Nikon24-70 2.8 vs Tamron 24-70 2.8: I have a Nikon D7100 and am considering purchasing one of these two lenses. While looking under the "search" at this site , I noted a couple of...

Jake22 Loc: Portsmouth NH

I have a Nikon D7100 and am considering purchasing one of these two lenses. While looking under the "search" at this site , I noted a couple of comments that the Tamron was slow to focus. Also is the lack of VR on the Nikon a disadvantage? I would plan on keeping which ever lens I decide on for a very longtime. Is the extra money for the Nikon worth it? ( My gut tells me so).
Your thoughts folks and thanks.

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

Jake22 wrote:

I have a Nikon D7100 and am considering purchasing one of these two lenses. ... I noted a couple of comments that the Tamron was slow to focus. Also is the lack of VR on the Nikon a disadvantage? ... ...

i've used a tamron 24-70/2.8 for a year now.
Some reviews complain of focus speed or tendency to hunt in low light.
Using 2.8 lenses i have no problem with low light and have always considered focusing speed as very quick.

Jake22 Loc: Portsmouth NH

Thanks for your opinion.

jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska

I doubt you would be disappointed with either lens. I have the Tamron and it is on my FF Canon 95% of the time. It is very heavy and appears to be very well constructed. I use it on a tripod mostly, but have used it for motorcycle and drag race competitions on servo and it has worked very well. It is very sharp also. I bought it mostly because of the good DPReview article.

Jake22 Loc: Portsmouth NH

I am familiar with the Nikon and am surprised to learn about the Tamron's weight. Am going to B&H this weekend, will check it out. Thanks.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Jake22 wrote:

I have a Nikon D7100 and am considering purchasing one of these two lenses. While looking under the "search" at this site , I noted a couple of comments that the Tamron was slow to focus. Also is the lack of VR on the Nikon a disadvantage? I would plan on keeping which ever lens I decide on for a very longtime. Is the extra money for the Nikon worth it? ( My gut tells me so).
Your thoughts folks and thanks.

Take a look at these links -

http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/lenses
http://lenshero.com/lens-comparison
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx
http://www.lenstip.com/lenses.html
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare

Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

Jake22 wrote:

I have a Nikon D7100 and am considering purchasing one of these two lenses. While looking under the "search" at this site , I noted a couple of comments that the Tamron was slow to focus. Also is the lack of VR on the Nikon a disadvantage? I would plan on keeping which ever lens I decide on for a very longtime. Is the extra money for the Nikon worth it? ( My gut tells me so).
Your thoughts folks and thanks.

I bought my Tamron 24-70 based on a few things. First DxO Labs rates it higher than the Nikon 24-70. When a professional photographer/mentor told me he sold his Nikon 24-70 and 70-200 for the Tamron equivalents, that was enough for me to get the Tamron.
I took this photo last weekend with the Tamron 24-70mm.

Providence, RI

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Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

Jake22 wrote:

I have a Nikon D7100 and am considering purchasing one of these two lenses. While looking under the "search" at this site , I noted a couple of comments that the Tamron was slow to focus. Also is the lack of VR on the Nikon a disadvantage? I would plan on keeping which ever lens I decide on for a very longtime. Is the extra money for the Nikon worth it? ( My gut tells me so).
Your thoughts folks and thanks.

Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

Trying to delete the multiple posts without much luck. :cry:

Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

[quote=Jake22]I have a Nikon D7100 and am considering purchasing one of these two lenses. While looking under the "search" at this site , I noted a couple of comments that the Tamron was slow to focus. Also is the lack of VR on the Nikon a disadvantage? I would plan on keeping which ever lens I decide on for a very longtime. Is the extra money for the Nikon worth it? ( My gut tells me so).

Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

Sorry for the multiple posts.

Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

I apologize for the multiple posts.
I don't know what happened.

Jake22 Loc: Portsmouth NH

Really nice photograph. Will read the review.

Jake22 Loc: Portsmouth NH

Thanks Jerry, I will do my home work :)

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Greenguy33 wrote:

I bought my Tamron 24-70 based on a few things. First DxO Labs rates it higher than the Nikon 24-70. When a professional photographer/mentor told me he sold his Nikon 24-70 and 70-200 for the Tamron equivalents, that was enough for me to get the Tamron.
I took this photo last weekend with the Tamron 24-70mm.

Beautiful!