Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens Test

World Exclusive: Have a look at our test results from the newTamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens.

21 Nov 2012 4:37PM by Gary Wolstenholme | Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD in Interchangeable Lenses

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World First: We've got the new Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens in for testing, and are currently putting together our full review, but in the meantime, feel free to have a look at our sample photos and test data from the lens. We are testing the lens on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

MTF@70mm

MTF@135mm

MTF@200mm

How to read our charts

The blue column represents readings from the centre of the picture frame at the various apertures and the green is from the edges. Averaging them out gives the red weighted column.

The scale on the left side is an indication of actual image resolution. The taller the column, the better the lens performance. Simple.

For this review, the lens was tested on a Canon EOS 5D Mark II using Imatest.

CA@70mm

CA@135mm

CA@200mm

How to read our charts

Chromatic aberration is the lens' inability to focus on the sensor or film all colours of visible light at the same point. Severe chromatic aberration gives a noticeable fringing or a halo effect around sharp edges within the picture. It can be cured in software.

Apochromatic lenses have special lens elements aspheric, extra-low dispersion etc. to minimize the problem, hence they usually cost more.

For this review, the lens was tested on a Canon EOS 5D Mark II using Imatest.

Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Sample Photos

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Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Specifications

Manufacturer	Tamron
General
	Lens Mounts	Nikon AF Canon EF
Lens
	Focal Length	70mm - 200mm
	Angle of View	No Data
	Max Aperture	f/2.8
	Min Aperture	f/32
	Filter Size	77mm
	Stabilised	Yes
	35mm equivalent	No Data
	Internal focusing	Yes
	Maximum magnification	No Data
Focusing
	Min Focus	130cm
Construction
	Blades	9
	Elements	23
	Groups	17
Box Contents
	Box Contents	Flower-shaped lens hood
Dimensions
	Weight	1470g
	Height	188.3mm

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