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

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

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:0.2x
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Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD Overview

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

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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 that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.

Focal Range

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD has a focal range of 15-30mm and 2.0X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 48mm.

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.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m.

Aperture

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

Optical Formula

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD's optical formula consists of 18 elements in 13 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • Fluorine coating on front element
  • eBAND anti-reflective coating
  • XGM (expanded glass molded aspherical)
  • low dispersion elements

Lens Hood

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD is available in Black color.

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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
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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 0.2X
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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