Tamron was first. Many of us had long-wanted a 24-70mm lens with both an f/2.8 aperture and image stabilization, but until the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens was introduced in 2012, we had to choose one or the other.

Beautifully built, tactile feel in the hands is excellent, sharp, great resolution and colour rendition, and thoutful integration of Arca Swiss compatible tripod mounting plate.Only criticism is that the vibration control and autofocus buttons sit slightly proud of the main barrel of the lens and...

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

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;

One lens that should be in the arsenal of every photographer is a moderate telephoto zoom like a 70-200mm. Lenses in this category offer a great compromise between power, mobility, and versatility.

For the money, the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a really solid telezoom. It's a tough lens that can be used in any sort of weather, and delivers images with superb sharpness through most of its range.

Excellent resolution through most of range; Optical stabilization system; Bright f/2.8 aperture; Sturdy build quality; Teleconverter compatibility; Integrated tripod collar; Available for Canon and Nikon cameras; Affordable

Weak flare resistance; Dimmed corners; Sharpness drops off at 200mm; Toggle switches prone to inadvertent changes

Designed for users of full frame Nikon and Canon cameras, the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens is a new, upgraded optic with moisture and dust resistance, faster AF and improved 5 stop VC (Vibration Compensation).

Announced in early February 2017, the Tamron SP70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens (Model A025) replaces a previous model, the SP70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A009) , which we reviewed in December 2012.

The Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a second-generation telephoto zoom lens for Canon and Nikon full-frame DSLR cameras. This compact lens features a constant aperture of f/2.8 throughout the range, improved Vibration Compensation (VC) technology, a shorter minimum focus distance of 0.95m,...

I have choosen the Tamron 70-200/2.8 VC because at my workplace we use the same and I was impressed by its performance and durability. We use it as workhorse and its still working- but the zoom rings rubber got expanded so its not wheater sealed for now and not very sexy.

Pretty fast and accurate AF; good built quality; very nice iq; damn good stabilization; not that pricey

Built quality not as good as Canon 70-200/2.8 also the AF slower (not significantly); zoom ring and mf ring reversed; hard to use with reversed hood