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Brand | Tamron |
Focal Length Description | 24-70 millimeters |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 9 |
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- 24-70mm focal length, Minimum focus distance - 0.38m/14.96 inch
- 36-105mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, 38.4-112mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
- F2.8 constant maximum aperture; F22 minimum, Ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing
- Image stabilization, VC (Vibration Compensation), 82mm filters
- Available in Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Nikon F (DX), Sony Alpha mounts
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Auto focus | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Image stabilization | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | — |
Picture quality | 4.1 | — | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Quality of material | 3.5 | — | 3.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Durability | 2.5 | — | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Sold By | 42nd Street Photo | HOTOTRONICS RENEWED | 6ave | Amazon.com | Digital Goja |
lens type | Telephoto | Standard | Telephoto | Standard | Standard |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Zoom |
focus type | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus | Stepper motor | Auto/Manual |
minimum focal length | 24 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 24 millimeters | — | — |
max focal length | 70 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | — | — |
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Product Dimensions | 4.61 x 3.46 x 3.46 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.82 pounds |
ASIN | B007SNP02K |
Item model number | A007E |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,522 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 5, 2012 |
Manufacturer | Tamron |
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Product Description
Tamron's SP 24-70mm is a high quality, highly functional, high speed standard zoom lens covering the 24-70mm focal range. It includes both Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) Image stabilization to reduce shake and its USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) motor, enabling speedy, silent autofocusing. This SP (Super Performance) series lens makes full use of specialized glass elements in its lens layout, designed with top priority on image quality, including three LD elements and two XR (Extra Refractive Index) glasses. Tamron has minimized all types of chromatic aberration in the SP 24-70mm, making it a lens at the top of its class whether you use it on a digital APS-C, full frame, or 35mm SLR camera. The SP 24-70mm F/2.8 aperture enables a balance between brilliant resolution and beautiful soft blur effects. This ideal lens makes full use of Tamron's rounded diaphragm and the uncontrived, artistic blur that it provides. It is also Tamron's first lens to feature our new moisture-resistant construction. Portraits, Landscapes, Studio Shoots, this is the lens for them all. Capture the finest details of your images in precisely the way you have always wanted to. Extend your art to the limits of your inspiration with the Tamron SP 24-70mm. Specifications: Model Name A007; Focal Length 24-70mm; Format size Di Maximum Aperture F/2.8, Diagonal Angle of View 84°04' - 34°21' (for full frame 35mm format cameras) 60°20' - 22°33' (for APS-C format cameras) Lens Construction 17 elements, 12 groups; Minimum Focus Distance 15". Max. Mag. Ratio 1:5 (at f=70mm: MFD 15"). Filter Diameter 82mm. Overall Length 4.3". Maximum Diameter 3.5". Weight 29.1 oz. Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded diaphragm). Standard Accessory Flower-shaped lens hood. Canon Mount
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Customers like the quality, image quality, and sharpness of the lens. They mention that the ergonomics are solid all around, and the lens is fantastic. Some are also satisfied with performance, value, and delivery. However, some customers disagree on focus.
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Customers like the quality of the lens. They mention that it has a high build quality, image stabilization, weight, and stunning. The lens is solid all around, and the ergonomics are solid all over. The stabilization makes a huge difference, and it's a cheap lens that has VC.
"...I will say that it is marginally sharper at the long end and it is better built...." Read more
"...is razor sharp, focuses quickly and without hesitation, and is nicely constructed - great lens!..." Read more
"...(Sharp and stunning for such a "cheap" lens, and the VC again is remarkable. I also purchased the Tamron 150-600 for sports and wildlife...." Read more
"...Cons:1. Build quality is nice but I was expecting better for the amount of money you have to cough up for this lens.2...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the lens. They mention that it's just as sharp as the Nikon, and the background blur is creamy and beautiful. It's close in sharpness and color, and is a great combination for event pictures. The slow f stop is s great combination and is great for video and landscape.
"...Contrast slightly low at wide open aperture. Sharpness and Contrast are amazing at f4 and above till you hit f16 where diffraction comes into..." Read more
"...It also has the low light capability of f2.8, and I have had no issues with image quality shooting wide open...." Read more
"...I just had it to an indoor car show and the photos were stunningly sharp ... more than I even expected ... at f/4 and smaller on my new D810...." Read more
"...Pros:1. Photos come out sharp at f2.8 and even more so at higher stops.2...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the lens. For example, they say it has excellent AF, excellent focusing, and has better optics than the Canon 24-70 mki. They also appreciate the lens' build and functionality, saying it is smooth and gooey. Overall, most are happy with the versatility and quality of the lens, and recommend it to others.
"...But the lens has excellent AF, is sharp, and doesn't suffer from any decentering issues. So I am keeping this one...." Read more
"...focuses quickly and without hesitation, and is nicely constructed - great lens!..." Read more
"...It is very good and it is fast enough for me. I have not noticed the focus being slow at all. The Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) focus is good...." Read more
"...In fact, the overall quality of the optics is so impressive, it is difficult to tell the difference between images shot with the Tamron, and ones..." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it has great sharpness, nicely saturated colors, and a wide aperture. Customers also say that it is miles ahead in sharpness and overall quality than the 28-75, which started.
"...Definitely sharper compared to my Canon 24-70 Mark I throughout the enter zoom length. It's super sharp from 24-35mm. Very good from 35-50mm...." Read more
"...All that being said, the Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD is razor sharp, focuses quickly and without hesitation, and is nicely constructed - great..." Read more
"...(Sharp and stunning for such a "cheap" lens, and the VC again is remarkable...." Read more
"...Tamron's QA wasn't good, but I also know that the lens I bought is sharper and better quality than any other 24-70 out there other than the $1000..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They mention that it works great with their Canon RP, has no problems, and performs well at wide aperture and in low light. The VC works as well as expected, and the lens performs at wide angle and in high light. Overall, customers are happy with the results and recommend the product to others.
"...The Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) focus is good. And quiet. The VC works as advertised and I could take shots down to 1/10 or 1/4 second shutter..." Read more
"...3. VC works amazingly well. I have taken some sharp sharp photos as 1/5 shutter speed.4. Decent ISO and low light performance.5...." Read more
"...The VC works as well as I had hoped...." Read more
"...The zoom ring is large and operates smoothly, though it's slightly stiff. The focus ring, OTOH, is very smooth and relatively easy to move...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the camera lenses. They say it's a great value for what you're getting, and it' s worth it.
"...The Tamron 24-70 is a terrific value and it's incredibly sharp. The Nikkor 24-70 cost about $600 more and doesn't have image stabilization...." Read more
"...I believe this is easily the best value in this category of lens...." Read more
"...Price considering features, sharpness, etc. is highly agreeable, particularly when put next to the Canon 24 - 70 II f/2.8..." Read more
"...Otherwise, I think this is a great lens for the money. I am very satisfied with my choice." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the delivery of the camera lens. They mention that it is very fast, amazingly responsive, and incredible. The clarity and speed are exactly what they expected, and the AF is fast and quiet. The packaging was superior.
"...Fast and silent Ultrasonic AF that is barely slower than the Canon's..." Read more
"...It is very good and it is fast enough for me. I have not noticed the focus being slow at all. The Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) focus is good...." Read more
"...4. Decent ISO and low light performance.5. Fast focusing. Virtually no lag.6. Bokeh is nice and "creamy"...." Read more
"...My own experience is that it's close enough; it's quite fast...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lenses. Some mention that it focuses quickly and without hesitation, and that it's easy to obtain focus in manual mode. However, others say that it appears to have problems focusing, with noisy autofocus, and AF assist light focusing. Additionally, it randomly mis-focused sequences of shots for no apparent reason.
"...that being said, the Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD is razor sharp, focuses quickly and without hesitation, and is nicely constructed - great lens!..." Read more
"...The first one I got had severe front focus. Playing with the AF micro-adjustments didn't really make a whole lot of difference...." Read more
"...Focus is plenty fast. I've seen some reviews show it's not as fast as the Canon, but very close...." Read more
"...tend to notice as I have used it more (on all cameras): the autofocus is slightly slower than say a Nikon. But no where unusable...." Read more
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The Tamron 24-70 is a terrific value and it's incredibly sharp. The Nikkor 24-70 cost about $600 more and doesn't have image stabilization. To the Nikkor's benefit, I will say that it is marginally sharper at the long end and it is better built. So for those of us who don't make a living shooting outdoors in adverse conditions, the Tamron is a dream come true.
I will note that the review I am writing here is based on a replacement lens. The first one I got had severe front focus. Playing with the AF micro-adjustments didn't really make a whole lot of difference. In fact, I've read that adjustments really work best at the focal distance you make the corrections at. In other words, if you adjust for front focus at 70mm, the lens will be great there but may be off at 24mm. So I returned the first unit and Amazon overnighted me a new one. KUDOS to Amazon for being the best vendor in the world when it comes to returns. I will keep making my purchases here based on my excellent customer service. The 2nd unit was of a later build and nailed the AF on the first try. I tend to shoot with center point AF and recompose as needed. However, the 2nd unit does exhibit some slight zoom ring play. But the lens has excellent AF, is sharp, and doesn't suffer from any decentering issues. So I am keeping this one. I have a 6 year warranty so I am not too concerned about issues down the line.
So here's how I would sum up this lens:
PROS:
1) The only 24-70 f2.8 lens to offer a terrific image stabilizer (good for 2-3 stops at the most...4 is really unrealistic)
2) Definitely sharper compared to my Canon 24-70 Mark I throughout the enter zoom length. It's super sharp from 24-35mm. Very good from 35-50mm. And good from 50-70mm
3) Fast and silent Ultrasonic AF that is barely slower than the Canon's
4) Incredible quiet image stabilizer unit when you half press the shutter release. Canon's tended to be louder. I hear it more on the canon 24-105 and the 70-200 f4.
5) Has a 6 year warranty
6) Nice neutral color rendition when shooting jpegs
7) Creamy bokeh with NO evidence of the "onion" phenomenon noted. .
8) Full Time Manual override when autofocusing
9) Very good flare resistance
CONS:
1) A little soft on the 70mm end (but still better than the Canon Mark I)
2) Some QA issues based on the 2 samples I have received (despite being Made in Japan)
3) Not environmental sealed so be sure to not get water on it.
4) Rear most lens element actually is not sealed so zooming away from 24mm will "suction" in dust eventually. Make sure you ALWAYS remove the lens at 24mm where the rear element is seated most closely to the lens mount.
5) 70mm looks slightly less than 70mm. It looks a little like 60 or 65mm. I used to shoot at 70mm on the Canon so I noticed this right away. On the other hand, 24mm looks more like 23 or so which is nice for landscapes.
6) Contrast slightly low at wide open aperture. Sharpness and Contrast are amazing at f4 and above till you hit f16 where diffraction comes into play.
In conclusion, I have no regrets with my purchase. I saved $600 vs the Nikkor and gained IS. I am a serious hobbyist and money IS indeed a consideration. Tamron priced it a bit high IMHO, but it's worth every penny when you see the end results. At, $999 or even 1099, they can sell many more of these babies. So until Nikon and Canon decided to not gouge the public, the Tamron 24-70 is the ONLY game in town. And it's a very decent option at that.
This is a grey market lens, hence the great deal and the fact that Emmy Photo includes a 7 year MAC warranty. At first, I was put off when I tried to register my warranty and found the lens was "grey". I voiced my concern to Emmy Photo customer service and they responded immediately, explaining that the lens was indeed originally distributed to Canada. They assured me that the MAC warranty would cover the lens for USA repair, and also offered to have me return the lens for a full refund with no questions asked.
So I decided to check the lens out, and it is perfect! I actually did lab and field tests, ensuring I was level and at 90 degrees to the subject on both planes, shooting at all focal lengths and apertures, using both a resolution chart and a brick wall (very scientific, that) and if there is anything wrong with this lens, I sure can't tell. Performance was precisely as noted by the professional testers, with the expected vignetting and barrel distortion at the expected settings ... in other words, my sample is perfect and I saved a bunch of $$! Your mileage may vary, but I feel compelled to applaud Emmy Photo for their professionalism and excellent responsiveness to my concerns. They took a potentially poor experience and turned it completely around.
As for the Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC lens - for the difference in price vs. the overall performance of this lens, to me it is a no-brainer that you're getting better value than you would purchasing the manufacturer's lens. For the purists out there that want nothing but L series or Nikkor glass, I get it. If money were no object for me, I might be right there with you. I am aware that Nikon has released a VR version of this lens and I am sure it is a fine lens, but for me, the difference in cost is significant enough to go with Tamron.
All that being said, the Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD is razor sharp, focuses quickly and without hesitation, and is nicely constructed - great lens!
Updated to respond to the "Pros" who bash the performance of this lens ... while many of your comments have merit, as others have said, the value proposition cannot be ignored. I bought my sample as a gray box with a 7-year MAC warranty for $800 total. For $800 you can't touch this lens. For perspective, I am also very picky about my gear and do give full quarter to your concerns regarding IQ when wide open. However, as with most zooms the sweet spot will lie in the 5.6-ish part of the range and this is no exception.It really all depends on what you want to use the lens for, and since I'm primarily a landscape, macro, still life shooter, this lens fits the bill easily. It also has the low light capability of f2.8, and I have had no issues with image quality shooting wide open. I have paired it with a Nikon D750, and after almost a year, am still quite pleased with this purchase.
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Das Objektiv ist hochwertig gearbeitet, nichts klappert und alles lässt sich fest und knackig bedienen. Der Bildstabilisator ist sehr gut und holt locker nochmals eine Blende bei schlechtem Licht raus.
Das Bokeh kommt schön ruhig daher und Ca's tretten auch nahezu keine auf.
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Die Linse ist nach der kostenlosen und schnellen Justage durch den Tamron-Service, ihr Geld wert und lässt sich ohne Bedenken weiterempfehlen.
This lens is very well built and is much bigger than I originally thought it was before I picked it up. It's super sharp, and has great colors and I didn't notice any vignetting. Mind you, I use a T2i and a T3i so they are crop sensors. I've seen examples online of small vignetting on full frames, but it seems insignificant in comparison to similar models.
My only complaint about this lens is the size of the focus ring. When attaching a follow focus ring to it, there's very little margin for error, so if it was only a little bit wider, it would really help this lens out.
All in all a great lens!
First of all I must say it is the most outstanding lens in this category. The lens is built as solidly as any Canon or Nikon 24-70 I have ever handled. The VC/IS/VR is just as good as I remember it and the auto focus is quicker and quieter in operation then I recall my previous Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 VC being. The real complaints I have are the 82mm filter threads and extreme low-light auto focus can be a little tricky but for around $2000 less then the OEM Nikon and Canon version (which I must stress at the time of writing, 1/5/17, Canon does not offer a comparable nor has hinted at a 24-70mm f/2.8 equipped with Image Stabilization) you must certainly can live with it.
Likeability scale: 11 out of 10, will buy multiple times.