Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8
May 25, 2016 00:08:48 #
I have had the VC version for a year. It is great for portrait work and indoor venues like concerts if you have the body for some higher ISO settings (1600+). I've used it at sporting events on one body and the 100-400mm on another to help cover the field. As someone said, it is not quite Canon L glass but it comes pretty darn close.
May 25, 2016 19:16:01 #
eSteve wrote:
I have had the VC version for a year. It is great for portrait work and indoor venues like concerts if you have the body for some higher ISO settings (1600+). I've used it at sporting events on one body and the 100-400mm on another to help cover the field. As someone said, it is not quite Canon L glass but it comes pretty darn close.
Good to know Steve. I'll be using on a Df, so I'm not too worried about pushing the ISO up.
May 25, 2016 19:17:15 #
346pak wrote:
I have this lens and use it on my D610. The lens is very sharp. The motor may be a bit slower than a similar Nikon lens but I like it a lot and it will be in my camera bag for quite a long time.
Thanks for the input Paul. I should have mine in on Friday.
May 25, 2016 19:18:08 #
Dr.CalebRodriguez wrote:
I own the A009 version of this lens and it is tack sharp and built like a tank. It is the main lens that I use on a daily basis. It will not disappoint. Best to you.
Thanks Doc, I love to hear the words tack sharp!!
May 26, 2016 10:58:40 #
Erik_H wrote:
Hey folks, I'm considering getting this lens (TAMRON 70-200MM F/2.8 DI LD IF SP MACRO (A001)), mainly to shoot my sons' orchestral performances with. I've read some good reviews, but I'd like to get some feedback from people here that have used it in the real world.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
-Erik-
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
-Erik-
Erik, I have been using the Tamron, 70-200mm F/2.8, for some time. The photo below was taken this last weekend, in an indoor arena. It is highly cropped and the lighting was poor. It does have imagine stabilization. I don't think I would use this lens without the stabilization. At least, not under these conditions.
May 26, 2016 21:33:34 #
TheeGambler wrote:
Erik, I have been using the Tamron, 70-200mm F/2.8, for some time. The photo below was taken this last weekend, in an indoor arena. It is highly cropped and the lighting was poor. It does have imagine stabilization. I don't think I would use this lens without the stabilization. At least, not under these conditions.
Thank you Gambler, I will most likely be using this lens on either a mono- or tripod when in low light situations where hand holding will be a problem.
May 30, 2016 22:55:27 #
Well I got my lens the other day and so far I'm quite happy with it...
May 31, 2016 00:22:08 #
Pics. look great. You made a good decision.
Now we want to see more of your pics. with the new lens. Aren't new lenses wonderful??
Now we want to see more of your pics. with the new lens. Aren't new lenses wonderful??
May 31, 2016 09:01:18 #
Jules Karney wrote:
Pics. look great. You made a good decision.
Now we want to see more of your pics. with the new lens. Aren't new lenses wonderful??
Now we want to see more of your pics. with the new lens. Aren't new lenses wonderful??
I love new lenses!
May 31, 2016 11:44:29 #
Erik_H wrote:
I love new lenses!
It's like we are kids at Xmas. Waiting for the brown truck like he was Santa Claus.
May 31, 2016 11:45:07 #
Erik_H wrote:
Well I got my lens the other day and so far I'm quite happy with it...
What setting did you use on the pics.
May 31, 2016 15:00:03 #
Jules Karney wrote:
What setting did you use on the pics.
Jules, both shots were hand held at f/4, 1/250th, ISO 800.
May 31, 2016 16:17:15 #
Erik_H wrote:
Jules, both shots were hand held at f/4, 1/250th, ISO 800.
Thanks Erik. Have fun with your new lens.
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