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

The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD is an ambitious, ultra-wide zoom lens with a fixed f/2.8 aperture and image stabilization, but like most lenses of this type, it shows significant distortion.

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

Product details

  • Vibration Compensation for sharper images
  • USD Ultrasonic Silent Motor for quick and quiet focusing.Minimum Focus Distance-11" (.28 m)
  • 9 blade round aperture for ideal bokeh effects
  • Works with full frame DSLR cameras
  • Fast 2.8 maximum Aperture

PROS

+ Sharp.
+ Optically stabilized.
+ Maximum f/2.8 aperture throughout zoom range.
+ Integrated lens hood.
+ Ultra-wide field of view.
+ Close focus capability.
+ Available for Canon, Nikon, and Sony systems.

CONS

- Lots of distortion.
- Bulky.
- No filter support.
- Some flare issues.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 31, 2015
The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD is an ambitious, ultra-wide zoom lens with a fixed f/2.8 aperture and image stabilization, but like most lenses of this type, it shows significant distortion.
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