 Victor Lang |
Canon vs Tamron standard zoom len I am considering buying Canon 24-70 f2.8 L len and Tamron SP AF 28-75 f2.8 XR Di ld Aspherical (IF) Macro len. I know that Canon L lenses are very good in optical quality and well built but my problems with the above Canon len are that it is heavy (about 950 g) and very expensive whereas the Tamron len is only about 600g and cost about 1/3 the price. The reviews on the Tamron len are very good as well as the Canon len. So I would like to know if the Tamron len is really good value for money while giving excellent picture quality. I would appreciate any views.
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Chris Macer |
That's a tough question, Victor. I imagine that the Tamron is quite a lot cheaper than the Canon L. The Canon is heavier because it is of a much higher quality build than the Tamron. If you can afford the Canon then get it. The picture quality will far outweigh the extra 350g.
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Victor Lang |
Chris, thanks for the response.
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John P. Sandstedt |
With all due respect to Chris, heavier does not necessarily equate to better quality. But, higher cost does equate to manufacturer [camera maker vs. after-market manufacturer.] I'm not certain the Canon lens you specified is digital specific; the Tamron lens, I believe, is. Notwithsatnding this, once you'e sure the lens is appropriate for your camera, you should find a reputable dealer that will let you test the two lenses. The issue you must decide is whether there is sufficient difference in image quality to justify the cost differential. This is a personal decision. There are many out there who will say buy the Canon, in this nstance, because it's made by Canon. They will argue that lenses made by after-market manufacturers does not equal the quality of camera makers lenses. That may have been true in the past; it's not necessarily the case today. In fact, all the majors farm production out and, therefore, it's unclear whether any lens [or the specific lens you mention] was produced by Canon in Japan. Testing is the best way for you to decide on what's best for you!
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Alan J. Micklin |
they are equivelant to Canon or Nikon
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