Just got my new Tamron 70-200 2.8 VC

I just got my new Tamron 70-200 f2.8 Di VC USD lens in the mail, super excited! Decided to test it out against my only other previous telephoto, an old Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6 APO Macro that squeaks when it focuses!

This is certainly far from scientific, and results should be taken with a grain of salt. I just did this for my own satisfaction, but figured I would share the results.

All photos taken at ISO 400, f5.6, 1/320, on a 7d.

In all sets, the 70-300 is first, and the new 70-200 is second.


In this first set, which is the full image, it is not immediately noticeable which was shot with the $250 lens, and which with the $1500 lens.

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Here is the obligatory pet picture! Full image and 100% crop!

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Pretty sharp lens, i was thinking about that and the 70/200 f4 is, i just bought the canon is today, that was definitely my second choice as the canon 2/8 is like $2500

Aren't you obliged by the cameras gods to post a picture of a duck with each new lens?

Even towards the centre, on the top of the motor the white letters appear to me to be much sharper.

Nissanfairladyz32 wrote in post #16889480
Pretty sharp lens, i was thinking about that and the 70/200 f4 is, i just bought the canon is today, that was definitely my second choice as the canon 2/8 is like $2500

I have rented the f4 in the past, it is a tremendously sharp lens, but I really wanted the 2.8. I think we all would go with the canon F2.8 IS II if the finances were there!

CollegeKid wrote in post #16889485
Aren't you obliged by the cameras gods to post a picture of a duck with each new lens?

Ahhhhh yes, I will work on that!

Congratulations on your new lens, I agree it's a good one!

agb wrote in post #16889506
Even towards the centre, on the top of the motor the white letters appear to me to be much sharper.

Indeed, definitely better all around!

Dougery wrote in post #16889577
Congratulations on your new lens, I agree it's a good one!

Thanks! I agree!

CollegeKid wrote in post #16889485
Aren't you obliged by the cameras gods to post a picture of a duck with each new lens?

A picture of a duck you say??

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"Ol' squeaky" LOL!

BrickR wrote in post #16891063
"Ol' squeaky" LOL!

Ya, Ol' squeaky probably won't see much action anymore!

i needed more length so sold mine to fund the sigma 120-300.

otherwise I would of kept it. I don't need two tele zooms.