Reviews and Problems with Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
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Tamron SP 70-200mm f2.8 Di VC USD
Camera Labs
1 April 2013
Summary: Testing the Tamron SP 70-200/2.8 VC left me with mixed feelings. It looks like a very good design delivering very good to excellent performance in many cases, but: Now...
Pros: Good overall performance, with caveats., Image stabilization., Build quality., Weather sealing., Quiet, fast, and reliable AF operation.
Cons: Pretty high price., Unreliable image stabilization., Weak performance at 200mm f2.8.
Excerpt: This brand new lens from Tamron covers the ever-popular 70-200mm range with a fast constant aperture of f/2.8.
Pros: Very sharp throughout the range in the centre, Effective Vibration Compensation system, Excellent build quality, Moisture resistant construction, Low distortion
Cons: Suggested retail price at launch is higher than some camera manufacturer's equivalent lenses