Dec 02, 2012 09:26 | #1 The new Tamron 70-200 VC is out, and apparently has its first really good review. ** There may be other reviews out there? ** _
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the_weird_one Member  169 posts Joined Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham, England More info | Dec 02, 2012 16:10 | #2 Will need to be a lot less than the list price on the high street cause at the moment the MK2 is £1,788.98 http://www.amazon.co.uk …567D8/cpbcom-21/ref=nosim | Canon EOS 7D + Battery Grip | Canon Speedlite 430EX II | Canon 24-105 f4L IS USM | Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM | Canon EF 50mm f1.8 | Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM | Sigma 70-200 f2.8 APO EX DG OS | Tamron SP 24-70 f2.8 Di VC USD |
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Dec 02, 2012 16:32 | #3 For a extra 139 GBP, it's a no brainer..... Here in the USA it's a different story as the difference is much greater. Canon is 600 dollars more than the Tamron. 28.6% savings. _
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Blubayou Senior Member 369 posts Joined Oct 2012 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY More info | Dec 02, 2012 16:54 | #4 I just ordered a canon mk2 on Friday, but I'm still interested in the results from this one.
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Still to be determined is whether the new Tamron lens will accurately and quickly track action, such as an approaching basketball fast break from the baseline. That is something the previous Tamron lens could not achieve. Unfortunately, the typical online lens review does not take this kind of factor into account, preferring easier images of static subjects.
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Dec 02, 2012 21:37 | #6  Permanent banI wouuld sell my Sigma for Tamron. My GFs Tamron 70-300 VC is really solid lens (compared to comparable Canon, Sigma lens in same price range)
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whitevenom Goldmember  More info | Dec 02, 2012 22:25 | #7 Blubayou wrote in post #15317128  I just ordered a canon mk2 on Friday, but I'm still interested in the results from this one. Same here, I ordered a canon mk2 on Thursday. I was on the fence waiting on this lens to be released but figured with the $400 rebate the canon was a good deal Gear List~Website
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Blubayou Senior Member 369 posts Joined Oct 2012 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY More info | Dec 02, 2012 22:45 | #8 Agreed. I also figured the canon will retain its value better and the tamron is bound to see a price drop sometime after its release. Should that happen and the tamron proves worthy, then maybe I'd move to it to recoup some $ for another lens.
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Bakewell Goldmember 1,385 posts Joined Jan 2006 Location: Irvine, CA More info | Permanent ban If the "Tamron proves worthy" like it's sibling the 24-70 2.8 VC, then there may be a substantial wait before any price drop. the Tamron 24-70 is approaching its one year birthday and most major sellers still offer it at it's introductory price of $1299. Dave
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KhaledA Member 211 posts Joined Jul 2011 More info | Dec 03, 2012 08:29 | #10 Looking at the charts and sample images, it looks comparable to the mk 2. Depending on how well the AF works in low light for event shooting, and depending how it's priced in my country, I might actually get his one instead of the Canon. Noticeable downsides seem to be the lack of focus limiter and panning mode VC.
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genjurok Senior Member 537 posts Joined Jan 2010 More info | Dec 03, 2012 08:31 | #11 If the Tamron optical performance is as good as the one without VC, or slightly better, plus the improved AF and VC, it will be a killer lens. 6D
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Mookalafalas Cream of the Crop  More info | Dec 03, 2012 08:58 | #12 I like Tamron, but would like to see other reviews besides ephotozine. I can't recall their ever giving a lens anything other than positive marks. When Photozone AND Lenstip give a lens a good review, you know you've got a real winner. Call me Al Gear Flickr
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Bakewell Goldmember 1,385 posts Joined Jan 2006 Location: Irvine, CA More info | Dec 03, 2012 11:17 | #13 Permanent banMookalafalas wrote in post #15319853 I like Tamron, but would like to see other reviews besides ephotozine. I can't recall their ever giving a lens anything other than positive marks. When Photozone AND Lenstip give a lens a good review, you know you've got a real winner. Here's another very positive review... Dave
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kin2son Goldmember 4,546 posts Likes: 3 Joined May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia More info | Dec 03, 2012 11:32 | #14 Permanent banNo point to compare to the mkII. 5D3 Gripped / 17-40L / Σ35 / 40 Pancake / Zeiss 50 MP / Σ85 / 100L Macro / 70-200 f2.8L II IS / 430 EX II / 580 EX II / Canon 2xIII TC / Kenko Ext. Tubes
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KhaledA Member 211 posts Joined Jul 2011 More info | Dec 03, 2012 11:47 | #15 kin2son wrote in post #15320451 No point to compare to the mkII. If you want the absolute best then you pay the premium for it... People that buys/owns the mkII knows this. Its direct competitor should be the Sigma 70-200 OS which is priced similarly and a great lens in its own right. You do know that in the Canon you're paying the premium for the name, right?
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