Canon vs Tamron VC vs Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 Comparison Review

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

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[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

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[@scottmacwatters]

Seriously, this and the 5d3 vs d800 have been some of the best reviews I've seen in general. Keep it up.

[@FPVwineUK]

11 years later, this was great. Apart from not seeing Tamron's focus distance haha

[@seansdfilms]

For those who come looking for lens reviews, this is a list to help you differentiate the acronyms between the brands:Sigma - OS (Optical Stabilization)Canon - IS (Image Stabilization)Tamron - VC (Vibration Compensation)Nikon - VR (Vibration Reduction)It does get jumbled at first, seeing as how there are so many acronyms for these brands, but you'll get accustomed to it.

[@c2thew]

I love how thorough your tests are/reviews are in comparison to other reviewers, especially in terms of video.

[@marcohordijk]

Ha, this is the comparison a LOT of people have been waiting for, Canon 24-70 vs Tamron 24-70 VC (vs Sigma 24-70). Nice job, Dave! :)

[@TheGiantAngryRobot]

the telescoping on the cannon i think is due to the fact that the lens hood attaches to the non extending part of the body and gives shading throughout the zoom range but I could be wrong

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

Thanks, the review was a lot of work, but it was fun doing it with James.

[@DSLRguide]

tamron really have made some great products for video, not so much in terms of autofocus, but they really have stepped up their game. Shame so many people have one bad experience and just write them off.

[@satwatchers]

Hey Dave, I like the comparison style of the video with your side by side checks. Very informative. I won't comment on which lens I like because it's the style and way you presented that I REALLY found useful. Great job. Keep up this kind of presentation. I am a faithful subscriber now. Thanks.

[@Blackfilmguild]

Great review here Dave! Thanks for this one!

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

I totally agree, it was not the mic it was the mic input on my computer. But yes I need to get a new system in place.

[@notforever123]

This is the best lens comparison I´ve seen. Keep doing it please. Thanks

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

I think so, it was near Commons Park.

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

I plan on doing a quick test of this before I ship them back, not sure I will do a video on it however.

[@ConorHildebrandt]

I just rented the canon 24-105 this past weekend for a wedding I shot....omg...i fell in LOVE, it's such a great piece of glass. I got some fantastic shots.

[@smaakjeks]

12:50 The Tamron is indeed weather resistant. I've used it myself, outside, filming for several hours in sleet and drizzle. The lens was soaking wet. I had no issues. What a fantastic piece of work.

[@eschelar]

What you are seeing there with the star flares is the number of aperture blades. Flares from the starburst are matched to the number of aperture blades because it's based on the corners from blade to blade. When the number is odd, the star flares are asymmetrical, so you see lots of flares. When the number of blades is even, the aperture corners are symmetrical, so they double up on each other and you see half as many and each flare is double the brightness.

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

For those wondering the follow focus ring is by Foton Accessories.

[@Guitarteen]

The Canon 24-70mm Extends as you zoom out so that the Lens Hood doesn't cause vignetting as you approach the wider focal lengths, makes sense really.

[@TylerandtheTribe]

Nice review. Thanks for doing the video comps!

[@Pacific-Myth]

I find your reviews extremely helpful, unlike FroKnowsPhoto who seems to just ramble on about stupid shit/animal noises and sniff lenses without any actual advice anymore.

[@DerEisdieler]

great reviewing style. love all the side by side comparisons. they really tell you the most about the lenses.

[@kristofferpence]

I won the Canon and LOVE it. Been using it on a 7D , but getting a 5D mk.2 this weekend... SO excited!

[@ShuPortraits]

*about the Canon zoom; it does loosen up with use. I have a 24-70 with a decent amount of use and it's much more loose. THE REASON for the backwards zoom on the canon (extended at 24mm and compact at 70mm) is to allow for a lens hood that attaches to the frame of the camera instead of the extended part of the lens. that way if the lens hood gets hit, the impact is absorbed by the steel frame instead of by the moving parts of the lens. i think the design is genius.

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

I'm not sure what you mean by that?

[@cosmelindstrom]

Hey I know that area. I actually live in Denver, so it's nice to see a local guy on KZbin. Good review.

[@jj9k]

thanks. i have a 5d3 but have kept 7d and 17-55/2.8IS combo due to the Canon full frame offerings not coming in 2.8IS - the tamron is obviously a very viable option.

[@TheMartialArtsFan]

The Canon extends as you zoom out because it's coordinated with the hood which is fixed in place. So when you're zoomed out wide to 24mm the lens is extended so it only uses a minimum length of the hood so the edges don't vignette. When you zoom in tele to 70mm the lens is not extended so it uses the maximum length of the hood to minimize flare. That's a very clever design that the other manufacturer's haven't copied.

[@CJisTheChosenOne]

Its called a "Follow Focus". Yes it is what it is used for. It allows the camera operator fluid, smooth movement when focusing and you can also get one for zooming, on a capable lens.

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

I am really enjoying my 5D3 for both video and stills. As for lenses I am working on a video for that question. Might have it done in about a month, I am doing lots of research on that one.

[@ruebencruz-tokar3279]

Seriously Dave you do the best reviews. :D

[@jimkeener3773]

I would have much preferred to see a comparison using the current II version of the Canon.

[@philindeblanc]

I have been shooting for over 20 years, and with digital F22 is something I have yet to use. 2.8 to 7 or 9, maybe 11 will be the max for MOST use on this focal length.

[@kerukelw]

That was a super in-depth view! Thanks! I was pretty undecided but now I will go with the Tamron!

[@shuonanzhao6395]

not sure if this was already mentioned but the canon reverse-zooms to maximize the effectiveness of the lens hood, which on the canon 24 70 does not with when the lens is zooming in and out. it, imo, is an ingenious design.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

F22 is pretty extreme, but extremely tight apertures are frequently used in studio shooting, as well as bright outdoor settings. It's there, so why not try it?

[@unamaxify]

the inverted zoom of the canon has the advantage that the lens-hood will work better at shielding from the sun (at 70mm the lens sits deep inside the hood which is optimal, at 24 the lens is very close to the edge of the hood so it won't cause vignetting). Compared to the lens-hood on the tamron or the sigma which wont work from 35 to 70mm, the inverted zoom is a big plus for contrast & preventing flare.

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

Nope, I was super careful making sure none of them got mixed up. The Tamron is sharper, but at certain higher f-stop numbers.

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

I am testing the blackbird right now.

[@MalamSeram]

Wow Dave! Gr8 presentation and speed! Superb review!

[@ThoriumHeavyIndustries]

Did the same comparsion, my results showed per pixel sharpness in the 24-70m Sigma, the canon and also the tamron did come close.

[@ShuPortraits]

if you really want image stabilization, i would go with the canon 24-105. the image quality is almost on par with the 24-70 but with a much lower price, better zoom range, and image stabilization. i just bought a 24-105 to relieve my 24-70 of cheeper or more dangerous gigs and so far i love it. thanks for the comparison. you make a clear distinction between the lenses. great review!

[@rauanakh2925]

Dave Dugdale huge to you thanks for your videos reviews, they are very informative, and are clear! we wait all new reviews! ! !

[@cornbobrimlove7892]

Great comparison. Very helpful to see the pro's and con's of all these lenses. thanks.

[@FilmIn5D]

24-105 canon ftw! IS is a necessity when shooting live events (i.e. run and gun shooting). Great vid

[@thelunarscape]

Not needed but very handy when you want to get more depth of field, like when you take a quick landscape or stationary objects in lower light and don't have a tripod to hand.

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

I will have a review of the Blackbird pretty soon.

[@jessplayen]

Hey dave, just got the Tamron 24-700mm 2.8 VC. I took some pictures of the sun and also some long exposures out on the street and the star effect I'm getting is different from your test. Mine is more similar to Sigma one on your video.

[@AdilAlsuhaim]

I have the Tamron VC, and I'll keep it until Canon decide to produce an IS version of a fast standard zoom (not the F4 BS.)... or maybe if Sigma decide to give us an Art fast zoom lens with OS that gives Canon a run for their money. The Tamron is adequate. It's kind of soft wide open. But I am okay with it.

[@johnfarmer5121]

while you testing the lenses, you must have turn the vc on. that is way there is blur in tamron. VC vibrates causes blur.

[@thatshahab]

Hey Dave that was a quick reply! Thanks but I didn't find it on your blog post. You've put something on the Canon L lens for the focus throw. I'd like to have that thing.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Thank you for sharing. This means a lot for us since we are starting to shoot more with Canon equipment.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Lots of folks use SLRs for video shooting. If they're close-miking, then focusing motor noise could be an issue for them, especially for things like interviews and quiet scenes where volume levels are low.

[@Oculus729]

Dave, thanks for the real world review. This is the type of information most of us want. I know you are a Canon shooter, but I wish you would do the same comparison with the Nikon 24-70, you know for us Nikon guys!

[@moviewatcher1024]

I have the Canon 24-70 2.8 version 1. I paid only $1200 for it a year ago. It is super sharp and built like a tank. I didn't care for the inverted zoom at first, but as stated by others that makes the hood work correctly at all zoom settings, which to me is a small plus.

[@BarnET0]

your right, and it's the same price as the Canon 17-55mm USM IS F2.8. However it let's through twice the ammount of light.

[@dphotos007]

I have had my Canon 24-70 for many years and the one think I like is it can take a beating. It is a solid lens. I like the quality in the Tamron but would still pick Canon because I shoot mostly stills. I do want a Canon 24-70 2.8 IS. Maybe someday.

[@glennwih]

@Dave You are not supposed to zoom while video-recording on a DLSR.

[@flipzide]

Been following you since I picked up my first dslr, the T2i. Based on your review (and the rising prices of the discontinued Canon 24-70 f/2.8L), I just placed an order for the Tamron. I'm excited to put it to use for my video projects.

[@jamieshill520]

definitely go for the tamron. their vc is crazy! even on their cheaper 70-300 you can tell a big difference.

[@olehpalash]

The video is so informative! I enjoyed every second of it! Very useful and now I know exactly which one to buy. So thanks!

[@Sean60D]

A really thorough review you have done there, sounded like a subaru at the end :) Thanks

[@SonDialer]

The piece is called a sling or manual or flex follow focus ring

[@BLAGOJAD]

Also, on the 17-50mm (DX), it's shortest at it's 17mm, which is where most of the handheld, walkaround videos get shot. You should really give the 24-105mm a try as well, for the Canon, it's a nice, often used L lens with IS, albeit 2 stop IS, but the good thing is it can be found very cheap since it's being sold as a kit with many 5d bodies.

[@jaggedpeakproduction]

I agree with you DDD... not to mention the cost of a 5DIII .... and the Tamron costs more than a hand full of L lenses... and it includes an amazing Image Stabilizer (VC) which i find better than ANY one in an L lens!

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

It is from Foton Accessories.

[@MattiaMerli]

Great review, but I noted that the front element of Tamron rotates when you zoom, not good for video, expecially if you use cokin filters or polarizer filter.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

I shoot both, and have found that the requirements for video lenses are evolving away from those typically important to photographers shooting stills. I shoot both, and find that while a 2.5x zoom range is perfectly adequate for shooting stills, it's much less than what I would *like* to have when shooting video - particularly when I'm shooting off a stand/tripod.

[@LimitExeeded]

you said that it's weird that the front tube from the canon lens is comming out at the lowest focal length! But it's nice in combination with the mount of the lens hood... with this system you have a better effect of the lens hood at the higher focal length! :)

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

I am thinking about reviewing it in July.

[@DGrieux]

Hi, thank you for the review. Although I disagree on some points, I must say this is a great review. From a photographer's perspective I think Canon lens performs better overall. However, right now I need to purchase a lens for a video project, and Canon is out of reach. Do you think that Tamrom lens at full HD resolution (1920px widthx1080) is up to par with Canon, because all those differences seems to be visible at full resolution only (5616 px). Thank you.

[@JZonay]

Thanks for this video Dave! Thanks to your input, I ended up going with the 17-50mm 2.8 with VC because its basically the 24-70 on my 7D.

[@MattiaMerli]

Yeah, sorry Dave I'm having the chickenpox right now and at 35 is not so good... You are right, it doesn't rotate, I didn't noted at 13:00 that you keep hold the zoom barrel and rotate the optic... Sorry again for the misunderstand!

[@chuck90504]

Preordered the Tamron 24-70VC and have no regrets. Significantly better than the 24-70L mk1. The VC is awesome for video AND photography. I love shooting stills at 1/20 with full confidence. It allows me to absorb as much light as possible to get the lowest ISO and stopped down when possible (TV mode ISO auto). That translates to higher quality shots. For fast action shots, it's neck and neck with the 24-70L mk 1 except my copy of the tamron was noticeably sharper at all focal lengths.

[@glennwih]

Handheld tips: Avoid caffine. If you are left handed, brace your left elbow on your belt and squeeze both arms against your sides. Tuck your chin to touch your hand(s). This allows limited Left-to-Right movement but stablizes your shot by 50%.

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

That's odd, I just tried it on mine and it does not rotate while zooming.

[@175myles]

I have the Sigma 24-70 2.8 and I use it a fair bit in low light and full sun light and have never found any problems with my images. I shoot sunrises when its not winter because I hate the cold and use it as my every day lens. I only ever use f2.8, f5.6, f11, f18 and f22. In all honesty, if you buy any of these lenses you won't be disappointing if you aren't earning money from them.

[@jjrosaria]

The canon's design on having the wide end being extended is actually a clever bit of design. When the lens hood is attached, it gives better shading to the lens. (you will notice how when you zoom in, more area for shading is produced) a bit hard to explain lol but yeah. that's why it's made that way.

[@lightactionphotography]

Dave, one main thing to consider Canon lens instead of Tamron for video is, the Tamron is Veri focal whereas the Canon is Parfocal. I feel for video this is so Important.

[@freddieslaughter1107]

I look for image quality as well as build quality, that is why I only buy Canon L lens for my 5D Mk3

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

ha, I just noticed that someone was looking at us out the window on that shot, good catch.

[@WHITELIONNYC]

Hey Dave, for a long time you have been mentioning you want the 70-200 2.8 with IS. Why dont you just get that instead? Its couple hundred more but you will love it especially for what you do its the perfect lens. You could have saved $240 with Canon Instant Rebate this month ends 6/2 I think. Thats off top of my head, some are $120 off, some $240.

[@shadow100101]

the 16- 35 l lens is a sweet wide lens to use!

[@VibesGoodThe]

Great review really helpful. Still trying to decided which lens I want but this puts a lot of things into perspective.

[@TalesOfWar]

My brain and eyes are telling me I want the Canon, but my wallet is telling me the Tamron is better value lol. I guess I'll just have to save longer for the Canon. It's something I plan on keeping for many many years anyway so it's not like it'll be replaced soon. L glass always fetches a good price second hand too which is something to consider.

[@Stickeroo]

You should probably focus calibrate the Sigma lens and try it again, because I use the 24-70 and its nowhere NEAR as bad as that. It isn't as sharp as the Canon but its a LOT sharper than what your are showing here.

[@LivetobeEPIC]

great video dave! keep up the great work! one question though, why wouldn't u put the 24-70mm mark ii in this video, instead of the older one?

[@glennwih]

@DAVE you need to compare your histograms! At 6:23 tc that histogram looks not so hot. Reshoot it and try to match the settings and histograms. Thanks!

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

Sorry I have never heard of that adapter.

[@canonman223]

I know you lose the VC feature on the Canon lens, but in bright light as shown, for stills, hand-held should be no problem within this range of magnification (24-70mm).

[@TheVitalishe]

"I am impressed Sigma won at f/22" I would not expect a comment like that about f/2.8 glass. It's almost like saying that Canon L lens has better surfaces for hummering nails. It maybe true, but it is definitely far from the main purpose of the lens.

[@sergeichumakov9101]

f/22 has its purpose. But then again, for the performance boost that the L-lens show everywhere (except maybe f/22) I'm willing to use them instead of Sigma.

[@TheVitalishe]

How often do you use your lenses at or around f/22? One typically uses small apertures for landscape shots with something relatively close in focus (like flowers). As a reference, at a typical landscape focal distance of 24mm and the optimal sharpness aperture of f/8 hyperfocal distance is 2.4m. Focusing just past it, at 2.5m everything will be in focus from 1.3m to infinity. Similar numbers for 24mm and f/11 are 1.7m for hyperfocal and 0.9m-infty. So what is the point of using f/22? To introduce visible diffraction? So it is my firm belief that the fact Sigma is sharper at f/22 is irrelevant just like the fact that it may taste better and have fewer calories ;-)

[@TheVitalishe]

As an additional argument against performance at f/22 is the fact that many fast primes simply don't go past f/16.

[@mentalmetal1]

great video. nice style for side by side comparison. question: who makes those pull focus levers you're using to test focus ring distance?

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

What is breathing and how do I test for it?

[@Juke172]

Do you have wide-angle lenses and fisheyes? Could you make some kind of a review about them?

[@eschelar]

I currently shoot with 7D and 70D and have three L lenses plus 50mm f/1.4, 10-22 and 17-55 f/2.8 IS. I've used the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 as well and I found that although it was decently sharp, it was quite a bit softer at f/2.8 than the Canon. But what was most noticeable for me was the AI of the autofocus. It just could not keep up with any other lens in my bag, constantly hunting, losing focus, missing focus. I'd put that high on the priority list. But good overall discussion.

[@ofantasmarenegado]

hey Dave, not taking the aperture in comparison, do you prefer the canon 24-105 or this 24-70 tamron? how does VC compares to IS?

[@justinbabi8824]

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[@alexandruholbanbv]

i want a canon eos 5D Mark III great video !!

[@MajorSwagz]

Great review, only one thing. I don't get the same result as you do on the sharpness when you compare the sigma vs canon. Well yeah the Canon is better, but me and my friend really tested them both out and it didn't become so much difference as you got. I asume you shot everything at the same settings and didn't do any post processing, so the result I got was so different shocked me. Anyways thanks for another great video :D

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

He is going to help me out with another video soon.