Tamron or Sigma?
Mar 4, 2017 15:07:38 #
CWW
Loc: North Jersey
Greetings, I'm in the market for a 24-70 f2 lense . I have a Sony A7711. The Sony 24-70 is two grand so, I'm researching the less expensive brands. ( I know, you get what you pay for). Tamron and Sigma are in play with my selections. The reviews are all over the map. In this situation, I am requesting outside opinions (+/-) related to Tamron / Sigma quality, reliability and product support. I am most appreciative of any responses. Thanks in advance...
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Mar 4, 2017 15:20:36 #
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Mar 4, 2017 15:46:12 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
I would suggest getting the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8. The best are Nikon's and Canon's very best, in the 24-70mm category. I don't know much about Sony's 24-70mm lens in either A-mount, or E-mount. Your camera is an A-mount. I had an interest in this lens last year. But not so much anymore. It was going for about $1200-$1300 for brand new. Pro photographer Matt Granger of Australia, says the Tamron ranked third best on his list of 24-70mm f2.8 lenses. He also said he considered it a pro lens. It also comes with a 6 year warranty. That's good too.
Mar 4, 2017 16:23:06 #
Mar 4, 2017 20:38:13 #
Take a trip into New York and go to B&H. Try both lenses and see which one looks sharpest to you.
Mar 5, 2017 07:36:44 #
CWW wrote:
Greetings, I'm in the market for a 24-70 f2 lense ... (show quote)
I just traded/bought a new Tamron 24-75mm f2.8 and have fallen in love with it. A 6 year warrantee and a tack sharp lens. I use it on my Canon 80D and just posted some of my photos I took with it yesterday, posted on Close Up Photography forum.
Greg
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Mar 5, 2017 11:11:53 #
Mar 5, 2017 13:52:21 #
CWW wrote:
Greetings, I'm in the market for a 24-70 f2 lense ... (show quote)
Sigma and Tamron are really a toss up .....
I would suggest you look at the Sigma 17-70 2.8-4 Contemporary - a very good lens, more range and much cheaper !
Mar 5, 2017 16:07:32 #
Mar 5, 2017 17:19:00 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Take a trip into New York and go to B&H. Try both lenses and see which one looks sharpest to you.
But if he buys it there and takes it with him, he will also have to pay the sales tax. Not sure but I think I heard it's in the 10% range. If B&H doesn't collect NJ tax he could buy it and have them ship it to NJ, but in that case, why not just buy it online? They guarantee it.
Mar 5, 2017 17:53:17 #
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