Tamron SP 70-200MM F/2.8 DI VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon (FX) Cameras
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Brand | Tamron |
Focal Length Description | 70-200 millimeters |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F |
Camera Lens Description | 200 month |
About this item
- The most compact lens in its class
- Minimum focus distance: 51.2 in (1.3m); Maximum magnification ratio: 1: 8 (at f=200mm: MFD 51.2), Focal Length 70-200 mm
- Fast F/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, Moisture-resistant construction helps prevent moisture from penetrating the lens
- New VC anti-shake mechanism with 4-stop advantage.
- USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) for quick and quiet focusing. Internal Focusing (IF) System
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Picture quality | 4.8 | — | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Auto focus | 4.2 | — | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Image stabilization | 4.7 | — | 4.3 | 4.7 | — | 4.6 |
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lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Nikon F | Nikon F | Nikon F (FX) | Canon EF | Nikon Z | — |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Auto Focus | Manual Focus, Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus, Manual Focus | — |
minimum focal length | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters | — | 70 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
max focal length | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | — | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 200 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters |
model name | A009-N | AFA025N-700 | vc g2,vc usd g2 | A009E | NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | CRTTM70200G2NARB |
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Product Dimensions | 7.76 x 3.39 x 3.39 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.24 pounds |
ASIN | B00A34GP52 |
Item model number | A009-N |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,329 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 7, 2012 |
Manufacturer | Tamron |
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The apex of telephoto lenses in a compact package, "SP 70-200mm F/2.8 DI VC USD with VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization delivers leading-edge image quality in a body that is the smallest in its class. Equipped with Tamron's proprietary USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) motor, this lens boasts a speedy autofocus so you can capture that one decisive moment. One special XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass in concert with four LD (Low Dispersion) elements minimize chromatic aberrations. This combined with a new optical design that delivers high contrast and high resolution throughout the zoom range achieves leading-edge image quality. Tamron's advanced multi-layer coating technology dramatically improves lens performance by reducing flare and ghosting for crisper, clearer images. The rounded diaphragm affords the photographer spectacular blur effects, delivering the kind of rich expression only achievable with a high-speed telephoto zoom lens. The most compact full-size, high-speed telephoto zoom lens with VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization and USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) in its class delivers superior mobility, enabling photographers to capture the previously unattainable. Features USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) to power a speedy AF drive together with a continuous manual focus mechanism. The VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization mechanism reduces camera shake to deliver sharp images. Moisture-resistant construction helps prevent moisture from penetrating the lens. Specifications Model: A009 Focal length: 70-200mm; Maximum aperture: F/2.8; Angle of view (diagonal): 34°21′- 12°21′ (with full-size SLR cameras); 22°33′- 7°59′ (with APS-C sized sensor digital SLR cameras); Lens construction: 23 elements in 17 groups; Minimum focus distance: 51.2 in (1.3m); Maximum magnification ratio: 1: 8 (at f=200mm: MFD 51.2") ; Filter size: Ø77mm; Length : 7.4 in (188.3mm); Entire length : 7.7 in (196.7mm).
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Customers like the quality, performance, sharpness, value, and color of the lens. For example, they mention that it's built like a tank, performs extremely well, and has fast and reliable focusing. They appreciate the in focus areas being super crisp and natural looking. That said, they say it'll save you money.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is built like a tank, has a durable tripod mount, and is a fantastic lens. Some appreciate the reassuring constructions. The AF is good, and the image quality is good. Overall, customers recommend this lens for its great performance and value.
"...So far, I am EXTREMELY happy with the quality and sharpness of the images made with this lens. In use, the AF works well, the VC works very well...." Read more
"...It is a killer portrait lens.I'd recommend this lens to someone who:1. Has money to spend2. Needs a pro quality lens3...." Read more
"...For the two weeks that I had the lens, I was impressed. Quality was excellent, auto-focus was very fast, and stabilization was flawless...." Read more
"...It's built VERY SOLID, as good as it NEEDS TO BE. Will it hold up in extreme environments like Canon?..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They mention that the focusing is fast and reliable, and the autofocus speed and accuracy are fast. The lens produces nice results at a variety of focusing speeds. The build quality is excellent, and it incorporates better autofocus along with capable stabilization.
"...It seems to work quite well in fact. It is very QUIET with smooth liquid turning that locks onto target most of the time with accuracy...." Read more
"...Vibration Control - works very well and makes hand held shots possible at slower shutter speeds if your subject isn't moving too much...." Read more
"...UPDATE*********** 1/2/16So I got the new lens. NO FRONT FOCUS PROBLEM AT ALL!..." Read more
"...It incorporates better auto-focus along with capable stabilization, but if you are planning to carry around a teleconverter for those times you need..." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the lens. They mention that the in focus areas are super crisp and natural looking. The lens is tack sharp at most focal lengths with very little vignetting. It's also great for sports and produces brighter, sharper images.
"...There is a very pleasant creaminess to the background that is just not there with my old VR1. This is one of the primary reasons I like Tamron glass...." Read more
"...Very comparable to other stabilization systems.Focus - tack sharp and fast...." Read more
"...I believe the image quality is actually slightly better than the Nikon/Canon versions...." Read more
"...What did I like:- The sharpness. It is damn sharp ([...], [...])...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the camera lens. They say it is not just good for the price, an excellent budget lens, and has an unbeatable price-performance ratio. Customers also say it's a worth while investment that saves them money.
"...Totally worth its money...." Read more
"...In sum, it's a fantastic lens at an unbeatable price:performance ratio...." Read more
"...Thanks Amazon, Thanks Tamron! A great lens at a reasonable price. I will post a followup if for some reason the results change." Read more
"...4 stars because the lens is an amazing value and exhibits incredible performance. Missing star is due to Tamron's lack of QC." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color of the lens. They mention that it produces crisp, beautiful images with great color rendition for portraits. They also appreciate the bokeh and contrasty images. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...COLORs are nicely rendered with a slight warm cast, a look that I am familiar with owning other Tamron glass...." Read more
"...because of the high quality images, great color, and the fact that it is a fast lens (f/2.8)...." Read more
"...and not a single image was bad. All of them were perfectly focused and tack-sharp...." Read more
"...thoroughly impressed with the Canon lens for its sharpness, image color/contrast, and IS performance...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the lens. Some mention it's extremely quiet, while others say it'll make a rattle when focusing.
"...And it is the most unobtrusive system I have used by far. Almost inaudible in use (does not click, buzz or make loud noises while it is working)...." Read more
"...The lens makes a lot of noise when attached to the teleconverter trying to focus (almost bucks in my hand) and it seemed clear to me that this lens..." Read more
"...I'm very happy I got this lens! The autofocus with it on my D750 is quiet and fast.... It's so fast that it's hard to tell if it even focused!..." Read more
"...With this lens, that is not a problem. It is also extremely quiet, and the focusing all happens internally...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the camera lens. They mention that it is very heavy and too heavy to haul around.
"...I do think the BALANCE is not quite the best, seems a bit front-heavy to me. This is exasperated by the reverse of the focus/zoom rings...." Read more
"...Yes, the Tamron is heavy and a bit large, but now I am carrying 2 fewer lenses, and I have a GREAT range for landscape..." Read more
"...The A001 is the cheapest by far, the lightest, and does take great pictures if you can work around the lack of vibration control...." Read more
"...I recall checking it, because the lens is quite heavy, and I was conscious that it could fall if a leg wasn't tight...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the autofocus of the lens. Some mention that it fails to autofocus around 20% of the time, and some say that the auto-focus is slower than the Nikkor 70mm-200mm 2.8. Some say that it lacks teleconverter auto-focusing support. Overall, some customers feel that the lens needs a faster focus motor and vibration control VC.
"...Of course, the AF is slow and always has been, especially by today's standards, but the lens was obviously well made...." Read more
"...in my photos, one is tack sharp on the "focus" and the other is focused quite a bit in front of it...." Read more
"...Yes, I missed the image stabilization and the auto-focus is slower, but I truly believe the image quality with adequate steadiness or fast enough..." Read more
"...So far, my only gripe (and I mean ONLY) is the backwards zooming. With my Canon zoom lenses, you zoom in by twisting the barrel to the left...." Read more
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The lens is tack SHARP, seems crisper than my Nikon 70-200mm (VR1), even wide open at f/2.8. Good definition on the focus plane areas, corners seem sharp enough to me in use with minimal vignetting.
The APERTURE rating seems accurate, in fact maybe slightly more so than the Nikkor. Available light is made to good use and the lens seems to be getting a true transmission of light at the f/2.8 rating in comparison to other lenses and manual off-camera metering.
COLORs are nicely rendered with a slight warm cast, a look that I am familiar with owning other Tamron glass.
CONTRAST seems good, flare seems well controlled using supplied hood.
BOKEH is probably the best I have seen in this focal range (70-200mm zoom lens with multiple elements), much better than the VR1. There is a very pleasant creaminess to the background that is just not there with my old VR1. This is one of the primary reasons I like Tamron glass. I am sure the 9-blade circular aperture may be a part of this, but I think there are other elements that make the rendering so pleasant, although hard to quantify or explain. It is just a beautiful look with such a smoothness.
CONSTRUCTION seems very adequate; the lens seems well-built and is substantial in the hand. As a pro photojournalist for 20+ years, I am very used to handling heavier lenses. Most of the lenses I use on a daily basis are fast and heavy (f/2.8's or faster). I regularly handhold a 300mm f/2.8, but for someone not used to handling heavier glass, this lens may seem a bit heavy, especially to carry around. The included tripod mount can be taken off, which is quite beefy (well-made) but adds to the overall weight of the lens a bit. I have taken mine off entirely, as i rarely use a monopod or tripod for this size lens. It also adds to the girth of the lens, as I would rather have it as small and sleek as possible to fit in my bag.
The overall length of the lens is shorter than other lenses in this range, making it fit into a bag much easier. I like that a lot.
I do think the BALANCE is not quite the best, seems a bit front-heavy to me. This is exasperated by the reverse of the focus/zoom rings. Probably the one thing about the lens I am not particularly fond of. Perhaps it is just a matter of getting used to it, but from my initial use I do not like the layout at all. I find the zoom ring hard to reach and maneuver easily and quickly. Something I need to do a lot of. The manual focus ring seems to fall within easier grasp and is easy to use with a slightly damped turning force. But it seems out of place and also easy to accidently turn.
The AUTO-FOCUS is of the latest hyper-sonic motor variety, something new to Tamron and long overdue. It seems to work quite well in fact. It is very QUIET with smooth liquid turning that locks onto target most of the time with accuracy. Not always, but neither does my Nikon. I would say that the VR1 is very comparable. No better or worse from my use so far. I cannot compare the VR2 as I do not own it.
I purchased this lens as it is nearly $1000 cheaper than the Nikon VR2, and as I have had several problems with my VR1, I frankly do not feel a second-party lens is necessarily subpar. In fact, I've had better customer service from other brands of late (even as a pro with NPS membership).
The VIBRATION-compensation (Tamron calls theirs VC rather than VR) is I believe the best I have used in any lens ever. That's a strong statement, but I believe it works as stated. And it is the most unobtrusive system I have used by far. Almost inaudible in use (does not click, buzz or make loud noises while it is working). Also, the image does not move around in the viewfinder as other VR systems. As a photojournalist, I have not been a huge fan of VR as most of my glass is very fast to begin with, and nearly all of the time I am more concerned with subject movement vs. my own ability to handhold the camera, even at longer shutter speeds. But this system works quite well for the times when I use it. Even though I generally leave it off, the system works so well that it is hard to tell it is even on.
I cannot compare this newer version to the older Tamron 70-200mm as I have not used it. I do wish that the MFD (minimum focus distance) was shorter and the magnification ratio higher however. But this lens is very comparable in that regard to the best, or highest cost name-brand versions available. As someone who owned the original Tamron 70-210mm f/2.8, I can say that this latest version is I believe the brand's best yet. Yes, I did say 70-210mm, the very old screw-drive AF lens that Tamron produced when Canon and Nikon were still touting the 80-200mm pro lenses. An extra 10mm on either end before the standard became 70-200mm. I can say that my over-15 year old 70-210 is STILL working too, still sharp, built like a tank. Of course, the AF is slow and always has been, especially by today's standards, but the lens was obviously well made.
I cannot evaluate the moisture and dust-resistance claimed for this lens as yet. It does have a rubber sleeve at the mount which would help to keep rain from the mount area I guess, but I would be more concerned about the zoom/focus rings or any other area that might allow moisture in. As someone who generally has to shoot in any condition or weather, I will probably have to find out, unfortunately.
So far, I am EXTREMELY happy with the quality and sharpness of the images made with this lens. In use, the AF works well, the VC works very well. Wish they had just kept the focus/zoom rings in the traditional placement.
If there are any questions, I'd be happy to try to answer them. And I'll add to my review if conditions change for the good or bad. ;)
Thanks for reading, hope I have been of some help.
http://www.bhcportraitphotography.com/19-dec-family-portraits/
This is the right lens for me (and is now my primary lens for everything except food/menu photography) because of the high quality images, great color, and the fact that it is a fast lens (f/2.8). It is a killer portrait lens.
I'd recommend this lens to someone who:
1. Has money to spend
2. Needs a pro quality lens
3. Photographs portraits/sports/action
4. Wants great bokeh
Not the right lens if:
1. You are on a budget
2. You want all your lenses to be from the same manufacturer
3. Are concerned about your image around other photographers (sounds strange, but I know some people this would be an issue)
4. You want another type of lens coating (this lens has a lens coating, but it is likely different than other manufacturers)
here is what Tamron says, "Moreover, through the use of “Internal Surface Coatings ( i.e., multiple-layer coatings on cemented surfaces of
plural elements)” and multiple-layer coatings to prevent reflections from lens surfaces is reduced to the absolute minimum."
- http://www.tamron-usa.com/lenses/prod/assets/pdfs/70_200mmDi.pdf
Vibration Control - works very well and makes hand held shots possible at slower shutter speeds if your subject isn't moving too much. Very comparable to other stabilization systems.
Focus - tack sharp and fast. I shot with a Canon 6D which is great in low light - so I've had no issues.
Color - I create custom profiles with a Color Checker Passport so color is always true and calibrated (highly recommended, really helps your blues)
Lens hood - love it since light hitting your lens kills your contrast - always shoot with your lens hood and look to shoot backlit shots from an angle with no sun hitting your lens.
Construction - Comparable to any other pro lens
Price - you decide
Warranty - 6 years, (wish all my lenses and camera had that)
Layout (I wish the zoom ring was closer then the focus ring, I'd have laid it out differently than Tamron did)
See more example images at www.bhcportraitphotography.com
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Which left me needing a telephoto lens. I considered a 200 prime, but at the end of the day, a 70-200 2.8 had my heart's affection. My friend has the Nikon 2.8 VR2 version, and I LOVED the auto focus speed, incredible. Just couldn't afford that outlay.
So, after a month, how is the Tamron 70-200 VC lens? Very solid and for the price I paid, I couldn't be happier. The image quality is as good as the Nikon, but a little weaker at 200 2.8. The rest of the range is great. I find the Nikon slightly cooler, and the Tamron is a little on the warm side. I prefer a cooler look, so most of my shots get a mild WB treatment in Camera Raw or Lightroom. The sharpness is judged very harshly by me as I am primarily a prime lens guy, but saying that I understand the challenges of zoom lenses. I find the Nikon VR2 a little sharper, but I am a certified pixel peeper. Overall, the Tamron 70-200 VC is spectacular, and light years ahead of the 70-300VR or the 55-200mm VR Nikon consumer grade lenses. I would say the Tamron is pro grade as far as sharpness. I would charge money for the images it produces, and that says a lot.
The autofocus is fast, but not as "snappy" as the Nikon. It required 0 MF adjustment, and was dead on out of box with no front or back focusing. The in the hands feel is good, but the Nikon is confidence inspiring with it's slightly more rugged feel. Maybe its the cool touch of metal all over. My opinion is though, if you drop any 3 lb lens hard, it is going to get damaged internally even if the outer casing is made of indestructolium. The Tamron's VR(ahem, sorry... VC) sometimes needs to "jump" into gear when you first start to focus a "cold" lens, but overall is fantastic. I wouldn't consider myself extremely talented at off-hand steadiness, but I get more than 50% keepers at 1/20th of a second shutter speed and 200mm.
If money were no object, would I prefer the Nikon? Beyond a doubt. And not because it says "Nikon" and has a gold ring, but rather because I have used both lenses. The Nikon is arguably sharper, but the autofocus is definitely better. The Tamron is really decent, but the Nikon just jumps there a little quicker. However, as long as I still have to worry about things like retirement and mortgages, I could NEVER justify the extra $1000 with tax expense of the Nikon. The Tamron is 90-95% of the lens easily.
DXO ratings very high for quality, I had the chance to purchase the Canon 2.8 IS version 1 but after checking the DXO mark and reviews I chose to pay extra and get this lens.
Very happy so far with the images returned, get errors from the camera T5i every once in a while as the lens shifts slightly on the mount... but besides that exceptional lens.
It weighs quite a bit but sits extremely well. The zoom ring is a bit awkward being on the front, but it works well. Still a bit stuff in rotation but I am sure it will loosen up the more I use it.
Built extremely well, and feels sturdy.
After doing a considerable amount of reading - including all the nitty-gritty, technical and optical assessments of Tamron's offering - I was nevertheless nagged by the persistent doubt that a $1400 lens could match a $2500 one. We're primed to believe that cost is equivalent to quality. I'm glad I overcame this intuitive push.
A friend had the Tamron, and my local photoshop had the Nikon (70-200 mm 2.8 VR II), and so I respectively borrowed and rented these lenses in order to put them to the test. A whole litany of other reviews and technical assessments describe the minutia of these lenses with such overwhelming specificity that, even if I wanted to, I couldn't exceed them in utility. So, rather than pen another technical tome, I'm going to describe, in real terms, my experiences.
Build quality:
On first blush, the Tamron and Nikon are of comparable build quality - despite what you may have otherwise heard. The Tamron is sturdy, hard plastic, and feels no different to the touch than my several Nikon lenses (50 mm 1.4, 85 mm 1.4, and 14-24 mm 2.8). The focus and zoom rings, on the other hand, do not glide as easily nor feel as well built as the Nikon counterpart; a fact that blogs and technical reviews love to point out, but that honestly has no real bearing on the quality or experience of your photos. Other than the tactical satisfaction of an effortless pull from one direction to the other, the (very) slightly less well built rings on the Tamron work exceptionally well.
Picture quality:
Again: technical analyses worthy of congressional depositions have been written about these lenses - so extensive that, to be upfront, I have skimmed them in part and more than likely misunderstood them in full. My comments shouldn't be construed as exceeding those in any real way, as the subjective metric of my analysis is reducible to merely the, "Eye Test."
With that said, my eye test left with the impression that the Tamron is not only every bit the Nikon's equal, but its superior: contrast, clarity, colour reproduction, the entire gamut of optical delicacies normally de facto relegated to only the costliest offerings are here in full force.
Overall conclusion:
Stop stressing; stop worrying; stop the incessant flow of cost and prestige bias that prevents you from clearly assessing lens for lens, shot for shot, in a true photographic comparison.
The Tamron lens has shaken the third party dictum, "Good for the price," and cleaved off all but the first word. That is, this lens is just, "Good."