Reddit Reddit reviews Tamron SP 70-200MM F/2.8 DI VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon (FX) Cameras

We found 4 Reddit comments about Tamron SP 70-200MM F/2.8 DI VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon (FX) Cameras. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Tamron SP 70-200MM F/2.8 DI VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon (FX) Cameras
The most compact lens in its classMinimum focus distance: 51.2 in (1.3m); Maximum magnification ratio: 1: 8 (at f=200mm: MFD 51.2), Focal Length 70-200 mmFast F/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, Moisture-resistant construction helps prevent moisture from penetrating the lensNew VC anti-shake mechanism with 4-stop advantage.USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) for quick and quiet focusing. Internal Focusing (IF) System
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4 Reddit comments about Tamron SP 70-200MM F/2.8 DI VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon (FX) Cameras:

u/CJ_Guns · 2 pointsr/Nikon

Facts. Looking at the Nikon version, $2000 is way too much for me. I was looking more around the $1000-1250 range.

Like this would be pushing my budget. This
is more reasonable but doesn't have image stabilization, and it's lower on my budget scale. This seems like an average between the two.

Like I said, I'm not really a professional photographer. I've covered shows at regular venues and music festivals alike, but it's more of a luxury of being able to get photo passes. A lot of times it goes "I'm covering this, but I might as well cover that while I'm here", like SXSW this year. I'm mainly an entertainment journalist, hence the media press conferences (which are usually well-lit)

I'd love to get a faster tele lens, but honestly in most photo pits I'm so close that I need something lower than a cropped-to ~100mm. And while I could have a second wider lens to fill that gap, I just hate having to swap lenses on a dime. That's my worry.

What to do...

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/photography

So I am looking for a great indoor lens for sports mainly basketball. And gym lighting is always terrible.. can you please give me some options on lens to buy. I am looking at:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/734998-GREY/Nikon_2188_AF_S_NIKKOR_200mm_f_2_0.html

http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-70-200MM-Telephoto-Nikon-Cameras/dp/B00A34GP52

u/eTom22 · 1 pointr/Nikon

Thanks to both of you, I'm definitely looking at this one! Two questions:

  1. This is the lens you are talking about, right? Amazon.ca

  2. The little "foot" on the bottom of the lens, that's something to do with the weight of it and using a tripod, is that right? Does the foot simply attach to the tripod to help balance the weight of the lens vs the body?

    Thanks again!!