Reviews written by Paolo Calderara

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Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD

Pros: Price, color rendering, image balance (sharpness, colors, detail)

Cons: manual focus, weight (but with 2.8 brightness at all apertures is normal), no weather sealing

Opinion: In 2020 I bought a Pentax k1 Mk 2 camera body which in my opinion is an excellent camera except for sports photos, with too low shutter speed. In addition to the Pentax 24-70 I needed a medium telephoto and I was leaning towards the 70-200. I have been monitoring the price of the Pentax 70 200 f2.8 for a year but the price has never dropped below 1800 €, excluding purchases from Japan / USA or "scam" suppliers. I found the Used Tamron for less than 400 € and I didn't hesitate to buy it. It was a surprise !. Apart from the fact that it is in excellent condition, it works really well and pairs great with the K1. The autofocus works well, at least for landscape and portrait photos. The greatest advantages are the balance of the images (detail with the full frame, colors, sharpness) and the solid construction. In my kit there are mainly Pentax lenses but I also have two Sigma, including the 150 - 500 mm that I use with the Pentax K 5 for sports photos. I tried to compare the Sigma 150-500 with the Tamron at the same focal length (200mm) and I have to say that the Tamron comes out on top with no history. I know that this is an incorrect comparison due to the difference in characteristics of the two lenses. The Tamron is on another level and deserves the SP (Superior performance) label in its own right. I agree with those who say that the age of a lens (2008 in this case) is not necessarily a problem: a good lens remains a valid friend if used for what its potential is. It makes no sense to compare a lens that costs less than €400 with an original that you don't get for less than €1800.

sent on March 13, 2025