Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2

The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens is a minor update to one of the rare, stabilized ultra-wide zooms, but it doesn't pair well with the highest-resolution cameras.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC US 1

Product details

  • Super high-quality high-speed ultra-wide-angle zoom lens
  • Lens has triple lens coatings consisting of the newly developed ax coating, plus band and bar coatings
  • Dual MPU system for AF and VC
  • Newly developed VC mechanism now reaches 4.5 Stops of image stabilization (CIPA-rated)
  • Moisture-resistant construction

PROS

+ Bright f/2.8 aperture.
+ Optical stabilization.
+ Ultra-wide angle of view.
+ Full-frame compatibility.
+ Fluorine coating and all-weather build.

CONS

- Only sold in Canon and Nikon mount.
- Bulky.
- Image quality suffers on high-resolution sensors.
- Heavy barrel distortion.
- Nikon version doesn't support rear filters.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on April 12, 2019
The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens is a minor update to one of the rare, stabilized ultra-wide zooms, but it doesn't pair well with the highest-resolution cameras.
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