Overview

The Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD offers strong optical performance, with sharpness and contrast that rival Nikon's VR II and improved image quality over its predecessor. Its 4-stop VC stabilization is effective and quiet. Build quality is solid with weather sealing, though handling is criticized: the zoom ring is stiff and forward, and the focus ring is easy to bump. It is slightly lighter than Canon's f/2.8L II but heavier than Sigma's stabilized lens. Best suited for event and wedding shooters seeking a stabilized f/2.8 zoom at a moderate price.