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Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 : Specifications and Opinions

The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a wide-angle lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2018 to 2021 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1490 €;

28 users have given it an average vote of 9.7 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Nikon.

Specifications
Focal lenght	15-30 mm
Angle of view	110.6 - 71.6°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	18 elements in 13 groups
Min. focus distance	0.28 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.20x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, interal
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters
Lens hood	Built-in
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	1100 g
Dimensions	98 x 145 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Alessandro Cioni

sent on March 03, 2023

Pros: Versatility, performance, construction, price

Cons: It takes a lot of imagination to find them

Opinion: Although I already knew the specifics regarding the dimensions, the first approach left me perplexed: heavy, huge, almost embarrassing. In reality, then, so much exuberance can almost become a source of pride, since mounting it on a Nikon D700 (other 1100g) is rather balanced and you quickly get used to it. Except for the zoom ring, a bit excessive in the effort necessary to maneuver it. I do not think it is due to my specimen in particular but to the important amount of glass that is put in motion in about 60 ^ of rotation. My disappointment is all here, for the rest it is a masterpiece. I read many reviews talk about flare in the G1 version. In this G2 it is extremely rare, not to say absent. As soon as I got it, I tested this lens under a nagging rain at the last carnival of Viareggio; A show not to be missed for those who do not know. A night street with contrasts and plays of light capable of breaking the ambitions of the best optics if not specifically designed for such situations. The seal is perfect and aberrations non-existent, at least on my 12Mp sensor. Performance that pushes to search for difficult subjects because they allow you to extract all the sense of three-dimensionality. Even bokeh is very effective, even if contained by short focal lengths. Probably the great resolution puts the paw on it. It is a blade also at full aperture and at all focal lengths, with a slight drop perceptible at the extremes of the range, a sign that the technicians have well optimized it by centering the performance. Fast and quiet focusing and stabilization. Very effective. It is rare to miss a photo, even in very difficult situations. With still subjects I was able to get perfectly sharp images up to 1/3 of a second freehand. I do not exclude being able to go beyond the shorter focal length. Very low distortion that probably goes to zero in the intermediate focal lengths. Unperceived vignetting, natural colors, legible shadows. Precise, solid construction, even with a plastic barrel, in metal would have been really unlikely. For amateur use, once you find the place in the backpack by removing on average 2 optics, it does not regret the performance of any of the many fixed focal lengths I tried, from Nikkor AFD 14 / 2.8 onwards, indeed, it outclasses them all. All those of the old generation at least. Obviously not for the qualities of compactness, which now take on an almost nostalgic meaning. Modern technology, which clearly makes the difference. In conclusion, it is an infallible perspective, with very high absolute performance and a paradoxical quality / price ratio, especially if taken used. Many are migrating to mirrorless, take advantage of it.

Delio.vernacchia

sent on December 26, 2021

Pros: Sharpness even at the edges, autofocus, colors

Cons: Weight and bulk, but if you want quality you have to adapt

Opinion: Many do not say it but compared to the first version there have been great improvements, first of all the autofocus much faster and more precise, but the thing that I considered most important is the almost absence of flares manages the backlight much better. I also noticed that it greatly improves the yield and sharpness. Vignetting almost absent only in difficult situations of central light can be glimpsed slightly. when you use it gives the feeling of robustness and solidity, this lens found it complete, most likely among the best wide angles. I also tried the Nikon 14-24, I find this tamron 15-30 F/2.8 G2 even better than the Nikon and I told you everything. Rating 10/10.

Salvatore Nurchis

sent on September 29, 2020

Pros: Sharpness even at the edges, natural colors

Cons: no flaw, maybe weight.

Opinion: Very surprised by the sharpness of this lens, very clean in the backlight, vignette almost absent, bright and fast in focus. It is certainly heavy, but when you use it it gives the feeling of robustness and solidity, all things that make this lens complete throughout and, most likely, the best wide angle all do!

Kktdisc

sent on April 18, 2019

Pros: Fast and quiet autofocus, constant aperture 2.8, flares resistance, sharpness

Cons: Very expensive filters, footprint and weight

Opinion: Frankly, for what it costs is not rivals. If you then start to find a good used, the value for money assumes epic proportions. What I tried, Nikon attack, competes directly with the Sacred monster 14-24 f2.8. Tried both. The Tamron is a colder skin but distorts less. It is a more contrasting and less "Pastelloso" Pelino. On the opening of the shadows I have not caught big differences. The side coma is much more contained on the Tamron than the Nikon mom lens. At night, the Nikon is a little brighter than the Tamron, I would say almost 1/3 stop (which for astrophotography is not cheap). The ACE in the sleeve that, for someone could move the needle of the scale, is stabilization. With my hand (with hints of Parkinson's) I arrived to take perfectly sharp pictures at 1/8. With the Nikon is unthinkable. Therefore, in the street, no doubt the confrontation is inclement in favor of Tamarrozzo (for the form). Stabilization apart, none of the previous differences does not find solution in post production, so it remains to compare tastes and personal portfolios es imagine the main use. If you make Astro as if there were no tomorrow, go on the 14-24, otherwise with the savings you buy two lenses instead of one. I also think it appropriate to report a major shift focus on the Tamron. Once focused, changing focal, you need to focus again. On the Nikon zoom instead, everything works as expected.

Photos taken with Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2

Green Waterfalls

by Mir91
57 comments, 3582 views [editors pick]

HI RES 24.2 MP

Convergences

by Mrsbpier
51 comments, 4660 views [editors pick]

HI RES 9.0 MP

Groningen-Netherlands

by Agostini Renzo
68 comments, 5118 views

HI RES 34.2 MP

Burano January 2024

by Rosamaria Bidoli
131 comments, 6857 views

HI RES 14.9 MP

Giau Pass

by Paolo Gabriele Maiero
24 comments, 1722 views

Godafoss-Iceland

by Agostini Renzo
35 comments, 2877 views

The solitary tree

by Rosamaria Bidoli
68 comments, 1943 views

HI RES 10.7 MP

Cornflowers

by Rosamaria Bidoli
70 comments, 1545 views

HI RES 13.5 MP

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Otranto-White Lighthouse

by Paolo la Torre
27 comments, 1877 views

Reflections

by Michael Nicoli
37 comments, 2780 views

First snow

by Fausto Panzeri
31 comments, 2205 views

On The Gargano

by Iaia Quarchioni
33 comments, 3349 views

HI RES 36.2 MP

Crampiol

by Fausto Panzeri
42 comments, 2777 views

HI RES 24.2 MP

Warm lights

by Cristiano73
20 comments, 1198 views

HI RES 19.7 MP

Untitled Photo

by Rosamaria Bidoli
47 comments, 1793 views

HI RES 10.7 MP

Where the clouds sleep...

by Vasile Gori
169 comments, 3155 views

Rainbow

by Iaia Quarchioni
41 comments, 3296 views

Cadini of Misurina

by Paolo Gabriele Maiero
15 comments, 930 views

Manarola in the morning

by Michael Nicoli
20 comments, 2503 views

Rozenhoedkaai

by Fabio570
27 comments, 2341 views

A hot evening

by Vasile Gori
113 comments, 2640 views

Sunset Reflection

by Mir91
22 comments, 934 views

HI RES 24.2 MP

Pizzomunno at dawn

by Iaia Quarchioni
35 comments, 2418 views

HI RES 34.2 MP

Squero of San Trovaso

by Rosamaria Bidoli
31 comments, 996 views

HI RES 10.7 MP

Sunset of fire

by Luigi91
30 comments, 543 views

HI RES 26.0 MP

Burano Twilight Light

by Gianlucasimonella
20 comments, 5077 views

HI RES 40.0 MP

São Lourenço

by Antonio Cafà
12 comments, 707 views

S.t.

by Oreste Bosoni
28 comments, 1581 views

Giau Pass

by Paolo Gabriele Maiero
13 comments, 681 views

Lying on a bed of sunflowers

by Rosamaria Bidoli
39 comments, 2027 views

HI RES 11.2 MP

Meditation

by Vasile Gori
114 comments, 3166 views

The colors of Braies

by Mir91
23 comments, 518 views

HI RES 8.2 MP

At first it was ....

by Rosamaria Bidoli
35 comments, 856 views

HI RES 30.1 MP

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The colors of Passo Giau

by Mir91
16 comments, 418 views

HI RES 13.5 MP

The Nuvolau mountain surrounded by stars

by Aznavour65
21 comments, 1249 views

HI RES 24.2 MP

Three Peaks Under the Stars

by Mir91
12 comments, 974 views

HI RES 55.0 MP

Sunset in the hills of Orciano Pisano

by Alessi Girlando
12 comments, 2049 views

HI RES 23.0 MP

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Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 : Specifications and Opinions

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