Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Review

Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Verdict

This 15-30mm lens from Tamron offers excellent optical performance for a reasonable price. Vibration Compensation is an added bonus, especially if your photography tends to require shooting at slow shutter speeds handheld.

The lens sports robust build quality and weather sealing, allowing it to be used in a wide range of conditions. On a body of a similar size to the EOS 5D MkIII used for testing, the lens handles very well, although those wishing to use it on a more compact SLR body may wish to get their hands on the lens before stumping up the cash for one.

As far as ultra-wide lenses go, this lens is up there with the better examples, thanks to the high levels of sharpness it delivers, low CA and excellent build and handling.

Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Pros

Excellent sharpness throughout the range in the centre and towards the edges when stopped down
Effective Vibration Compensation system
Good value
Robust build quality
Moisture resistant construction

Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Cons

Not as sharp towards the edges at maximum aperture
Slight wave to distortion pattern may make corrections more difficult to apply in software afterwards

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The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD offers excellent optical performance with the added bonus of vibration compensation.

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