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Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD Canon EF Review

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

Main Features

  • 24-70mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 825g.
  • Diameter: 88mm
  • Length: 117mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.38m
  • Max Magnification:0.21x
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Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD Overview

Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard 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 24-70mm 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 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.

Focal Range

Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4 - 112mm.


Weather Sealings

Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD with a weather sealed camera body such as Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Optical Image Stabilization

Tamron 24-70mm 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.

Zoom Method

Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Zoom Lock

Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.21x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.38m.

Aperture

Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 24mm all the way to the 70mm .

Optical Formula

Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 12 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 LD (Low Dispersion) elements
  • 2 XR (Extra Refractive Index) elements
  • 3 glass molded aspheric elements
  • 1 hybrid aspherical element

Lens Hood

Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HA007.

Body Colour

Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD is available in Black color.

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Pros and Cons of Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD


PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Zoom Lock
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
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Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2
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Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 24-70mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 2.9X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 17
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements 3 LD (Low Dispersion) elements, 2 XR (Extra Refractive Index) elements, 3 glass molded aspheric elements , 1 hybrid aspherical element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.38m
Max Magnification 0.21X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 825g
Diameter 88mm
Length 117mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 82mm
Filter Notes Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HA007
Tripod Collar No
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