Used Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 DI VC USD For Nikon DSLR Cameras

2019-01-04T08:14:10

Phenomenal picture quality all the way to the the edge. Extremely quiet AF.

SIMON S.

2018-09-20T20:39:29

Perfect just what I wanted looking forward to more time to use it

BRENT J.

2018-09-20T20:34:57

I bought this for its wide angle and reviews I read and out its quality. Came very fast and boxed well. Thank you, if you looking for good lens I would recommend highly

BRENT J.

2018-08-18T19:00:48

Overall a great lens. It is quite large and heavy so make sure you have a sturdy tripod. I like that there is a built in lens hood to help protect the bulbous glass. Typically i put a filter on all my lenses to prevent the glass from getting damage, but you cannot do that on this one. Ive notice on a few images that when i am al the way at 15mm there is a bit of lighter vignette on the corners. Ive also found that depening on the position of my flash, i can get some flare that i dont get on other lenses.

JEFF H.

2018-07-28T11:34:09

the lease and buying experience of my Mac book pro has been the worst ever but it was only 6.200 dollars so maybe it wasn't enough.

Andrew S.

2018-07-05T11:46:24

Simply put it is the ONLY super wide angle you can get with Image Stabilization (Vibration Compensation), at f2.8. Although I highly recommend, I must note one interesting very minor flaw. If you shoot a bunch of images in rapid succession, the 4 or 5 image in sequence might be very blurry. You will need to turn the VC feature off, if you do a 5 + AEB HDR shot sequence (you should you should be on a tripod anyway) or rapid shooting (Minus 1 star). Still I love this hefty lens. It has great low light performance, hardly any distortion even at 15mm.

JOHN B.

2018-06-15T09:47:17

I've read several reports about this lens and even talked to a couple friends who have it also. What I've read and what I've heard and see helped me make my choice. Now for a review: First off this thing is beefy. It does have some weight to it. Than again just look at how much glass is in there. Focus is very sharp and fast. Also if's very quiet. The zoom ring is a tad on the stiff side. I call that good so you don't accidentally shift you zoom while shooting. Focus ring is also a tad bit stiff, but not as stiff as the zoom ring. However most people will use Auto focusing. I use auto focusing during the day, but I do a lot of Astrophotography as to where everything is done in manual mode. Over all I am very very happy with this lens. and recommend it to anyone.

Mark E.

2018-06-10T23:38:18

Worth every dime. Super sharp photos. Goes so well with my Nikon D850. Glad I got this over its super pricey counterpart.

Rafael O.

2018-05-25T08:24:41

the lens is spot on, would recommend everyone to buy this lens.

Chris D.

2018-05-06T14:26:52

Fast and very sharp lens. Good value for the price.

JAMES Y.

2018-05-01T12:28:10

Love this lens, it’s tack sharp and great landscapes.

John J.

2018-04-20T11:59:59

I would highly recommend this lens. It is incredible. It's very responsive and takes crisp, clean photos. Minimal blurring at the edges. It's my new go to.

Kari M.

2018-04-10T08:31:13

This lens is a beast, but it is an awesome lens.

James W.

2018-03-17T16:03:36

Excellent lens with many uses. I use this for astrophotography, walking around, and indoor at home. Excellent image quality and build. Combination of max aperture, stabilization, and focal length is tough to beat. And a great price on top of that.

Ryan T.

2018-03-10T13:17:33

Wow this is an amazing lens. Will use it for landscape shots all year out at Long Islands east enf

THAYER B.

2018-02-13T11:20:37

What a great lens . The VC is super, a little heavy, I think the picture quality seams as good as the Nikon 14r-24 2.8.I am very happy that I purchased this lens.

Troy D.

2018-01-30T10:48:36

Owned Nikon only Ienses for years. Rented the new Tamrons. Long story short. I shoot professionally full time. Sold all my Nikon lenses. Bought the new Tamron line. Hands down amazingly amazing. Buy it.

Michael K.

2017-12-28T08:06:07

Love this lens for its sharp images and less distortion than the Nikon 14-24. Use for real estate and landscape imagery. Love it and happy to add this to my collection.

MICHELLE P.

2017-12-10T08:56:01

Excellent lens for the money. The quality of this lens is equal to or better than lenses costing much more. This lens is fast and extremely sharp.

David H.

2017-11-14T08:48:32

This lens is perfect for what I was looking for. Get it, you will not be disappointed.

TERRY F.

2017-10-19T14:44:39

I compared this to the Canon 16-35 Mark II and it literally beat the pants off that lens. In every case, at every focal length and aperature, this was a sharper lens...I highly recommend it.

Keith W.

2017-09-19T16:12:32

Still getting used to the lens....have noticed the color rendition is not as good as the Canon 16-35 f4 or the Canon 24-70 f2.8 ii. I got this lens for astro shooting but have not had the chance to use it for the intended purpose. This lens comes highly regarded by many reviewers but for landscape the above Canon lenses are better IMO. If this lenses works out for astro shooting as reported by many reviews on the Net then it will be worth more stars.

James K.

2017-08-24T13:33:02

Fabulous. Crystal clear. A bit heavy Strongly recommend it

jean-guy b.

2017-07-26T09:17:23

Amazing lens, does hunt a bit for focus at times but color and contrast are amazing.

RICHARD L.

2017-07-19T09:30:00

I'm a Canon user and tend to avoid other lenses. I now have two Tamron lenses, though, and have to admit that they are equivalent to the quality of my many Canon lenses. I chose this one because it has image stabilization and the range of focal lengths I wanted. I'm happy with it.

JOHN F.

2017-07-05T10:17:15

Just started using this. Did some interior shots and some fireworks. Very happy with the results!

SURENDER B.

2017-07-04T13:11:42

This lens was purchased for use on a Nikon 810 during a nighttime photoshoot at Mount Saint Helens. This lens performed fantastically in low light condition and was a pleasure to shoot with. It is heavy, a beast actually compared to some of the other lenses people were using (i.e. cannon 16-35). Having said that, the picture quality is fantastic when coupled with the 810.

Daniel F.

2017-07-03T03:55:04

Awesome lens that gives beautiful sharp images! Can be used for more artistic shots at 15mm due to the fish eye effect it produces, then able to be used for portraits at 24-30mm, so it's a very versitle lens.

NICOLE C.

2017-05-26T14:26:33

I've had this for about a year now and use it for about 90% of everything I shoot. All the things you have read are true. Yes it's really sharp, heavy and requires a huge filter system ( I use wonderpana) Ok so the flaw... I not sure why this happens but the front element will randomly fog up. This has happened on a few occasions in environments of different temperatures. I've talked to other photographers and they have experienced the same thing. With that being said as much as I love this lens I find it to be unreliable.

ROBERT M.

2017-05-22T21:28:51

Great lens, quick to focus, sharp and great build quality. I also love that Tamron stands behind their products with their 6 year warranty. I have used their warranty in the past and it was easy and they healed up to their word.

Matt H.