Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC Test

[Lurch]

Thanks guys. It was taken as part of a set of 3 my wife requested for our lounge room.

While we're on the subject of Tamron (and I'll throw in Sigma here too), I'm a fan. When I switched from Pentax I had my heart set on the D800. What that meant tho was my budget for lenses was limited. I did a TONNE of research into the focal range I primarily shoot at and also to 'fill out' my collection too. The nutshell version is that i ended up with the Tamron 24-70 VC, the Sigma 70-200 2.8 OS and (for shits and giggles) the Sigma 150-500.
I've since added a Nikkor 50mm 1.8D and a Sigma 12-24.
Basically, if you choose wisely and put in the research; you can get 99.9% the lens for half the cost.

 

[hark]

Looks like Tamron is running a $100 rebate on this lens plus rebates on other Tamron lenses, too--in case anyone wants to get off the fence.

Tamron Lenses | B&H Photo Video

 

[AC016]

Looks like Tamron is running a $100 rebate on this lens plus rebates on other Tamron lenses, too--in case anyone wants to get off the fence.

Tamron Lenses | B&H Photo Video

Yep, they seem to continually extend these rebates. When I bought my 70-300 VC USD in March, they had the same rebates. I am thinking it is their strategy to get people to consider Tamron over Nikon/Canon. When you think that the Nikon and Tamron versions of the 70-300 are almost the same price and perform the same, a $100 rebate will be hard to ignore. I did not ignore it.

 

[fhibbs12]

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens + $200 VISA Gift Card $1225 after $100 Rebate + Free Shipping 07-02-2013 - Slickdeals.net

Is that legit? Price seems very appealing.

 

[NVSteve]

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens + $200 VISA Gift Card $1225 after $100 Rebate + Free Shipping 07-02-2013 - Slickdeals.net

Is that legit? Price seems very appealing.

I saw that earlier also. It's legit. And, if you happen to be a perpetual student like myself, Tamron also has an additional rebate for students.

 

[NVSteve]

The Tamron is better.

You wouldn't happen to have any photos of the same scene for both lenses at the same settings by any chance?

 

[vindex1963]

Love's me some popcorn.

 

[NVSteve]

Good luck with your decision I'm keeping both and bet you will also.

Yet another question for you: how well does the Tamron handle CA/PF compared to the 24-120? I noticed tons of it on the 24-120 from a recent trip & don't have the energy to try and remove it (this is after automatically removing it in LR) after getting rid of all the various spots from ~3,000 shots. I hadn't really noticed it before, but I also haven't been paying too much attention. If the Tamron is better in this regard, that alone would make me want to switch.

 

[Mrmover]

CA/PF is almost non existent, I have and love this lens(my first non -Nikon glass).


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[vindex1963]

 

[Lurch]

Such a useful lens this one. I was tempted by the 24-105 for the extra reach, but no longer.

 

[Rick M]

Nice shot vin!

 

[vindex1963]

Rain in Greer AZ

 

[Rick M]

Nice shot vin how do you like this lens for landscapes?

 

[vindex1963]

Nice shot vin how do you like this lens for landscapes?

24mm is good on a FF but the image quality (IQ) is the strong point. I still like my Tokina 19-35mm for landscape but I didn't have it with me.
I'm still looking for something I don't like about this lens.

 

[jwstl]

I had decided to skip this lens since I have the 24-120 but you and the rebates are making that difficult.

 

[vindex1963]

I had decided to skip this lens since I have the 24-120 but you and the rebates are making that difficult.

They are two very different lenses. I'll be keeping both.

 

[vindex1963]

D700
SB-600
Gary Fong Lightsphere
Dark room

 

[vindex1963]

 

[vindex1963]

LOVE this lens!!!

D700
65mm
ISO 1400
f/2.8
1/50s