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Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD Sony Alpha 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
  • Sony Alpha 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 Sony Alpha mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD is compatible with cameras that have Sony Alpha lens mount.Some of the latest released cameras with Sony Alpha lens mount are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD is 35mm FF.

Focal Range

Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio.

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.

Body Colour

Black

Zoom Method

Rotary (extending)

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.

Aperture

Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD has a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 24mm all the way to the 70mm .
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
Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
is the Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
is the Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Does Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD have Image Stabilization?
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What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
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