Tamron 70-200 F/2.8 VC USD Canon Mount

I received this item in double quick time even though the postage was free. The lens itself is big and heavy but doesn't feel so on te camera (Canon 6D). The construction is robust and some weather proofing is claimed. The zoom is smooth and offers enough resistance to avoid accidental activation. The Focus and vibration reduction are smooth and quiet too. Optically, I won't give you LP/mm or MTF scores as I don't have the necessary equipment to check them. But, I can say that the level of detail (in the test shots I took) is impressive. I compared it to the Canon L equivalent and to my eye I can't spot enough of a difference to justify the £700 or so more in cost.Focus speed and accuracy andare also great on both my 6D and 60D, this is really important for any kind of sport or wildlife photos.So if your looking for good and fast optics with a reasonable price tag, this may be the lens for you. If you need the extra weather proofing and industrial build and weight, spend the money and go for the Canon.

I've read many reviews on this amazing lens for over a year now.Last Christmas,(2015), I decided to finally give myself a present!(I do have it's baby brother the 24-70 2.8, another fine lens.At first I wasn't too happy with the focussing, it seemed a bit hit and miss.I sent it back to Tamron UK for recalibration. I received it back in a week!Nice one Tamron!It was better but still not to my liking. I began to mess with in camera fine tuning on my Nikon D610.After many shots and fiddling I finally settled on -12. It's now to my liking!Sometimes I get out of focus shots but I think that's down to me not the lens.Highly recommended!

Initially I like this lens. It offers good value compared to the Nikon equivalent. Is it 200mm at all closer focus distances? I don't believe so. That's why I give it 4 stars not 5.

Takes photos better than my old Canon 70-200 2.8L, and has VC so I gain a few stops for light. I've shot at ISO800/F2.8 at dusk and had some amazing images even from handheld.The image quality is on par with the Canon L-series, on the tested 5D2, 5DS and 1DX. Auto-focus could be faster, but its on par with the L-series for me, and if I needed it any faster I'd use a prime lens anyway!

Slower to focus than I was looking for.

This is a great lens for the money. Competes with the Nikon variant.Pros for me.1 Image quality.2 VC works well.3 Price.4 Build quality.Cons for me1 Focus ring a little small

Very happy with my purchase images are pin sharp and bokeh is to die for!

Wow, what a great lens. As good as the Nikon lens, but half the cost. Made to a very high standard.