It's NOT QUITE The Lens I Hoped For... Tamron 17-70 f2.8 Sony APS-C Review

The Tamron 17-70 f2.8 is the lens that every sony APS-C shooter has been waiting for... ALMOST.

In this review, I'll talk about everything this exciting new lens has to offer, and how it disappointed me by falling short in one place! It is the ONLY sony apsc mid-range zoom that has BOTH an f2.8 aperture AND image stabilization built-in and that makes it quite the exciting lens for aps-c shooters! This could potentially be that ONE LENS that you carry around all the time for pretty much anything. But It would have been too easy if it were perfect...
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0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Let Me Know What You Look For In A Lens
0:38 - Tamron 17-70 f2.8 Overview
1:43 - Tamron Vibration Compensation
2:08 - Price
2:14 - What's the Problem?
2:30 - Sony 16-55 f2.8 G Lens
3:05 - Sony 18-105 f4 G Lens
3:44 - Other Sony APS-C Mid Range Zooms
4:05 - Tamron 17-70 f2.8 image quality.
5:05 - Tamron Stabilization Tests
5:52 - Should You Buy The Tamron 17-70 f2.8?
7:28 - Which one would you choose?
7:45 - Special Secrets For Fun
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[yoankolev]

Still looking for that 8mm - 2000mm, F1.2 that costs about $50-$100

[phucmapvlog]

I sold my 18-105, and bought this lens as soon as it came out. For me, I noticed a huge difference with that f/2.8 vs the f/4. Definitely satisfied with the results, especially when compared to the other options that are availabe. This will be my main zoom lens until the upgrade to full frame.

[iamLucid]

The way you condensed all of the information I needed to make an educated choice on the lens in 8 minutes was amazing. Keep doing just that bro

[treyxaviermusic]

Why are all the best camera youtubers Canadian? Something in the maple syrup...

[bellabellabellabella]

im going with the tamaron -- for my field documentary work, the stabilization + f/2.8 seems more valuable to overall footage quality than the slight degrading image quality of shots pushing 60, 70 mm. really appreciate your videos

[carloenix]

You were the one who brought this lens to my attention in your reply to one of my comments. I have since decided to make it my first lens purchase and I'm currently saving up for it. Can't wait to get my hands on it! 🙂

[Cwookie_]

I'd say your lens is back-focussing at 70mm. If you pause at 4:32 there is a clear difference in sharpness. But if you look at the 70mm shot, the hairs in front of your ears are as sharp as can be. The focus is simply slightly behind your eyes.

[venkatramanprasadnarumanch]

For me price is a very important aspect. If this lens were available at around 450-550$, it would enable many hobbyists like me will be willing to buy.

[JordanExplores]

I bought this lenses not too long ago and it just does everything great. It’s the best all around lens for the price, quality and APS-C, my only complaint is the weight and how it fits on most a6000 cameras. The body to lens ratio is a bit much, but you get used to it. Either way, it’s worth every penny and you cannot go wrong with the f/2.8. It’s a huge difference compared to the f/4

[JustinYarborough]

I've been shooting with my 18-105 for the past year and was looking forward to this lens. It came in last week and I've done a couple photoshoots with it so far and I'm happy with it. Spot on about when it starts to go out to the end of the range. I'm digging it and can't wait to do some more outdoor stuff with it. Nice B roll!

[EddieBarksdale]

After focal length, I’m always looking at f-stop first, as I always find myself in low light and just prefer that shallow DOF look. After that, generally my biggest concern becomes can I get a used copy, which helps with price and also makes it less of a bummer if I have to sell it. Stabilization is becoming more important for me, and pretty much everything else after that point I just assume one can make up for in post.

[Cloudieae]

Excellent video, really informative! Loved the B-roll at the end!

[alexhering]

For an all rounder budget lens I've always been happy with the Sony FE 28-70 F 3.5. About half the price but just got to make compensations to get similar shots. BTW the B Roll was great.

[jmckmedia]

Great review, and the B roll at the end had the best punch line to close it all out haha!

[marvinesguerra]

Thank you! Which is better sigma trio or this one. Is the softness recognize immedietely without zooming?

[alexbarron]

Thanks for the review, I was waiting to see them hit stores in thought of replacing my Sigma 16 and the Tamron 28-75 for the 17-70 and telephoto lens. I might wait to see how Tamron responds to the issue.

[tomsezerietis]

Thanks for the review 🙏 How about sharpness comparision at 70mm between tamron and sony 18-105? Is the sony sharper at this focal range despite being softer in general?

[yulandahuang]

thanks for your review!! so it's now 2023 and im debating between sony 20-70mm f4 and tamron 17-70mm f2.8 for my sony a7cii. I am a hobbyist shooting landscapes, people, photo walks, etc. curious about your thoughts!! thanks!

[Jennlist]

I really appreciate your honesty because when it comes to lens I’m a complete beginner!

[AlienDrones]

Hey friend, I dug the B-roll at the end, I think you should have featured it in the beginning, it was excellent! 👍