Tamron vs Nikon 24-70 f2.8 Pro Lens Shootout: Save $600 and get stabilization, but at what cost?

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[judmcc]

I got the Tamron 24-70, based mainly on this video, and it was a great choice!  Thank you.

[tptrsn]

WOW, you guys went nuts on the camera angles and editing of this one. NICE WORK!!!

[hellopsp]

Really love these type of videos. Would you guys be able to make a playlist containing all the lens comparisons you have done so far?

[lucasthornton]

I just purchased the D750 and will be including this lens with it. Thank you for the video!

[CynthiaWinward]

i bought the Tamron and love it! Love this video and everything you two do!

[AndersCMadsen]

Great video as always - thanks!

One thing I would have liked was a comment on the real world implications of the focus breathing. I understand the issue, but how bad is it for e.g. portrait use in a real world scenario?

Usually I would prefer to be at least 1.5-2 meters (5-7 ft) from my subject in order to prevent those crazy "big-nose" distortions, and it would be interesting to know how much of an issue the focus breathing is at that distance? Is the effective focal length still significantly shorter?

You mentioned an effective focal lenght of 64 mm (I think it was) when doing the VR test - was that shot at the 70 mm mark on the Tamron?

[CReyes]

Love it! Picked up the Tamron cause of you guys. Absolutely love it! Great video!

[bobcole]

I just bought a used Tamron 24-70 on eBay for <$400. I already have a Tamron 70-300 f3.5-5.6. I have an event next month that I’m Public Affairs Officer for, almost all indoors, lots of low light candid shots and award presentation press & pass type shots. I think this is going to be a great addition to my D800.

[MichauxJHyatt]

I was going to get a 50mm prime lens. However, I have made my decision to get the 24-70mm Tamron. Yours and +Matt Granger was the final "snapshot" I needed to complete my "series" as I have been researching like mad to figure out my next lens. Being that I am going into the portrait realm of photography, this lens seems like the best bang for buck in comparison to everything else I have looked at for my D5300. I know realize it is a cropped sensor but it's also a pro lens, and I need that for the next level for when I do get a full frame body.

We can't all buy $1.5k lenses. So this will be a stellar investment being I'm buying used and looking forward to the long haul.

Thanks again for a thorough review of this lens, and I will continue watching viewing your channel for future additions.

[pgtips]

Tony, when doing lens reviews don't you think you should use a tripod for the photos where VR is not in the equation? I particularly felt this from your focus breathing test while trying to stand in the same spot. Yes, you are probably right that tamron focal length is not calibrated as accurately as nikon but the amount could be made marginally better or worse due to body movement in your experiment. I think experimental parts of the review should be as scientific as possible.

[nhat]

You can't go wrong with either lens. They both great, I own a Nikkor 24-70, and try out the Tammy 24-70, they do step up their game big time

[Wtrxprsable]

I've got the Tamron lens on my D800E and I love it! Only thing though is that the moving part of the lens actually wobbles a bit and makes a bunch of thudding noises and when I move it with my hand while the camera is in live view, I notice the black corners actually move around (but very little) too. But other than that, highly recommend the Tamron if you want to save a bit of money.

I'm Looking for a nice 50mm too and looking to just go for the little cheap Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D. Maybe when I'm free :)

[quebecker]

The Tamron 24-70 will be my next lens! I have the Tamron 70-200 2.8. I love it!!! $1000 less than the Nikon, with better quality! Thanks Tony and Chelsea (and Danny D.) for the great review. You guys are the best!

[PeterCat]

I have this lens for my D7200 and absolutely love the image quality I get out of it (most of the time)... I've had the lens for two months now and have shot 2000+ images with it. That said, I did just do a shoot with low natural light shooting at slower shutter speeds and noticed I have an issue with the VC in my lens. Starting at 1/200th of a second (very apparent at 1/125th down) and slower the images are actually sharper with the VC off rather than on. This also happened with a brand new 24-70 that my local camera shop had as well as with Tamron's new 45mm 1.8. I just returned the 45mm since it was still in the return window and have sent the 24-70 in for warranty repair. We'll see if they fix the issue.

I suggest that if you get this lens (or any Tamron VC lens for that matter), you immediately find yourself a brick wall, stand 8-12 ft away, shoot it in Aperture Priority at f/8 with the VC turned on and walk your shutter speed down from 1/1000th to 1/60th and see if you notice any soft images. Here's a link to a google drive folder where you can visually see what I am talking about.

[nineeast]

Great Job you guys. The TAMARON is worth every cent. The lens flare and maximum focus distance issues are very small compared to what TAMARON is offering for the price.

[stephen]

Thanks for that thorough explanation of focus breathing.

[sixpooltube]

Just bought the How to Create SDP e-book! Thanks for putting out quality information!

[omniambience]

In the sharpness test with the cone shaped tiled roof the tiled seemed to have better contrast and slightly better sharpness to me. Minor detail. Nice video.

[johnbarreto]

Great video. Thank you. Question do you have an opinion between Tamron 28-75 vs Tamron 24-70? Which performs better

[theaprum]

Awesome review, just what I need to make my buying decision.