Tamron has just officially announced the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens. It is the company’s second generation ‘standard’ zoom lens for full-frame Canon and Nikon DSLRs. It costs $1,199.00, $100 cheaper than new announced Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens. This new lens start shipping in September for Canon EF mount, and in August for Nikon F mount.
Detailed specifications:
Principal specifications | ||
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Lens type | Zoom lens | |
Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
Focal length | 24–70 mm | |
Image stabilization | Yes (5 stops) | |
Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | |
Aperture | ||
Maximum aperture | F2.8 | |
Minimum aperture | F22 | |
Aperture ring | No | |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
Optics | ||
Elements | 17 | |
Groups | 12 | |
Special elements / coatings | 2 XR, 3 LD, 3 GM aspherical, 1 aspherical elements + eBAND and fluorine coatings | |
Focus | ||
Minimum focus | 0.38 m (14.96″) | |
Maximum magnification | 0.2× | |
Autofocus | Yes | |
Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic | |
Full time manual | Yes | |
Focus method | Internal | |
Distance scale | Yes | |
DoF scale | No | |
Physical | ||
Weight | 905 g (2.00 lb) | |
Diameter | 88 mm (3.46″) | |
Length | 111 mm (4.37″) | |
Sealing | Yes | |
Colour | Black | |
Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
Power zoom | No | |
Zoom lock | Yes | |
Filter thread | 82.0 mm | |
Hood supplied | Yes | |
Tripod collar | No |
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