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Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM ?
« on: January 31, 2012, 12:35:55 PM »
Im looking for a fast zoom lens, which will be used for wedding mostly and portraits as well.

Confused between Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or  Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM .

Let me know your views. I havent yet enquired the prices as well.

Anyone got an idea?
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Re: Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM ?
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2012, 12:43:28 PM »
Tammy is non IS. Price difference is considerable. You cannot compare it with L lens. However it gives very good pics. It however doesn't have the quick AF or the focus tracking of the L lens. OtIt depends on your needs.
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Re: Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM ?
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2012, 12:49:54 PM »
no comparison at all  :D and you know the answer yourself 8) !!

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Re: Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM ?
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2012, 12:55:51 PM »
I know, but I havent handheld the Tamron one, so may be, I should test it once, before I order the Canon one.

Going to sell the 24-70mm and get this one then.
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Re: Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM ?
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2012, 01:33:49 PM »
You could have tried mine ;)
I am happy with it. Maybe because I spent only 24K on it? But it serves my purposes. The bird pic in my recent Turkey pics posted is wit this Tamron.
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Re: Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM ?
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2012, 02:20:17 PM »
Damn, if I get it for 24k, then Im up for it! LOL!

Can simply shoot weddings with 100mm f2.8L and then crop it, in that case :D
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Re: Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM ?
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2012, 02:31:48 PM »
Quote from: cantax-user on January 31, 2012, 12:49:54 PM
no comparison at all  :D and you know the answer yourself 8) !!

cheers!
soumya

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After using L series i never think any 3rd party lens.  Basically it is unfair to compare lens when price difference is 3 times ( 700$ v/s 2200 $)

Why r u always confused regarding what u need?? as i remember earlier your post selecting 24-70, 85 F/1.8  and now 70-200 .
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Re: Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM ?
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2012, 02:43:24 PM »
The last doubt was 85mm 1.8 and 50mm 1.4 , which I paused later, as I have a 50mm 1.8 .

And after using the L lenses, I sold all of my 3rd party lenses , but this time , I was confused, since I read some good reviews about Tamron 70-200mm and saw people comparing them , so wanted to know the views.
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Re: Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM ?
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2012, 02:44:18 PM »
Well, FotoCenter quotes 1,23,000 for the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM .

Anywhere else to ask for the quote ?
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Re: Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM ?
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2012, 03:41:57 PM »
Were you able to find out the price for the Tamron lens?
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Re: Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM ?
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2012, 05:45:30 PM »
Quote from: Soam on January 31, 2012, 02:44:18 PM
Well, FotoCenter quotes 1,23,000 for the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM .

Anywhere else to ask for the quote ?

this is best price . I dont think u will get less than 1.23L. After using L series u wont feel comfortable using tamy , specially in terms of fast and accurate focusing (seems markII version has latest USM version). Low light photography will req. IS and fast focusing.
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Re: Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM ?
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2012, 06:18:52 PM »
Yes, thats the reason, I need it, since low light is my main req.

Currently, 100mm and 5D is doing the trick, but sometimes, I miss, what I see and for that, I need a longer zoom.
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Re: Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 or Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM ?
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2012, 08:09:45 PM »
Quote from: aces170 on January 31, 2012, 03:41:57 PM
Were you able to find out the price for the Tamron lens?

Dr Rajesh (lightwave) purchased his Tamron 70-200mm used for 24k.

@Soam - There is no comparison, IQ and AF speed is better on the Canon. IQ is only slightly better but AF speed is much better.
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