It’s been over a year since I received my Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD lens and it spends more time on my Nikon D800 than any other lens. I specialize in portrait and automotive photography, occasionally I’ll shoot events such as corporate dinners or holiday parties and this lens has been my go-to for it all!

In short, I’d buy it again.

But you’re here for the details, so let’s start with what I don’t like:

• Occasionally misses focus even with Vibration Compensation and a fast shutter speed.

• The focus window broke, and I never figured out why. But according to the Tamron service rep it’s a common issue. 

•82mm filter makes polarizers pricey (but worth it) 

Thankfully there’s a lot more of what I love: 

• The Vibration Compensation (VC) makes it fantastic for rolling shots (tracking shots) of cars

• VC also lets you shoot at really slow shutter speeds at night

•It’s really sharp!

• It lets me get everything done and takes a beating!