Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD (A034) review (D. Abbott)

Tamron 70-210mm f/4 VC USD at a glance:

• EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
• Ultrasonic Silent Drive Autofocus Motor
• VC Image Stabilization
• Fluorine-Coated Front Element
• Moisture-Resistant Construction
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
• Compatible with TAP-in Console

Dustin Abbott concluded his exhaustive review of the Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD (A034), a relatively inexpensive option in this zoom range.

From the conclusion:

There’s a lot to like about Tamron’s most recent lens, from the build to the excellent magnification to the excellent price. The Tamron 70-210mm f/4 VC provides a nice alternative to existing options, yet Canon may have upstaged Tamron with the recent announcement of the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II, a heavily updated and improved lens. Still, for those on a budget, the reality that the new Canon will cost 50% more than the Tamron might still be a compelling factor. At the same time, however, I cannot deliver complete approbation of the A034, as I felt that in some areas it underperformed my expectations. It is a sharp lens, but is clearly outclassed by the larger Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2 lens. I found the autofocus a little slower than expected (the recent Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 VC was much faster) and also found the autofocus a little more prone to hunting in some situations.

Dustin’s review comes with sample images, comparisons and more information about the Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD. The video below sums it up very well.

 

Tamron 70-210mm f/4 VC USD

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