Name: Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Wide Angle Lens for Canon EF Mount
Brand: Tamron
SKU: TM1024VEOS
Price: 499.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.7 (24 reviews)

Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Wide Angle Lens for Canon EF Mount

Tamron 10-24mm VC

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Top Rated Gear: Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Wide Angle Lens for Canon EF Mount Color: Black

 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD (Model B023)   Expand your options with the only compact, ultra-wideangle zoom lens offering superior optical performance and Vibration Compensation   Improved performance plus new, cutting-edge technologies    The new B023 has a zoom range of 10-24mm, the widest among ultra-wideangle zoom lenses for the APS-C cameras. It's the 35mm equivalent of covering the very wide angle range from 16mm ultra-wide angle to 37mm wide angle. With just one lens, photographers can enjoy diverse wideangle expressions, from dynamic landscapes far beyond the normal human field of vision to simple, casual snapshots. This is the perfect ultra-wideangle zoom lens for every photographer, typically after their standard zoom lens and telephoto zoom lens.  The zoom range is 2.4x, and with the maximum difference in the angles of view equaling 48 Degree 24', a wide variety of photographic functionality is unleashed, from full-blown 10mm ultra-wide angle to 24mm which is good for casual snapshots allowing for wideangle pictures with a very natural feel.  New 10-24mm Di II VC HLD Renovated optical design achieves superior optical performance across the entire zoom range  The optical design of the new Model B023 consists of 16 lens elements in 11 groups. Special lens elements are utilized in an optimum configuration of one LD (Low Dispersion) lens element, one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) glass element, one molded glass aspherical element, and one hybrid aspherical lens. While curbing an increase in the size of the optical system, the new lens very effectively compensates for a wide variety of aberrations in the entire zoom range, including transverse chromatic aberration, comatic aberration and distortions that tend to become more prominent with a wideangle lens.  Tamron's highly regarded BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating and the optical design paying close attention to internal reflections in the lens barrel also curb the effects of harmful light rays that tend to occur with a wideangle lens, achieving excellent resistance against ghosting and flare seen in backlighting situations.  The B023 provides outstanding resolving power across the entire zoom range and provides clear and crisp landscape photography.  Multiple aspherical lens elements placed in optimum positions improve the compensation for various aberrations and enhance resolution.  The cutting-edge optical design minimizes distortion and ensures very natural expressions for a wideangle lens.  The peripheral (edge-to-edge) light fall-off is very natural-looking at maximum aperture, and even better when stopped down two stops.  The peripheral (edge-to-edge) light fall-off is very natural-looking at maximum aperture, and even better when stopped down.  Even in high contrast situations, the new B023 delivers excellent edge-to-edge performance, and with its superior ability to capture a broad range of tones and gradations, gives rich expression to fine details in both the highlight and shadow regions.  In addition to capturing wide views, wideangle lenses provide unique, creative expressions by capitalizing on inherent perspective when used for close-ups, so a shorter minimum object distance is an important and useful feature. With a minimum object distance of 9.4 inches, users can take full advantage of spectacular background blur effects by opening the diaphragm.  Tamron's original BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating is highly acclaimed for its superior backlit performance, increasing light transmission and preventing lens surface reflections and dispersion. In addition, reduction of internal reflections in the lens barrel (including the coating and the layout with a light-shielding groove) provides thorough resistance to ghosting and flare and delivers flawless, crystal clear images.  In response to the requests of many customers who have asked the company to equip a wideangle lens with image stabilization, Tamron has now installed their acclaimed VC (Vibration Compensation) on the new Model B023. Optimizing the actuator and the control algorithm has made it possible to incorporate the VC, while maintaining the compact design of the previous Model B001. The VC especially enhances the photographer's freedom in handheld shooting at dusk or in a dimly lit room, and under other relatively low light conditions, as the mechanism proves particularly effective in the shooting conditions with slower shutter speeds.  With the B023, image stabilization performance of 4 stops (in accordance with CIPA standards) enables taking pictures without the need to increase ISO speed.  HLD (High/Low torque modulated Drive) is an AF drive system using a brushless motor developed and produced exclusively by Tamron. Long-life motor. Unlike a conventional DC motor, the bearing for the motor shaft is the only part with mechanical contact. An inverter circuit for conversion from DC to AC enables highly efficient rotations for low and high speeds alike. The HLD motor inside Model B023 is equipped with the Full-time Manual Focus override mechanism, so even when set to AF, a photographer can instantaneously make fine focusing adjustments by using MF.  With its excellent AF control stability and AF drive power, the HLD motor is capable of smoothly controlling the AF mechanism of Model B023 even though it's equipped with large focusing lens elements. The motor itself is small in size, and the whole unit is configured as if drawing an arc in alignment with the cylindrical lens shape. This has reduced the unit size in the radial direction, contributing to the lens's overall space-saving design. The front surface of the lens element is coated with a protective fluorine compound that is waterand oil-repellant. The lens surface is easier to wipe clean and is less vulnerable to the damaging effects of dirt, dust, moisture and fingerprints. For greater protection when shooting outdoors, leakproof seals throughout the lens barrel help protect your equipment.  While enhancing image quality, adding new functions and substantially improving the basic performance, Model B023's space-saving design has ensured an optimum configuration for components such as the VC and AF unit, thus successfully reducing overall length compared to the previous Model B001. The lightweight and compact body with outstanding ease of use will prove to be very well-balanced when attached to an APS-C DSLR camera  The optional TAP-in Console provides a USB connection to your personal computer, enabling you to easily update your lens's firmware as well as customize features including fine adjustments to the AF and VC. Compatible with Canon EOS DSLR cameras.

Well balanced on my D500.  Great rendition of color and sharp focus.  Smartly engineered lens with a professional appearance.  I highly recommend this lens for DX/

Superwide for DX

Excellent lens as expected, lives up to my expectation based upon others who have reviewed this lens, will keep this brand in mind for future purchases on specific lenses.

Excellent ultra wide angle lens for crop sensor camera

This lens is absolutely fantastic. It really has a feel of quality construction. I use this with my BlackMagic 6K. It is also one of the few lenses that Metabones verifies as being compatible with the BlackMagic 4K. Best thing of all to me is the one shot AutoFocus works on the 4K Meta and 6K native. Typical of all low cost high quality lenses. The barrel extends from the body. Not by much - just about 1-1/4". The ribbing is deep enough to be driven by some focus / zoom rigs without any adapters.

Works on 6K and 4K Metabones

Recommended!

Meets the exact need I was looking for. Works well for wide angle outdoors and interior photos. So far good IQ. VR has helped shoot some evening night shots using longer shutter speeds.  Only thing I miss is a storage bag.

Happy with Lens

So far it seems like it focuses well and doesn't have much distortion issues. I like it doesn't focus breath much so I can focus stack picture easier.

A good wide angle lens.

Love it! Super Crisp Images. Quick Focus. Good in Low-light. 
Image Stabilization works great.

Wide Angle Lens

This lens is great. It's become one of my favorites! I would definitely recommend it.

Awesome

Fine for what it is

This lens really is everything I read it was. The performance shooting Milky Way was as good or better than my Nikon 10-24. If you have it mounted on a tripod, turn the vibration control off, as it can cause sharpness issues. Highly recommend

This lens really is everything I read it was

Although I’ve only had this lens about two weeks so far I’m impressed.  My images have been sharp and the VC image stabilization has been helpful for hand held shots. The maximum aperture of 3.5 is too dark for high quality astrophotography but sufficient for most other situations. 
I’ll be using it for landscape and travel photography. 
The lens is light and easy to throw in the bag and the weather sealing is definitely a plus. 
You can buy less expensive lenses, but I found the combination of quality glass, image stabilization, zoom and aperture range to be worth the investment.

Really impressed so far

Sharp throughout the focal range, good color saturation and light capturing depth of field. One caveat: There is a learning curve with any wide angle lens. This lens is a very precise tool and getting the most out of it requires time, patience, and learning a whole subset of photography ~ that of wide angle artistry. 

The vibration compensation is a real plus on this for handheld shots, which is one reason I chose it. It works splendidly. Barrel distortion is minimal at the widest zoom and easily corrected in Lightroom. Note that the barrel distortion at 10mm really only appeared on tight/close in shots such as an alcove or similar shot where the shot required me to stand close in while still trying to capture the entire scene.  Wonderful lens, worth the price, a great asset to the lens bag.

Great Lens

So far I am liking this lens, just took it to a car show, and could not believe how close I could get to the car and still get it all in the picture.  have more to learn about using it, but having fun

fun lens

I use this lens at car shows, and really like it. Very sharp pictures..

Car Show

So, after months and months of contemplation, I finally bought myself a true wide-angle lens, as I'm now into real estate & landscape photography. My first impressions of this Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI-II VC HLD lens is that it performs way above its rival's 10-20mm (purchased & returned after only a few days of use). The images produced are more colorful and sharper - and this is straight out of the camera, pre-edited! Yes, the images are slightly softer on the edges (at 10mm, I shoot mostly at 15mm) but at least, this lens does not focus past infinity. And I don't have to drain my camera's batteries while trying to obtain sharp focus in live-view mode (this was my best option with the competition's). Overall so far, I think this lens is worth purchasing (for landscapes, architecture and street photography), as it is a great bang for your buck! As I continue to test it, I will update this review. Oh, and did I mention that Adorama's entire order process was flawless? Excellent guys!.

So Far, So Good - Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI-II VC HLD

I’ll start with the good!  VC is great can shoot in low light and still produce sharp images. In all the images are very sharp. The auto focus is pretty fast and quite silent. I don’t do video so not sure if it would be picked up through the mic. 

The bad.... I’m using this on a Nikon D3200 and sometimes out of no where the Auto focus and the VC just quit. To get it started again either the camera needs to be turned off and on again or the battery taken out and put back in.  

Other than that the lens is pretty amazing. No one seems to know what is up with this happening but it sounds like it is a common problem with Nikon bodies and Tamron newer lenses that use the electromagnetic diaphragm.  I have tried 3 lenses and all 3 do the same thing. It’s not the camera every other lens works perfectly and all firmware is up to date. So I’m hoping Tamron finds a fix for this.

Great Lens but....

Satisfied Customer

silent auto focus, crisp images BUT wish the focus ring locked when in auto focus, but for an APS-C lens happy enough :)

good

Fantastic lens for APS-C shooters that need a quality wide-angle zoom. The lens is sharp, has minimal chromatic aberration, and easily correctable distortion throughout the range.

Great APS-C Wide-Angle Lens

The Tamron 10-24mm is a quality lens and that is the only reason why I give it 5 stars. But at $ it is pricey.
Nikon has come out with a new 10-20 DX version selling at the time of this posting for $. That tells me that the price on this lens will drop. The Tamron is a great lens but I would wait for a better price.

It's a Quality Lens

I was in need of a wide angle lens, when I saw this lens I knew it was the one I wanted. It works well, I've shot indoors, a large group of people and I was able to get everyone in with a crystal clear image.

Needed a wide angle lens

I consider this a mid priced lens.  There some low cost wide angles that aren't worth the trouble and some excellent costly lens if you want  a second mortgage in your camera bag.  This lens brings the world of high quality ultra wide angle images into the reach of those without trust accounts but need quality.  The quality is not just in the image, but the construction operation.  It feels solids even though it is light weight.  The zoom and focus rings are smooth and easy, yet firm motion.  The auto focus is quick.  This is my second Tamron lens, and once again they have not let me down.  I use a Canon 50D and it is as happy with Tamron lens as Canon lens

Excellent Wide angle lens

Prior to my buying this lens, the only way I could capture some wide-angle shots was to use a fish-eye lens.  But with the fish-eye I had to be careful on how I centered the picture and to avoid being next to any straight edge (like a railing) or the curvature it introduced would badly distract from the subject of the picture.  The 10mm setting of this lens allows me to get the wide-angled pictures I want with fewer constraints on the position of the camera (the adverse effects I've seen manifest themselves in having straight edges appear slanted, which is easier to ignore than having then be obviously curved).  Obviously this lens costs more than a fish-eye, but I feel it was well worth paying the higher price.

Very good wide-angle lens

Making it brief and to the point:    the build quality is very good, the body is polycarbonate but feels well made.    The zoom and focus rings are smooth and have a good feel to them.   The VC works very well and is pretty quiet.   Autofocus is quick and accurate on my Nikon D7100.   Most importantly, the lens is sharp across the frame.    Overall, I have been very pleased with the lens.   Considering the price, and the attributes of the lens (build quality, sharpness, VC, and a 6-year warranty),  I believe it is a real bargain.   Based on this lens I will definitely being trying some of Tamron's new lenses.

Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Wide Angle Lens for Canon EF Mount

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