Testseek.com have collected 30 expert reviews of the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD.
October 2015
(88%)
30 Reviews
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Abstract: PerformanceFocus speed and accuracyWe tested focus speed and accuracy from both extremes of the focusing distances. We also set the aperture at F/2.8 for most stress on the lens. The lens could lock on focus without problem in less than a sec from the min...
Abstract: The Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD is quite simply a revolutionary design, being the first wideangle zoom to combine a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture with optical stabilisation. It covers a focal length range suitable for landscape photography, interiors a...
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Published: 2015-08-29, Author: Arthur , review by: digitalversus.com
Buildquality and finish, Constant f/2.8 aperture, Optical stabilization, USD motor, Sharpness between f/8 and f/11, Little chromatic aberration
Size and weight, Lack of uniformity at wide angle between the center and edges, Slight vignetting, Visible distortion
All in all, this 15-30mm f/2.8 follows in the footsteps of its two big brothers. It's a very good zoom lens, providing all-round performance and good picture quality in most set-ups. This lens will be great for landscape photographers and photojournalists...
Constant f/2.8 aperture, Fast, high-torque autofocus, Handles with smooth precision
Some sharpness issues when wide open
represents a great middle ground choice between something like the Canon 16-35mm and Sigma 14-24mm lenses. Well-built and weather-sealed, with an optical stabiliser and constant f/2.8 aperture to boot, this lens will give you practically everything you ne...
Abstract: Matt Granger is a photographer and educator who runs a popular photography YouTube channel. And if you've ever watched any of his videos, you'd know that he has lots of opinions about photography gear. In the below video, Granger put his opinions on Ni...
Abstract: Specs USA Version Unboxing PerformanceCompared Usage RecommendationsTamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (takes no filters unless you buy a special adapter, 38.1 oz./1,079g, 0.9'/0.28m close focus, about $1,099 ) bigger. I got my Canon version at B&H...
Published: 2017-01-04, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Now that we've tested the Tamron against two strong performers from Canon on the same body, we can see just how good the 15-30mm F2.8 is optically. Given the price, it has a good balance of sharpness even wide-open, along with good control of chromatic ab...
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Published: 2016-11-23, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: We've tested 130 lenses on Canon's flagship camera, the full-frame 18-Mpix Canon EOS-1D X Mk II, covering focal lengths ranging from an incredibly wide 11mm up to a super-telephoto 600mm.We've split the results between primes and zooms and then arranged t...
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Published: 2016-11-03, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: We summarize the scores and analyses of multi-purpose zoom lenses in this second part of our review of the best lenses for the Nikon D5. More versatile than primes, zoom lenses are often a more convenient choice for shooting in fast-paced environments whe...
Published: 2016-10-26, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: We've tested 130 lenses on the recently-introduced full-frame 30-Mpix Canon EOS 5D Mk IV, covering focal lengths ranging from an ultra-wide angle 11mm to 600mm super-telephoto.Because photographers differ about their preferred choices of focal length for...
