The Tamron 70-210mm F4 represents a fantastic value in its segment. While it isn't the sharpest option for demanding uses and the ergonomics might turn some users off, the overall image quality, stabilization and inclusion of weather sealing make it a truly compelling option for Canon and Nikon DSLR...

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  DSLR users looking to upgrade their kit telephoto zooms and those wanting to photograph moving subjects in good light, portrait shooters and outdoor events.

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  Those shooting in dim environments and need a wider aperture, those shooting on the highest megapixel bodies and need the best sharpness they can get.

The Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD is a light, compact telezoom lens that delivers a ton of value.

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  Light, compact build. Internal zoom. 1:3 macro reproduction. Crisp optics. Image stabilization. Dust and splash resistant. Fluorine protection. Optional tripod collar available. Teleconverter compatibility.

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  Image quality dips at maximum zoom. Some distortion and vignetting. Manual focus ring omits rubberized grip.

Tamron are here offering a very interesting alternative concept to their already very fine 70-200mm f/2.8 option. Reduce the constant aperture to f/4, retain the high quality level and moisture resistance, and we end up with a much lighter, more compact optic that lends itself much better to travel...

Tamron 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (model A034) features a constant maximum aperture of F/4, providing superior control over depth-of-field and excellent bokeh. Compared to large aperture telephoto zoom lenses, the new A034 is lighter (just 30.3 oz.) and is more compact (only 6.8 in.

The performance against bright light seems to be the most serious flaw of the tested lens. In order to defend it a bit I can only say that it was a category in which none of the rival lenses managed to perform well. In fact we have seen far weaker performances than that of the Tamron.

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  solid and sealed casing,, excellent image quality in the frame centre,, very good image quality on the edge of APS-C,, sensible image quality on the edge of full frame,, moderate longitudinal chromatic aberration,, low distortion,, sensibly corrected astigmatism,, nice out-of-focus areas,, slight...

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  lack of autofocus limiter,, lateral chromatic aberration corrected less efficiently than in the case of the rivals,, too weak performance against bright light,, modest standard accessory kit, worse than the one offered by brand name rivals.

I am using this on dx cameras d3200,d5500 and d7500. Straight off, the lens works like a duck in water on the d3200 and d5500. On the d7500 you have to sort out your autofocus in camera simply because you have a lot of variables and at 200mm it might not autofocus but you can nudge it manually in...

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  Durable, Great Picture Quality, Lightweight, Simple Controls