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Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 F(FX) Mount Review

Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2

Main Features

  • 24-70mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 905g / 1.99 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 88mm x 111mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.38m
  • Max Magnification: 0.2x
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Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 Overview


Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitVery Good
TravelVery Good
StreetVery Good
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeVery Good
MacroFair

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Reasons to Buy Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Zoom Lock
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming


Lens Mount

Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 is also available in Canon EF mount.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 has a maximum diameter of 88mm and total length of 111mm when not extended. It weighs 905g / 31.9 oz.

Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 has a filter thread of 82mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2:

  • 82mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 82mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 82mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.



Weather Sealings

The Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D850.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 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 Di VC USD G2 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 Di VC USD G2 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 Di VC USD G2 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.38m.

Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

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  • Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS HSM: 0.37x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 24mm all the way to the 70mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
24mm F2.8 F22
70mm F2.8 F22

Optical Formula

Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 12 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 XR
  • 3 LD
  • 3 GM aspherical
  • 1 aspherical elements + eBAND
  • fluorine coatings

Lens Hood

Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 is available in Black color.

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Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
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
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 17
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements 2 XR, 3 LD, 3 GM aspherical, 1 aspherical elements + eBAND and fluorine coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.38m
Max Magnification 0.2X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 905g
Diameter 88mm
Length 111mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 82mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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