Is Tamron lens better than Canon?

The Tamron takes much better quality pictures than Canon’s 17-85mm IS. Tamron’s fast aperture (for a zoom lens) is very nice! I’ve also had the chance to use a Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens for a weekend. This lens was pretty large and heavy compared to the other two lenses.

Is the Canon 70-200 worth it?

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens is not an inexpensive lens, but it is very worth the price in my opinion. I considered this my second most important lens with the first being a more general purpose lens in focal length range. My keeper rate from this lens is among the best of any lenses I have used.

What is the difference between Canon 70-200 USM and USM II?

There is almost no chromatic aberration with either lens, but version II definitely has less. Yes, the original 70-200 lens has “smoother”, more “buttery” bokeh… but it may be in part due to the increased sharpness and contrast with the updated lens. Either way, the difference is minimal.

What is the Canon 70-200 used for?

A 70-200mm lens is a versatile optic with uses for wildlife, wedding, sports, landscape and even portrait photographers. The option of having short, medium and long telephoto focal lengths in one lens with a fast constant aperture gives photographers so many creative options.

Is Tamron better than Nikkor?

However, when comparing the Tamron to the Nikon, the competition is much tighter. Both lenses are internally focused, offer excellent autofocus performance that is both silent and fast and both lenses include the lens shade. Price wise, the Nikon is only about $50 more than the Tamron when the Tamron isn’t on sale.

Is the Canon 70-200 weather sealed?

Unlike its IS sibling, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens is not fully weather-sealed – Extra caution will need to be taken in wet conditions. The 70-200 f/2.8L lens is, however, a partially weather sealed lens.

When did the Canon 70 200 come out?

August 2001
8 L IS USM was introduced way back in August 2001, supplementing (but not replacing) the non-stabilized 70-200mm F2. 8 L USM in Canon’s highly regarded telephoto lineup….Canon EF 70-200mm 1:2.8 L IS USM specifications.

What is the difference between Canon IS and IS II?

The only difference in the name of the lenses is the “II” designation of the second lens, which means it is the newer, updated version. Both are professional, tough L-grade lenses, but with different optics and price.

Is 70-200 good for landscape?

Landscapes. Believe it or not, a 70-200 can be very useful for landscape photography. Most people use wide-angle lenses for this; however, if the subject is a moderate distance away, a wide-angle lens leaves a lot of empty space around the edges. The following shot was taken with a 70-200.

How good is Tamron?

The Tamron SP 150-600mm delivers excellent sharpness in the centre with good value and build quality, as well as fast AF. CA is extremely low, so is distortion and the lens is very resistant to flare. Available for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sony A mount.

How much does Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 lens cost?

Next you can pick up the Tamron SP 70-200MM F/2.8 DI VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon EF or Nikon Cameras for only $1499 on Amazon. That’s a savings of $500 over the cost of the Canon.

Which is the best canon 70-200 F / 2.8 lens?

Watch Part 2 of this comparison, here. The Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS II is regarded as the sharpest and probably overall best professional zoom lens in its class. Released in 2010, it’s a relatively new design and comes with a hefty price tag. Currently at Amazon.com it costs $1999. At B&H it’s also $1999 with current rebates.

Which is better Tamron 70-200mm or Nikon 55-300vr?

Overall, the Tamron 70-200 VC is spectacular, and light years ahead of the 70-300VR or the 55-200mm VR Nikon consumer grade lenses. I would say the Tamron is pro grade as far as sharpness.

How big is the Nikon 70-200 F / 2.8 VR II?

So, while the Tamron is a 200mm when focused far away, it might be less than 200mm when focused close up. This is not an uncommon problem, even with high quality lenses: the Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR II breaths down to 140mm from 200mm when focused close.