Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Review

September 22, 2017 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star Half rating star

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

The Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is a brand new standard zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Retailing for around £450/$600, is the EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 worth upgrading to from a kit lens, and is it a worthy alternative to the venerable 24-105mm f/4 L version? Read our Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM review to find out...

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is a brand new premium standard zoom lens for DSLR cameras. Retailing for £1129 / $1099, is the Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens a worthy successor to the hugely popular original model? Read our in-depth Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM review to find out...

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is a professional standard zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Officially retailing for a whopping £2299.99 / $2299.99, does the Canon 24-700mm f/2.8 offer good enough image quality to justify its price-tag? Read our in-depth Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM review, complete with full-size sample images, to find out...

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM is a new professional standard zoom lens. Boasting built-in image stabilisation, macro capabilities and fast and quite auto-focusing, the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM is a lighter and more affordable alternative to the faster EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM. Read our in-depth Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM review complete with full-size sample images.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

The AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 G ED VR is a new standard zoom lens that can be used with both full-frame FX and cropped DX Nikon DSLR cameras. Featuring a constant maximum aperture of f/4 at all focal lengths, the Nikon 24-120mm lens costs almost twice as much as its variable-aperture predecessor, the 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED. Read our full Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Review to find out if it's worth paying the extra...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR is a fast standard zoom lens for Nikon FX full-frame DSLR shooters. Crucially offering built-in image stabilisation, the new Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR is also weather-sealed. Read our Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR review to find out if it's the best standard zoom for full-frame users...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR is a new standard zoom lens that can be used with both full-frame FX and cropped DX Nikon DSLR cameras. Featuring a constant maximum aperture of f/3.5, the Nikon 24-85mm is an affordable partner for new DSLRs like the D800 and D600. Read our full Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/4G ED VR review to find out if it's a bargain or not...

Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM

The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM is a brand new premium standard zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Retailing for £849.99 / $899.99, can the Sigma 24-105mm take on and beat the equivalent lenses from Canon and Nikon? Read our Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM review to find out...

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art

The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art is an exciting new professional standard zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Retailing for £1399 / $1299, can the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 compete with the equivalent lenses from Canon and Nikon? Read our Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art review to find out...

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is a new flagship standard zoom lens for professional photographers. Read our in-depth Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM review to find out if it's worth the $2199 / £2249 asking price...

Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is the standard kit lens for the Sony A7 full-frame compact system camera, and is also available separately for interested A7R owners. We tested the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS with the demanding A7R to see if it could cope with its massive 36 megapixel resolution. Read our Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS review to find out how it got on...

Sony Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II

The Sony Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II is a fast and versatile wide-angle to short telephoto zoom designed for Sony full-frame or APS-C A-Mount cameras. Is it a must-have lens for every full-frame A-Mount shooter? Read our Sony Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II review to find out...

Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

The Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is a fast standard zoom lens for Nikon and Canon full-frame DSLR shooters. Crucially offering built-in image stabilisation, something that the Big Two don't offer, the Tamron 24-70mm is also weather-sealed and cheaper. Read our Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD review to find out if it's the best standard zoom for full-frame users.