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I've done an immense amount of research before buying this lens and all of the reviews I've read/watched by well known photographers and companies say it's better than the Nikon 24-70mm (non VR) at a fraction of the price. And after receiving the lens and using it on many different occasions the image quality is sharp at all points of the frame, little vignetting, the VC works great and is awesome for handheld shots and the auto focus is very quick. Overall I love this lens and couldn't recommend it enough!
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I have this Tamron 24-70mm on my Nikon D810 and the first lens bought new and was grey market lens and had a loose barrel right from the start. Could not achieve sharpness. Second lens was US model bought used, it was ok but the barrel on this one gradually became loose as well. That may have been my fault somewhat do to leaving the barrel extended out and leaving it set with the cameras weight on it often. The second lens I bought new ( I live in the US) from Tamron Canada, I have used it now for 7 months and it has a nice tight and smooth barrel and is the sharpest lens I have had yet.
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Sharp, accurate color, fast focus, quiet, even with vibration control (effective) on. Price, performance and features with VC are super competitive with Nikon's excellent 24-70..
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I already absolutely love the lens – a great upgrade from what I'd had previously for my Nikon D800 (a prime 50mm Nikkor 50:D). Sharp image, vivid colors, fairly quiet motor. Excited to keep getting to know it over time but so far very enthusiastic! It is a little heavy – no plot twist if you read the specs, but you know – you get high quality so it's a trade off I was more than happy to make!
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Is this handy for events and all around situations. Is this the sharpest lens? No. I did some portraits with my 85 mm 1.8 G on my D7200 and it was sharper, like 30% better. I like it so far, but I do not know if I will keep it. I am not very pleased with its results. I may just come back to my 85 and 50 mm on the G versions which perform better and they are way cheaper. However, I must say, it is all about sensations. I do not know if I will get used to it, but it might be easier to work with zoom lenses.
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TLDR; Love this lens and has become a staple in my kit next to my primes. Pros: 24-70mm at F2.8 is good, Vibration reduction is helpful allowing for wider range of shutter speed, Lock is nice to have, Silent drive is actually silent, Images are sharp, AF is suprisingly fast, focus ring is great, decent chromatic aberration. Cons: Massive, Heavy (compared to most primes), 82mm filter is hard to find in some areas lol, Slight Vignetting (but not too bad) Overall I really like this lens. Tamron really did a great job on it! For the price I got this lens at (700USD) It was totally worth it!
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This lens look and feel solid so I feel really confident about its build quality. The photo quality is amazing at all focal length and at all f-stop. One all of my Nikon lens, I have to shoot at two f-stop above the lowest aperture to get the sharpest point. So on my Nikon 35mm f1.8, I usually shoot at f2.2 which seems to be the lens sweet spot. But with this Tamron, at f2.8 it is as sharp as it can get so no need to stop it down to f3.5 to get it to its sharpest. Having said that I was just at a bowling alley for my son's birthday where the lighting can get pretty bad. I tried to shoot at f2.8 with no flash and the result wasn't as impressive. I had to switch to my 35mm f1.8 after people got sick of my flash in their eyes. I think I've just pushed the low light capability of any f2.8 lens to its limit so I wouldn't hold it against the Tamron. Overall I am very happy with the lens and its performance. This was my first non-Nikkor lens and I will buy another Tamron lens without reservation now.Read full review
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This particular lens from Tamron sports USD - Ultrasonic Silent Drive (comparable to Nikon's SWR or Silent Wave Motor) - and VC - Vibration Compensation (for Nikon VR or Vibration Reduction), making them only one, at this time, producing this popular focal range with both USD and VC. The USD is comparable in quietness and focuses just about as fast and as accurate (unless very dark) to my various Nikon lenses, past and present. The VC provides a steady image in the viewfinder which greatly assists composition. The addition to the VC feature did make this baby bigger and heavier (29.1 oz or 825 grams) than similar range non-VC models (closer to 18 oz or 500 grams), but, to me, it is well worth the difference. Probably my only real complaint with this piece of glass is that the filter size is 82mm, meaning, you guessed it, more filters to buy. It would have been nice if it could have been 77mm (as I have a couple other lenses in this size). That said, it is certainly not a deal killer. This is a full frame lens but will work with APS-C (cropped sensors) as well (35mm equivalent to 36mm-105mm), with a minimum focus distance of approximately 15 inches (0.38 meters). When shooting at 24mm at f/2.8 the center sharpness is pretty excellent, while there is a very slight loss of clarity at the edges. The peak seems to be between f/5.6 and f/8 where across the spectrum you are presented with truly great results. From the 35mm to 70mm range the best full frame results are at around f/8. Ghosting and flaring have not been an issue. There is very little, if any, CA (chromatic aberration) appearing anywhere other than at 24mm f/2.8 where there may, not always, appear slight fringing. Very nice for portraits and macro. The bokeh (or background blur) produced is soft and creamy. Construction is quite good. Though mostly plastic, it is of high quality. This lens is the first designed by Tamron to be moisture resistant. The mount is metal with a rubber gasket to help eliminate environmental contaminants from entering. There is a lock switch that may be engaged when travelling, though I have not yet noticed any lens creep. As it does have the USD it will work on all Nikon camera bodies. All in all, a recommended lens.Read full review
I like many others have read reviews..watched YouTube video ect. I like many others, simply amateur at best. But there is nothing like quality gear for your hobbies right? That's why I chose Tamron. MY photos are very clear...they print excellent. Details are sharp with great color. I'll be back for the 70-200 and the 15-30 2.8s. Camera body is a Nikon d5500. GREAT rig...after lenses I hope to move on to either the d750 or d810 to complete the gear. ...all Tamron lenses though. I'm sold on them
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I own a production company and we have several Nikon lenses. I figured I'd give the Tamron 24-70 a try and I don't regret one bit. It is a great lens and for the price we can't complain. A pro photographer will know the differences between the Tamron and Nikon, but a pro will also understand about the cost/benefit and lens limitations you get with any product. I am really happy with this lens and would definitely buy again.
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