Tamron Introducing "Vibration Compensation" Lens

Hurricane_777 wrote in post #2751764
I didn't even know Tamron made a 70-200. I know they do make a 70-300....that in a 2.8 would be wicked.

My bad, I was thinking Sigma...sorry!

MrChad wrote in post #2716085
Not sure why they would even bother with FF?

Canon is the only current maker of FF digital, and no offense to Tamron but I doubt I put their glass on one of Canon's FF bodies....

Tons of 5D users use Tamron 28-75s. If they make something great for FF, people will use it.

I'd like to see them make a 17-70 f/2.8 VC lens.

Collin85 wrote in post #2782917
I'd like to see them make a 17-70 f/2.8 VC lens.

Unlikely. But I suppose it's okay to dream.

LightRules wrote in post #2783841
Unlikely. But I suppose it's okay to dream.

Oh, I never said it was likely.

LightRules wrote in post #2682047
Lastly, I tried to handhold the SigMonster...what a joke!

Really Joe, tell us how strong you are

That thing looks like a baseball bat on steroid.

I wonder why Tamron is not coming out with their version of USM/HSM especially for their long lens.

4x4rock wrote in post #2827216
Really Joe, tell us how strong you are

That thing looks like a baseball bat on steroid.

I wonder why Tamron is not coming out with their version of USM/HSM especially for their long lens.

Well, I used to be pretty buff, but the 2nd law of thermodynamics started to follow me around, and now I'm a little less buff.

The 300-800 is truly a monster. Nothing else can describe it adequately.

As for Tamron and ring USM, they just told me they have no plans for any think like it for a long while. They did emphatically tell me that PMA would reveal from them a VC lens (28-300 or the like) and a new 70-200 f2.8. I just don't see how their 70-200 f2.8 can compete with Canon and Sigma though without some kind of ring AF unit. We'll see...

I guess Lightrules was correct:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com …O-Lens-Press-Release.aspx

http://www.the-digital-picture.com …D-Lens-Press-Release.aspx

Yup, Lightrules was correct.

I think the 28-300 will be a hot seller. If image quality is on par with other Tamron Lenses, it should make for a great travel lens.

I'll be curious to see how the 70-200 sells, especially without some USM/HSM focusing mechanism. I think the price point will determine its success. It will need to be priced less than the Sigma 70-200 version for sure.

As for the 28-200vc, I think Tamron dropped the ball. 18-250VC would have been better. I can't see anyone with a 5D or a 1DsMii getting this lens. And on a cropped sensor, 28-300 simply isn't wide enough. Just my views, I guess time will tell. I think a person with an XTi or a 30D would more likely be into buying a megazoom walking around lens with a VC as their only lens solution. I think folks with a FF are more likely to buy several lenses. Remember I said more likely, so don't flame me.

I'm actually going to sell my Canon 70-200 f2.8L non IS for the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 if the following conditions are met:

Price: should be less than Sigma and Canon as there is no HSM/USM. I don't think it would sell well to charge close to Sigma without a HSM (unless optics are really really really better). Looking at their 180mm macro which sells for about $650, from them, I'd say $750.

AF: This AF is found in their 90 and 180 macro. Reviews say it's a bit noisy but fast enough. Kinda like the Tokina Pro series AF motors. It needs to be quiet enough and fast enough. I doubt it'll be as fast or quiet (especially this) but it' s got to be quiet and fast enough, especially if used for sports (this this range zoom is often used for).

Optics: It has to be atleast as sharp as the Canon and maybe a bit sharper than the Sigma at the long end. Canon is about 12 year old design, so they should be able to do better (I hope). Sigma's new macro version is softer than the older one at 200mm (perhaps a sacrifice for a smaller MFD).

Why would I consider buying this lens? I use my 70-200 for sports and portraits. Having a 0.95m vs 1.5m MFD with a 1:3.1 vs 1: 7.7 magnification is a big deal in opening up different compositions. Plus this is an occasional lens for me, and I'd like to keep lenses I use infrequently cheap as possible without sacrificing optics. Yes, it's worth it for me to sell the L and get this lens if I can get back about $200 for the trade.

I don't know when this will be "successfully developed" vs just in "development" like the VC lens, but I'm looking forward to seeing the tests.

Tee Why wrote in post #2915667
As for the 28-200vc, I think Tamron dropped the ball. 18-250VC would have been better. I can't see anyone with a 5D or a 1DsMii getting this lens. And on a cropped sensor, 28-300 simply isn't wide enough. Just my views, I guess time will tell. I think a person with an XTi or a 30D would more likely be into buying a megazoom walking around lens with a VC as their only lens solution. I think folks with a FF are more likely to buy several lenses. Remember I said more likely, so don't flame me.

I agree with you, Tom. IMO Tamron missed the mark. Sigma hit the bull's-eye with their soon to be released 18-200 OS. But I'm sure they will sell some VC lenses here and there.

If you get the Tamron 70-200, post a review.

talking about reviews, when are you posting the 120-300 review?

There are a couple 3rd party "IS" types.

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=289906

Just got an e-mail from Tamron's Wetern US sales manager and he writes that they will have more info on the 70-200mm f2.8 in 30-45 days. Maybe it'll be out in the stores in 2-3 months.

Any more word on the Tamron 70-200? I'm in the market for this range and I'd be very interested to find out price point, and see some reviews.

Tee Why - you said the Western US sales manager would have more info in 30-45 days, it's been 90 since you last posted on this, anything?