Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Featuring a constant f/2.8 aperture, 5-stop vibration compensation, and eBAND coating for flare resistance, this full-frame zoom delivers sharp optics across 24-70mm. Its weather-sealed build and fluorine coating make it reliably rugged for outdoor shoots, while the 9-blade diaphragm produces smooth bokeh. Best for landscape and professional photographers needing a durable, versatile standard zoom with reliable AF.
About This Lens
Characterized by apt focusing speed and image stabilization, the Canon EF-mount SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 from Tamron is a revised fast standard zoom covering a versatile wide-angle to portrait-length range. A sophisticated optical design with two extra refractive elements, three low dispersion elements, three glass-molded aspherical elements, and one hybrid aspherical element helps to suppress aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range while eBAND and BBAR coatings have been applied to individual elements to control lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity. Balancing its optical attributes, this lens also utilizes a USM autofocus motor to deliver notably quick, quiet, and precise focusing performance that suits both stills and video applications. Also, 5-stop-effective Vibration Compensation helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting in difficult lighting conditions. Additionally, the lens is moisture-resistant and has a fluorine coating on the front element to enable its use in trying environmental conditions.
- TAMRON
- Wide Angle Lens
- Auto Focus
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 70 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | eBAND, BBAR, and Fluorine Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | USD |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 381 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | Canon RF 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 | Meike 35mm F2.0 Full Frame AF STM | 7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 STM | Yongnuo YN50mm F1.8 | TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-70mm | 18-45mm | 35mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/4.5 | f/2.0 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | 1.2 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon RF | Sony E | Nikon Z | Canon EF | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 904 | 130 | 458 | 421 | 119 | 336 |
| AF Type | USD | STM | STM | STM | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Lens Type | zoom | Zoom | Wide-Angle | prime | - | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | 53.3 | 24.1 | 39.9 | 59.1 | 95.8 | 20.9 | 80.9 | 89.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon RF 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 Compare | 85.5 | 59.8 | 90.9 | 80.8 | 53.9 | 60.6 | 77.6 | 69.5 | 92.5 |
| Meike 35mm F2.0 Full Frame AF STM Compare | 85.5 | 83.6 | 36.5 | 96.2 | 41.7 | 86.3 | 34 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| 7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 STM Compare | 85.5 | 94.1 | 72.7 | 51.2 | 67.7 | 90 | 34 | 49.1 | 79.7 |
| Yongnuo YN50mm F1.8 Compare | 53.3 | 86.3 | 91.4 | 95.1 | 2 | 90 | 34 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 Compare | 13.9 | 97.3 | 65.9 | 37.7 | 29.4 | 97.9 | 34 | 78.3 | 79.7 |
