Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G1 vs G2 REVIEW & COMPARISON

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  • čas přidán 28. 04. 2020
  • Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD was a highly rated lens that received an upgrade a couple years ago with the G2 version of the same lens. While G2 is definitely more polished and perfected, the image quality is quite similar. At half the price of the G2, the G1 lens is still a great pick for those looking to get a great lens at a great price.

Komentáře • 61

  • @bigmartin
    @bigmartin Před 9 měsíci

    Best review of both, and on this review I’ve made a bid on the G1. Thank you

  • @Thephotosnatcher_
    @Thephotosnatcher_ Před rokem +5

    I’m a pro photographer. The G1 is a gem. 10 years deep and never failed me!!!!

  • @sumersingh8142
    @sumersingh8142 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for the review it really helped alot 😊❤❤

  • @8memaw
    @8memaw Před rokem +8

    I just did a comparable yesterday with the G1 I own and G2 I borrowed to compare, image quality is the same, so I'm satisfied to keep my G1 and invest in something else I really need

    • @mixesbyfirmament
      @mixesbyfirmament Před 9 měsíci

      I don’t currently have any lenses for these focal lengths and I can’t figure out which lens is better to buy. So you can avoid overpaying for the second generation?

  • @theshauneshow
    @theshauneshow Před 2 lety

    great review bro, I'm currently thinking about buying 1 or the other

  • @ChiefNonsense
    @ChiefNonsense Před 3 lety +2

    Great review. Thanks! Just bid on a used D750 that comes with the G1 lens and wanted to make sure I was right about the value of the lens as I decide what I’m willing to pay for the two together.

    • @Antonpug
      @Antonpug  Před 3 lety

      Nothing wrong with G1, especially if you're just getting it with a camera.

  • @uchechabii2078
    @uchechabii2078 Před 3 lety

    Great review!! I was looking for this comparison. Thx!

  • @leojonkers3181
    @leojonkers3181 Před 2 lety +5

    I own the old G1 and have no problem at all turning the hood around. It sits very good to travel. No reason for me to change it to the G2.

  • @nikonmark37814
    @nikonmark37814 Před 3 lety +1

    Good review, thanks! I purchased a brand new Canon 5Ds in November 2020 and I'm looking for a stabilized lens that is sharper than my version I 24-105 f/4L and after watching this I may pick up the Tamron g1 because they are half the price of the g2 on eBay.

  • @SpecialBrewCan
    @SpecialBrewCan Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for a very helpful review. I own the G1 version, and absolutely love it, and would have no wish to change it, particularly given your comparison. Unfortunately, the G1 version doesn't work with the Nikon Z FTZ adapter. There's not even a firmware update option from the Tamron Service Centre like one of their other G1 (15-30 f/2.8) lenses that I also own. So unfortunately it looks like I'll be selling it and buying a used G2 version.

    • @mixesbyfirmament
      @mixesbyfirmament Před 9 měsíci +1

      Tamron service center told me that such problems are only on Nikons. The autofocus on mirrorless systems works on Canon R's series

  • @johntinker3457
    @johntinker3457 Před 4 lety +3

    Just a quick price update, the G2 is at Tristate Camera New York for $828 USA for Canon mount, $855 for Nikon mount. Both are brand new lens.

    • @Antonpug
      @Antonpug  Před 4 lety

      For the U.S. version? Beware of the International model pricing. It's easy to find them for $700-900, but often they are not U.S. version, which means, no Tamron warranty, and worse, if it breaks, Tamron will not repair it even if you pay them.

    • @johntinker3457
      @johntinker3457 Před 4 lety

      @@Antonpug Did not know that, thanks for the heads up, will consider that for sure. If you called them and asked them, do you think they would tell you the truth? Have you ever had dealings with Tristate? Perhaps dealing with B&H photo might be a better option.

    • @Antonpug
      @Antonpug  Před 4 lety

      @@johntinker3457 I haven't bought anything from Tri-State before, but I've seen their offerings and they appeared to be black market. If you ask, usually the vendor will disclose whether it's a U.S. item or black market. I've previously had issues though where I've bought items even from "reputable" merchants like Abe's of Maine and they turned out to be black market. Usually, if it's a new item and the price seems too good to be true, it probably is :)

    • @mostlymessingabout
      @mostlymessingabout Před 3 lety

      @@Antonpug can they fix dust and fungus inside? I have a UV filter stuck on the front as well...

  • @adventurossvlogs2019
    @adventurossvlogs2019 Před rokem

    Sir can i ask about the G1 this lens is good for portrait for 6dmark ii and eos r thankyou so much

  • @bracoworks
    @bracoworks Před rokem

    Curious did you use it on a mirrorless camera?...asking cause I Am thinking of buying the older lens and I have a mirrorless camera

  • @droe90
    @droe90 Před 8 měsíci

    I kinda late to the convo, but is the g1's af noisey? I have a g1 28-75 and it's unusably loud.

  • @crayshaunhenderson1265

    what's the purpose of the lens hood cause mines came with one but i don't know where it went but what's the purpose of that

  • @jabobpow
    @jabobpow Před 3 lety +8

    That's weird, the hood on my g1 definitely clips on backwards securely

  • @chiefbubba2581
    @chiefbubba2581 Před 3 lety

    I just want to buy a nice lens with a fast auto focus and have vc and my pictures come out beautiful

  • @kai_dek
    @kai_dek Před 3 lety +1

    Hi, great video, I have a quick question though. It the g1 just known as the Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 because I cant find anyone on ebay with g1 in its name.

    • @Antonpug
      @Antonpug  Před 3 lety +1

      Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 is G1, it generally doesn't have G1 in the name :)

  • @crayshaunhenderson1265

    i want to try the g2 and i heard it's a good 24-70 and u want to get one for my canon 80d i don't care who is out doing the other one i just want me a good 24-70 and i heard the tamron is great so i want to get one so is the lens picture quality is great

  • @hurleygreen927
    @hurleygreen927 Před 3 lety

    Thanks or sharing...I also have the Tamron 24-70mm D1 and I'm happy with it on my Nikon D750... I don't think the exta money is worth it! :)h

  • @bdz.suffbruder2993
    @bdz.suffbruder2993 Před 3 lety

    Would also be interesting, on which kind of camera you tested the Lenses, there is definitely a difference in optical Performance, if you use a Camera with a 16mp Sensor then a Camera with a 45mp Sensor. Or a camera with a Full Frame sonsor then a Camera with Cropped Sensor. - I Tested the Tamron 24-70 2.8 AF without own motor against the Tamron 24-70 2.8 g1 On a Nikon d7000 and a Nikon d850. - On the Nikon d7000 with 16mp there was absolute no difference. on the Nikon d850 with 45mp it was like Night and Day ..

  • @Sovereign_54
    @Sovereign_54 Před 2 lety

    Is the VR significantly better? Or just a little bit?

    • @Antonpug
      @Antonpug  Před 2 lety

      I didn't notice a huge difference in VR, but there was some. The new one is smoother.

  • @JuustJayden
    @JuustJayden Před 4 lety +2

    I wish you would show more comparison images especially since everyone says G1 is soft 2.8 until f/5 onwards vs G1 being sharp throughout all focal lengths. That would have been more useful imo.
    Thanks though

    • @Antonpug
      @Antonpug  Před 4 lety +3

      I haven't noticed that, not under normal conditions. If you're pixel-peeping, *maybe* there is some softness, but overall, the image quality is very, very similar.

  • @PopovskiDarko
    @PopovskiDarko Před rokem

    What about 70-200 g1 vs g2 ? Will be using it on Nikon D810

    • @ggstylz
      @ggstylz Před 11 měsíci

      G2 hands down!

  • @BublikovAnton
    @BublikovAnton Před 2 lety +2

    compare on f8 ? CMON!

    • @robi4387
      @robi4387 Před 5 měsíci

      There other reviews out there that find the Tamron sharper than the Nikon.

  • @dapunkof1975
    @dapunkof1975 Před 3 lety

    How does this compare to sigma 18-35 or 24-70?

    • @Antonpug
      @Antonpug  Před 3 lety

      I haven't personally tested the Sigma, but from the reports I've seen, very similar! A matter of preference. I've heard Sigma can develop focus issues with age though.

    • @rune-photo
      @rune-photo Před 2 lety

      @@Antonpug it has focus issues at 3 months use...

    • @Antonpug
      @Antonpug  Před 2 lety

      @@rune-photo The new one? I've had mine for a little while now and it's my favorite lens hands down. Have you tried calibrating?

    • @Thephotosnatcher_
      @Thephotosnatcher_ Před rokem

      Tamron all the way

  • @garrylouietv9685
    @garrylouietv9685 Před 3 lety

    is that fit to my nikon z50?

    • @BernieMittens
      @BernieMittens Před 2 lety

      If you have the ftz mount and updated the firmware. I have the z6.

  • @bujin5455
    @bujin5455 Před rokem

    4:27 My G1 hood is reversible, and snaps into position.

  • @914junkie
    @914junkie Před 2 lety

    So your main reason on keeping the G2 is the lens hood clicking on backwards and that justifies the price difference...

    • @Antonpug
      @Antonpug  Před 2 lety +1

      Not at all - I found that the focus is faster and sharper and the build is more solid with the G2.

  • @LeBronnyHamJames
    @LeBronnyHamJames Před 3 lety +3

    wtf yes you can.. i literally have the hood lens on the g1 on reverse all the time

    • @Antonpug
      @Antonpug  Před 3 lety +1

      Alexis Velez No need to be rude, first of all. Second, yes, you can place it in the reverse direction, but it does not snap in place, according to Tamron’s own documentation is wasn’t designed for that use. 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @aqqibmaula320
      @aqqibmaula320 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Antonpug Mine does snap into place. Did you place it the same angle but backwards? The top and bottom petal of the hood should be on the side when you snap it.

    • @JesseKaufman
      @JesseKaufman Před 2 lety

      @@Antonpug Sitting her with my lens hood reversed and snapped into place like all my other Tamron and Canon lenses, so...................

  • @silverboisilverboi9316

    The G1 hood does click into place reversed. Yours is defective.

    • @robi4387
      @robi4387 Před 5 měsíci

      He did say he picked it up second hand!

  • @youssefmerghad4953
    @youssefmerghad4953 Před 3 lety +1

    Don't waist your money by buying the G2 .. in term of quality there is no difference at all .. concerning the price there is huge difference .. oh yes, G2 looks a bit female than the G1 which looks a strong male .. that's all .. lol