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It's a Monster of a lens, but it's impressive!
03/16/2014
This review is from: Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Cameras
Pros:
- fast auto-focus motor
- relatively silent focus-motor noises (compared to other AF lenses I have used) with "Ultrasonic Silent Drive" technology.
- F/2 aperture (this is one of the best qualities of this lens)
- VC image stabilization
-high quality lens glass elements
- beautiful clarity and colors
- crisp
Cons:
- large (not as large as some telephoto lenses I have seen/held, but its big enough that it will make people look at your in public... and be careful where you point it.. I have had people come up to me and get very defensive and ask if I was photographing them without permission!)
- the VC stabilization requires a patient user, the stabilization is fast... but sometimes it takes a little longer than the split second you needed to capture that animal that shot past you. The stabilization does help in lower light situation, allowing you to use a lower iso (less grain) while using a slower shutter speed that would normally be too low for one to hand-hold shoot without large blur. The VC stabilization makes up for this and I have shot some awesome burlesque photos in very, very low-light situations. I have no other lens that can perform in those situations (not even the 60mm Di II macro lens).
- heavy after holding it for longer than 15 minutes actively.
Overall Review:
This lens was my first real "expensive" lens purchase. I went back and fourth with this model and the Nikon equivalent for 500$ more. I have a Tamron Di II 60mm F/2 macro lens, and it has been one of the best purchase of my life (look that lens up if you are interested in high quality 1:1 macro shots ;) This 70-200 came shipped well, and was quick to arrive.
The cost is a bit high, and was definitely (and is still) a bit of an anxiety factor in my life. Be sure that you are prepared for the credit charge and/or pay in cash ;) Newegg offers multiple promotions for 1 year no minimum payment no interest for purchases over X amount. (this lens qualifies for that promo)
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- Trey Y.
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