ISO Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Canon EF: Tight budget, so I join the hordes looking for a decent deal on a decent lens. I am an amateur photographer and I mostly...

robertcbyrd Loc: 28754

Tight budget, so I join the hordes looking for a decent deal on a decent lens.

I am an amateur photographer and I mostly shoot in low light musical events with messy backgrounds and moving subjects. I definitely need image stabilization so the Canon lens is out for me. I use a Canon 80D DSLR.

I have been told by my retired professional photographer friend that this is the lens I need.

Any assistance in this effort would be graciously appreciated.

EDIT: I should also add that weight is an issue. I am 72 with severe arthritis. I do 80% handheld with the other 20% on a monopod.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

robertcbyrd wrote:

Tight budget, so I join the hordes looking for a decent deal on a decent lens.

I am an amateur photographer and I mostly shoot in low light musical events with messy backgrounds and moving subjects. I definitely need image stabilization so the Canon lens is out for me. I use a Canon 80D DSLR.

I have been told by my retired professional photographer friend that this is the lens I need.

Any assistance in this effort would be graciously appreciated.

If your an amateur on a tight budget and you don't mind having a little less in quality then go with the Tamron. Just remember that this lens is third party and not built to the same specs as the Canon.
I would also suggest looking at the mint, used Canon EF version and then compare price, you might be surprised at what you can get for a little more change. Just sayin, good luck.

Tomfl101 Loc: Mount Airy, MD

A 24-70 lens will require you to literally be on the stage to fill the frame most of the time. Unless you’re shooting dress rehearsals and/or you need mostly entire [wide] stage shots, that lens is not practical in my view. I know you’re on a budget so a 50mm prime and a used 70-200 2.8 zoom would be my recommendation.

out4life2016 Loc: Bellingham, Washington

robertcbyrd wrote:

Tight budget, so I join the hordes looking for a decent deal on a decent lens.

I am an amateur photographer and I mostly shoot in low light musical events with messy backgrounds and moving subjects. I definitely need image stabilization so the Canon lens is out for me. I use a Canon 80D DSLR.

I have been told by my retired professional photographer friend that this is the lens I need.

Any assistance in this effort would be graciously appreciated.

I know you mentioned Tamron but here is something you may want to consider

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

I would think 70-200 would be a better choice... Maybe the 85mm f/1.8 if you want a great lens at a good price...

zenagain Loc: Pueblo CO

3rd party lenses are much better than they used to be. I have mostly nikon glass but also have a tamron 150-600g2 a sigma 70-200 2.8 and a tokina 28-70 2.8 pro atx. All have good to great images.
If i didnt have the tokina i would not hesistate to get the tamron 24-70 2.8 g2. I still might.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 or Tamron 35-150mm f2.8-4 ....
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FiddleMaker Loc: Merrimac, MA

zenagain wrote:

3rd party lenses are much better than they used to be. I have mostly nikon glass but also have a tamron 150-600g2 a sigma 70-200 2.8 and a tokina 28-70 2.8 pro atx. All have good to great images.
If i didnt have the tokina i would not hesistate to get the tamron 24-70 2.8 g2. I still might.

I also have the Tamron 150-600 G2 for Nikon (D750) and the Tamron 24-70 G2 for Nikon. Both excellent in my opinion. I am 76 and have arthritis in both hands so I use a tripod for the Tamron 150-600.