Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC Test

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Mestre

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This was shot wide open, quiet sharp
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Today my son ran when he saw me with the camera :)
 

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vindex1963

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My latest clock restoration project.
Grandmas old clock that's been in Dads garage attic for 30+ years.
I have four cuckoo's, five mantels and one wall clock. All mechanical
and none worked when I got them.

D700
f/18
1/30
ISO 200
SB-600 w/Gary Fong Lightsphere


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vindex1963

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Rick M said:
Looks like you have some work to do! Do you put new mechs in or try to fix them?
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About 100% of the time they hang on a wall for decades with no cleaning just wind and run well time catches up to them (pun intended)
and most people are intimidated so they think they're worn out. This clock is running as we speak after a complete cleaning and I oil
with micrometer oil. I've had to replace springs only so far.
 
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NVSteve

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So, do any of you with the Tamron also happen to own the Nikkor 24-120? I opted for the Nikon because of the extra bit of reach, but I never really came across any comparisons between these 2. I thought I wouldn't need the 2.8 in a standard zoom, but the trip I was on the past month has changed my mind a bit. I'd love to see a few comparison shots if anyone has them.

Oh, and add my name to the lens consolodation list as well.
 
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jwstl

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NVSteve said:
So, do any of you with the Tamron also happen to own the Nikkor 24-120? I opted for the Nikon because of the extra bit of reach, but I never really came across any comparisons between these 2. I thought I wouldn't need the 2.8 in a standard zoom, but the trip I was on the past month has changed my mind a bit. I'd love to see a few comparison shots if anyone has them.

Oh, and add my name to the lens consolodation list as well.
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I own the Nikon 24-120 but not the Tamron. But, as much as I like the 24-120, I'm considering picking this up. In a month or so I might be able to discuss the differences.
 
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Rick M

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I think with the shorter focal length you really need the 2.8 to get background blur/separation (to the degree I want). I'm able to achieve it with the 70-200 f4, but I have to pay attention and it's a bit easier with the longer focal ranges. I thought about "what if Nikon came out with a 24-70 f4", but I don't think f4 will reach my (our) goal in that focal range.
 
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vindex1963

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NVSteve said:
So, do any of you with the Tamron also happen to own the Nikkor 24-120? I opted for the Nikon because of the extra bit of reach, but I never really came across any comparisons between these 2. I thought I wouldn't need the 2.8 in a standard zoom, but the trip I was on the past month has changed my mind a bit. I'd love to see a few comparison shots if anyone has them.

Oh, and add my name to the lens consolodation list as well.
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I have both.
The Nikon's image quality is very good and it has 77mm filters the Tamron is 82mm filters if that matters. The 24-120 image quality does lack compared to the Tamron. I guess it's f/2.8 compared to f/4. The 24-120 is THE walk around vacation lens and the 24-70 is a great low light event lens. I like them both equally but for very different reasons. I'm not sure what one I would sell if I was forced to.
 
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NVSteve

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vindex1963 said:
I have both.
The Nikon's image quality is very good and it has 77mm filters the Tamron is 82mm filters if that matters. The 24-120 image quality does lack compared to the Tamron. I guess it's f/2.8 compared to f/4. The 24-120 is THE walk around vacation lens and the 24-70 is a great low light event lens. I like them both equally but for very different reasons. I'm not sure what one I would sell if I was forced to.
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Thanks for your thoughts. I also use the 24-120 range as my main vacation lens, but my previous lens was a 24-120/2.8 (not a Nikon mount). I didn't think I would really need the 2.8 on the D600, but I ran into a ton of very low light situations on my recent trip. VR helps, but I think a 24-70 2.8 with VC would be better. Decisions, decisions. I might just order one and do my own testing & if it proves better than the 24-120, I'll throw the Nikkor on Ebay.
 
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vindex1963

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NVSteve said:
Thanks for your thoughts. I also use the 24-120 range as my main vacation lens, but my previous lens was a 24-120/2.8 (not a Nikon mount). I didn't think I would really need the 2.8 on the D600, but I ran into a ton of very low light situations on my recent trip. VR helps, but I think a 24-70 2.8 with VC would be better. Decisions, decisions. I might just order one and do my own testing & if it proves better than the 24-120, I'll throw the Nikkor on Ebay.
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Good luck with your decision I'm keeping both and bet you will also. :D
 
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NVSteve

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vindex1963 said:
Good luck with your decision I'm keeping both and bet you will also. :D
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I'm the opposite of a packrat, meaning I would only keep one. How about the difference in sharpness between the two? From what I've read, the Tamron should be better in that department.
 
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Lurch

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D800
Tamron 24-70 VC @65mm
f2.8
ISO 50
Two flash set up @ roughly the 'standard' 45deg spots
NEF straight into LR, Lens profile applied and nothing else, and published to Flickr.

Focus is on the 'Mamiyaflex-C' on the lens cover.


DSC_1180.jpg by Mr Lurch, on Flickr

My only criticism of this lens is that because it's such a big chunk of glass on the front, it blocks the AF assist lamp :(
 
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