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Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens Unveiled

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Tamron recently announced the very attractive SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens. It is available in Canon and Nikon mounts and comes in substantially cheaper (at just $1,199) than the first-party options from both manufacturers.

The $1,199 price point would be attractive for a plain 24-70mm f/2.8 iteration; however, the inclusion of Tamron’s Vibration Compensation makes this lens especially enticing. It has a 9-blade diaphragm and Tamron claims a somewhat suspect 5-stops of camera shake reduction. While I have no doubt Tamron’s lens stabilization will perform well (and it is very welcomed on this lens), 5-stops of shake reduction would be an impressive feat.

Nonetheless, the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens ships in August for the Nikon mount. Canon shooters will have to wait until September to get theirs. You can pre-order it now here at B&H Photo.

 

Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM and 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Pricing Unveiled

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The new Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM and 24-70mm DG OS HSM lenses that were announced back in February have now received official price tags and are available for pre-order.

The Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens retails for $1599, while the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens retails for $1299. Both lenses begin shipping this month, although Nikon shooters will have to wait until July for the 24-70mm lens in their mount.

The savings are noteworthy over first-party brands. For instance, the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM lens retails for $2099 with a one and third stop handicap to the Sigma lens. Likewise, the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens retails for $1899 and doesn’t offer image stabilization like the Sigma lens.

You can find the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM lens here at B&H Photo.

And, you can find the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens here at B&H Photo.

Massively Compact Tamron 18-400mm DSLR Lens Coming Soon

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[Update: It’s official. The Tamron 18-400mm lens has been announced. Check it out here.]

The upcoming Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD lens has leaked out ahead of its official launch. I’m a big fan of the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens, which I tested out in my Nikon D7200 Review. But somehow, Tamron has managed to shave a couple millimeters off the wide end and add 100mm onto the long end of this true superzoom DSLR lens! [Read more…]

Sony Unveils Full Frame Wide-Angle Zoom Lenses

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Sony just launched a pair of new wide-angle zooms that continue to build out the full frame E-mount line:

Priced at $2199 and $1699, respectively, these new wide zooms are pro lenses that mirror what Canon and Nikon have done in their lens lines. As Sony continues to grow its market share with its E-mount line of mirrorless cameras, expect this trend to continue. [Read more…]

Up to $300 Instant Rebates on Panasonic Lenses

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Panasonic 12-35mm 2.8 Lens

A pair of Panasonic lenses are available now with instant rebates and a free gift card. The Panasonic Lumix G 12-35mm f/2.8 Power OIS lens is $697.99 (reg. $997.99) and comes with a free $50 gift card. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Also, the Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 Power OIS lens is $547.99 (reg. $697.99) and also includes a $50 B&H gift card. Check it out here at B&H Photo.