Haven't had much chance to use the lens but shipping was fast and hastle free

This is by far the best piece of glass I have owned. Very smooth and tack sharp, well worth the money spent.

not bad, but this one came without a storage bag as others

The Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a telephoto zoom for Canon and Nikon DSLRs featuring a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, optical image stabilisation, and ultrasonic autofocus. This weather-resistant lens works on both full-frame and crop-sensor (APS-C/DX) cameras, and costs £1350.

Excellent optics; Effective image stabilisation; Weather-sealed construction

Slightly soft at 70mm and f/2.8; Zoom ring not quite as smooth and precise as pricier alternatives

Tamron has launched some excellent Super Performance lenses of late, one of our favourites being the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD. The 70-200mm follows suit, with a truly professional feel.

Excellent performance; Sheer value for money; Fast AF and effective image stabilization

Big and heavy (though typical for 70-200mm f/2.8; Large 77mm filter ring

Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification This brand new lens from Tamron covers the ever-popular 70-200mm range with a fast constant aperture of f/2.8. It is one of Tamron's 'SP' lenses, which denotes that it should be able to produce professional quality results and it sports...

Very sharp throughout the range in the centre; Effective Vibration Compensation system; Excellent build quality; Moisture resistant construction; Low distortion

Suggested retail price at launch is higher than some camera manufacturer's equivalent lenses

Best telephoto VFM choice!

Superb sharpness; IQ; VFM

A bit slower AF than Nikkor f/2.8

The wide f/2.8 aperture and built-in image stabilisation make this lens one to consider if you regularly shoot in low-light conditions, and it's significantly cheaper than equivalent rivals from Canon, Nikon and Sony.

After reading reviews I took the plunge. Haven't regretted it for one minute

Great Picture Quality; Simple Controls

It is very important to check lens micro-adjustments with lens on camera immediately and if it cannot be micro-adjusted in the camera to acheive sharpness then it must be returned for replacement.