Comments on: Canon, Nikon, Sigma, and Tamron 24-70mm Lens Shootout: What's the Best Value for Your Money?

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Canon, Nikon, Sigma, and Tamron 24-70mm Lens Sh... — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:15:39 +0000

[...] Posted by Dave Kendricken on November 17, 2012"Kevin Good over at CrisisLab has recently published a comparison of both higher end (Canon and Nikon) and less expensive (Sigma and Tamron) lenses common for various types of DSLR shooting — 24-70mm f/2.8 zooms. The test compares overall clarity, both at the center of each lens as well as at the edges, the quality of bokeh, the amount of vignetting, and the ability for internal optical image stabilization. The results of each test were weighted against the going price for each lens, in order to determine which possesses the best overall value. Read on to check out the video — and which lens may have the most bang for your buck.NoFilmSchool.com [...]

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:37:18 +0000

Next time you want to smash a great lens like those, can you offer them as prizes instead? A part of me died inside knowing they were smashed.. lol

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By: Jerome

Jerome — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:19:05 +0000

Ken Rockwell as your reference????????????? My God that is scary

By: Jerome

Jerome — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:14:56 +0000

Outstanding review, clear, concise and funny as kucf.

I have no brand loyalty, worked with all four brands and more. I am just after the most versatile tool for the task, optical sharpness is not the be all and end all for me.

Vibration control, fast f2.8 and more consistent luminosity…………..well done Tamron me thinks panic is flavour of the month in both Canon and Nikon headquarters.

Just out of curiousity did any of the lenses whacked survive their fate, bet they all qualify for soft focus portrait lenses

By: Kevin Good

Kevin Good — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:06:57 +0000

IS or VR or VC or whatever we’re calling it gives you options. Of course don’t leave it on for shooting locked-down. But it is super helpful much of the time: when I’m doing handheld, even with a rig; when I’m mounting on something that might vibrate, like a vehicle; even on a dolly/other moving platform it can smooth out some of the little tiny hiccups from less-than-perfect move. I’m not saying it’s for all shooters (stills shooters that exclusively shoot with flash are the one group it’s basically totally useless for). But I find it hugely useful in many many situations, and I given the choice I want that option in my lens.

I’m glad you like the video. :)

By: Kevin Good

Kevin Good — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:57:48 +0000

Thanks. :)

By: Kevin Good

Kevin Good — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:54:14 +0000

Well “reverse” focusing is a matter of opinion, eh? If you’re a Nikon shooter (which I am) then that fits right in. In any case, the review is certainly not the most comprehensive– I was attempting to hit the most important metrics in a short time.

By: Daniel Mimura

Daniel Mimura — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 01:48:09 +0000

That’s just moronic smashing lenses.

And what’s this obsession with IS. I hate IS. You can’t get a solid frame b/c it’s creeping around on you. This is a feature for still shooters, not filmmakers.

Use a tripod and learn how to shoot. It only helps you if you’re walking around handheld without a proper rig to give it mass and anchor points and change the center of gravity.

Do us a favor and don’t give idiots like these guys attention on nfs.

You want good lens reviews, use Ken Rockwell’s site (He is a still photographer, but the information is still valid, especially if you are planning to use your lenses into the future beyond 1080p). That’s the go-to site for any lens review…not some smarmy kids smashing up good gear.

By: Loughlin

Loughlin — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:39:57 +0000

Awesome. So glad I found no film school website.

By: Photowyzard

Photowyzard — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:58:39 +0000

Terrific video! Enjoyed every minute. Especially the batting practise! Well done and informative.

By: Tony Anastasi

Tony Anastasi — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:39:53 +0000

Been using my 18-200 Nikon on my 550d for video and works just fine… Not quite as sharp as the sonys RX100 for video but gets the job done nicely with its range. Also use the 50 plastic canon for interviews on tripod and works perfectly fine – the 18-55 kit canon is just rubbish though lol. Left 30kgs of pro Nikon glass at home as the end result although much better just is not worth the weight in the end of traveling with all that weight vs the one 18-200 for video :)

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By: Laurence Bond

Laurence Bond — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:10:24 +0000

Quite possibly the funniest camera related review I have ever encountered. Also loaded with common sense about what is really important to most users in a lens . It almost makes me want to rush out and buy the Tamron.

Great work :-)

By: john jeffreys

john jeffreys — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:27:02 +0000

Oh yeah its sharp as fuck, but I’ve been reading on reduser of people that have way sharper 24-70s than other people with the same exact lens. Variation like that is normal (and a reason why people like Kubrick would allegedly buy 10 copies of the same lens and return the other 9, to get the best one), but not as dramatic as what we have been seeing with this one

By: sean

sean — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:19:39 +0000

I wouldn’t say huge, but according to these tests, its WAY better than the old 24-70, which was the best of the bunch.

http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2470variation.jpeg

http://www.canonrumors.com/reviews/review-canon-ef-24-70-f2-8l-ii/

In 2004 I had the Tamron 28-75 2.8, because I couldn’t justify the extra money for the Canon when the comparison tests were similar. However, on a shoot in 2005, when it was hot and humid, my lens fogged with condensation the second I took it out of the bag, even when the front element cleared up, all the elements “in” the lens were still fogged. Lens was useless for over an hour. Another shooter was running the Canon and it was fine. The sealing on the Canon lens is just that much better. It is a tank of a lens, a real PRO piece of equipment. The Tamron can make great photos, just like a Rebel can take great photos, but it’s not a 1D. I upgraded to the Canon after that experience and then lens have never let me down.

As a pro, that’s priority number 1 and I am willing to pay for that security. I’ve shot outdoors in the rain with my 1D and my Canon. Couldn’t even do that with the Tamron. Snow, -40, caribean humidity, etc. I’ve taken that lens all over the world.

The Tamron is nice and is perfect for 80% of the people out there, but I couldn’t recommend it over the Canon, it’s not even close.

He is right about one thing though, Canon does need to make an IS version.

By: marklondon

marklondon — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:34:56 +0000

I haven’t had too many issues manually focusing (I even do it occasionally for stills on that lens), but that makes sense. I just won’t buy Sigma anymore :-) The main issue is that there are serious alternatives to the OEM versions.

By: Mo

Mo — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:20:51 +0000

Yes it is. However, if you use it with a super 35mm sensor, it performs even better in regards to sharpness and vignetting. Love mine!