Tamron 24-70 2.8 vs nikon 24-70 2.8: I just ordered the D750 due to a serious GAS attack, can't wait. When looking and trying out the two lenses on a 610 I thought the focusing time...

Dochowe Loc: Grand Rapids, MN

I just ordered the D750 due to a serious GAS attack, can't wait. When looking and trying out the two lenses on a 610 I thought the focusing time seemed a little slower on the Tamron which might drive me nuts. The 600.00 savings however is significant. Can you experts out there tell me what is the best choice, or the pros and cons.

traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.

Dochowe wrote:

I just ordered the D750 due to a serious GAS attack, can't wait. When looking and trying out the two lenses on a 610 I thought the focusing time seemed a little slower on the Tamron which might drive me nuts. The 600.00 savings however is significant. Can you experts out there tell me what is the best choice, or the pros and cons.

I do have the Tamron lens and love it! DxO tested the lens and it appears that the Tamron comes out on top.

http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare/Side-by-side/Tamron-SP-24-70mm-F28-Di-VC-USD-Nikon-on-Nikon-D610-versus-AF-S-Nikkor-24-70mm-f-2.8G-ED-on-Nikon-D610___885_915_175_915

amehta Loc: Boston

traveler90712 wrote:

I do have the Tamron lens and love it! DxO tested the lens and it appears that the Tamron comes out on top.

http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare/Side-by-side/Tamron-SP-24-70mm-F28-Di-VC-USD-Nikon-on-Nikon-D610-versus-AF-S-Nikkor-24-70mm-f-2.8G-ED-on-Nikon-D610___885_915_175_915

While the Tamron does come out ahead, it is basically a tie. I think other factors should decide it: cost, build quality, and AF performance. The OP has to weight these.

traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.

amehta wrote:

While the Tamron does come out ahead, it is basically a tie. I think other factors should decide it: cost, build quality, and AF performance. The OP has to weight these.

Tamron is a hell of a lot cheaper! (about 500)
Nikon is lighter.

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

amehta wrote:

While the Tamron does come out ahead, it is basically a tie. I think other factors should decide it: cost, build quality, and AF performance. The OP has to weight these.

When all factors come out equal Price IS always the decider.

Dochowe Loc: Grand Rapids, MN

Thanks for all your replies, I'll just have to flip a coin. the only perceivable difference was autofocus in live view. It seemed slower on the Tamron but I only tested in the store with indoor lighting.

RGH

How about getting a 50mm 1.4 and a 28-300mm. I BET YOU WOULD LOVE THAT PAIR

Dochowe wrote:

I just ordered the D750 due to a serious GAS attack, can't wait. When looking and trying out the two lenses on a 610 I thought the focusing time seemed a little slower on the Tamron which might drive me nuts. The 600.00 savings however is significant. Can you experts out there tell me what is the best choice, or the pros and cons.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Dochowe wrote:

I just ordered the D750 due to a serious GAS attack, can't wait. When looking and trying out the two lenses on a 610 I thought the focusing time seemed a little slower on the Tamron which might drive me nuts. The 600.00 savings however is significant. Can you experts out there tell me what is the best choice, or the pros and cons.

I don't have either lens, but there are loads of comparisons available.

http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=tamron%2024-70%20vs%20nikon%2024-70

photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA

I have the Tamron and love it. For me, it came down to the $$$$. I could not afford the Nikon (ever), but I could afford the Tamron. I've only had good experiences with my Tamron lenses.

Dochowe Loc: Grand Rapids, MN

Thanks Jerry, after reading all the tests and commentaries I think I'll get the Nikon.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Dochowe wrote:

I just ordered the D750 due to a serious GAS attack, can't wait. When looking and trying out the two lenses on a 610 I thought the focusing time seemed a little slower on the Tamron which might drive me nuts. The 600.00 savings however is significant. Can you experts out there tell me what is the best choice, or the pros and cons.

I do own both. The Tamron with VC would seem a better choice, but I only used the VC once to try it and have had no desire to use it again. The Nikon does AF faster on my D800E and D810 bodies, but only by a little bit when shooting action shots. My complaint about the Tamron is its terrible CA, sure its correctible in PP, but why bother. My Nikon 24-70mm F2.8G is totally devoid of any CA at all.
As for sharpness, I have to rate them equal.

maxmphoto1 Loc: Aloha, Or

The sharpness rating is very close, but look at the chromatic aberration. That is what keeps me away.

Dochowe Loc: Grand Rapids, MN

Thanks for the advice