Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 VC G2 | Final Review
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- Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2: Final Review | In this episode photographer Dustin Abbott renders a final verdict after having tested the new Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 VC USD G2 lens (A025) on both full frame (Canon 5D Mark IV) and APS-C (Canon 80D) + a Sony A7rII. He compares it with the previous generation VC lens (A009), the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, and tests it with the new Tamron 1.4x and 2.0x extenders. This video covers autofocus in detail as well. Final Text Review: bit.ly/70200G2DA | 70-200 G2 Image Gallery: bit.ly/70200G2IG |
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Nutrient Rich, detailed but to the point and no wasted BS. The best lens reviews on TH-cam.
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I have the 70-300 Tamron, for landscape, events, portrait, and events. It is incredible in all situations. The VC is superb!
It remains a nice lens.
Another great lens review, balancing a perfect combination of technical depth and real world testing. Your lens reviews are the best on the internet and the first place I look before making a purchasing decision. Thank you for sharing is wealth of information.
That's very kind. Thank you!
Your reviews have made my final buying decisions on my last 2 lenses. This Tamron 70-200 G2 review and my Sigma 85mm 1.4 Art. I bought both and extremely happy. Thank you Dustin!
I'm very happy that you are enjoying your new glass.
While watching your review I feel like you are really talking to people and cares!
That's a kind thing to say.
Dustin Abbott I totaly agree ^^
I just bought the gen1 for $600 used(3months old + 6 year warranty, he didnt register it yet). What do you think, Did i pay too much for an older version? I just shoot portrait as a hobby.
Joey Ancheta you could find it new on Amazon for 500
@@Giladbriggs2222, show me... because I've been hunting and that is not the case ... since the reviews came out those gen 1 VANISHED and if they do come up they are NOT 500
Very fair review and excellent comparison! I myself have the Canon version of the 70-200s. If people are not making money with photography I'd definitely say get the Tamron. With the $700 difference here in the US you could get the 70-200 Tamron G3 and another nice lens like the Tamron 35mm 1.8. Or you could take that $700 and put it towards traveling which will get you some nice pictures.
That's a fair assessment.
I have 70-200 Tamron G2 and making money. I sold all my overpriced Canon lenses.
It's even more in Tamron's favor on the Nikon side. Even if you're a working pro the new Nikon 70-200 is a bad buy compared to this. The new Nikon 70-200 is $2796.95 on Amazon right now. The Tamron G2 is 95%+ as good optically, focuses just as good, and has as equal if not better VC/VR. The only real downside compared to the new Nikon is the Tamron's focus breathing at minimum focus distance. But that's really a non issue in real world shooting and you can get 2 of the Tamrons for less than one of the new Nikon 70-200s. Which if you're a pro and need back up gear, well need I say more lol? Or you can get both the Tamron 24-70 G2 and 70-200G2 for the same or slightly less than one Nikon 70-200 f/2.8E FL VR lens.
Thank you very much for your review!! It helped me a lot with my decision and im happy with my new Tamron lens.
Enjoy!
Hi! Did you have to micro adjust your lens? Do you know if mirror less camera need to adjust as well??
best reviews online period
That's very kind. Thank you!
Efforts put into this review must be appreciated,thank you Dustin.
You're welcome.
Thanks Dustin for the in-depth review of this lens. This last episode was the cherry on top. :-)
Thank you very much!
Appreciate all the reviews Dustin. I was debating the Canon 24-70 and 70-200 2.8's, but after viewing numerous TH-cams from you and not being a professional photographer, I just ordered both Tamron's equivalents. Big time bang for the buck vs. just getting the 1 Canon 70-200 at $2K. Now I have both lenses and probably only need those and my 50mm 1.8 when i travel!
That's the great thing about the Tamron lenses: they offer almost all of the performance (probably at least 95%) for 60% of the price.
I love how you do detailed reviews! Cheers!
Thank you!
Excellent lens review Dustin - thank you. I am enjoying shooting with my copy paired with a Nikon D750 & grip. Blown away by the image quality and focus speed/accuracy. That body & lens are a great combo.
That's great feedback. I'm glad you are enjoying it.
fantastic video. you really know what you're talking about. I just bought Nikon d850 and pairing it with Tamron 70-200 G2. Level of quality is insane!
That’s a powerful combination, for sure.
Wow, I didn't anticipate a review conducted with not only a Canon DSLR but also with a Sony a7Rii as well. You've stepped up your game!
The Sony isn't staying. It's a loaner to do another review on. It's a pretty expensive addition and I don't have the money to drop on it.
Solid review! Really among the best reviewers on YT. Thanks for the insights. Being hearing a lot about new IRIX wide angle lens would love to hear your breakdown.
Thanks for the feedback. My dance card for reviews is really full at the moment, but I am interested in looking at the IRIX down the road.
Dustin Abbott Another awesome review on this lens....and prefect timing for the final review. it's just come back in stock in UK so i'll hopefully get it in 2 days time! thanks heaps for your no nonsense and straight to the point, honest reviews for all products. keep up the great work on YT!
You're welcome. Good timing!
Dustin, thanks for such a great and openly honest review of these two lenses. The information provided, on a personal note, was a great help when faced with some decisions I wanted to make on these two lenses. Your reviews always provide great info and are a help to many of us when it comes to selecting camera gear. Keep up the good work!
My pleasure. Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you for you content. Your reviews are the most complete I have ever found on TH-cam. I am glad I have found your channel!
Me too!
Best on YT reviews ... the reference point for lens reviews.
Thank you!
Best review and reviewer yet.
That's kind, thank you!
Bougt the Tamron today, waited a long time to save bucks and get it for less money. On my 6d ii it feels like a new love...
Enjoy...it's a great lens.
thank you Dustin , really nice review , the best in TH-cam for this lens , I'm waiting for the sigma 70-200 sport to come out and see which is better before buying
in the mean time I'll keep the tamron 70-200 G1 for a little longer
That sounds reasonable. I wouldn't expect the 70-200 Sport to arrive in 2017 (they've basically announced their four main lens releases for the year, and that will take them into the fall). They might try to squeeze it out for Christmas, but I wouldn't be surprised if it goes into 2018 as one of their headline releases.
Wow lots of links, thanks for the sample images they're great. I just received my second copy of Tamron 70-200 g2 today and looking forward to testing it out.
Enjoy the lens!
Concise, tight review. Dustin, you are an emerging brand of one.
Brand of one - that's true!
I enjoy your reviews even if I am a Nikon/Fujifilm user. Keep up the good work👍
Always great to hear that users of other systems are watching, too.
Just finished watching the review. Nice job! Very comprehensive.
Thank you!
Thanks for your excellent and comprehensive reviews Dustin ! Greatly appreciated (pro photographer 20+ years)
My pleasure!
Can you make a video on how to properly dial in a lens with the tap console?
I've already done it! Take a look here: bit.ly/2bv8tH0
Difficult analysis summed up well. I'll refer back and purchase through linkage if I do buy the lens and or tele-convertors. Thanks again Dustin.
That's kind. Thanks!
Very well done. I have the Tamron 150-600MM G2 and appreciate the quality in build and image quality. Also have the canon 70-200mm F4 IS USM. This video certainly showed that either F2.8 is a solid buy. Thanks
My pleasure.
I have a Tamron 70 to 200 it’s unbelievably sharp, it’s a great lens because it makes me money, as a professional working photographer in Los Angeles!
It's a great lens.
Whew. Watched all your videos on the new Tamron lenses this last weekend. Thank you. Your reviews, and Matt Granger's reviews, of the Tamron lenses are fantastic. Very helpful to me in deciding to go with Tamron lenses for my Nikon D750. Subscribed. Liked. Commented.
I'm glad it helped out. And yes, Matt is definitely another guy who gives Tamron lenses a fair shake.
Excellent and Smart review, I'm gonna buy it ASAP, been looking for a 70-200 2.8 lens at a reasonable price, thank you
My pleasure
The advice was really helpful to me thank you so much.
You're welcome
HI Dustin - an old review. No mention of focus speed. . in terms of sports for EF - should it be Canon , Sig or Tamron?
Canon is the fastest overall, I'd say, with Sigma and Tamron a close second.
Liked before i even clicked video, thanks for taking the time to do this review Dustin. I've been really wanting to order one.
That's faith!
Amazing review and comparison
Glad you enjoyed it
got this lens love it for wedding situations, thanks for the review you were right on point!!!
Glad to hear it.
Hi sie gehen immer sehr ins Detail das finde ich spannend , und sehr informativ , DANKE!!
Excellent review! I enjoy your honest reviews. The Tamron will be my next purchase.
I just shot a wedding with this lens and it performed excellent.
why is it that 4 3rds lenses do not have focus problems where you have to micro adjust them like you may have to do with the other mounts?.......Do mirrorless lenses not need to be micro adjusted also?
Different kind of focus system - contrast AF vs. Phase Detect (viewfinder)
Thanks, but to be honest, i do not understand those systems, i guess i will have to read up.....Thanks.....
ok, i read up on both systems, this still does not explain why one system needs to have it's micro adjustment used to perfect the focus on the lens..........
Best Review about Tamron lens review Dustin
Thank you!
Ditto's on all the compliments for your video..
As always, keep up the good work and keep'em flying.
Thanks, will do!
Another fabulously thorough review!
I cannot wait for your review of the new Sigma 24-70 2.8.
I'm expecting that one in May - June.
Hi Dustin....fantastic review. Have to hand it to you, the details you provide are exceptional. I bought my copy right when it came out so I went blind and so far I'm very happy with it (Nikon). A+ review!
You were probably smart - Nikon mount copies have been in short demand since release.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.....Another excellent review Dustin,......Thank you...I will be looking for your future review on the new Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens and how it compares.....
I'll definitely be covering the new 70-200 Sport
their next 24-70 is going to be lovely based on this, cant wait!
Yes. Frankly I actually felt there was more room for improvement on the 24-70 than the 70-200, so I am definitely looking forward to a showdown between the Tamron 24-70 G2 and Sigma 24-70 OS ART when they both arrive.
Another great video and information. I'll be renting the Tamron 70-200 G2 in a few weeks with the 1.4 converter. Really looking forward to seeing what I can do with it.
It's a really solid lens.
@@DustinAbbottTWI thank you good sir, and thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. There's only a few photographers I subscribe to on TH-cam and I appreciate your candid reviews on equipment. I picked up the Tamron 18-400 and 160-600 G2 based a lot on your reviews of them. Really looking forward to the 70-200 and the 1.4 converter, to use on the 70-200 and 150-600. Thanks again.
Very good review. Don't understand how anyone could dislike this video!!!
And yet people manage to do so...
I must say one thing Dustin, i got up today and picked up my Sony a99/2 which has my Sigma 24-105mm f4 lens on it and i must admit, IT'S HEAVY!.......
Thank you so much for your review. You review on this lens is the gold standard. Now to finally decide which lens to purchase - Canon or Tamron. You've certainly clarified all the issues, too bad one wasn't the definitive solution to my application. Thank you again. This was a lot of work.
I'll release one final episode in a week or so where I just look at the pros and cons of them both. I won't make a decision for you, but in that episode I do quickly detail the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Thanks Dustin. Keep Rockin It !!
I'll do my best!
Excellent review. I found my tamron 70-200mm g2 (nikon) a bit soft at 200mm 2.8 and your review confirms this.
I've passed on to Tamron that this is tops on my personal wish list for when they do their next 70-200 lens.
At what distance are you using to calibrate the micro adjustment at infinity using Reikan focal software? Thanks
Amazing job! Solid reviews.
Thank you, Lex.
Great comparison with good details. Your vlogs are a must before buying .
Thank you!
Hats off, great thorough review and analysis, and well presented.
Thanks!
Thank you, Stephen.
Watched again. Thank you sir. Tamron it is.
Enjoy your new lens.
Thank you so much Dustin! Very detailed and informative comparison video! Very, very helpful for me. God bless you and good luck!
My pleasure!
Nice review you clear my mind im going to buy the tamron i cant afford the nikon Vrll but i can buy the G2 so im going for it :D thank you so much!
I suscribe!
Enjoy the lens.
Una excelente y objetiva revisión: Ordenada y bien expuesta a nivel narrativo y técnico. Se agradece el trabajo realizado.
Saludos desde Chile.
Gracias
Great review Dustin Abbott! I will consider buying the Tamron ;)
Hope you enjoy it!
I have the Tamron and love it especially given the price point
Very true.
if you had to chose G2 vrs Canon version 1 which would you choose? Appreciate your opinion. Thanks!
+Shelna Atkinson I definitely go with the G2. It is a thoroughly modern lens, and out matches the Canon V1 on several levels
thank you! I didn't think you would answer me!!! Very cool. Can I ask you one more quick question? I have a Canon 5D classic body, I love the photos I can take with it compared to the higher compression newer bodies, do you think I will loose any functionality with the G2 because of the older body? Thanks your the best.
+Shelna Atkinson only AF performance, as far as I know
Cant wait for the 24-70 G2 review :)
Unfortunately it is a little delayed. It's unfortunate, as I have the Sigma 24-70 ART in hand right now and would have loved to compare them directly.
Hi Dustin, I really appreciate the reviews on these amazing lenses. Would you mind commenting a more in depth explanation on the different VC modes? I currently own the 70-200mm G2 and don't visually see a difference in modes 2 and 3. I feel like if I understood those modes better, I could utilize them to their fullest. Thanks in advance!
Mode 2 is for panning and following movement. Mode 3 doesn't stabilize the viewfinder; just the image at capture. I mostly use that mode, as it gives the best stability results.
Thank you for the speedy response! For capturing any video would you prefer mode 3 as well?
Definitely not. If you have the Tap-In, you can set Mode 3 to a video specific mode (they call it Viewfinder Priority), otherwise I would use Mode 1
Perfect. You're the man thank you so much. I'm going to be purchasing the Tamron 24-70 G2 next. I love what Tamron is doing.
@@DustinAbbottTWI would you recommend shooting sports on mode 2 then?
First off, I think your reviews of lenses are at the top of the credible and real world use reviews on TH-cam. Fluid, relaxed, yet not a wasted moment of focused attention to things that matter. That said, I would be interested as to why in your late 2015 video of "Whats in my Bag, Telephoto Lenses" you said you thought the generation 1 of the Tamron 70-200 VC lens had better image quality and was sharper than the Canon 70-200mm L IS Mark II Lens except at 200mm and hence you preferred that Tamron lenses to the Canon lens in image quality. Now, after reviewing the Generation 2 of the Tamron 70-200mm VC lens that you state the gen 2 Tamron is better in every aspect of image quality than the gen 1 Tamron 70-200mm VC. Yet in the final analysis you state, in conclusion, for the type of shooting you do that if price were no object you would purchase the Canon Lens over the Gen 2 of the Tamron lens. What happened in the last 2 years to, apparently, change your mind ? So hard to convey tone in these replies but just know I continue to think your reviews of lenses are an incredible asset and the ones I trust to be among those I look at before making a lens choice.
If you watched my image quality review you saw that the Tamron was sharper save at 200mm, but that also makes the Canon sharper with extenders and with less focus breathing. I have another copy of the 70-200 G2 (my own) that is a bit sharper at 200mm, though I think that the Canon might still have the edge.
I watched the image quality portion of the G2 of Tamron. Yes, there you say the Tamron is sharper up through about 70-140mm. That the Canon takes over particularly in the center at 200mm. However, in late 2015 in your "Whats in my bag, Telephoto lenses" You state that you feel the image quality of the G1 (first) of the Tamron 70-200mm VC had better image quality than the Canon. Now, you state that the G2 is definitely better lens in image quality over the G1 yet now you would buy the Canon over either if price was no object. So just trying to figure out how the G1 can be worse than the G2 now but that the Canon was previously worse than the G1 in your 2015 summary and yet be better than both Tamron's now ?
The G2 is an excellent lense and works great with the sigma MC-11 adapter on Sony bodies.
It's gotten better with both camera firmware updates as well as updates to the MC-11.
Excellent review Dustin as usual!
I do have a question. If you would buy lenses for yourself, would you try stay with one brand or it's not really an issue buying different brand lenses?
I have a wide variety of brands, myself.
I have this lens, plus the 45, 85 and 17-35. All excellent for my purposes.
They are all solid lenses.
Another fantastic review.
Thank you!
Again a great job done by you, thank you!
You're welcome.
Thank you for your work!
You're welcome
Very nice, comprehensive review. As always. Did you notice a quite audible VC noise on your Tamron copies? I have one the clicks noticebly wenn the VC starts and than again wenn its stops. Thx.
I didn't, really, and I had two retail copies. The image stabilization was as quiet as the Canon I compared it to.
geographer ix mine is silent
I like the video but I am confused, other reviewers say the lens is pin sharp at 200mm. I suppose it’s the resolving power of the sensor and lens that need to be matched.
Ultimately I can only account for what I see myself. I did purchase one for myself later on, and I do think it was slightly sharper at 200mm.
Wow, killer review! Thanks.
Thank you!
I love mine, it's my GO-TO Rodeo lens.
Nice!
A truly great review. Well done sir.
You're welcome!
Thanks for the review !
Here in Switzerland, the Tamron is arriving on the market this days, with only a 200 dollars difference with the Canon... 1700 against 1900... So, knowing that Canon is offering a 270 cashback on the 70-200 2.8 these days, there is no big thought about which lens to pick... ;D
But in a few month, the Tamron's price will surely drop to a more interesting and competiting level...
Im never much into cashbacks, thats only really viable if you regularly buy their stuff and they make the process very cumbersome to apply. But now in 2020 the tamron goes for about 1150 and used IS II's for 1200... while the IS III is 1900 so... its still a difficult decission just new vs used :-)
i would very much interested in seeing review of the SONY Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II and the tamron 24-70mm f2.8 G2, mainly because the ssm11 is the only 24-70mmf2.8 made for the sony "A" mount these days.......
Beautiful test shots ..
+Maro Vok Thank you
Dustin, Great review as usual. Based on your review and that I was looking to buy a 70-200 2.8, I just purchased this lens. How would you rate the lens with the 2.0 converter vs. the new Canon 100-400 that you also reviewed? I'm trying to decide on saving for the Canon or buying the converter. Another option is to wait and see how the new Sigma 100-400 compares to both lenses. Thanks for doing these reviews. They are a big help.
If you only occasionally need 400mm, the TC is a good option. Waiting for the Sigma might also be a good idea. Although I do own both lenses, it is hard to justify the overlap. I own more than a typical amount of lenses to use as benchmarks for reviews.
Thanks again so much! I ordered a copy of the lens this morning. Seems like a very economical alternative to the 70-200 GM, too. If you don't need super fast autofocus, that is.
Probably. I don't know firsthand how fast autofocus on a A7r II can be. I've got two lenses here that I'm using/reviewing, and neither is DSLR fast.
I don't think that the A7R II has DSLR fast autofocus. I think that my fastest focusing lenses are my native primes: 25mm f/2 (fastest one), 35mm f/2.8 and 55mm f/1.8. I'm also generally satisfied with my Tamron 15-30 and Sigma 35mm f/1.4. They're not as fast as my native lenses, but they're usable for my purposes. I shoot mostly landscapes anyway, and when I shoot circus performances and events, the focusing system is generally good enough. My Canon 70-200 f/4 works decently, but not fast.
Dustin Abbott Hi! I received the lens this morning (ordered it with very fast shipping because I need to use it on Sunday), and I just wanted to say, I'm really happy with it so far. It's a really nice lens, the build quality is outstanding and it autofocuses better than I expected on the A7R II and Sigma MC-11. In low light, it does hunt, but by then I'm shooting at above ISO 25600 anyway. I just got to test it very briefly after work on something moving fast (the students of a swinging trapeze class), and with continuous AF, I had no problem getting sharp shots of people swinging on the trapeze. I'm going to test it in the field on Sunday, and I think it will do pretty fine. I'm not a sports photographer, but what I'm going to shoot is kind of a mix between event photography and sports photography. I'm hoping that if the lens works well on Sunday, I can use it to shoot more events for our performing company. Anyway. Just wanted to drop by to say that in pretty much any case, except pure sports photography and very low light situations, the autofocus works well enough from what I can see so far.
Just wanted to come back to this review. Today, I used the 70-200 G2 for a circus shoot, and it worked great. The photos have nice detail, and using continuous AF, I had no problem following aerialists swinging and people dancing on the ground. Almost every shot was in focus (like, 1 out of 50 must have been out of focus), and I didn't miss any highlights because of the autofocus. If anything, the only problem I found (and expected) is the A7R II's slow buffer.
As for the light level, it was decent. I was shooting at 1/400th of a second (bodies would be frozen, but hands and feet would be very slightly blurred if people spun really fast), f/2.8 and ISO 3200. So dimmish light, but not that dim either.
That's good to hear. Is the Sigma adapter better than the others?
I just started watching this review and stopped to make a quick comment about stabilization. You mentioned stabilization will not stop a person from moving in a photo, which is correct. However, not all photos have people in them. So, stabilization can be important in some situations. Okay, now back to watching the review!
Umm, I don't think anyone is arguing that point. I just want to remind newer photographers what stabilization will and will not help with.
Excellent review.
Thanks!
Best of all, on top of all of the things mentioned in this great comparison review, is the Tamron 6 year warranty.
+Alex Noho That’s a pretty big bonus, to be sure.
I bought the 24-70mm first. I used the tap in console at 24mm and worked up... It was complex. One setting affected another. But, I defaulted it and did 70mm first and everything else fell into place. I didn't have to adjust the other ranges once 70mm was good at each distance. I just got my 70-200mm in the mail today. Curious to see how it works out.
Interesting. That’s good feedback, as someone else might run into a similar problem. I usually work back, myself.
Love your reviews Rich! What a gift to the photog community! I would love to know which you would choose between this exact G2 lens and the (1st) version of the Canon. I found them both for sale for the same price in my area and am having a very hard time determining which I should buy.
I would choose the G2, myself.
@@DustinAbbottTWI thanks for helping make the wise decision. Blessings for you and your family in 2021.
Superb review. Thank you.
My pleasure.
I have d3300 with 18-55 mm f3.5, 35-70 mm f3.5 manual lens, and 35 mm f1.8 prime. I am planning to buy a zoom for weddings (I usually do events and corporate interviews/ I am a journalist) and after having seen at least 20 TH-cam reviews of this lens I have started to get a feeling that we image professionals (photographers and videographers) do a lot of hair splitting over inconsequential issues in real world like vignetting, focus breathing, etc. In wedding video shoot it does not matter at all if the image zooms slightly in or out. During fast paced events like celebrity launches all that matters is good lighting, sharpness and the celebrity's facial expression. And so, doesn't Tamron just have a walk over Nikon or Canon 70-300 mm highly priced lenses?
There are valid points that you are making. I own the Tamron, and it is an excellent lens.
QUESTION, SINCE THE NIKON750 uses the same Sony sensor that the Sony a7ll does, why doesn't the Nikon 750 have image stabilization cause thats in the sensor...Please tell me Nikon did not remove it!
I don't have an answer for you, but I don't think it is quite as simple as you're making it out to be, either. I don't think the IBIS is actually built into the sensor. The overall chipset/architecture, yes, but clearly Sony didn't give Nikon all their best technologies in one easy package.
Hello Sir Dustin. Hoping you'll read my comments. I really badly needed your advise. Which one I would buy. It's just my concern about the reach of the Tamron 70-200 G2 compared to Nikkor VR2. Some says It's not real 200mm reached, It's just 168mm compared to Nikon. Is this true?
+yoon alivio Watch my episode on focus breathing and it will tell you the story
Great reviews on the lens. your thumbnails look funny😂
That's usually on purpose!
I am so torn between this lens and a sigma 50-100 F1.8 since I'm not looking to upgrade to full frame anytime soon. I've got just over 1000 saved up for a lens but can't decide!!
Ask yourself the question of how much you need image stabilization. That's the biggest issue at hand.
Shooting my sons football game, 70-200 I get most shots with correct focus but with 1.4x TC less than half of the shots are correctly focused with 7DmkII body
Have you done a second calibration with the combination? That may help
I picked up the Tamron has week and I am completely impressed. As far as bokeh and DoF, I find at f/2.8 doing a close outdoor headshot. The DoF is just to shallow and using f/4 gets more into focus while still completely blurring out the background. My copy seem really good. Having to dial in a -2 at 70mm into my MFA and a -1 at 200mm when at about 10-12ft. But when at the min focusing distance its still a little out. So I ordered the Tap In also so I will be able to fine tune that. I got some photos over on my 500px page with me testing it out in Kuala Lumpur last week at the local Butterfly and Bird Park. 500px.com/exodistphotography/galleries/animals-insects You can view those if interested. Keep in mind some of the images where slightly front focused as I was not able to fine tune it while there. I did set mine in FoCal software when I got back home and the focusing was excellent with a Consistency of Focus (CoF) %99.5 at 70mm and a %98.5 at 200mm on my 80D. Which is EXCELLENT and ranks up there with my Canon lenses.
AF accuracy is very good once everything is dialed in. Tamron is doing great work in that department.
Photos look good, BTW. That's a great place to get to shoot it at.
but i need another advise weather to go for the 70 200 or couple of primes 85 and 135 ? i shoot cityscapes and landscapea and portraits every now and then
I would probably recommend going for a zoom if those are your priorities...particularly when many new prime lenses aren't much smaller/lighter than the zooms that they replace.
Thank you sir, appreciated.
You're welcome.
Great review Dustin. I must say after all the previous videos you posted as you tested this lens I was a little shocked your conclusion was you'd probably still go with the canon. I can see that at the 200mm range is that is the main focal length someone was using. Upgrading my original canon mki isn't a high priority at the moment as I need a better wildlife option but when I do I think I'd choose this Tamron for the value. I use mine a lot between 70-150 photographing my daughters on stage. I'd guess the real world application of the 200mm performance wouldn't be that noticeable. Do you think it would be?
It probably wouldn't be hugely noticeable out in the real world, but then neither would be the Tamron's advantages at shorter focal lengths. There's some give and take, but the most compelling reason to go with the Tamron is the price. It does best the Canon in a number of ways, but not in any major way, and the Canon has some wins in a few important areas. There's no bad option, but the Tamron is definitely wins the price/performance ratio.
Thanks again and I think your comment sums it all up. Two awesome options.
nice job, thank you very much!
You're welcome.