Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD Lens Review and Specs

Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD Canon EF Review

Main Features

15-30mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Image Stabilization

Max Format: 35mm FF

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 1100g.

Diameter: 98mm

Length: 145mm

Min Focus Distance:0.28m

Max Magnification:5x

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Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD Overview

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD is an Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount.Some of the latest released cameras with Canon EF lens mount are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD is 35mm FF.

Focal Range

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD has a focal range of 15-30mm and 2.0X zoom ratio.

Optical Image Stabilization

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Body Colour

Black

Aperture

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD has a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 15mm all the way to the 30mm .

Pros and Cons of Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD

PROs

Image Stabilization

Built-in Autofocus

Hood supplied

Full-time Manual Focusing

Fast and Bright at Wide end

Fast and Bright at Tele end

Constant f2.8 Aperture throughout the range

Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

Lens Extents while focusing

Heavy

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom
Lens Type	Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF
Focal Range	15-30mm
Image Stabilization	Yes
Colour	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No
Zoom Lock	No Zoom
Zoom Ratio	2.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No
Diaphragm Blades	9
Optics
Optical Elements	18
Optical Groups	13
Special Elements	Fluorine coating on front element, eBAND anti-reflective coating, XGM (expanded glass molded aspherical), low dispersion elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance	0.28m
Max Magnification	5X
Autofocus	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight	1100g
Diameter	98mm
Length	145mm
Weather Sealing	Unknown
Filter Thread	Unknown
Filter Notes	-
Hood Supplied	Yes
Tripod Collar	No

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