Nikon will probably update the current 24-70 2.8 within the next year and the price of this lens may go down. After another 3k in lenses this year I need to be a bit more patient.
vindex1963
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Shot of my Tamron 28-105 f/2.8
Sigma f/2.8 dust and all
Sigma f/2.8 dust and all
vindex1963
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Couple rose shots.
D700
Both wide open f/2.8
Harsh Arizona mid-day sun.
Some Goat shots
D700
Both wide open f/2.8
Harsh Arizona mid-day sun.
Some Goat shots
Michael J.
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All great pic and my favorite is the last one. Beautiful shot of that goat
vindex1963
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I just traded my Sigma for this Tamron, the weather sealing and the VC (as well as a good sale price for the Sigma 
) convinced me. It was delivered yesterday so this weekend will be trial time.
But I do like the build of the lens, very solid. At home I shot a couple pics in low light to try the VC and it gave me a couple stops advantage.
) convinced me. It was delivered yesterday so this weekend will be trial time.But I do like the build of the lens, very solid. At home I shot a couple pics in low light to try the VC and it gave me a couple stops advantage.
I just traded my Sigma for this Tamron, the weather sealing and the VC (as well as a good sale price for the Sigma
But I do like the build of the lens, very solid. At home I shot a couple pics in low light to try the VC and it gave me a couple stops advantage.
The VC is really amazing. Some folks don't like how it freezes the image, but I happen to like that effect. Lets me know it's working and again, I was surprised how much I used it. The build is excellent. Post some shots when you get a chance!
Ric, NAS bit strongly in July
I traded my 24-70, sold my 70-300 and my 50 i wasn't using that much and ordered a 70-200 f/4.
I bought my wife's silence with a V1 for her birthday, together with a FT-1, so i guess i'm done for the next couple years
Couple years?
. I've done some re-organizing with my gear as well. Sold my 70-300 to buy the 70-200 f4 also, along with my 85 since the 70-200 is an excellent portrait lens and it covers 85. Picked up the new 18-35g which I like so much I sold the 28mm. Next on my list is this lens and I should be content for a while (or maybe not).
vindex1963
Senior Member
I just traded my Sigma for this Tamron, the weather sealing and the VC (as well as a good sale price for the Sigma
But I do like the build of the lens, very solid. At home I shot a couple pics in low light to try the VC and it gave me a couple stops advantage.
Looking forward to seeing some samples. I'm very happy with mine and if I had to do it over again I would buy the exact same lens.
"I bought my wife's silence"
That's funny!!!vindex1963
Senior Member
Couple years?
I've done some re-organizing with my gear as well. Sold my 70-300 to buy the 70-200 f4 also, along with my 85 since the 70-200 is an excellent portrait lens and it covers 85. Picked up the new 18-35g which I like so much I sold the 28mm. Next on my list is this lens and I should be content for a while (or maybe not).
Content what fun is that?