Best Mid-Range Zoom Lens On The Market! Hands On Review TAMRON SP 24-70MM F/2.8 Di VC USD G2

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  • Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024

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  • @jcristina
    @jcristina  6 лет назад +3

    Good Day Photo Tribe!
    Today a put the Tamron SP 24-70 f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 to the test and compare it with Canon and other third party similar lenses.
    Join the conversation, ask questions, share your favorite ZOOM LENS and invite your community to do the same.

  • @Willymaze
    @Willymaze 6 лет назад +3

    Thank you for this review, I was reading so much about miscalibration with this lens but you gave me the confidence to calibrate it myself. Personally I already have your pyramid in my cart!

  • @6gwilliams
    @6gwilliams 6 лет назад +8

    Sounds like a great lens. Tamron's G2 series are very good.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      Really enjoyed testing it out.

  • @JuanLopez-oz9kh
    @JuanLopez-oz9kh 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you, all i need to hear, a non sponsor critique. was using the nikon 24-85mm 3.4.5 G as my 24-70mm mid zoom.

  • @lrkr1018
    @lrkr1018 6 лет назад +3

    Enjoyed your Tamron G2 review! I'm sold!

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      So glad you found it useful and thanks for taking the time to comment.

  • @Eyeamsurreal
    @Eyeamsurreal 3 года назад +2

    Wow! By far the best review of the Tamron 24-70mm lens. Thank you very much for this direct, comprehensive video. I can't justify buying a Canon brand, so it was a toss up between the Tamron and the Sigma. Watched your video and just like that, decided to go for the Tamron. Thank you so much! Glad to subscribe to your channel!

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  3 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for the positive feedback. Appreciate it.

    • @Eyeamsurreal
      @Eyeamsurreal 3 года назад

      @@jcristina I received my new Tamron 24-70 mm lens and I love it! Again, thank you!

    • @Eyeamsurreal
      @Eyeamsurreal 3 года назад

      I just had my Tamron lens calibrated with my Canon 6D Mark II. Wow, what a difference! My concert shots look spectacular! Calibrate! Highly recommended!

  • @johnbarreto7376
    @johnbarreto7376 6 лет назад +1

    Great great video. You xplain all the details very well. Thank you

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much! Appreciate the positive feedback.

  • @peterbrstedjensen2183
    @peterbrstedjensen2183 4 года назад +3

    Nice video. get a EOS R - mirrorless and therefore focus is controlled by the sensor it self. Gone are the days of AFMA, every lens is maxed out in its focus capability on any focal length ;-)

    • @onetorino
      @onetorino 3 года назад

      Or better- an R5/R6- this lens works great adapted on the R6

  • @janisbrakmanis7253
    @janisbrakmanis7253 8 месяцев назад

    Nice video. I am thinking of getting this lens to use on my Canon RP. I agree about the focus calibration, but you should always shoot macro in manual focus. The focal depth is hair-tight, so the tiniest movement you make will result in focus being off. This is not a macro lens in any way, so probably does not apply here. Also, I suggest using the live focus preview if you have a mirror-less camera (i don't remember the exact name of the setting, but it highlights what is in focus in the viewfinder in manual f mode).

  • @picturef8
    @picturef8 5 лет назад +3

    One more reason to have mirrorless system , it essentially eliminates the need for focus calibration

  • @theputbull9
    @theputbull9 4 года назад +1

    Great video! I continue to hear it the same recommendations from others!!!

  • @TherconJair
    @TherconJair 6 лет назад +1

    Bought myself the Tamron SP 70-200mm G2, first copy I couldn't even get to focus correctly at 200mm with +20 correction (maximum). Returned, got a second one and tried it out in the store, seemed fine (still needed +16). At home when trying to calibrate properly I could get it either to focus sharp close up, and have it miss further away, or the other way around.
    Really wanted to love the lens, didn't want to risk a third one unable to return it again, returned it for good and went with the Canon. Or buy the tap in console and not get it to focus sharp either, then dealing with the service department and send my lens and camera in for a couple weeks.
    I might just have had very bad luck, and I really loved the look and feel of the lens. But a f.2.8 lens is useless if it doesn't focus sharp, so I chose to spend more money and get the Canon (got lucky and thanks to sales and cashbacks only $200 over the Tamron, add in the tap in console and it's $100).
    Anyways: not trying to discourage people, but I suggest to take your camera with a tripod and focus test into the store and test it before taking it with you.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      Thercon. Absolutely. Your miles may very. This copy was amazing and my sharpest lens I’ve even owned was the Tamron 90mm 2.8 macro 1st gen. I have a few other Tamron lenses with one need to be returned. I completely agree with you. From copy to copy there will be differences and you should test them before making a commitment or make sure the party you purchase your lenses from will allow you to return for a refund or exchange.

  • @klarion
    @klarion 4 года назад +1

    Onion ring bokeh appears when you photograph out of focus bright point-source light... i think it's produced by aspherical elements within the lens. it won't be apparent on regular out of focus objects that reflect diffuse light.

  • @Sovereign_54
    @Sovereign_54 2 года назад +2

    So I bought this lens to replace my G1 and I’m shocked by the issue I’m having.
    Any photo that I take using the G2 is a FULL stop darker than the G1.
    Side by side f5.6 on the G2 is identical to f8 on the G1.
    In Lightroom it takes a 0.88 point increase in exposure to match the G1. All things being equal, ISO, shutter, aperture, tripod, shot in broad daylight at 4pm.
    Do you have any advice on this? The edges are clearly sharper on the G2, the center is ever so slightly sharper, but this issue with under exposure is not okay by me for $750 USD used. I was super excited about this lens until I received it. Mostly because of your solid review.

  • @douglasritchie2836
    @douglasritchie2836 6 лет назад +2

    Hi Joseph, Excellent review, I have had it now for about 4 months and love it, very sharp and terrific VC, I had 2 versions of Version 1 and G2 is much better.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks so much Douglas for taking the time to add to the discussion. It's great to hear you found your copy to be equally as good as mine. I've really liked what Tamron has been doing over the last few years. The build quality and overall image quality produced it by far the best in the third party market and at time best than the main manufactures also. I appreciate your thoughts!

  • @sahilbrar7330
    @sahilbrar7330 4 года назад +1

    loved you sir.. iam getting tamron as well.. you were amazing..liked and subscibed

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so very much. Appreciate you being here.

  • @DJWRailroad
    @DJWRailroad 5 лет назад +1

    Some support the photographic theory that sharpness at the edges (6:04) detracts from the overall photo quality, effects, etc. ergo, a certain degree of "lower" edge sharpness is desirable. Depends on the photographer's creative interpretation.
    • Regarding this lens, in the numerous images we've seen (unprocessed, untouched), that lower edge sharpness that many have cited doesn't seem to be that great or that "bad."
    • Fyi, as most should know by now, Canon filter same size as Tamron, 82mm

  • @prashantnz
    @prashantnz 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic review. Thanks a lot.

  • @sonicvboom
    @sonicvboom 2 года назад +1

    How is the dust sealing on this particular Tamron F2.8 24-70mm G2 lens? I've heard photographers having a nightmare with Tamron and Sigma's current 24-70 due to dust getting sucked in to the lens due to poor sealing on the extending lens barrel. To your knowledge, does the this lens have a filter between the extending barrel and the main barrel to prevent dust from getting sucked into the lens? Or in your extensive use of the lens, have you detected any issues with dust [long term use]?

  • @cerberus_uwu
    @cerberus_uwu 4 года назад +1

    Just got this lens!! - currently calibrating it! :) - one of the other differences between this lens and the Canon is that the Canon doesn't have IS! :)

  • @chirag4
    @chirag4 6 лет назад +1

    awesome review, as always, keep it up.

  • @alb4758
    @alb4758 6 лет назад +1

    I have a locking switch on my kit Canon 24-105 STM, and more often than not, it's always locked or unlocked at the wrong time. This zoom portion will easily glide out when dangling. I think a superior system would be to have higher friction zoom when not mounted to a camera, and looser friction when mounted to it. Could be automatic or manual (like the 28-300 L which you can tighten to prevent zooming from your selected focal length). Would save time.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      Great idea. Love it!

  • @dominicksantora1574
    @dominicksantora1574 6 лет назад +2

    I'm looking at their 10-24mm lens. I already have their 70-300mm and I love it. Was going to buy their macro but I went with the Tokina 100mm based on Theoria Apophasis recommendation.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +2

      He knows his photography so I’m sure he 100 Tokina is as good as the Tamron f2.8 90mm I love.

    • @dominicksantora1574
      @dominicksantora1574 6 лет назад +2

      It's a great lens, and on my crop sensor, we're talking 150mm. I'm into landscape, wildlife and some street photography. And I've wanted to get into macro photography for a long time.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +2

      I personally love macro work. I like the isolation of the work. The non-distraction of the images.

  • @trevorhansen4943
    @trevorhansen4943 5 лет назад

    Hi .. Thank you very much for this review. It has helped me with my decision making process. Cheers

  • @roobie225
    @roobie225 6 лет назад +2

    great video man!!! But actually, I need to see the video for the way how can I calibrate my D500 with the 70-200 G2 lens, because as you said most of the pictures which I produce from the camera are slightly blurry:((

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      Ya. Grab a Focus Pyramid, it will take you less than 15 minutes to dial in your autofocus for all your lenses. I do mine once a month and just before an important shoot.

  • @meechybo8034
    @meechybo8034 Год назад +1

    Is this a hood camera lens I have to know

  • @billpancake
    @billpancake 5 лет назад +1

    Good work man

  • @Stormannormanphotos
    @Stormannormanphotos 6 лет назад +1

    This was a great review. I have good luck with Tamron lenses in the past

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      Likewise my friend! Which Tamron lenses do you use?

    • @Stormannormanphotos
      @Stormannormanphotos 6 лет назад +1

      When I shot with Canon and Sony A-mount cameras in the past I used the 28-75mm f2.8, 70-200 f2.8 VC. I am hoping they will eventually look into e-mount options in the future.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      Agree. I also have the 28-75mm 2.8. Good lens.

  • @andeverythingelse8739
    @andeverythingelse8739 2 года назад +1

    Can I use this sp Tamron 24-70mm lens to canon mirrorless without any adopter or if need adopter then suggest which one

  • @MarcyUnlimited
    @MarcyUnlimited 6 лет назад +1

    Good job once again...

  • @DalsPhotography
    @DalsPhotography 5 лет назад +2

    Dear Jay, would you suggest changing the older version for this one?

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  5 лет назад +2

      The latest version is better. If you can sell yours for a good price then absolutely.

  • @be6322
    @be6322 6 лет назад +1

    Great review!!!!

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      Thank so much Branden!

  • @jordantaylorreed
    @jordantaylorreed 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks, J! 📸

  • @sidvicious3129
    @sidvicious3129 5 лет назад +2

    Hi JC, that’s where I’m at time to replace my Tamron G1, which is okay, but has more barrel distortion than I like, and some other small issues and Lightroom does take care of it, but how is the barrel distortion overall before Lightroom. If you owned or used the g1 how much better is the g2.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  5 лет назад +1

      Distortion is always an issue!

  • @captainkanji1
    @captainkanji1 6 лет назад +1

    Lens creep typically show up in large sports zooms sooner.

  • @bnguyen112
    @bnguyen112 6 лет назад +1

    Great review. I was debating between this and the sigma. Had a really bad experience with Tamron so I went for the Sigma. Did not go with Canon because saving that bit helps to spend on another lens.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +2

      Absolutely. These days more and more pro photographers are going with third party glass to save money. The interesting thing is they are not missing out on very much image quality, if any.

    • @bnguyen112
      @bnguyen112 6 лет назад +1

      JCristina I agree, especially with engineering advancing in such a quick pace.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +2

      Right.

    • @bnguyen112
      @bnguyen112 6 лет назад

      JCristina just a bit of an update. I rented the Sony 24-70mm f2.8 GM, compared it with Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 Art with the mc-11. Initial testing shows the eye-af and af has improved a lot with the mc-11 update. If anything, the focusing is right there with the Sony even in low light. Just waiting now for the Sigma FE lenses to come out for another comparison. Will keep you updated.

  • @locsbcn
    @locsbcn 4 года назад

    Man...I like your review angle!! more usefull than pixel peeper ones

  • @garygrimes9846
    @garygrimes9846 6 лет назад +3

    Great job as always! Since it's my job to ask dumb questions, is it less important to calibrate with mirrorless bodies since the mirror/sensor difference is not there?

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +2

      I've not seen issues with the mirrorless but the nature of how a DSLR works causes the slight variation which produces either front or back focusing problems. This is the reason why all major brand DSLR camera manufactures include in body custom auto focus lens calibration so you can make sure you're getting razor sharp images every time. I personally calibrate my lenses once a month or at minimum just before I go to an important shoot.

    • @6gwilliams
      @6gwilliams 6 лет назад +3

      Yes in mirrorless cameras, focus is read and seen directly off the sensor, so you don't need to worry as much, or at all about calibration. In DSLRs you are sighting and setting your focus through a mirror-reflected image, and there can be some variation from actual focus at the sensor.

    • @garygrimes9846
      @garygrimes9846 6 лет назад +1

      Thank you!

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks so much Gerald for the explanation.. Appreciate you taking the time!

    • @6gwilliams
      @6gwilliams 6 лет назад +1

      You are most welcome folks.

  • @mordavian
    @mordavian 2 года назад +1

    Should i calibrate it with dock when using with R5?

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  2 года назад +2

      I would always calibrate. Mirrorless
      Don’t require it though.

    • @mordavian
      @mordavian 2 года назад

      @@jcristina thank you.

  • @thermalgeothermal451
    @thermalgeothermal451 3 года назад +1

    Sigma Art 24-70 is definitely better. Including the Magnesium Alloy body vs Aluminium

  • @nickstaats3585
    @nickstaats3585 6 лет назад +1

    JCristina,I just purchased a Tamron 70-200 G2 and it came with the tap-in for calibration. I am shooting a Canon 80D, should I use the tap-in to calibrate or use the Canon built in micro-adjust to calibrate or should I calibrate with the Canon micro-adjust and then if there is any residual adjustments required, use the tap-in? Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much!!

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +2

      I personally like to manually calibrate using a chart like the Focus Pyramid. Once dialed in at T (T)elephoto and W (W)ide Angle , your all set for a while. It’s pretty easy. The trick is, no to try to see what is in focus but actually what is out of focus. I ca do a Vlog about this process if people are interested.

    • @nickstaats3585
      @nickstaats3585 6 лет назад +1

      Thank you for the response although you didn't address the basis of my question. I agree with you that one needs to use some sort of focus calibration tool to focus on, I need to know which method for adjusting is better or in which order if both need to be used. Canon built in micro-adjust and/or Tamron tap-in unit. Thanks again and keep up the good work on these videos, I really enjoyed the information.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      Sorry Nick.. I personally don't use their dock for custom setup and firmware updates so I don't want to comment on which is the "right" order of calibration. I would have to speculate to use the dock to update the firmware and dial in the lens according to the factory settings and then make custom calibration fine-tuning within the camera body so every time you attach the lens, the body will me the proper changes to AF calibration for best results.

  • @chris-lloyd
    @chris-lloyd 6 лет назад +1

    Hi. Great vid. Question... Did you manage to get the back focus any better? I’ve heard a lot of copies have trouble even after tuned. Example; tuned sharp at 2.8 and then it’s soft from 4 and up. This is putting me off purchasing.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      I used my Focus Pyramid and got it dialed in within 5 minutes or so.

  • @SuperQBAH
    @SuperQBAH 6 лет назад +1

    Hi. I am based in the Middle East and would like to purchase this Tamron lens on Amazon or other online stores. But i am afraid that what i will get would require calibration. Any suggestion? Thanks.

    • @SuperQBAH
      @SuperQBAH 6 лет назад +1

      By the way, i will be using it on an APS-C camera, a Nikon D7200.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      I created the Focus Pyramid to get the calibration perfect. Check it out at my website jcristina.com best of luck.

  • @KakdeG
    @KakdeG 6 лет назад +1

    The Lens can be locked only at 24mm. Just recheck the user manual. Nice video though.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +2

      Yes. Only at 24mm. I was making the recommendation to Tamron to add the ability to lock at any zoom range. Would be great. Thanks for writing.

    • @KakdeG
      @KakdeG 6 лет назад +1

      Yes it makes perfect sense.

  • @kunalmobitechsoftwaresolut5082
    @kunalmobitechsoftwaresolut5082 6 лет назад +1

    #sony a7iii with sigma 50 mm 1.4vs Tamron 28-75 which combination perfect for best picture n video quality...plz suggest me....

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      I like it but would add a prime wide angle and maybe a 70-200mm f2.8and a macro. Good well rounded lens selection.

  • @varghesepaul2094
    @varghesepaul2094 6 лет назад +1

    how to calibrate the camera

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      This is my product that I use. Hope this helps. jcristina.com/focuuspyramid

  • @thothheartmaat2833
    @thothheartmaat2833 4 года назад

    Servo doesn't work great with a lot of lenses especially below 2.8 so it doesn't follow the subject and stay in focus. I don't know how anyone uses those apertures for sports. You may even want to put it somewhere between 2.8 and 4.

    • @sonicvboom
      @sonicvboom 2 года назад

      This is where mirrorless cameras like the R3/ R6 come in to play. They have AI lock-on to the subject's eye, or even helmet.

  • @greenheart5145
    @greenheart5145 2 года назад +1

    Marketing .. for GOD's Sake, how much Tamron paid ??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .....

  • @roospike
    @roospike 6 лет назад

    Is the little black line on your chin offset for a reason ?

    • @roospike
      @roospike 6 лет назад

      I cant stop laughing , omg I cant watch this anymore.

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      Sometimes it gets very dark in the bath and I screw up to be completely honest.

  • @MFSMITH9284
    @MFSMITH9284 3 года назад +1

    Tamerin ? It's Tam-Ron, lost me .

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the pronunciation correction.. Appreciate you taking the time, Bixby.

  • @howardkahn717
    @howardkahn717 6 лет назад

    only buy from businesses that give a return policy that allows you to return any product for any reason and get a full refund, NO silly charges like restocking fees...THEN, if you have a problem with the focus, you send the item back unril you get one that you can live with....If every person would do this, it would be so expensive to the MFG. that this issue would no longer exist, but people are basicly lazy and stupid ! thank you very much......

  • @howardkahn717
    @howardkahn717 6 лет назад

    mirrorless cameras lenses never need so called calibration.......also calibration does not work unless every time you use your zoom you must calibrate the lens, forget that nonsense, looks like somebody is looking to make you spend your money into their pocket.....

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      DSLR calibration is a must if you want sharp images. Any given lens / body combo could be tack sharp from the factory or the AF could be off causing front or back focusing issues. This is why all DSLR manufacturers provide the custom setting within the camera to set +/- 15 or 20 points of correction. Once calibration is complete, everytime you snap on the lens the camera understands how much compensation is required to get the AF system locked dead on. I personally calibrate before important shoots or at minimum once every couple of months as calibration does move around. Thanks for your thoughts Howard.

    • @howardkahn717
      @howardkahn717 6 лет назад +1

      maybe i have been lucky, if the lens does not focus, back it goes !.....i shoot Sony SLT A mount mainly, however, i do shoot Nikon at times....i never have calibrated and all my lenses are tack sharp using my system.....Smile

  • @brucethomas5476
    @brucethomas5476 6 лет назад +1

    Tam-ron...not Tamarin please!

    • @jcristina
      @jcristina  6 лет назад +1

      My bad on pronunciation. Thank you for the correction Bruce. Appreciate it.

    • @billpancake
      @billpancake 5 лет назад

      Really Bruce? Has his pronunciation of the word Tamron offended your delicate sensibilities? 😄

  • @howardkahn717
    @howardkahn717 6 лет назад

    Tamron does not make this lens to fit on a Sony A Mount Camera....Sony will not allow it...Sigma also does not make their 24-70mm f2.8 art lens for the Sony A Mount....Sony wants it all, they want to keep their users captive to their over pricing and crappy lenses and very poor service...............