Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD Review (DPReview)

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

DPReview tested the new Tamron 70-210mm f/4 VC USD, a relatively inexpensive option in this zoom range.

From their conclusion:

The Tamron 70-210mm F4 is a great telephoto lens option with relatively few shortcomings considering its reasonable price point. Its optical performance should represent a meaningful upgrade for those using entry-level 55-200mm or 55-250mm kit zooms, and the F4 aperture saves weight and expense compared to constant F2.8 aperture alternatives.

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Our direct comparison with the Canon 70-200mm F4L II IS shows that lens to be a generally better performer, especially wide-open. But in our experience the Tamron balances well on more entry-level cameras, the autofocus kept up just fine with everything we threw at it, and if you take the time to shoot Raw, the lack of in-camera optical corrections is neither here nor there. Read the review…

Another quite positive review for the Tamron 70-210mm f/4 VC USD. It may not be able to compete with Canon’s “L” glass but it appears to deliver bang for the bucks.

Tamron 70-210mm f/4 VC USD

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