FINALLY!! you are the first person I have found who actually does proper well explained comparisons! So much better than digitalrev and all of these other camera review channels! you have earned a SUB from me, I'm looking forward to seeing more from you in future! Keep up the good work!
Thanks! I'll be making another soon... I've already done the shooting for it... and now I'm getting excited about testing the new Tamron 150-600 G2 :-)
Mate, now THAT was a review. You've got a subscriber. Being an 'active-reviews-watcher', I've never seen such a high quality job like the one you've done in this video. Hands down. Congratulations.
This is probably the best comparison in the entire history of youtube, well except for one point. I really missed the video comparison in here, but apart from that, amazing work! Real image tests outside lab, funny comics towards the end, everything included :)
I'll go with Tamron, wayy cheaper + image stabilization, and a bit brighter in low light!! I mean are you kidding, it's worth the $$...... Great review by the way.
Hi Dave, Shooting with the 5DIII, I found that the speed of the Tamron was actually slightly faster than the Canon, but they were almost identical. The test that I ran was one that I am not confident with, in terms of reliability, so I didn't publish the results, but I basically focused both lenses at the "infinity" range, then panned the tripod to an object close to the "near" limit of the Canon lens, and focused. The measurement was done by sound, and repeated to get an average.
I just moved away from Seattle and seeing the shots from Golden Gardens makes me miss it so bad! The Olympics are so perfect when you can actually see them this time of year. Great comparison, thanks for the video!
Thanks so much for the review, Matthew. I current have a 17-55 IS with a 7D and am selling some guitar and that current camera setup to move up to the Canon 6D but was pushing budget for the Canon 24-70 I. Knowing the Tamron is such a close competitor, and 1/3 less cost, makes me feel much more at ease with my budget and knowing I will not be compromising image quality (enough to matter) while also gaining some great VC that will be wonderful when trying to shoot indoors sans flash. Thanks again!
What an excellent, content-rich, and educational video! Thank you for creating this - you are brilliant, and earned a new subscriber! I've always like the Tamron ;) so now I'm glad to see the gear-lust I sometimes have may just be in my head...
Great review. Right now these lenses are on sale. The delta is $600 (1800 vs. 1200). I got the Canon because 1) better optics 2) better built quality 3) better compatibility - my 5D3 can correct vignetting, chromatic aberration, and distortion automatically on the Canon 4) Canon has higher QA than Tamron - some copies of Tamrons lenses are bad! I never shoot video so IS is less important to me. I am happy with the Canon.
Best online comparison/review on YT bar none! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your results, I was very close to buying the canon but have decided to purchase the Tamron instead, with that little difference I can't justify the extra expense. Thanks Again!!
I really like the effort you put in the comparison. YOU EVEN COVERED THE CHROMATIC ABERRATION + you explained it really well. Keep up the good work. This is what the internet needs.
Great review! As a beginner, I really struggle all of the lens reviews and option articles. This review is very clear with great visuals. Best lens review I've seen.
This is the best comparison video I've seen yet. Keep up the great work. Thank you. I shoot mainly portraits weddings from time to time, and was fustrated between these two lens. Either Canon 24-70 f2.8 II or Tamron 24 70 vc + EF8-15 Fisheye. It is now clear to me that VC is going to be more what I need
Hi Matthew. The production quality of your review is stunning and the content very informative. With out a doubt the best review I've seen on the these lenses. Thanks and I look forward to more reviews.
That's by far the highest quality comparison video I've ever seen! The problem is I was at a loss on which lens to get between the L f/4 and 2.8 Canons. Now it's up between three.
Hi Matt, I would rank you among the best reviewers in the business! Great job on this one. Just FYI, I bought my Tamron 70-200mm based on my evaluation of your review in another review episode. Now that I am in the market for the 24-70mm I would once again value your analysis to help me in my decision-making process. Thanks for taking the time, please keep them coming.
Matthew, that was a well-balanced review. In fact, I believe this is one of the better ones I was able to find on this subject. So please post more man!
For the price Tamron is a great buy, keep your money in the bank not your camera bag guys! I have published work to prove my point as I do this for a living guys!
Thanks, Pedro :) I do plan to make more as time permits. I had hoped to make this a monthly series, but there have been some delays, obviously. Perhaps I'll be able to start again this month... - Matthew
I'm sold on the Tameron! Even though its not as sharp, like you said, no one goes to a gallery and say they really like the photo because it's sharp at the edges. I'd love some more of these videos too! I'm a new subscriber!
Hi Matt, I appreciate these comparisons that you have done. I recently purchased a Canon 6D and have purchased the Tamron 45mm f1.8 and the Tamron 100-400. I am shopping on a budget, but quality images are very important to me. My other camera is a Leica X Vario, that I only purchased for the lens performance...and definitely not the cameras handling performance. It is used as my snapshot, take it anywhere device. Cheers from Victoria. PS...I chuckled at your comment of a sunny day in Seattle.
Excellent review. I just switched to Canon after 25 years of using Nikon, and have been in a dilemma over lenses, and written reviews just weren't helping much...this helped greatly. Thank you!
Hello Matt. Great comparison and the details you share are "right on" as I'm looking to pick up a used Tamron tomorrow. Thanks and I look forward to visiting Olympic NP again real soon.
Your voice reminds me of the kid from American History X, when he is doing his voiceovers (reading/writing his essay). Great video! I shoot Nikon but it was a great comparison and helpful
great review, and great photos as well. the photos you show around the 11:00 minute mark are stunning. i hope to get good at those super sharp landscape photos
An EXCELLENT video review! Ive always wondered how the AF motor sounded, and now I know - a comparison that no video ive seen, actually shows. Very thorough and detailed. Subbed!
It's nice to see a review that actually takes the "third party" lens at its face value and determines whether it has earned that value. A lot of people forget that companies like Tamron and their ilk make an awful lot of lenses for an awful lot of manufacturers, with that manufacturer simply stamping their font and their brand name right on front. In the case of Tamron, a company where they manufacture more lenses in a four year span than Canon or Nikon have in their lifetimes, it should be noted that there is more than enough optical experience to back up their status as a proper first choice for photographers, not just as an alternative. Thanks for doing both brands justice. Much respect.
I don't need to say how good this review is BUT I'll say it anyway. It's very concise and conclusive which helps it making up my mind on what I want. I love how you through in the explanation of the Chromatic Aberration. I was just typing it into google when I heard you explaining it. Legend!
Excellent decided to go with the Tamron because of the VC. This video was very instrumental in my decision as I shoot a lot of events in low light. I do love landscape and birding so then I will use my Canon EF 100-400mm L lS.
Great review Matt, and thank you for spending the time to do the focal length calculations. It's a bit scary to me that you ran into these quality control issues with the very expensive Canon lens. For the price I would expect thorough performance testing of each unit before it leaves the factory. It would have been interesting to compare the two serial number Tamron lenses against each other, although I would guess the performance to be similar.
This is the best comparison video I have seen! Thank you so much for helping me make a decision with useful information. My most important questions were answered very clearly
A bit late to the party, but I only just saw your comparative review. I had kind of come to the same conclusion you did, about spending my own money = get the Tamron. There is the issue about VC on the lens too. If the Tamron needs to be stopped down a couple of stops, to 'equal' the Canon, then, thats fine, as the VC allows you to do exactly that, while handholding. So you gain those stops with the excellent VC that you get with the lens. To me, this makes the Tamron somewhat superior as it is so close to the Canon with that VC in operation, that your money saved is money earned, without compromising quality. If you move to a tripod, and disable VC anyway, then you'll most likely be on F/8 or F/11 anyway, so again, equal to the Canon. As it happens, I am a Nikon user, but same arguments go for the Nikkor lens, which yeilds pretty much the same results as the Canon in your tests anyway. Thanks for the time you spend putting this together, I had just about got there by reading around a lot of other reviews but this one has convinced me to go Tamron. I have the SP 70-300 Di VC USD already, and thats a truly great lens too, worth a review if you shoot telephotos much.
Hi Matthew, this is an amazing video comparison. Definitely one of the best even being 4-1/2 years old haha. Great work! I just ordered this Tamron 24-70 (not the new G2) and I already have done plenty of research and I know what to expect. But I'm still enjoying browsing videos like this. Makes the anticipation all the more exciting while the lens is in route lol. Also I aspire to be as knowledgeable as you are when it comes to truly understanding photography to this extent. You inspire me, pal. Thank you, and keep up the great work. You just gained a new sub... Cheers Greg
Hey Gregory, Glad you enjoyed it! I've just finished shooting for the new videos with the Sigma ART, Tamron G2, and the same Canon, along with a Canon f/4L IS. The videos will be coming over the next month or so. - Matthew
Hey, thanks for the reply! That sounds great. I'll definitely be on the lookout for those to be uploaded. Your work is really in a class of its own. I truly value it! Keep it up. Greg
For most people, it probably doesn't. However, if you're shooting in an environment where you need to be discreet, like on a film set (where a "blimp" might be required), or if you're shooting timid wildlife, or a quiet moment at a wedding, etc... it can be important. Also, if you shoot video and use AF (which is somewhat rare), you don't want the noise of the lens to be recorded on the sound channel...
This is a great comparison video... I own a Nikon, but still like to see how the Tamron does at all extremes in all cases... First time finding your videos, definitely a subscriber now based on this one. Thanks
Yep, I'll try to find a decent way to test it. While I was putting together this video, I decided that that method that I'd used was flawed... so I didn't include it. For what it's worth, I didn't see any significant difference. My tests showed that the tamron was slightly faster (hundreds of a second), but as I say... I'm not satisfied that those results are accurate.
Thanks Luke. This is actually an older video... the 35mm review was just uploaded today :) I'll probably stick with the check list in future videos, though...
Hi Peter, True. I mention it in the article, but not the video. Maybe I'll make an annotation. They both claim to have weather sealing, but I didn't test it... and I'm not about to :) - Matthew
you nailed it when you said if someone offers you the choice to take between the two lenses, you'll take the canon but if you must buy with your own money, then its tamrom. thanks, bri
Thank you so much for this review. I have been thinking about buying the Tamron for some time now and this review has really helped me make the decision.
Hi Thomas, This is a point well taken, and, of course, also why I provide the RAW files for you to compare for yourself (sharpened or otherwise). I compare the RAW files because I want to show the images in their most-different forms; sharpening and increases in contrast may close the gap between two lenses, even if applied equally to both, and that defeats the purpose of the comparison.
This video is a great help as I'm in the market for a new lens. The Tamron 24-70 2.8 will be my 1st non Canon lens purchase for my 70D (currently I own all STM Canon products 50 1.8, 24 2.8, 18-55 and 55-250 Kit lens). The Tamron will be used for weddings. The extra money saved will allow me to start a savings for my future 5D mk3
He's probably not going with the 17-55mm 2.8 because he is saving up for a 5D MK III which is a full frame camera and the 17-55mm is only meant for crop sensor. Once he goes full frame that 17-55mm will be useless.
Na the 18-55 and 55-250 STM,s both came with the camera, but T T got it correct... In planning to get a 5D mk3, I gotta think ahead when buying lenses... I now need lenses that a work on both cameras for the most part.
Hi :) There is some barrel distortion in the wide ends of both of these lenses. You can easily correct it in Adobe Camera Raw or in Lightroom by using the lens profile correction like I showed in the video. The 5D can store lens data for focus micro-correction, which is helpful if you have a problem, and it can also remove CAs etc, but that's only helpful if you shoot JPG, and you shouldn't. Always shoot RAW, and correct the image in ACR or Lightroom or CameraOne, etc.
Hi Matthew, Excellent review. This is the first of your videos I have seen. Can you tell me what software you used to produce this video? Your presentation matches your actual review in term of quality; very nicely done.
I can now easily choose the Tamron (I buy it for a D750 tho). Not only, that the image stabilization is pretty useful, but the sharpness can be improved in Lightroom. (it's not the same quality sharpness, but in practice it doesn't matter) I like the color rendering from the 2 big brands, but again those are altered in post-process anyways...
So happy I came across this video. So often video reviews are just 10 minutes of badly produced wittering opinions, but yours is informative, to the point and brilliantly conveyed! Was looking into buying a second-hand Canon 24-70 L mk1, but after watching your video and doing some more side by side comparison, the Tamron is starting to look like the winner! Same money for higher specs and a 6 year warranty, how bad!
Sharpness is not alway most important property of a lens. Yes, it helps, but what money you pay and what you need, is also important, when you have to take the costs as one of the main factors in buying the lens. Thanks for this review!
Great review method. I did love this video! I was just bummed that it was the only video you did like this. I was about to spend my afternoon watching all your review videos. I just hope you keep videos like this coming and frequently! I'll certainly subscribe, watch and share it.
FINALLY!! you are the first person I have found who actually does proper well explained comparisons! So much better than digitalrev and all of these other camera review channels! you have earned a SUB from me, I'm looking forward to seeing more from you in future! Keep up the good work!
You have to check out Christopher Frost Photography too, my favorite lens reviewer on youtube.
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Hey Matt! I love your style and way of presenting the information. Very clear and to the point. Keep up the great work!
I think your videos are one of the best on CZcams. Well done and keep it up. Very professional and detailed.
Thanks! I'll be making another soon... I've already done the shooting for it... and now I'm getting excited about testing the new Tamron 150-600 G2 :-)
+Matthew Gore awesome! perfect timing I am looking into this lens. Your thoroughness and analytical reviews are top notch!
Mannnnnnn! I needed to see this two days ago. Canon 24-70 is arriving today!
Mate, now THAT was a review. You've got a subscriber. Being an 'active-reviews-watcher', I've never seen such a high quality job like the one you've done in this video. Hands down. Congratulations.
one of the best lens reviews i have seen, subbed!
The best lens comparison video I've seen on CZcams...thanks.
Just wanna say this is by far the best review I have seen and I have seen A LOT of reviews.
Those photos at the end were stunningly beautiful
Thanks, James!
This is probably the best comparison in the entire history of youtube, well except for one point. I really missed the video comparison in here, but apart from that, amazing work!
Real image tests outside lab, funny comics towards the end, everything included :)
I'll go with Tamron, wayy cheaper + image stabilization, and a bit brighter in low light!! I mean are you kidding, it's worth the $$...... Great review by the way.
This is one of the best review videos of any product I have ever seen great job
Hi Dave,
Shooting with the 5DIII, I found that the speed of the Tamron was actually slightly faster than the Canon, but they were almost identical. The test that I ran was one that I am not confident with, in terms of reliability, so I didn't publish the results, but I basically focused both lenses at the "infinity" range, then panned the tripod to an object close to the "near" limit of the Canon lens, and focused. The measurement was done by sound, and repeated to get an average.
I just moved away from Seattle and seeing the shots from Golden Gardens makes me miss it so bad! The Olympics are so perfect when you can actually see them this time of year. Great comparison, thanks for the video!
Love this review. I tested both and the difference wasn't enough to warrant the price of the Canon. I bought the Tamron, as well as the Tamron 70-200.
Another great review! The chromatic aberration was very well explained. Thanks for all the work it's very helpful
Thanks, Matthew. As an amateur who just upgraded to full frame, this review made all the difference in my decision to go with Tamron.
Thanks so much for the review, Matthew.
I current have a 17-55 IS with a 7D and am selling some guitar and that current camera setup to move up to the Canon 6D but was pushing budget for the Canon 24-70 I. Knowing the Tamron is such a close competitor, and 1/3 less cost, makes me feel much more at ease with my budget and knowing I will not be compromising image quality (enough to matter) while also gaining some great VC that will be wonderful when trying to shoot indoors sans flash.
Thanks again!
How that kit working for you becouse am trying to get the 17-55 lens hows the lens in your opinion
What an excellent, content-rich, and educational video! Thank you for creating this - you are brilliant, and earned a new subscriber! I've always like the Tamron ;) so now I'm glad to see the gear-lust I sometimes have may just be in my head...
Excellent production and the comparison was clearly defined by the methodology. I like the style and structure of your approach.
so nice to watch and well done video, calm, peaceful, and facts and good samples, keep the good job man !
Great review. Right now these lenses are on sale. The delta is $600 (1800 vs. 1200). I got the Canon because 1) better optics 2) better built quality 3) better compatibility - my 5D3 can correct vignetting, chromatic aberration, and distortion automatically on the Canon 4) Canon has higher QA than Tamron - some copies of Tamrons lenses are bad! I never shoot video so IS is less important to me. I am happy with the Canon.
I always come back to you for camera gear reviews!!!! You are one of the best ones out there!!!!!!
Best online comparison/review on YT bar none! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your results, I was very close to buying the canon but have decided to purchase the Tamron instead, with that little difference I can't justify the extra expense. Thanks Again!!
Extraordinary great review video. One of the best I have seen on youtube so far.
Great example shots too! Keep on like this!
The last sentence in the review put it in crystal clear view, everything just snapped into place. Thanks, I'm going with the Tamron. Awesome review.
I really like the effort you put in the comparison. YOU EVEN COVERED THE CHROMATIC ABERRATION + you explained it really well. Keep up the good work. This is what the internet needs.
Great review! As a beginner, I really struggle all of the lens reviews and option articles. This review is very clear with great visuals. Best lens review I've seen.
Best lens review I've seen on CZcams. Thanks!
This is the best comparison video I've seen yet. Keep up the great work. Thank you. I shoot mainly portraits weddings from time to time, and was fustrated between these two lens. Either Canon 24-70 f2.8 II or Tamron 24 70 vc + EF8-15 Fisheye. It is now clear to me that VC is going to be more what I need
Hi Matthew. The production quality of your review is stunning and the content very informative. With out a doubt the best review I've seen on the these lenses. Thanks and I look forward to more reviews.
That's by far the highest quality comparison video I've ever seen! The problem is I was at a loss on which lens to get between the L f/4 and 2.8 Canons. Now it's up between three.
Hi Matt, I would rank you among the best reviewers in the business! Great job on this one. Just FYI, I bought my Tamron 70-200mm based on my evaluation of your review in another review episode. Now that I am in the market for the 24-70mm I would once again value your analysis to help me in my decision-making process. Thanks for taking the time, please keep them coming.
Matthew, that was a well-balanced review. In fact, I believe this is one of the better ones I was able to find on this subject. So please post more man!
For the price Tamron is a great buy, keep your money in the bank not your camera bag guys! I have published work to prove my point as I do this for a living guys!
Thanks, Pedro :) I do plan to make more as time permits. I had hoped to make this a monthly series, but there have been some delays, obviously. Perhaps I'll be able to start again this month...
- Matthew
I'm sold on the Tameron! Even though its not as sharp, like you said, no one goes to a gallery and say they really like the photo because it's sharp at the edges. I'd love some more of these videos too! I'm a new subscriber!
Hi Matt, I appreciate these comparisons that you have done. I recently purchased a Canon 6D and have purchased the Tamron 45mm f1.8 and the Tamron 100-400. I am shopping on a budget, but quality images are very important to me. My other camera is a Leica X Vario, that I only purchased for the lens performance...and definitely not the cameras handling performance. It is used as my snapshot, take it anywhere device. Cheers from Victoria. PS...I chuckled at your comment of a sunny day in Seattle.
This answered exactly the questions I was needing answer in a very clear way thanks
Very nice and helpful review... I doubt the soft edges on the tamron at 2.8 will matter as who shoots landscapes that wide.
Top notch review. Best I've seen on the net. Well done!!
Excellent review. I just switched to Canon after 25 years of using Nikon, and have been in a dilemma over lenses, and written reviews just weren't helping much...this helped greatly. Thank you!
very professional review! Too bad for me only pictures and no video samples. I need to decide between these for my NEX-EA0 camcorder.
You give the type comparisons that I love. I'll definitely be watching more of your videos and recommend you to people, good work!
I don't really used to comment on videos, but this comparison is just excellent. I doubt I've ever seen a so high quality work in this topic before.
Hello Matt. Great comparison and the details you share are "right on" as I'm looking to pick up a used Tamron tomorrow. Thanks and I look forward to visiting Olympic NP again real soon.
Your voice reminds me of the kid from American History X, when he is doing his voiceovers (reading/writing his essay). Great video! I shoot Nikon but it was a great comparison and helpful
"Those of you who are less caffeinated at that time in the morning might do better" HA HA!
great review, and great photos as well. the photos you show around the 11:00 minute mark are stunning. i hope to get good at those super sharp landscape photos
Thank you SOOO so much! It's so hard to find good reviews. Especially as a 'beginner' this really helped me decide what type of lens to go with.
An EXCELLENT video review! Ive always wondered how the AF motor sounded, and now I know - a comparison that no video ive seen, actually shows. Very thorough and detailed. Subbed!
Thanks, it's always good to hear feedback from actual owners.
It's nice to see a review that actually takes the "third party" lens at its face value and determines whether it has earned that value. A lot of people forget that companies like Tamron and their ilk make an awful lot of lenses for an awful lot of manufacturers, with that manufacturer simply stamping their font and their brand name right on front. In the case of Tamron, a company where they manufacture more lenses in a four year span than Canon or Nikon have in their lifetimes, it should be noted that there is more than enough optical experience to back up their status as a proper first choice for photographers, not just as an alternative.
Thanks for doing both brands justice. Much respect.
Nice, Tamron you are the next lens I am buying!
I don't need to say how good this review is BUT I'll say it anyway. It's very concise and conclusive which helps it making up my mind on what I want.
I love how you through in the explanation of the Chromatic Aberration. I was just typing it into google when I heard you explaining it. Legend!
Awesome video. One of the most informative and well produced videos I've watched. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Excellent decided to go with the Tamron because of the VC. This video was very instrumental in my decision as I shoot a lot of events in low light. I do love landscape and birding so then I will use my Canon EF 100-400mm L lS.
Great review Matt, and thank you for spending the time to do the focal length calculations. It's a bit scary to me that you ran into these quality control issues with the very expensive Canon lens. For the price I would expect thorough performance testing of each unit before it leaves the factory. It would have been interesting to compare the two serial number Tamron lenses against each other, although I would guess the performance to be similar.
Very good comparison, done in a practical way ! Thanks for that. Eric
This is the best comparison video I have seen! Thank you so much for helping me make a decision with useful information. My most important questions were answered very clearly
Great review! Thank you for creating it! Definitely helped me make a decision. Going with the Tamron for the stabilization and cost.
Cheers!
A bit late to the party, but I only just saw your comparative review. I had kind of come to the same conclusion you did, about spending my own money = get the Tamron.
There is the issue about VC on the lens too. If the Tamron needs to be stopped down a couple of stops, to 'equal' the Canon, then, thats fine, as the VC allows you to do exactly that, while handholding. So you gain those stops with the excellent VC that you get with the lens.
To me, this makes the Tamron somewhat superior as it is so close to the Canon with that VC in operation, that your money saved is money earned, without compromising quality.
If you move to a tripod, and disable VC anyway, then you'll most likely be on F/8 or F/11 anyway, so again, equal to the Canon.
As it happens, I am a Nikon user, but same arguments go for the Nikkor lens, which yeilds pretty much the same results as the Canon in your tests anyway.
Thanks for the time you spend putting this together, I had just about got there by reading around a lot of other reviews but this one has convinced me to go Tamron.
I have the SP 70-300 Di VC USD already, and thats a truly great lens too, worth a review if you shoot telephotos much.
Thanks Ross. I agree about the Tamron 70-300... it's better than the Canon equivalent, and the Canon is a good lens.
Awesome Comparison mate, very well put together and seemed unbiased. Best lens video I've seen so far.
Your review was awesome!! You certainly got my thumbs up. Did you ever do a review on best lenses for video?
Hi Matthew, this is an amazing video comparison. Definitely one of the best even being 4-1/2 years old haha. Great work! I just ordered this Tamron 24-70 (not the new G2) and I already have done plenty of research and I know what to expect. But I'm still enjoying browsing videos like this. Makes the anticipation all the more exciting while the lens is in route lol. Also I aspire to be as knowledgeable as you are when it comes to truly understanding photography to this extent. You inspire me, pal. Thank you, and keep up the great work. You just gained a new sub... Cheers
Greg
Hey Gregory,
Glad you enjoyed it! I've just finished shooting for the new videos with the Sigma ART, Tamron G2, and the same Canon, along with a Canon f/4L IS. The videos will be coming over the next month or so.
- Matthew
Hey, thanks for the reply! That sounds great. I'll definitely be on the lookout for those to be uploaded. Your work is really in a class of its own. I truly value it! Keep it up.
Greg
Not yet. I may start doing more comparison videos, Nikon and Canon, if this one gets many views.
Excellent Video Matthew! Wow! Very well put together.
For most people, it probably doesn't. However, if you're shooting in an environment where you need to be discreet, like on a film set (where a "blimp" might be required), or if you're shooting timid wildlife, or a quiet moment at a wedding, etc... it can be important. Also, if you shoot video and use AF (which is somewhat rare), you don't want the noise of the lens to be recorded on the sound channel...
haven't seen so nice and understanding review for a long time.. well done!!
That was probably the best review/comparison I've ever seen. Keep it up!
This is a great comparison video... I own a Nikon, but still like to see how the Tamron does at all extremes in all cases... First time finding your videos, definitely a subscriber now based on this one. Thanks
Yep, I'll try to find a decent way to test it. While I was putting together this video, I decided that that method that I'd used was flawed... so I didn't include it. For what it's worth, I didn't see any significant difference. My tests showed that the tamron was slightly faster (hundreds of a second), but as I say... I'm not satisfied that those results are accurate.
Thanks Luke. This is actually an older video... the 35mm review was just uploaded today :) I'll probably stick with the check list in future videos, though...
Matt thanks for all the work you put into your videos, they are fantastic.
Hi Peter,
True. I mention it in the article, but not the video. Maybe I'll make an annotation. They both claim to have weather sealing, but I didn't test it... and I'm not about to :)
- Matthew
Outstanding comparison review. Good humor, packed information, which is well presented. Thank you for educating us.
Great job bro
you nailed it when you said if someone offers you the choice to take between the two lenses, you'll take the canon but if you must buy with your own money, then its tamrom.
thanks, bri
Thank you so much for this review. I have been thinking about buying the Tamron for some time now and this review has really helped me make the decision.
Hi Thomas,
This is a point well taken, and, of course, also why I provide the RAW files for you to compare for yourself (sharpened or otherwise). I compare the RAW files because I want to show the images in their most-different forms; sharpening and increases in contrast may close the gap between two lenses, even if applied equally to both, and that defeats the purpose of the comparison.
Thanks for putting this together - Props to the individuals who make the most helpful content for the consumer population!
This video is a great help as I'm in the market for a new lens. The Tamron 24-70 2.8 will be my 1st non Canon lens purchase for my 70D (currently I own all STM Canon products 50 1.8, 24 2.8, 18-55 and 55-250 Kit lens). The Tamron will be used for weddings. The extra money saved will allow me to start a savings for my future 5D mk3
Why not go wih the EFS 17-55? It's made for crop and is basically the 24-70 of the crop sensor world
He's probably not going with the 17-55mm 2.8 because he is saving up for a 5D MK III which is a full frame camera and the 17-55mm is only meant for crop sensor. Once he goes full frame that 17-55mm will be useless.
EXACTLY gotta stop buying lenses that only work for one type of camera...Triple Tap we see eye to eye...thanks
Na the 18-55 and 55-250 STM,s both came with the camera, but T T got it correct... In planning to get a 5D mk3, I gotta think ahead when buying lenses... I now need lenses that a work on both cameras for the most part.
go with the new canon 24-105 F4 it comes out Oct 31
Hi :) There is some barrel distortion in the wide ends of both of these lenses. You can easily correct it in Adobe Camera Raw or in Lightroom by using the lens profile correction like I showed in the video. The 5D can store lens data for focus micro-correction, which is helpful if you have a problem, and it can also remove CAs etc, but that's only helpful if you shoot JPG, and you shouldn't. Always shoot RAW, and correct the image in ACR or Lightroom or CameraOne, etc.
Hi Matthew,
Excellent review. This is the first of your videos I have seen. Can you tell me what software you used to produce this video? Your presentation matches your actual review in term of quality; very nicely done.
This review was made very professionally. Only thing I would have liked too see is that how they are working with video.
Thanks so much for this video! You explained the differences better than anyone else I've come across.
Excellent review done for average people,like me. Love the gallery illustration!!! Thanks Matt for taking the time to do this!
Excellent Vid! I had the Tamron 24-70 F/2.8 and I'm still kicking myself for letting it go. I'm buying it again in the fall w/ a new body!
Great Job. One of the best reviews I've seen in a while.
Excellent and well-produced side-by-side comparison. Your hard work is appreciated. I subscribed to your channel!
I can now easily choose the Tamron (I buy it for a D750 tho). Not only, that the image stabilization is pretty useful, but the sharpness can be improved in Lightroom. (it's not the same quality sharpness, but in practice it doesn't matter)
I like the color rendering from the 2 big brands, but again those are altered in post-process anyways...
So happy I came across this video. So often video reviews are just 10 minutes of badly produced wittering opinions, but yours is informative, to the point and brilliantly conveyed!
Was looking into buying a second-hand Canon 24-70 L mk1, but after watching your video and doing some more side by side comparison, the Tamron is starting to look like the winner! Same money for higher specs and a 6 year warranty, how bad!
Very helpful and very professional review. Excellent editing, well done and thank you!
great job, way more professional than some reviewers on youtube
Cheers Mate, this video is really helpful ! Happy day to all .
Sharpness is not alway most important property of a lens. Yes, it helps, but what money you pay and what you need, is also important, when you have to take the costs as one of the main factors in buying the lens. Thanks for this review!
Great review, very enganging way of presenting content. A request would to bring back the check list evaluation tool you had for the 35mm review!
Great review method. I did love this video!
I was just bummed that it was the only video you did like this. I was about to spend my afternoon watching all your review videos.
I just hope you keep videos like this coming and frequently! I'll certainly subscribe, watch and share it.
Awesomely done comparison video! Thank you very much for taking the time to put this together and sharing.
WOW! Great video. I learned a lot more than just about the 2 lenses. One of the most detailed comparison videos I've seen youtube. Thanks a lot.