Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD (A007)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 699 reviews of Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD (A007). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the design and reliability are on the whole positive. The price and size also get good feedback.

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On average, users rate this product 88/100 and experts rate this product 84/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD (A007) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the reliability and design are overall positive. The usability and price also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed views about the size.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by (dpreview.com)

Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

The Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A007) was announced in February 2012, just one day before the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM. Its headline feature is indicated by the 'VC' in its name, which stands for 'Vibration Control'; it's the first...

Extremely good optics ; Highly effective image stabilization ; Silent, accurate focusing ; Impressive flare resistance ; Very good build quality including sealing ; Competitive price compared to camera manufacturers' equivalents

Unpleasant vignetting at F2.8 on full frame at the telephoto end ; Slightly less-fast autofocus than Canon or Nikon equivalents (but far from slow) ; AF and VC switches rather stiff, difficult to change quickly

The Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is the first fast standard zoom for full frame cameras to feature optical image stabilization. Its combination of impressive optics, effective autofocus and image stabilization systems, and drip-proof construction...

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens Review

Is the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

May, 2021

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Expert review by : PhotographyBLOG (photographyblog.com)

Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Chris Main (layersmagazine.com)

Tamron SP 24–70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD

High-Speed Standard Zoom Lens for Your Full-Frame DSLR The Tamron SP 24–70mm f/2.8 Di VC lens is a fast lens designed to work with full-frame cameras (but it will work with smaller sensors, too). It's available for Canon, Nikon, and Sony; however, the...

Image quality; VC; price

Very slight vignetting and barrel distortion

Scott Kelby borrowed the lens to test it on the sidelines of an NFL game and he was impressed with the results, as well. Check out his comments at http://kel.by/RDCAg2.

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Camera Labs (cameralabs.com)

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 VC

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Shutterbug (shutterbug.com)

Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD: A Constant Aperture “Full Frame” Zoom

May, 2006

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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD review

Image stabilisation is deemed surplus by many in a lens like this, but I find it useful for low-light work as it increases the versatility of this high-quality, general-purpose optic. Build quality is good, although I would like to see a couple of...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Szymon Starczewski (lenstip.com)

Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD

A full frame 24-70 mm fixed f/2.8 aperture lens is an instrument aimed mainly at professionals which need an all-purpose, fast tool. A tool that will provide an excellent image quality and won't let you down during many hours of intensive working....

very good image quality in the frame centre for most combinations of apertures and focal lengths ; image quality on the edge of the frame is similar or better than that of the direct rivals ; sensibly corrected chromatic aberration ; negligible...

weak performance by maximum relative aperture and middle of the focal range ; huge moustache distortion at the widest angle of view ; significant spherical aberration near the maximum focal length ; vignetting on full frame is noticeably higher than...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : photozone.de (opticallimits.com)

Tamron AF 24-70mm f/2.8 SP Di USD VC (Canon EOS) - APS-C Review / Lens Test

The Tamron AF 24-70mm f/2.8 SP Di USD VC already delivered very good results in the full format scope so it's not a surprise that the APS-C results are even better! The resolution characteristic is almost flawless with an excellent center from f/2.8 up...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : PhotoReview (photoreview.com.au)

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A007) Lens

Buy this lens if : - You require a professional-quality standard zoom lens for use on DLSR cameras with 'full-frame' sensors. - You want superior performance across a wide range of aperture settings with all focal lengths. - You need the sharpness and...

You require a professional-quality standard zoom lens for use on DLSR cameras with 'full-frame' sensors., You want superior performance across a wide range of aperture settings with all focal lengths., You need the sharpness and low-light shooting...

You need macro capabilities.

May, 2012

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