Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 VC USD lens review (with samples)

[@sunlbx]

This cheap widely available legendary zoom deserves a modern re-test!!!

[@jeanleclerc115]

I am in fact still using it today with a Nikon D7500, and it holds up very well.

[@dk2003_]

Yeah works great still

[@guillaumeerard]

Just bought and tested that lens following your recommendations and it is absolutely brilliant. Hard to imagine i ever could do without. One slight issue for videomakers is the stabilizer which is rock solid but skips every few seconds to reset. Not an issue for photography but only to be used on a tripod for video work. Still, truly awesome lens for the price.

[@michaelcurtissr]

Great reviews Chris, and as always whenever I have a particular lens in mind I always look to see if you've had a review on it if not I just wait. Thanks for your impartial dedicated reviews.

[@genegustafson715]

I have used this on both my 7100, and my 750 (Nikon). After the normal calibration on both cameras, this lens is superb, with the emphasis on SUPERB! The VC (vibration control/compensation) is beyond anything on the market.I use it for events (low light and ample, without flash, portraits, wildlife, street photography, and landscapes. Tamron has set the benchmark for all other makers. Tamron should be in your bag.

[@christopherfrost]

Only really if you're shooting outside on a sunny day, or prepared to use high ISOs

[@JakeWalksAmerica]

Or a tripod and slower shutter speed.. Which, I'm fine with when things are static.. except for water and clouds lol

[@WetDoggo]

Is it comparable to 70-300 sp di usc?

[@Syncroschannel]

This lens, new to me, is just amazing. It is mad sharp at 300mm...and the image stabilisation is the best Ive ever used......I have, in the last 2 years had Sigma 150-500, 70-300 Canon IS, and a lovely Canon Mk 1100-400 L...Sold them all as they didnt quite hold everything together...I can tell that this lens is a keeper. I love it!

[@acerider2899]

Yup i agree ....it's a sharp lens

[@user-qo8gf9fi3x]

The vc still works good? , my vc sometimes disconnects from the lens

[@benhernandez9747]

@@acerider2899 do you stop down for sharp images because for me wide open its fairly blurry so I have to stop down to 5.6 and shoot from 400-800 iso to get decent images. however when I get out to 300mm its a hit or mis on image quality. I use a canon 6D.

[@Syncroschannel]

@@user-qo8gf9fi3x vc still perfect

[@Syncroschannel]

@@benhernandez9747 I use a 7d2, have great images at all apertures, the sharpness at 300 was one of the things that really surprised me....

[@christopherfrost]

I do have some old ones somewhere, but I don't really use them. They are cool. But lens technology has wildly improved from the old days, and most vintage lenses just don't come up to scratch optically. They are cool, though

[@HenryPrasistaKurniawan]

Finally the door was open.

[@plekker]

the 70-300 f/4-5.6 is fantastic! I'm really happy with this lens

[@Teddykhil]

Part 2. Which I'm liking the price and this lens even more. I like taking pics of birds (feathered type) and a bit of wildlife action with landscape thrown in. Will be looking forward to using this lens and having some fun taking good shots. Thanks again for your vid. Kev.

[@wolfsea100]

Christopher after watching this i bought one and it performed fantastic thanks to you i paid 450 ca. on Amazon, and it balances very well on my 70D i can photograph hand held and get amazing shots of flying birds small gulls etc, and on the tripod its great. thanks Rod.

[@EyeScreamPL]

Thanks Chris! One of the best reviews of photo lenses on YT, ever! Thank to you i made a choice and i don't regret! Cheers!

[@RyanH0809]

You provide the absolute best reviews. Thank You!

[@ltgaming4556]

agreed

[@KerryonBass]

I bought this lens a few months ago specifically for taking photos at cricket matches. On my crop sensor it's been great. Thanks for the review that confirms my thoughts on this lens

[@JakeWalksAmerica]

I just ordered this lens to pair with my 90D. I've had several other Tamron lenses that I've enjoyed, so I figured I would give this one a try too. Can't wait!

[@NIMAGEProduction]

is it sharp enough for 2020?

[@JakeWalksAmerica]

@@NIMAGEProduction Yes! I love it! I don't use it too often, but it's great when I need that extra reach, and without sacrificing quality.

[@Mnorbert25]

@@NIMAGEProduction Yeah but the lens itself is 10 Year old ! If you want to buy one better go with the Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS Nano USM II at 300mm is pin sharp and colourful and has no chromatic abberation like the Tamron do ! Tamron is sharp from 70-200 mm from 200-300mm loses some sharpness and become more chromatic !

[@NIMAGEProduction]

Norbert Murányi I literally did that wow :O I bough the canon version mark 2.

[@ireneguwanelder3042]

Thank you so much Christopher Frost. I love your fantastic review. You've helped me make up my mind.

[@bimbo853]

Thanks Chris for your great and honest reviews, I really enjoy them. I have a canon 700d and a 70d. I am going to purchase this lens as I was really impressed with the samples you showed. I was looking at the 70-200 f4 but as I am in my 60s I think IS is a must.

[@TheLordstrider]

Thank you for the Review chris, bought This lens few days ago and i am in love with it :) amazing lens.

[@WahidFayumzadah]

Think I found my next lens for my Nikon D3200

[@em1r76]

meravigliosa lente... magnific lens....

[@skeptzigg7040]

How it was Brother?

[@peteretheridge3117]

Just bought this lens on Chris's recommendation and i've got to say he is absolutely spot on. I love this lens and have up to now been very happy with the pictures I have taken with It. So far the only fault I can find with It is the weight! Boy is this lens heavy both on the camera and in the bag. However this is a small price to pay. It has improved my Canon 600d's pictures immensely. Thanks Chris, great review!

[@sonofjoe]

I'm new to photography and have just recently bought a dslr camera! Of course I have been trolling youtube to get reviews on lenses and I find your reviews the bees knees!!! When I get more competent and expand my kit, I will be visiting you first for a review!

[@christopherfrost]

Why are you saying you think my copy was defective? Your comment isn't clear. Because it missed AF a little at 300mm? Well, I'm not the only reviewer to have found some minor AF issues - Bryan over at the-digital-picture also did. It could be a slight fault in the lens, but even if it is, Tamron should take better care on quality control.

[@MankeliMauno]

You make awesome review, dude👏🏽 keep going on👍🏼

[@raghavendrabb]

Superb review Christopher.

[@tommullinerart]

Thank you very much for this review, Christopher. I was VERY close to buying the much lesser Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 Lens until I saw your review of it. Then, having subsequently watched this one, you've convinced me to save up for some better glass with VC & USD. Especially as I intend to use it for filming too in the near future. :-)

[@christopherfrost]

You've made the right decision!

[@thinkingisnocrime]

I had the Tamron on a D800 for around 3 years until I gave it away to an upcoming photo pro in my family :) IMO this is one of the best price/quality performers on the market. The OS is probably the most effective one I´ve ever had. Though it makes some noise. Tamron has really stepped up in terms of build and image quality and kept reasonible prices.

[@RohitKumar-fd4vc]

What is the price for this lens ?

[@csph96]

Chris, please review the newer Tamron SP A030E 70-300mm, which is the updated version of this lens. My decision is torn between it an Canon's EF 70-300 II Nano USM.

[@LordPyrodeath]

What did you choose plz ?

[@MikegoesmiaTravel]

I purchased this lens today thanks to your thorough review. Thank you very much!

[@mikolajm6354]

How do you like it after 6 years? Is it still worth buying or would you reccomend something newer?

[@mjak993]

Years later, I still love this lense - it's such a sleeper gem. For the money it delivers exceptional image quality, and I much prefer its VC system to that of, say, Nikon's 70-300 VR.

[@user-qo8gf9fi3x]

The vc still works good? , my vc sometimes disconnects from the lens

[@anguskerr1872]

I had this lens with a Nikon D3200 camera, and the combination beat my Canon 70D with 100-400 IS 1 lens hands down. I really regret selling it. It delivered sharp pictures with beautiful colours and contrast. The D3200 was a real honey of a camera, and I had great fun with this combo - it just wasn't fast enough for wildlife, but in image quality, it really shows up much more expensive gear. Thanks for a great review... I'd really like to get myself another copy of this lens..

[@AldoMarceloBenitesPalomino]

Thanks a lot! Best purchase ever. Brilliant lens

[@NIMAGEProduction]

is it still sharp enough for 2020?

[@AldoMarceloBenitesPalomino]

@@NIMAGEProduction nope it struggles from the 70D onwards, both in AF and speed. I recently upgraded to a 100-400mm USM II with a 1.4 teleconverter since I've focused a lot on wildlife photography. Excellent lens in my 90D, but its on the expensive side.

[@MrDragon1688]

Hi Chris, your reviews are very informative and to the point!

[@christopherfrost]

Thanks!

[@scaramar88]

Hi Chris, since your reviews are so accurate and reproducible, what about updating this one with full frame data? Thank you

[@joseantoniomartinez9785]

I love you made this review based on an APSC camera, which I have!. Because I saw another review based on the announcing of the new model for this lens (A030), where the reviewer didn´t recommend the current model of this lens (A005) for APSC cameras. Keep the good work. Thanks for sharing

[@FrancescoGarabello]

So you recomend this one before Canon's 70-300 mm Ultrasonic?

[@christopherfrost]

Absolutely

[@JakeWalksAmerica]

A little late to the party, but I would also say yes because I've tried the Canon 70-300 and found it to be a bit soft.

[@FrancescoGarabello]

@@JakeWalksAmerica I found so to after purchasing it

[@Teddykhil]

G'day Chris' Hope you don't mind me shortening your name. I must say, your vid about this lens is one of the nicest and clearest vids about a lens so far. I've been looking and looking around for good reviews about lens for my 7D and want to get some more glass for my bag of tricks. I'm no expert by all means and always take into count what a lot of people say about particular lens etc. You've sold me on getting this lens over the more pricy Canon model. Found one for sale from HK for only $395

[@ZaberAnsaryOfficial]

Got myself one the Other Day, Used, In Great Condition. For $170, Patting myself on the back since. Lol.

[@christopherfrost]

Great deal, if it's working properly :-)

[@rexfonseca7661]

I've got one for 109£ and looks really good. Nice and sharp

[@NIMAGEProduction]

is it still sharp enough for 2020?

[@kasunshashi]

Appreciate, if you could do a new review for this lens

[@kazdoggo]

"bokuh" or "bokey" - the photographers civil war

[@flynnvangemmert4973]

Kraig lol

[@fsm1th]

Kraig It's pronounced 'bow-cuh' I think. XD

[@RhettThompsonFilm]

I say bokuh but bokey balls is too funny not to say.

[@aakashkant]

or The BOKEH

[@vincentvangogh4174]

I pronounce it as HELICOPTER

[@JoeWithTheGlasses]

Ahhh I cannot wait to get my hands on this lens. I plan on getting one for outdoor football games and indoor robotics competitions. Would you think this lens would be awkward on an entry level body due to it's weight?

[@apinkeh]

nice 50mm f1.8 red ring lens.. LOL

[@chrisflateau1035]

Thank you , as always an excellent and comprehensive review.

[@zipopc]

Excellent review as always. Thank you so much.

[@cunetero81]

Really nice review. Well done. Interesting lens!

[@coffeecyclist159]

please do a review of the 70-200mm tamron.

[@angiepooos]

Fantastic review, thanks, you've helped me make up my mind.

[@rmcsandhurst]

I'm currently viewing all youtube reviews of this lens. I thought your presentation was excellent and appreciated the comprehensive "actual" shots taken at various settings. Much better than plain verbal comments on IQ. I found the constant music really distracting especially when you were demonstrating the noises the lens could make. I know it's a modern trend to have music in every video but I hate it. Dave

[@mmadmic]

I'm a Canon and MFT (Olympus/Panasonic) user, I bought this lens to have a smaller option when "Canoning" and to replace my very good but heavy 24-105 f/4L and 300mm F/2.8 L. I also use my Canon EF lenses on my MFT cameras with an AF adapter with fantastic results but when Canon, the body+lenses+battery grip is close to 6kg, too heavy to carry all day long. I bought this Tamron and his little brother 17-50mm 2.8 and it reduced the weight nearly by 2. The picture qualities of both lenses are not as good as the L but still great and the confort of use is amazing. VC on Tamron out performs the Canon IS, but my L are MKI, may be better on MKII but the Tamron is perfect, especially compared to the Sigma OS that's just OK. On top of that, the Tamron is a 140-600 on MFT, what's great. It's sad to say but I let my L lenses sleep in my bag and use exclusively the Tamron as the ratio quality-versatility-portability is really excellent even compare to L lenses and for a fraction of the cost.

[@MysterDaftGame]

Until a year ago, this was my workhorse at car races and airshows ! Love it although extensive use made it age poorly, the autofocus drive works pain painfully and sometimes it seems that the motors disconnects from the lens elements... Now it's retired as I switched to mirrorless fullframe.

[@Coursedirectorperth]

Thank you very much. What a great presentation.

[@allancamarillo]

Hi Chris. I wish you review the tamron 70-200 2.8 VC.

[@haricko8405]

Nice review,,, is this compatible and no problem with canon 3000d?

[@Archaon27]

Great review, the more i see of this lense the more i want it. What are your thoughts on combining this with the Nikon 18-105mm and 35 1.8g in my kit?

[@icetea4345]

Nice review! What is better? Canon 55-250 stm or Tamron?

[@marekbucko3870]

Hi Chris, thank you for your high quality reviews. A have only one minor remark regarding maximum aperture of the Tamron 70-300 at 200 mm. According to my experience it is actually f/5.0 (and not f/5.6 as stated in the review).

[@isico9608]

Had this lens, and returned to Canon 55-250 STM which is of similar quality, a lot cheaper, and LIGHTER, turned out that I never have it with me because of it's weight. Only worthwhile if you have a fullFrame body. Eventually I ended up also replacing all of them with Tamron 16-300 which is quiet acceptable and adds up as an all-in-one.

[@niallio77]

Hi Chris i got the lens partially based on your review - thanks. Great videos.

[@eliashossain2429]

Thank you Christopher for your good and clear reviews. Please leave a review on tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD (new). It's may help many beginners to improve their photography and to choose affordable lens...

[@nicolaidenmark]

Hi Christopher, Thank you for reviewing this lens. You've done an awesome job. Based partly on your review, I decided to get this lens for my Nikon D7200. However, unfortunately I'm a little disappointed with the image quality. I would like to know if the zoom in on your test stills in this video is to 100 procent or more? When viewing my images in 200 per cent (2:1) in Lightroom, they are not that sharp. Images taken with my 18-140 3.5-5.6 VR DX lens seem sharper and more punchy. Thank you and good job.

[@christopherfrost]

nicolaidenmark I zoom in a little bit past 100% for these pictures. The D7200 is a 24mp camera, whereas the Canon 60D used in this video is only 18mp, so that's probably the issue - your camera's sensor is more demanding.

[@safb90]

Amazing review and samples. I am going to buy it for my Canon 600D. Thank you!

[@Hozmoozi]

I know this comment is 5 years old, but how did it work on canon 600d? I have that same camera and i might buy this lens.

[@mathiasanders3946]

I own this lens for a couple of month and i agree with your testings espcially on apsc. Less chromatic aperations and a nice sharpness. But on my 35mm film camera i got a heavy vignetting at 300mm and f5.6. But overall it´s my every-day carry. Thanks for your (half-scientistic) video!!

[@maidbloke]

What a great review, thank you!

[@eleanmendoza]

Hi Christopher. I really enjoy your reviews a lot. Your landscape photos are amazing too! What do you recommend between this Tamron 70-300 f4 Di VC USD, The Canon 55-250 IS STM, and the Canon 70-210 f3.5-4.5 USM (Discontinued)? Any chance you could do a "My Gear" video? I would really love to see what lenses you own and use the most.

[@christopherfrost]

Elean Mendoza If you have an APS-C camera, then the Canon 55-250 STM

[@manishbhoola]

Great Review as always. I believe this is the "SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD" lense with the Di in it ?

[@christopherfrost]

Yes, I think there should be a Di. So long as the 'VC USD' is there then you're looking at the right one.

[@manishbhoola]

Purchased for around 2600 pounds here in India. Courtesy your brilliant reviews which speaks volumes about your passion for photography, I've managed to collect some quite good photography gear making it a joy to use.

[@AlexScrowther]

Nice review :) how would you say this lens compares to the canon version?

[@christopherfrost]

Tamron's probably slightly better - I'll be reviewing the Canon version over Christmas so I'll find out then :-)

[@PraisetheLord27483]

Very nice review. But apart from the major differences like VC and Fast Focusing, does this lens contain the same optic as like Tamron Objectif AF 70-300mm F/4-5,6 Di LD IF Macro 1/2 Nikon??? Can you explain any difference? if any? Thankyou.

[@TheHighPriestess_888]

Very cool lense! This lense - my dream! I remember my old Tamron 70-300, he is terrible. This Tamron much better than my ex Tamron, absltly! 😊👍

[@Declan50]

Thanks for replying to my last comment, Christopher. I was just wondering, will you be doing a review on the soon to be released Tamron 150-600? It looks like an amazing lens. Tamron has definitely stepped up their game and is giving Canon & Nikon all they can handle. Not to mention, a lot easier on the pocket book as well. ;-)

[@christopherfrost]

I would LOVE to but I don't know how I'll be able to get hold of it...

[@clecysteve]

I am coming to rely on your opinion. Thanks for the reviews.

[@mobilpelan]

Hi Chris, nice review. may i know what kind of Canon model do you use at the early minutes? because it doesn't look like 60D at all

[@christopherfrost]

I was using the 60D to film that footage. The camera you see is an old 400D, I think, that I used just to get that shot

[@SwarnadeepNandy]

What is the Sigma alternative for this lens? Btw Awesome review mate.

[@christopherfrost]

Sigma don't seem as interested as Tamron in making these 70-300mm lenses

[@30scapri]

I had one on my Sony A580, so when I upgraded to a Canon 5D mk2 I bought another. However the 5D is full frame and there's a problem. It's very soft around the edges at 300mm, even at F11 on the tripod! The reason is simple, full frame cameras looks at a greater surface area of the glass elements. A cropped sensor doesn't see these weak areas, so they're not an issue in the same way. Lesson - be careful when buying for full-frame... you may need to spend a lot to sort the problem.

[@natanlima3296]

Great Review man, thumbs up! :)

[@ebrahemmh]

Hi Chris. Thanks for the review. This one or canon 55-250 sym?

[@christopherfrost]

I'd go for the Canon, but I made a video which looks into that question: my Best APS-C telephoto zoom lens video

[@ebrahemmh]

Christopher Frost Photography Thank you. I got the Canon 55-250 stm. I got it with 150$ I think you can't go wrong with that price.

[@kevinoskar]

You always deliver very nice and fair review. I bought this lense coz of your review in this video and as you've said, it is a pleasure using this lense. Thanks Chris

[@nz4120]

+Oskar Mahendra How does the autofocus do with photographing birds in flight? Is it fast enough? Im most likely selling my tamron ld for this vc version but need to know if autofocus is fast enough.

[@kevinoskar]

+N Z in my own opinion the autofocus is not the best feature in this lense. However, I think it is good enough for wildlife photography. In conclusion the af is fine I guess. Let's see what Christ comment about it

[@timglavan4929]

Hey, nice video. Do those lens work on canon 600D?

[@christopherfrost]

TIM GLAVAN All Canon mount lenses made since 1987 will work on your Canon APS-C DSLR camera, except EF-M lenses

[@timglavan4929]

OK thanks a lot. That helps

[@bahalulahmed609]

Can i use a filter if i can which mm .

[@just_eirik]

When you zoom in on the images in this test, did you zoom to 100%, or more?

[@minbuichai4512]

Hi Chris, thanks again for another great review. I owned a Canon 200D Mark 2, and have been shooting with EF-S 55-250mm IS II, was impressed with the image quality. Now I come across a really nice used Tamron 70-300 as this video had reviewed. Do you think this Tamron is an upgrade to my Canon 55-250? Thanks for your advise in advance.

[@christopherfrost]

Nah, don't bother. If anything you should consider upgrading to the STM version of the 55-250 lens, it's even sharper

[@minbuichai4512]

@@christopherfrost thank you so much for your reply. Greatly appreciate it! Will.check around for this lens. Meanwhile I will be picking up a EF 70-300mm F4-5.6L IS USM lens soon. As I have a plan to get myself another full frame body next year. Cheers! Keep up the good work and happy shooting ,😁

[@guy210690]

If you could get a hold of one, I'd really like you to review a tamron 70-200 DI VC. PS, Love your videos!

[@kaanaksoy2599]

Dear Christopher, I bought a 6D about a month ago. I consider buying a 70-300mm tele-zoom lens. I also watched your Canon 70-300 review. I watched your other reviews as well. (Actually I watched most of your reviews. They are all great.) My question is as the following; Ok, the EF 70-300mm L is approximately 4 times more expensive than both Canon and Tamron 70-300 lens. However I found out that there is also Canon 70-300mm DO lens. (The Diffractive Optics lens.) Although it is 2-2,5 times more than Tamron 70-300, it is absolutely cheaper than Canon 70-300mm L lens. Besides it is lighter than L lens in weight and it is almost in the size and weight of Tamron. Is it possible for you to have one of your high-quality reviews on Canon 70-300mm DO lens? There is no serious review on the internet. (Believe me I have dug out many websites and found no serious review about this DO lens.) Upon your review, I actually intend to make my decision on Tamron 30-700 or Canon 70-300 DO. Thank you in advance.

[@christopherfrost]

The Canon 70-300 DO is a lens I intend to review. Apparently its optics are not too fantastic, the Tamron will probably be sharper. I'll review it some time in the coming months :-)

[@kaanaksoy2599]

Christopher Frost Photography Thank you, Christopher. I am looking forward for it :-)

[@a.vand.5634]

Chris is this lens better than the canon 55-250 STM? Or is the canon better? And why? I also like your Bible videos. Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@christopherfrost]

Thanks! Take a look at my 'best telephoto zoom lens for APS-C' video for my thoughts on that good question

[@MrLemonbaby]

Nice, complete, to the point review. I have subscibed.

[@guillaumefo]

thank you very much for the review !! really helpful

[@LordCaes]

Great reviews! Do you have any direct comparison between this Tamron lens and the Canon 55-250mm IS STM?

[@MurasakiTakeshi]

I would also be interested in this.

[@AdrianCiulea]

I agree. A comparison review of these two would be great.

[@MurasakiTakeshi]

well I ended up buying the ef-s 55-250mm is stm, went to a local store and had the oportunity to try both. My reasons were: - I don't really need the extra 50mm at the end (doesn't seem that significant). - 70mm it's just a little bit too long to start out IMO. - It's double the weight, you really do feel it. - It compliments well my 18-55 is stm (I may be picking up the 10-18 next). - I don't really see myself going for full frame at all so the 70-300 seems to have more downsides for me. Althought if you think you may upgrade later on, you can still use the 70-300, you're out of luck with the 55-250. Hope this helped somehow.

[@AdrianCiulea]

Ricardo Cunha TY Ricardo! I'll go try both of them one of these days also. I think I'll go for the 55-250mm stm.

[@MurasakiTakeshi]

Ah forgot to say that the focusing system of the 55-250 was considerably better than the 70-300, at least on my 700D/T5i. The 70-300 would hunt quite a bit.

[@stevenjames5611]

Great review !

[@pmstone123]

Hi Chris, keep up the great work with these reviews. Just wondering if you will get chance to review 70-200 2.8 tamron with vc, I am very keen to see if you would rate this as it would be £1000 saving on the canon 70-200 2.8 is. Again thank you

[@christopherfrost]

I've heard it's great. I'll see if I can hire it one day :-)

[@vamsikrishna-rs8op]

Hi Christopher, That was really a good review. I have recently bought Canon 3000D. Is this lens suitable for that to have some good photographs? I' am a beginner to photography please suggest?

[@christopherfrost]

Yes, it'll be fine

[@garrygadget]

I sold my older canon 70-300 is lens and brought this, these are dirt cheap compared to the canon model and yet I think out perform them? Love your reviews - simply excellent.

[@princejmye]

Selling my L lenses now too. Atm this tamron half price to 260 brand new everywhere I saw are around 400 not sure how much you for hours for

[@thebestalex]

nice review

[@justsean_really]

Hi Christopher, i love your reviews. Very Professionally done. I have the option of getting the Tamron 70-200 F2.8 non vc and the Tamron 70-300 VC USD. Price wise, the 70-300mm is about half priced off the 70-200 f2.8 non VC I shoot handheld most of the time and prefer portraits, so bokeh is a concern. Which would you recommend?

[@christopherfrost]

The VC version is miles better. I would never buy the non-VC version

[@justsean_really]

Given a rock and a hard place, i only get one chance to get either one. Which would be it? I never owned a 70-200 f2.8 before and Tamron's version (without VC) is really affordable now The 70-300VC is cheaper though

[@Popa2kas]

bigrockseany Personally I cannot imagine using 70-200 without VC...

[@pinkesh2703]

If u can can wait & raise money then Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 VC USD is an amazing lens. Its having neck to neck competition with Canon's mighty 70-200 f/2.8 IS2.

[@truknayr23]

pinkesh patel That is quite misleading... for the image you get for its price the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 VC is an awesome lens... but overall it is still miles away from the mighty Canon and Nikon 70-200 f 2.8 IS/VR . There is a reason why the pros still choose the Canon and Nikon f 2.8. Cheers ^_^

[@ajm92cr]

Thanks for your outstanding work, Christopher! I wanted to ask you, what lens would you recommend between the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 VC USD and the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM for a telephoto beginner with an APS-C camera?

[@christopherfrost]

I've made a video about that very question :-) look for my 'Best Telephoto Zoom Lens for APS-C' video

[@AchrafAouad]

nice review christopher..i was just wondering whats the better buy in terms of image quality and focus : the canon 55-250 stm or this tamron ? thank you in advance.

[@christopherfrost]

I've made a video about that - check out my APS-C telephoto zoom lens comparison

[@christopherfrost]

Yup, the hood comes with it

[@immariajoao]

Hey! Great review! Do you know if this lens is compatible with Canon 100D? Thanks!

[@christopherfrost]

All Canon mount lenses made since 1987 will work on your Canon APS-C digital SLR camera, except EF-M lenses

[@martinn180]

this lens or the 70-300mm USM canon lens for a 80D??? and while I'm here canon 18-135 USM or STM??? your videos have been a fantastic help!!

[@christopherfrost]

Neither - go for the Canon 55-250 STM :-)

[@John_N_from_NC]

Hey Chris, love the review. I just ordered this Lens from B&H based on your Review and other notables. Since your review was based on a Canon 60D, which looked pretty good, how would this lens fare on a 6D? ( I whished you have reviewed this Lens on a 6D) I was going to wait for the Canon EF 70-300 IS II but they keep pushing the release date back. Do you think I should have waited?

[@christopherfrost]

Unfortunately I didn't have a 6D when I tested this lens! I bet it's quite good though. It might be worth waiting for the new 70-300. Or maybe something older will do...keep an eye on my channel for the next couple of days...

[@meiyingyu6523]

Hi Chris, have you also tested the a bit newer version A030, I am curious whether there is any difference

[@andrewwilliams3524]

I have tested this lens on my Canon 550D & 5D mark II and it performed well on both. In fact it performed better on full frame in terms of focus speed. On the 5D2 It's sharp at all focal lengths. Your lens could have been defective. I tested it against a 70-200 F4 is and the L lens was better but there is not much difference.

[@photojs2919]

hi chris! have you tried this on a Full frame? if so, how was it?

[@christopherfrost]

Haven't tried it I'm afraid. I'm sure it's fairly good