Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 vs Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II

[jdsfighter]

I think I've just decided to rent both lenses and use them for a few days in different scenarios, and I'll just have to make my mind up.

 

[eswebster]

let us know what you find, I am very interested as i am in the same boat you are. Be really interested to see what you think of the Tamron for landscape, specifically corner/edge sharpness. Be a fun few days for ya.

 

[ToorboCharge]

why not settle for the 24-70 f2.8 i? it still is an amazing lense. still is more sharp compared to the tamron as well..

 

[gsgary]

if you test it on your t3i, probably not much different. When you test it on a full frame, it does not compare. 24-70 II all the way.

I'd assume that much is fairly true, but even the reviews I've seen have shown that on a FF it's still about 90% of the overall performance of the Canon.

It won't be after 10 years of constant use

 

[Richichi]

"So say lets pretend money isn't an issue" but most of your follow-up posts speak mostly about money hmm ?? The Canon will give superior results period. How much better than Tamron & is the price difference justified are all comments saying $$ is an issue .... so here's my 2 cents .... buy what you could afford if photography isn't paying the bills