Quick answer
The Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 24-70mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 24-70mm f/2.8 full-frame fast standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 24-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- USD
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.38 m
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD?
At 24-70mm this is a wide-angle to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24–70mm | 28.8–73.7° | 34.3–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 38–112mm | 18.3–50.2° | 21.9–58.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD?
It zooms across 24-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 24-70mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 38–112mm on full frame, with a 18.3–50.2° horizontal and 21.9–58.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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