JuzaPhoto uses technical cookies and third-part cookies to provide the service and to make possible login, choice of background color and other settings (click here for more info).

By continuing to browse the site you confirm that you have read your options regarding cookies and that you have read and accepted the Terms of service and Privacy.

OK, I confirm

You can change in every moment your cookies preferences from the page Cookie Preferences, that can be reached from every page of the website with the link that you find at the bottom of the page; you can also set your preferences directly here

Accept Cookies

Customize

Refuse Cookies

Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 : Specifications and Opinions

The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2017 to 2025 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it has image stabilization. The average price was 1482 €;

75 users have given it an average vote of 9.5 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	70-200 mm
Angle of view	34.4 - 12.4°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	23 elements in 17 groups
Min. focus distance	0.95 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.16x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, interal
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	77 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	1500 g
Dimensions	88 x 194 mm
Buy
Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2, buy on Ebay JuzaPhoto contains affiliate links from Amazon and Ebay and JuzaPhoto earn a commission in case of purchase through affiliate links.

Publish your advertisement on JuzaPhoto (info)

Reviews

What do you think about this lens?

Do you want add your opinion? You do it by joining JuzaPhoto, it is easy and free!

There is more: by registering you can create your personal page, publish photos, receive comments, join discussions and you can use all the features of JuzaPhoto. With more than 256000 members, there is space for everyone, from the beginner to the professional.

The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Max-Photo-Parker

sent on January 13, 2024

Pros: Sharp, fast, precise.

Cons: Painting

Opinion: Years ago I had the first version which optically was very good but the autofocus was slow and noisy. A couple of years ago I tried the version before this one and it didn't excite me at all. A few months ago I found this super used and even a bit abused G2 for 350$ and I got it. I am very satisfied. Sharp, beautiful colors, good contrast and with an AF that finally does its job flawlessly and quietly.I use it on D850 and D6 and it focuses perfectly with both camera bodies. The same goes for the stabilizer. The only defects I found are the bayonet of the lens hood that after a while grains and no longer engages precisely and the paintwork. I'm not a fan of aesthetics and I think that cameras and lenses are made to be used, interesting, but it must be said that the paint job of this G2 is really ridiculous. The barrel scratches when you look at it. Too bad. Found used is definitely a bargain!

Miki Guglielmi

sent on January 24, 2023

Pros: Sharpness, stabilization, versatility, construction, dock calibrable

Cons: weight (but it's normal), sport, hood (then I explain)

Opinion: NIKON D780: Hi, I state that I am an amateur photographer, so this review will be based almost on very subjective and unprofessional elements. So it is aimed at those like me who do not use it for work. I bought this used lens, about 3 years ago at the RCE photo, perfect lens comparable to new, very reliable sellers. Immediately calibrated with the dock, it presented on average on all focal lengths an imbalance of about +-2. Ritarato these days had only some small variations, probably due to the difference in temperature. The lens returns sharp shots even at large openings, used mainly in summer to photograph daytime softball games (A1 and A2) and baseball, it was almost never opened below the f 4, with shots from outside the field of about 10-30 meters, with almost static subjects. I state that it is a type of sport that does not prefer continuous movement, however, sometimes it was used in bursts during the runs on the bases, the shots in focus were good at 30-40%, I can not tell you if it is a good percentage, but I was not so interested in running on the bases, as the arrival on the bags, where he almost never missed the fire. The shots returned are presented with warmer and contrasting tones than the other Tamron lenses I had in the past, and this was a good surprise, I was afraid to come across the washed out colors again. If I really have to find a small defect, I point out the hood, many times I remove the hood, to mount screw or magnetic filters, and as I do with other optics, not to lose it I reassemble it on the contrary, well - if remounted on the contrary it covers the entire zoom ring, preventing use. This is nonsense, but at the moment it is the only thing I point out. The anti-vibration system does its duty, as the construction of the lens itself, provides a feeling of solidity. Weight has its value, but if you take a zoom from f 2.8, you can't expect a featherweight or a plastic toy. Here, I recommend the purchase of the lens to those like me who do not use it professionally but purely amateur, the only reason for the clarification, is that I do not have the professional skills to be able to recommend it to a professional.

MacPorter

sent on October 30, 2022

Pros: Bright, stable quiet

Cons: nothing

Opinion: I feel very good, I also have the younger brother 24-70 Its controls are solid, positioned in the classic points where you expect them. It has a good weight but does not bother. It is very bright and does not make strange noises. I did not need special calibrations on the Tamron base, which I did not have to buy, the photos are always sharp, I do not find any defect. I am very happy to have saved money and to have been able to take other goals.

Enrico_G

sent on May 04, 2022

Pros: -

Cons: -

Opinion: Bought used at a great price and in very good condition. I immediately fell in love with it. Exceptional stabilizer: I shot at some really embarrassing times. Color rendering tending to warm tones. Very good sharpness already at TA and that becomes excellent already at f/4. Fast focus and, almost always, reliable. Beware of those who complain about weights and dimensions: we are talking about a 70-200 f / 2.8 with a solid build quality and that instills safety; also we are talking about a zoom that does not extend and this inevitably increases the size. Ring for the tripod that seems to be quite solid, in some specimens it seems to be ruined due to the formation of bubbles under the paint. Rather insignificant problem from my point of view. The rings are well frictioned and the one that surprised me the most is that of the zoom: from 70 to 200mm you do it in a moment. I also liked the focus one a lot, so much so that a nice feeling was created. The thing that I personally did not appreciate very much was the hood: it seems to me extremely fragile, of the type that if it were to fall it would break immediately. However, I am still very doubtful because this flexibility and lack of consistency could be useful. As far as I am concerned, this objective deserves a lot and I would give it a 10.

Gurrio

sent on January 03, 2022

Pros: Sharpness, color rendering, bokeh, three-level stabilization, materials

Cons: Vignetting at 2.8, weight and dimensions

Opinion: Bought new at 1000 euros, practically the price of a good used. As big and heavy as it is, it's pretty much the lens I use the most mounted on the 1dxmII. At the expense of what you might think, I find it fantastic for the street. Beautiful colors, excellent blurred and not being particularly bold in entering the scene, this focal length still allows me to get where without not arriving. Wonderful also for portraits. I preferred it to the Sigma 70-200 because having other lenses diameter 77 I can adapt the filters I already had. A lens to have necessarily in your kit, for me it is now irreplaceable. Very heavy and bulky, but it is the price that you pay for the opening, the build quality and this level of stabilization. Under 1000€ is a bargain.

There are 14 more reviews. Show all »

Photos taken with Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2

Semper Fidelis

by Grost76
216 comments, 31099 views [editors pick]

HI RES 8.9 MP

Locomotive val Sugana

by Mauri71
165 comments, 20066 views [editors pick]

HI RES 20.0 MP

Garfagnana Steam Train

by Alessi Girlando
173 comments, 20485 views [editors pick]

HI RES 21.6 MP

Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.

by Dianna3
82 comments, 19810 views [editors pick]

HI RES 4.7 MP

The Magic of Mont Saint Michelle at sunset

by Rikscan
112 comments, 15294 views

HI RES 26.6 MP

Camilla

by Hassan Rony
41 comments, 6192 views [editors pick]

HI RES 12.1 MP

Publish your advertisement on JuzaPhoto (info)

Val d'orcia between shadows and lights

by Alessio Del Frate
107 comments, 8495 views

Oscar B & W

by Alessio Del Frate
148 comments, 10908 views

Turtle - Hawaii

by Jackomo22
38 comments, 2361 views [editors pick]

HI RES 11.3 MP

My Perfect Fall

by Dianna3
23 comments, 4759 views [editors pick]

HI RES 4.5 MP

Nikolai

by Dianna3
35 comments, 8740 views

HI RES 4.5 MP

Etna Volcano in Eruption

by Pierluigi Andronico
52 comments, 3804 views

HI RES 17.9 MP

Countryside, New10

by Rikscan
38 comments, 7512 views

HI RES 45.4 MP

Hablame Moon

by Mauro Frison
64 comments, 3661 views

Scale of the Turks

by DinoPhsette
36 comments, 8546 views

HI RES 41.9 MP

Finally the light on the Belvedere

by Alessio Del Frate
133 comments, 7414 views

Poolside mood

by Arachidigiant
36 comments, 6625 views

Kiara and Jazz

by Dianna3
23 comments, 6849 views

HI RES 4.5 MP

Just give me a kiss..

by Dianna3
25 comments, 6502 views

HI RES 4.5 MP

Mary

by Skiev
61 comments, 8128 views

HI RES 4.2 MP

My favourite subject

by Rikscan
28 comments, 2924 views

HI RES 43.2 MP

Jazz & Kiara

by Dianna3
14 comments, 6712 views

HI RES 4.5 MP

Dancing

by Blade_71
30 comments, 8580 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Oscar 2

by Alessio Del Frate
109 comments, 6974 views

A tree, a church and a little fog

by Coradocon
150 comments, 4547 views

HI RES 12.2 MP

Oscar at work

by Alessio Del Frate
70 comments, 6290 views

Jazz

by Dianna3
24 comments, 5017 views

HI RES 4.5 MP

Untitled Photo

by Galu
32 comments, 4692 views

Sun or shadow?

by Alessio Del Frate
80 comments, 4124 views

HI RES 40.5 MP

A pose kinda strange

by Ranieri Coriolano
85 comments, 10132 views

HI RES 20.7 MP

Maddalena

by Hassan Rony
19 comments, 5901 views

HI RES 22.5 MP

My Autumn Happiness 2020

by Dianna3
21 comments, 3420 views

HI RES 4.5 MP

Untitled

by Vincenzo De Paola
66 comments, 3093 views

HI RES 16.1 MP

Publish your advertisement on JuzaPhoto (info)

My Autumn Happiness II

by Dianna3
16 comments, 4133 views

HI RES 4.5 MP

Untitled

by Vincenzo De Paola
99 comments, 3245 views

HI RES 16.9 MP

Again he "Oscar"

by Alessio Del Frate
67 comments, 3860 views

Untitled

by Vincenzo De Paola
59 comments, 2426 views

HI RES 6.9 MP

The sample photos are selected automatically between all photos posted by JuzaPhoto members, using the camera and the lens selected in the techs. If you find evident errors (e.g. photos taken with cameras and lenses that are not available yet), you can contribute to improve the page by sending a private message to the user that has entered incorrect values in the photo caption.

Reviews » Lenses » Lenses Tamron » Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2

Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 : Specifications and Opinions

Buy

Offerte Usato RCE

Reviews

What do you think about this lens?

Photos taken with Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2