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.
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!
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.
@@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.
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.
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!
Appreciate all the reviews Dustin. I was debating the Canon 24-70 and 70-200 2.8's, but after viewing numerous RUclipss 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!
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!
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.
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.
thank you Dustin , really nice review , the best in RUclips 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.
That's difficult for me to answer as I haven't compared them side by side. I suspect the Sigma has a very slight IQ edge, but the G2 is much easier to carry, balance, and handhold. If you work mostly from a tripod or monopod, go Sigma. If you think you'll want to handhold, then go G2.
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.....
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
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.
@@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 RUclips 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.......
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.
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.
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!
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?
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..........
Hey Dustin, thanks for another exceptional review. If I didn't already have the Canon I'm sure I would forgo it for the Tamron. The money saved on the Tamron would go a long way to adding either another lens or other equipment. Would it be possible for you do a test to see just how much focus breathing at 85mm there is between say the Canon 70-200 II and one of the Canon 85mm lenses. It would be very interesting to see just how far off the 70-200 II actually is. Thank you in advance sir, if you can find the time.
I certainly don't blame you one iota. Looking forward to you next review, and thank you for all of the time and work you've invested in your excellent videos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@Dustin I have a question .....I have a Sigma 50-100 f1.8 which I am using with D500 ....now can Image quality wise how this New TAMRON 70-200 fared compared to Sigma 50-100 f1.8 as you have reviewed both this lenses .....
+ankita saxena The Tamron has image stabilization, focuses more consistently, and has weather sealing. I would also say it has better contrast and color rendition. The Sigma is sharper overall, I believe.
Dustin, great review. You mentioned shooting the G2 along side the Canon IS version 1. I’m seeing some used IS version 1s on the market for $700-$900. How did it stack up against the G2?
Thanks Dustin for the great reviews of the Tamron G2, if everything goes well i get my copy tomorrow :) on the image quality review we saw some examples on a APS-C sensor and they were a bit less sharp then with the Canon lens, i have a old workhorse the Canon 1DMKIII with a APS-H sensor (1.3 crop) do you think the image quality will be more equal to a full frame sensor or to the APS-C ? its a tough question... ;)
Hi Dustin, thanks for your quick response, i did get my copy of the lens this morning and already took some great test shots, i can see the lens is better then my 6 years old Canon 70-300mm L IS lens, so i am happy :)
I didn't love the combination. It works, but not consistently or well. I'm definitely looking forward to a potential native FE lens in this focal range.
Hello Dustin!! I love your reviews, very technical, detail oriented with lots of useful information. However I would like to make a question: Due to the fact that this lens has a focus breathing issue. At 150mm for example is rather 135mm than a real 150mm. Is it better to use a prime lens like the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 which is a lighter, smaller, faster lens with a fantastic bokeh and unique separation from the background (f/1.8 aperture) than using this beast? And if you could only afford to buy one lens for portraiture, what would that be, the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2 or the Sigma 135mm f/1.8? And if you were someone like me who is a landscape photographer, I already own a 24-70 f/2.8, a 20mm f/1.8, my longest lens is a 85mm f/1.8 and I am thinking to take the leap to portraiture photography, what lens should you choose to acquire, a 70-200mm or the Sigma 135mm f/1.8?
I would personally choose a 70-200 over a 135mm for the simple reason that 135mm delivers amazing results, but is too long in a lot of situations. It's hard to argue against the versatility of a 70-200. Now, I also own a 135mm lens (Zeiss Milvus 2/135mm), but I consider it more of a luxury and the 70-200 is the workhorse I use for events and weddings.
Thanks a lot for the answer. I am leaning towards the Tamron 70-200 G2 but I wasn't sure as I also watched your review of the Sigma 135 f/1.8 which is an exemplary lens. You are right about the versatility of a 70-200. I might even use it in landscapes too. Thank you!!
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!!
Hi dustin. I've recently got into photography. I have the canon 750D with 18-55 mm kit lens, nifty fifty and sigma 8-16 mm. I was going to buy a dedicated prime portrait lens, I was looking at the sigma 135 mm but came across this G2 which would give me a more universal application. Just how much of a difference would there be between the both lenses shot at 135? Im thinking the G2 would still give me good portrait shots from 85 mm through to 135 mm without a huge compromise on quality? Thanks
Excellet! Thank you for the review. I bought this lens yesterday. I need to your help to choose the best UV filter and ND CPL filter for Tamron 70-200 f2.8 G2. Could you please suggest ?
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.
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.
Just one comment regarding close distance focusing and compression. I believe the new Tamron can focus closer (0.95m vs 1.2m) then Canon, so the focus breathing and compression is not as much of a problem as you state. Can you confirm?
That's only true at minimum focus. It improves maximum magnification due to closer focus ability, but focus breathing and compression is still an issue. Whether it is a big issue really depends on your shooting needs.
Agree, I just thought it was worth mentioning in the review as I often find this minimum focusing distance an issue with Canon when trying to make tight headshot in close spaces like restaurants. There are times when you simply can not make that whole step back.
Great review and candid opinion. Do you recommend putting on filters such as Hoya UV on lenses for protection given that the UV part is useless for DSLR sensors. Do such filters impact image quality? A video would help demonstrate the effects. Thank you for the hard work and in depth analysis you put in for all your comparison and review videos..they are most trustworthy and dependable last opinion maker in my case.
I was tempted to ask this too, but glass can be scratched anyway, uv filter still protect abit, even i use hood, u think good UV like hoya impact image quality?
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?
Hey Dustin. You do great, very in depth reviews. I have the new Tamron G2. Just wondering your thoughts on the 7D mark II, or the 80D used with this lense? I don't do to much video for that to make any difference.
Thanks for review. I mainly shoot sports and currently have the Nikon D500 with Sigma 70-200mm Dg and wanted to upgrade. I have been looking at reviews and your shots at 200mm have me worried. I don't like how the Tamron doesn't hold up with focusing at that length. You have any thoughts comparing Nikkor 70-200 to the new Tamron? Thanks
Focusing is not a problem. The copies I had were a little softer at 200mm, but interestingly, Roger Cincala over at Lensrentals tested 10 copies and found they actually averaged out as sharper than the Canon that I used for comparison at 200mm. I've asked Tamron for another lens from the next batch, and if it is sharper at 200mm, I'll report it.
Great Video! I have an APS-C Body (Nikon D5300) and I'm struggling between the Tamron G2 which performs well even on a Crop sensor Body or the Sigma 50-100 f1.8 Art which is built for Crop Sensor Bodies :( It's like Decent Sharpness+Longer Reach(Crop Factor:1.5x)+Beastly IS vs. Extremely Sharp+Shorter but Decent Reach+No IS+Faster Opening Aperture. Probably will not upgrade my APS-C Body in 2-3 Years. Would appreciate any advice in my situation :) Thank you very much for your time!
I see Thank you very much sir! The only thing that's holding me backto go for the Tamron is because they are built for FF cameras whereas I have an APS-C camera which is a perfect match for the Sigma lens and acts like a Full Frame 70-200 on an APS-C. It makes me worry about the crop factor being incorporated with the Tamron where a 70-200 f2.8 will perform 105-300 f4.2 on my Crop Sensor Body. I've struggled in situations where a VC and longer reach are needed. Starting to lean towards the G2 :)
When I compared my lens with canon 70-200, I found it softer even at 70mm :( Not sure if it required macroadjustment... If price difference is affordable, which one do you recommend?
Compare them both using Live View and magnify the image 10x for focus (be very precise and focus them both in the same spot). Then compare the images. Focus variations can make a lens look much worse than it is. Everything that I've seen so far indicates that the Tamron is the sharper lens at 70mm.
I dont know if you will read this but ill just try and hope :-) But i am looking exactly at this choice now in 2020. Either the "new" g2 or a used IS II .. at the same price as the Tamron "new". The Canon lense is about 4y old but in good shape and ... i am really really struggling in terms of paying money (we are talking about roughly 1200$ US (actually swiss franc but its mostly 1:1 to usd) )... i have a 70-300 f4-5.6 and its a greate lense from cannon but... for anything "fast" it struggles and i got asked often to shoot some events (im a hobbyist) - The new IS III costs 1900$ which is a bit steep and without the second hand market putting good IS II lenses at Tamrons G2 price level (from the store) .... i just dont know. Obviously warranty isnt there anymore with the Canon one while Tamron has 10 years... It is really hard for me to decide... your last words nudged me towards tamron as eventhough there are differences - they are on a very high level of quality.... But if you had the option to either get a used IS II or a "new" G2 for the same price, which would you pick? - as a hobby photographer and not someone that earns money with photography. But at any rate: a really greate review - you must have spent hundreds of hours lugging all those lenses around to get to this conclusion and i love that you spotted things other reviewers didnt spot because they only plonked the lenses down in their lab. Maybe because of that - its so hard for me to decide :-D Really good work!
@@DustinAbbottTWI wow i didnt expect you to respond to such an old video - thank you so much ! Do you consider warranty (10y or no warranty) to be a factor? - i still cant find much information in regards to the longevity of the tamron lense.
I decided to go for the canon - got it now and ... oh my is it sharp at 200mm even fully open... Im sure the Tamron (and Sigma) are on a similar level and very close together - its an expensive decission and very difficult as it seems there is no clear "winner" and i probably couldnt gone wrong with the Tamron either ... im glad i chose the Canon. I will also use it for Airshow photography so the f2.8 will come in handy as well - if i manage to track those planes that is :-) Thank you again for making such thurrow reviews and helping me with some thoughtfull comments !
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.
Hi Dustin, I'm traveling to US for a week, and planning to pickup this lens from a store in NC. Is there a quick way to figure out if it is a bad copy or not?
Not really. Mount it on the camera and make sure that it is focusing well and that there aren't any strange noises. Not much else you can do on the spot.
Thanks again for this great video and summary! Just one question...I want to use this lens with mc-11 on a6500. Do you think that focus will be fast even in low light? Thanks again!
When i shake my unattached lens, i feel something is moving inside. also i can hear a slight movement sound (very little, but still audible) is it ok ?
Thanks Dustin for a blazing revert. Actually I ordered a replacement and even the second copy has the same sound. The sound is more audible when I keep the filter-face down (Camera side up) and try to gently tilt/move the lens by say around 5-10 cms. If I hear from upclose, then I can hear a sound of something kinda rattling inside (maybe it the movement / play to accommodate for the Vibration Control VC) but I am preety nervous about it.... and Wanted to check if that's normal. Ive tried to use it, it focuses and works perfectly fine...just that this minor rattling sound is bothering me. I dont know If I should send it back or keep it. Ive already sent the first one... :(
I had some some rattle in my last gen 70-200. It wasn't always there, and it never got worse. I discovered it would only rattle when the lens was internally zoomed to a particular place...and that behavior may have been within the scope of normal behavior.
Dustin Abbott, that is exactly what my case is right now with the G2 lens. Sometimes when I detach the lens, I might not have any rattle...while other time there could be the rattling sound. And yeah I've noticed the same thing...rattle is particularly more existent at some specific zoom range. I might then keep this copy with me...because I am not in the USA/Canada and the lens has not been officially announced in this place so I don't have any opportunities to go to a store and physically have a look at another copy.( However Amazon did ship me the replacement copy and even that had same issue...all I was worried about is that the lens should not have been physically damaged in the transit leading to. This rattling sound) but it seems like it might be a pertaining issue which is nothing to worry about....Hopefully. Thanks a ton for your time and effort to reply back. Highly appreciated.
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 :-)
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?
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Nutrient Rich, detailed but to the point and no wasted BS. The best lens reviews on RUclips.
Winner for description!
Thanks Dustin. Photos taken with many of your recommendations here: www.flickr.com/photos/51594470@N06/
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.
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??
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.
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.
Efforts put into this review must be appreciated,thank you Dustin.
You're welcome.
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.
Appreciate all the reviews Dustin. I was debating the Canon 24-70 and 70-200 2.8's, but after viewing numerous RUclipss 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.
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!
Thanks Dustin for the in-depth review of this lens. This last episode was the cherry on top. :-)
Thank you very much!
Thank you for you content. Your reviews are the most complete I have ever found on RUclips. I am glad I have found your channel!
Me too!
best reviews online period
That's very kind. Thank you!
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.
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.
I love how you do detailed reviews! Cheers!
Thank you!
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.
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
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!
thank you Dustin , really nice review , the best in RUclips 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, 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.
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!
Hi Dustin, thanks your review,is Very helpful,....Which is the best to buy?Tamron 150-600mm G2 & Sigma 150-600mm Sports?
That's difficult for me to answer as I haven't compared them side by side. I suspect the Sigma has a very slight IQ edge, but the G2 is much easier to carry, balance, and handhold. If you work mostly from a tripod or monopod, go Sigma. If you think you'll want to handhold, then go G2.
Thank you for the explanation, very helpful ...😀😀😀👍👍👍
Best on YT reviews ... the reference point for lens reviews.
Thank you!
Thanks for your excellent and comprehensive reviews Dustin ! Greatly appreciated (pro photographer 20+ years)
My pleasure!
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
Just finished watching the review. Nice job! Very comprehensive.
Thank you!
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.
Best review and reviewer yet.
That's kind, thank you!
Concise, tight review. Dustin, you are an emerging brand of one.
Brand of one - that's true!
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 RUclips 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.
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.
Thank you so much Dustin! Very detailed and informative comparison video! Very, very helpful for me. God bless you and good luck!
My pleasure!
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.
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.
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
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.
The advice was really helpful to me thank you so much.
You're welcome
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.
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.......
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.
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?
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
Hi sie gehen immer sehr ins Detail das finde ich spannend , und sehr informativ , DANKE!!
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
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.
Amazing review and comparison
Glad you enjoyed it
Hats off, great thorough review and analysis, and well presented.
Thanks!
Thank you, Stephen.
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!
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.
Great comparison with good details. Your vlogs are a must before buying .
Thank you!
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.
Very good review. Don't understand how anyone could dislike this video!!!
And yet people manage to do so...
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..........
got this lens love it for wedding situations, thanks for the review you were right on point!!!
Glad to hear it.
Shooting sports handheld and sometimes off monopod with this lens at shutters speeds of 1000 or below do you recommend vc mode 3
I mostly keep mine in Mode 3 all the time. It doesn’t interfere with movement and produces great results.
Hey Dustin, thanks for another exceptional review. If I didn't already have the Canon I'm sure I would forgo it for the Tamron. The money saved on the Tamron would go a long way to adding either another lens or other equipment.
Would it be possible for you do a test to see just how much focus breathing at 85mm there is between say the Canon 70-200 II and one of the Canon 85mm lenses. It would be very interesting to see just how far off the 70-200 II actually is. Thank you in advance sir, if you can find the time.
I'm afraid that 70-200L II has gone back to the mother ship :)
I certainly don't blame you one iota.
Looking forward to you next review, and thank you for all of the time and work you've invested in your excellent videos.
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.
Would lock the zoom of the Tarmon then you do the focus can minimize or stop the breathing?
I'm afraid that has no bearing on focus breathing.
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.
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?
Amazing job! Solid reviews.
Thank you, Lex.
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
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.
At what distance are you using to calibrate the micro adjustment at infinity using Reikan focal software? Thanks
There's a practical limit, obviously. I would say I used a distance of 25-30 feet.
Best Review about Tamron lens review Dustin
Thank you!
@Dustin I have a question .....I have a Sigma 50-100 f1.8 which I am using with D500 ....now can Image quality wise how this New TAMRON 70-200 fared compared to Sigma 50-100 f1.8 as you have reviewed both this lenses .....
+ankita saxena The Tamron has image stabilization, focuses more consistently, and has weather sealing. I would also say it has better contrast and color rendition. The Sigma is sharper overall, I believe.
Dustin, great review. You mentioned shooting the G2 along side the Canon IS version 1. I’m seeing some used IS version 1s on the market for $700-$900. How did it stack up against the G2?
No, I compared it to the Canon L II and the Tamron 70-200 VC first gen.
no he means in the comments it was mentioned, and caleb, dustin easily recommends the g2 over that.
Thanks Dustin for the great reviews of the Tamron G2, if everything goes well i get my copy tomorrow :) on the image quality review we saw some examples on a APS-C sensor and they were a bit less sharp then with the Canon lens, i have a old workhorse the Canon 1DMKIII with a APS-H sensor (1.3 crop) do you think the image quality will be more equal to a full frame sensor or to the APS-C ? its a tough question... ;)
I'm not really familiar with APS-H. I would expect the results to be closer to full frame, though, as your 1D MKIII is less pixel dense.
Hi Dustin, thanks for your quick response, i did get my copy of the lens this morning and already took some great test shots, i can see the lens is better then my 6 years old Canon 70-300mm L IS lens, so i am happy :)
Hi Dustin
Really great review.
How the focus tamron 70-200g2 +mc-11+ A7m2.And Tamron will luanch the native fe mounth.
I didn't love the combination. It works, but not consistently or well. I'm definitely looking forward to a potential native FE lens in this focal range.
Hello Dustin!! I love your reviews, very technical, detail oriented with lots of useful information. However I would like to make a question: Due to the fact that this lens has a focus breathing issue. At 150mm for example is rather 135mm than a real 150mm. Is it better to use a prime lens like the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 which is a lighter, smaller, faster lens with a fantastic bokeh and unique separation from the background (f/1.8 aperture) than using this beast? And if you could only afford to buy one lens for portraiture, what would that be, the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2 or the Sigma 135mm f/1.8?
And if you were someone like me who is a landscape photographer, I already own a 24-70 f/2.8, a 20mm f/1.8, my longest lens is a 85mm f/1.8 and I am thinking to take the leap to portraiture photography, what lens should you choose to acquire, a 70-200mm or the Sigma 135mm f/1.8?
I would personally choose a 70-200 over a 135mm for the simple reason that 135mm delivers amazing results, but is too long in a lot of situations. It's hard to argue against the versatility of a 70-200. Now, I also own a 135mm lens (Zeiss Milvus 2/135mm), but I consider it more of a luxury and the 70-200 is the workhorse I use for events and weddings.
Thanks a lot for the answer. I am leaning towards the Tamron 70-200 G2 but I wasn't sure as I also watched your review of the Sigma 135 f/1.8 which is an exemplary lens. You are right about the versatility of a 70-200. I might even use it in landscapes too. Thank you!!
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.
Hi dustin. I've recently got into photography.
I have the canon 750D with 18-55 mm kit lens, nifty fifty and sigma 8-16 mm. I was going to buy a dedicated prime portrait lens, I was looking at the sigma 135 mm but came across this G2 which would give me a more universal application.
Just how much of a difference would there be between the both lenses shot at 135? Im thinking the G2 would still give me good portrait shots from 85 mm through to 135 mm without a huge compromise on quality?
Thanks
It's definitely very sharp in that range; plenty sharp for anyone!
Dustin Abbott thank you for the reply, it's appreciated
Excellet! Thank you for the review. I bought this lens yesterday. I need to your help to choose the best UV filter and ND CPL filter for Tamron 70-200 f2.8 G2. Could you please suggest
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Try out the B+W line here: bhpho.to/2omLByQ. Very consistently good quality.
Thanks Dustin. Keep Rockin It !!
I'll do my best!
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.
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!.......
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.
whats the best canon lens to use in a APS-C camera that compares to the full frame EF/EF-s 24-70mm f2.8 lens???
Either the Canon 17-50mm f/2.8 IS or one of the Tamron/Sigma variants of the same focal length. None of them are exceptional.
Thanks.........maybe i will try the sony "A" mount 16-50mm (24-75mm) f2.8 aps-c, i hear it is very sharp on a sony a77 which i also have..
Just one comment regarding close distance focusing and compression. I believe the new Tamron can focus closer (0.95m vs 1.2m) then Canon, so the focus breathing and compression is not as much of a problem as you state. Can you confirm?
That's only true at minimum focus. It improves maximum magnification due to closer focus ability, but focus breathing and compression is still an issue. Whether it is a big issue really depends on your shooting needs.
Agree, I just thought it was worth mentioning in the review as I often find this minimum focusing distance an issue with Canon when trying to make tight headshot in close spaces like restaurants. There are times when you simply can not make that whole step back.
That's a valid point.
Great review and candid opinion. Do you recommend putting on filters such as Hoya UV on lenses for protection given that the UV part is useless for DSLR sensors. Do such filters impact image quality? A video would help demonstrate the effects. Thank you for the hard work and in depth analysis you put in for all your comparison and review videos..they are most trustworthy and dependable last opinion maker in my case.
I rarely put UV filters on anything, and definitely not on lenses with a protective fluorine coating already...like this one.
I was tempted to ask this too, but glass can be scratched anyway, uv filter still protect abit, even i use hood, u think good UV like hoya impact image quality?
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.
Hey Dustin. You do great, very in depth reviews. I have the new Tamron G2. Just wondering your thoughts on the 7D mark II, or the 80D used with this lense? I don't do to much video for that to make any difference.
I prefer the sensor in the 80D.
Thanks... That's what I feel.
Thanks for review. I mainly shoot sports and currently have the Nikon D500 with Sigma 70-200mm Dg and wanted to upgrade. I have been looking at reviews and your shots at 200mm have me worried. I don't like how the Tamron doesn't hold up with focusing at that length. You have any thoughts comparing Nikkor 70-200 to the new Tamron? Thanks
Focusing is not a problem. The copies I had were a little softer at 200mm, but interestingly, Roger Cincala over at Lensrentals tested 10 copies and found they actually averaged out as sharper than the Canon that I used for comparison at 200mm. I've asked Tamron for another lens from the next batch, and if it is sharper at 200mm, I'll report it.
Thank you for the reply! Looking forward to it.
Hey, how come your Tamron G2 copy has the Made in Japan logo? 1:34 .. I thought these are made in China?
They have a big "Designed in Japan" logo, with a smaller "Made in China" marking.
Una excelente y objetiva revisión: Ordenada y bien expuesta a nivel narrativo y técnico. Se agradece el trabajo realizado.
Saludos desde Chile.
Gracias
Great Video! I have an APS-C Body (Nikon D5300) and I'm struggling between the Tamron G2 which performs well even on a Crop sensor Body or the Sigma 50-100 f1.8 Art which is built for Crop Sensor Bodies :( It's like Decent Sharpness+Longer Reach(Crop Factor:1.5x)+Beastly IS vs. Extremely Sharp+Shorter but Decent Reach+No IS+Faster Opening Aperture. Probably will not upgrade my APS-C Body in 2-3 Years. Would appreciate any advice in my situation :) Thank you very much for your time!
I would probably go with the G2, myself. The addition of VC makes a big difference, and you'll probably enjoy the extra reach.
I see Thank you very much sir!
The only thing that's holding me backto go for the Tamron is because they are built for FF cameras whereas I have an APS-C camera which is a perfect match for the Sigma lens and acts like a Full Frame 70-200 on an APS-C. It makes me worry about the crop factor being incorporated with the Tamron where a 70-200 f2.8 will perform 105-300 f4.2 on my Crop Sensor Body.
I've struggled in situations where a VC and longer reach are needed. Starting to lean towards the G2 :)
When I compared my lens with canon 70-200, I found it softer even at 70mm :( Not sure if it required macroadjustment... If price difference is affordable, which one do you recommend?
Compare them both using Live View and magnify the image 10x for focus (be very precise and focus them both in the same spot). Then compare the images. Focus variations can make a lens look much worse than it is. Everything that I've seen so far indicates that the Tamron is the sharper lens at 70mm.
I dont know if you will read this but ill just try and hope :-) But i am looking exactly at this choice now in 2020. Either the "new" g2 or a used IS II .. at the same price as the Tamron "new". The Canon lense is about 4y old but in good shape and ... i am really really struggling in terms of paying money (we are talking about roughly 1200$ US (actually swiss franc but its mostly 1:1 to usd) )... i have a 70-300 f4-5.6 and its a greate lense from cannon but... for anything "fast" it struggles and i got asked often to shoot some events (im a hobbyist) - The new IS III costs 1900$ which is a bit steep and without the second hand market putting good IS II lenses at Tamrons G2 price level (from the store) .... i just dont know.
Obviously warranty isnt there anymore with the Canon one while Tamron has 10 years... It is really hard for me to decide... your last words nudged me towards tamron as eventhough there are differences - they are on a very high level of quality.... But if you had the option to either get a used IS II or a "new" G2 for the same price, which would you pick? - as a hobby photographer and not someone that earns money with photography.
But at any rate: a really greate review - you must have spent hundreds of hours lugging all those lenses around to get to this conclusion and i love that you spotted things other reviewers didnt spot because they only plonked the lenses down in their lab. Maybe because of that - its so hard for me to decide :-D Really good work!
I would probably go for the Canon at that price. It will hold its value for years to come and is a really solid lens.
@@DustinAbbottTWI wow i didnt expect you to respond to such an old video - thank you so much ! Do you consider warranty (10y or no warranty) to be a factor? - i still cant find much information in regards to the longevity of the tamron lense.
I've owned a number of them for years without issue. A long warranty certainly doesn't hurt!
I decided to go for the canon - got it now and ... oh my is it sharp at 200mm even fully open... Im sure the Tamron (and Sigma) are on a similar level and very close together - its an expensive decission and very difficult as it seems there is no clear "winner" and i probably couldnt gone wrong with the Tamron either ... im glad i chose the Canon. I will also use it for Airshow photography so the f2.8 will come in handy as well - if i manage to track those planes that is :-) Thank you again for making such thurrow reviews and helping me with some thoughtfull comments !
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.
Hi Dustin have u seen the Nik9n 70-200 F2.8 FL and how it compares with this 2....
I'm afraid I don't shoot Nikon, so no.
Hi Dustin, I'm traveling to US for a week, and planning to pickup this lens from a store in NC. Is there a quick way to figure out if it is a bad copy or not?
Not really. Mount it on the camera and make sure that it is focusing well and that there aren't any strange noises. Not much else you can do on the spot.
hello, you helped me to go for the tamron 15 30 and the tamron 45.
Thanks again for this great video and summary! Just one question...I want to use this lens with mc-11 on a6500. Do you think that focus will be fast even in low light? Thanks again!
I've used it on the Metabones IV/A7rII adapter and wasn't impressed with focus speed. I haven't used the MC-11 adapter - maybe it is better.
Sorry to read that...have to go with 70-200 gm to get fast autofocus but it's so expensif! Maybe sigma will release one...Thanks for your reply!
A truly great review. Well done sir.
You're welcome!
When i shake my unattached lens, i feel something is moving inside. also i can hear a slight movement sound (very little, but still audible) is it ok ?
That depends. Keep an eye on it, and, if it gets worse, you may need to have the lens replaced or serviced.
Thanks Dustin for a blazing revert. Actually I ordered a replacement and even the second copy has the same sound. The sound is more audible when I keep the filter-face down (Camera side up) and try to gently tilt/move the lens by say around 5-10 cms. If I hear from upclose, then I can hear a sound of something kinda rattling inside (maybe it the movement / play to accommodate for the Vibration Control VC) but I am preety nervous about it.... and Wanted to check if that's normal. Ive tried to use it, it focuses and works perfectly fine...just that this minor rattling sound is bothering me. I dont know If I should send it back or keep it. Ive already sent the first one... :(
I had some some rattle in my last gen 70-200. It wasn't always there, and it never got worse. I discovered it would only rattle when the lens was internally zoomed to a particular place...and that behavior may have been within the scope of normal behavior.
Dustin Abbott, that is exactly what my case is right now with the G2 lens. Sometimes when I detach the lens, I might not have any rattle...while other time there could be the rattling sound. And yeah I've noticed the same thing...rattle is particularly more existent at some specific zoom range.
I might then keep this copy with me...because I am not in the USA/Canada and the lens has not been officially announced in this place so I don't have any opportunities to go to a store and physically have a look at another copy.( However Amazon did ship me the replacement copy and even that had same issue...all I was worried about is that the lens should not have been physically damaged in the transit leading to. This rattling sound) but it seems like it might be a pertaining issue which is nothing to worry about....Hopefully.
Thanks a ton for your time and effort to reply back. Highly appreciated.
dhaval shah great lens on a first sight bud show already vc problems and strange sounds, i wonder is that why its lot cheaper than nikkor and canon.
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 :-)
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