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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Tamron 70-200 and NIkon 70-200vrII price comparison | |
Last week I picked up my D810 and Nikon 24-70. I put way too much thought into the D750 vs D810 but in the end, I am thrilled with the decision. I was pretty much set to go with the Tamron 24-70 but at the last minute I went with the Nikon version. I don't love the size of this thing compared to my Canon 24-70ii but I am loving how quickly it focuses and so far I am very happy. I want to pull the trigger on the 70-200 now that all the dust has settled. I have been watching for a mint copy of the Nikon on the buy/sell forum but have missed out on a couple good ones. With the current rebates ending in a couple days, I need to move if I want to take advantage of them.
I have done a lot of reading and watching reviews on the tamron and the nikon. It seems like the Tamron is a very good lens and from everything I have read, its very close in image quality. Normally the price difference is about 1k. Right now the price difference is $700. For those that have experience with both lenses, any thoughts on what price you would put on the Nikon's advantage assuming it has one. If it was $200 different, I would assume it would be a no brainer for the Nikon but I am curious to hear your thoughts. I have no experience with the Nikon version but if the build quality is as good as the 24-70, and if it has similar focusing characteristics (speed, accuracy, noise) I would have to think it would be hard not to spend the extra money. I did get to look at and hold a canon copy of the Tamron at the local shop. It seemed like it had fairly good build quality but I definitely think my Nikon 24-70 is of nicer quality.
If the Tamron really is close to the Nikons equal, I could then apply that money to one of the sigma 35 or 50mm art lenses. Then I have to figure out if 35 or 50 is the better choice
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