Tamron Lens SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Lens for SLR Cameras - Canon: can anyone tell me a little about this lens, I am able to get this lens for $720.00 brand new in box through the military...

wopsushi

can anyone tell me a little about this lens, I am able to get this lens for $720.00 brand new in box through the military exchange, is it a good brand and lens? It will be going on my Canon t3i..... I did see some reviews online and most were very good. just wanted some opinion from you photography gurus, and information would be greatly appreciated..thank you

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

I would recommend the newer "VC" version, its a much better lens.

wopsushi

the specs mentioned Vibration Control (VC) and Ultra Sonic Drive (USD) Is there a specific model number I am looking for, if for some reason it is not the VC is it decent lens

wopsushi

the specs mentioned Vibration Control (VC) and Ultra Sonic Drive (USD) Is there a specific model number I am looking for, if for some reason it is not the VC is it decent lens

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

You want the A009 model, NOT the older A001 model.

wopsushi

awesome thank you

nicksr1125 Loc: Mesa, AZ

I'm using the Sony Alpha mount version & couldn't be happier. It will close focus to 3' at 200mm making it great for closeup shots that aren't quite that close. It's especially great for low light work but, I do recommend a monopod.

02Nomad Loc: Catonsville, MD

I traded in a Canon 70-300 that I wasn't using and bought the Tamron, I couldn't be happier!

Rhankins70 Loc: Florida

I have the Nikon version of this lens and I hate it because it makes all of the other lenses I have look like garbage. Aside from the limits on range 70-200 I would use it for everything. Now eyeing the 24-70 tamron. Definitely get the vc version...

edstubbs Loc: East Coast; 1st state, Delaware

wopsushi wrote:

can anyone tell me a little about this lens, I am able to get this lens for $720.00 brand new in box through the military exchange, is it a good brand and lens? It will be going on my Canon t3i..... I did see some reviews online and most were very good. just wanted some opinion from you photography gurus, and information would be greatly appreciated..thank you

WOW, I am now wishing that I had a friend in the miltiary. And thank you for your service.

Bram boy Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada

Rhankins70 wrote:

I have the Nikon version of this lens and I hate it because it makes all of the other lenses I have look like garbage. Aside from the limits on range 70-200 I would use it for everything. Now eyeing the 24-70 tamron. Definitely get the vc version...

do you mean the tamron version for a nikon . or the nikon version of the
70-200mm?

coco1964 Loc: Winsted Mn

I use one on my Nikon W/O the VC and love it. There is a real old model and then there is the newer version which is much clearer than their old one. Not sure about Canon cameras but does your camera need an in lens focus motor?? Thought only Nikon needed the in lens focus motor??

coco1964 Loc: Winsted Mn

Just checked at B&H and the non-VC are on sale for $749 so if it's the non-VC it's in line. The VC model is double the price and not worth an extra $700 IMO...........

Lance Pearson Loc: Viriginia

I have a sony a9 and shoot the tamron 28-70 f 2.8 and love it and now with the sony 4 adapter the tamron f 2.8 70-200. Very close to the Nikon pro lenses I shot on my D4 nikon. More than serviceable at half the price.