Reviews written by Alessandro Piana

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Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD

Pros: Optical performance, Reliability in use, robust construction, versatility.

Cons: Vignetting and distortion a bit high.

Opinion: Unlike those who preceded me, my experience with this lens is extremely positive. Considering that this is a zoom designed for the DSLR system, I think it is a very balanced lens, able to fully compete with the Nikon and Canon originals. I have been using it for about six years in the professional field and I have not encountered any problems, nor have I ever had the need to calibrate the m.a.f. in the car. Used with Nikon D610, D800 and Nikon D810, sharpness has always been more than excellent at each focal length, with a slight failure at 70mm at the widest aperture. However, nothing dramatic, since the subject is still very well defined. I do not exclude that it is a design choice, given that the aforementioned focal length would be primarily dedicated to portraiture, where generically too pronounced engraving is not required, and in which the value of f/2.8 can be "sacrificed" in favor of greater definition at subsequent apertures. And in fact, from f/4 onwards, at this focal length the lens is always very performing. At 24mm the distortion is a bit pronounced in absolute terms, and this is also present at the maximum focal length, albeit to a negligible extent. However, it can be easily corrected via software, since the lens profile is contained in the Adobe database. In Lightroom, for example, I keep it active, so as to have both this and the vignette automatically corrected. After all, the Nikkor 24-70 VR is also affected by light fall at the edges, and in much greater quantities ... That said, the Tamron is robust enough, it has an effective stabilization system and the autofocus is definitely efficient and precise. Frankly, I wouldn't be able to attribute any real flaws to it, except those typical of any zoom.

sent on July 14, 2024