Tamron SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro

[Netasia]

focus is acceptable but is slow compared to canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS at max out 200mm.

 

[racoon31e]

focus is acceptable but is slow compared to canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS at max out 200mm.

Thanks.

 

[racoon31e]

DPReview just posted this review of the Tamron. http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/tamron_70-200_2p8_c16/

They are quite critical of the AF speed and accuracy..

 

[ZeroDivine]

seems like the AF and focussing falls a bit short hmm...

 

[TangKF]

Hey guys,

dpreview.com's review on this lens is up.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0806/08061602tamron70200review.asp

This will answer most of the doubts and questions about this lens.

 

[kamikaze]

Available in Japan & USA now. wonder when will come to SG.... Canon mount so far, other mounts to follow.

http://masterchong.com/v2/telephoto...f-2.8-sp-af-di-ld-if-macro-lens-sample-p.html


looks pretty compact. anyone know what the blue ring is for?
US$700 ~ S$954!!! so cheap???

Close-up Images in masterchong.com not very clear.....:embrass:

 

[stjustin]

hey then isit noisy ??? as in how loud is the fousing thingy??

 

[BlueBull]

That's why in the end I bought a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 with HSM... fast and quiet.

 

[blurboiboi]

That's why in the end I bought a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 with HSM... fast and quiet.

any idea how does the HSM match up with Canon's USM???

 

[BlueBull]

any idea how does the HSM match up with Canon's USM???

No idea on that. Not a Canon user. But if there are any differences, its gonna be minimal.

OK, OT again.... back to Tamron's 70-200f/2.8!:bsmilie:

 

[dEthANGeL]

For those that are wondering, I had a feel of the lens during a canon meet up last week @ Funan.

Lens was attached to a 40D (no grip):

1. Weight wise (plus body) about the weight of a 70-200 non IS. Build feels solid. I particularly love the lens hood.

2. AF wise, most have have highlighted, its slow. Yes, AF is a tad slow (clutch motor system, those famliar with the Tamron 90mm Macro would be familiar). Kind of reminds me of the Tokina 80-200 AF performance overall.

3. IQ wise - Sharp. Was having a lens test with camera mounted to tripod shooting a newspaper. IQ is pretty good and acceptable overall.

 

[FilterFunk]

thanks for sharing the experience..
was wondering, is the af accuracy high on AI Servo ? :think:

 

[919956g]

I read the spec think it will b a good buy if at 9hundred plus spore dollar.
Let me read up some more on Sigma 70-200.. f2.8
thanks for sharin

 

[racoon31e]

Was quoted $1420 w/GST, cash.

 

[TangKF]

Was quoted $1420 w/GST, cash.

That's too expensive!!!

 

[TangKF]

For those that are wondering, I had a feel of the lens during a canon meet up last week @ Funan.

Lens was attached to a 40D (no grip):

1. Weight wise (plus body) about the weight of a 70-200 non IS. Build feels solid. I particularly love the lens hood.

2. AF wise, most have have highlighted, its slow. Yes, AF is a tad slow (clutch motor system, those famliar with the Tamron 90mm Macro would be familiar). Kind of reminds me of the Tokina 80-200 AF performance overall.

3. IQ wise - Sharp. Was having a lens test with camera mounted to tripod shooting a newspaper. IQ is pretty good and acceptable overall.

The IQ is fantastic.

I used it to shoot people.

However, if one wants to shoot sports like F1, it may be a bit lacking

 

[racoon31e]

That's too expensive!!!

The IQ is fantastic.

I used it to shoot people.

However, if one wants to shoot sports like F1, it may be a bit lacking

How much did you get the lens for?

 

[cichlid]

Is the Nikon mount available here already? just curious

 

[cyrilng]

That's too expensive!!!

Yup, the Canon mount one is around 750.00 USD = 1,059.67 SGD inclusive of shipping.

 

[racoon31e]

Yeah. CP quoted $1350, w/o GST, cash. Ouch.