Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Full-Frame Lens (2018)
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Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 is an ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Canon EF-mount and Nikon F-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Tamron in 2018, it has 18 elements in 13 groups.
Like most zoom lenses, the Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 is externally-zooming. For incremental weathers, Tamron is kind enough to include weather sealing.
The f/2.8 maximum aperture is quite bright for an ultra wide-angle zoom lens and can be quite valuable for night photography. During daytime, it can offer a unique perspective for landscape photography as well. The built-in image stabilization can be useful for some handheld video work, though one should pay special attention to the corners, which may actually be worse off with the stabilization turned on.
Some photographers may be disappointed by the fact that the lens does not accept front screw-on filters.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 50% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Optically stabilized
- Weather-sealed
- Good center sharpness
- Interesting focal range
Cons
- Large and heavy
- Lacks front filter thread
- External zoom without zoom lock
What external reviewers found***
External score 75% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent wide-open image quality
- High-resolution resolution
- Dust and splash protection
Cons
- No stabilization
- Vignette effect
Price Comparison
Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
9 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Distance scale
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount, Nikon F-mount
Motor
Ring-type ultrasonic
Optical Formula | Elements
18 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
13 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
2 eXpanded glass molded aspherical + 1 molded glass aspherical + 3 aspherical elements, Anti-reflection eXpand + BBAR + fluorine coatings groups
Dimensions
Size | Diameter
98 mm / 3.86 in
Size | Length
145 mm / 5.71 in
Weight
1110 g / 39.22 oz
Function
Angle Of View
110.6° Diagonal | 100.4° Horizontal | 77.3° Vertical (wide) ~ 71.6° Diagonal | 61.9° Horizontal | 43.6° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
15 mm ~ 30 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes (4.5 stops)
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom Type
External zoom
Performance
Max Magnification
0.2x
Min Focus Distance
280 mm / 11.02 in
Production
Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2018-08-31
Model Name
A041
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pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 75%The lens shows its best wide-open image quality at 30mm, where we see about 2,889 lines. Resolution crosses into good territory at f/5.6 (3,189 lines), with steady detail across the frame. There is a significant vignette, another common concern with ultra-wide zoom lenses.
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Pros
- Excellent wide-open image quality
- High-resolution resolution
- Dust and splash protection
Cons
- No stabilization
- Vignette effect
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References
- ^ Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tamron-sp-15-30mm-f28-di-vc-usd-g2. 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
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