Tamron SP 24-70MM F/2.8 DI VC USD

[James Shadle]

Tamron develops world’s first[1] full-size, high-speed standard zoom with built-in image stabilization –
SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A007)

New Super Performance full-frame zoom lens features class-leading resolution and Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation)

February 6, 2012, Saitama, Japan － Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Morio Ono / Headquarters: Saitama City), a leading manufacturer of optical equipment, announced the development of the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A007), the world’s first¹ full-size high-speed standard zoom lens equipped with VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization and USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive)[2], with resolution at the top of its class. The lens will be developed for Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts. A release date has not been announced.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Product Features
1. World’s first full-size, high-speed standard zoom with built-in VC (Vibration Compensation)[3]. Even when shooting in low-light conditions with a slow shutter speed to render sharpness, Tamron’s acclaimed VC allows for stable handheld camera work, to more fully enjoy the benefits of this high-speed zoom lens.
2. Uses specialized high-grade glass in the three LD elements, three Glass Molded Aspherical Lenses, one Hybrid Aspherical Lens and two XR (Extra Refractive Index) glasses, delivering top-of-the-class quality images suited to this high-grade lens. Using a rounded diaphragm[4], the lens achieves gorgeous blur effects.
3. Features USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) to power a speedy AF drive together with a continuous manual mechanism.

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[1] For high-speed standard zoom lens compatible with full frame size SLR cameras except with Sony full frame size SLR cameras. Current as of February 2012. (Source: Tamron).

[2] USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) is Tamron’s proprietary ultrasonic motor drive.

[3] The Sony mount does not include VC, because the body of Sony digital SLR cameras includes image stabilization functionality. The product name for Sony cameras is “SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di USD” without the VC designation.

[4] This rounded diaphragm retains a nearly circular shape even when taken two stops down from its fully open state.

[arash_hazeghi]

I'd pick this one

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02...S_28mm_f2p8_IS

It's funny how they all claim "class leading"

[James Shadle]

I don't know if I would jump to that conclusion sight unseen. It's amazing who makes what for who in Japan.

[Doug Zoern]

Looking forward to some reviews of this lens. I've been wanting to replace my old 28-80L and I was waiting to see the new Caono 24-70 II. The price and lack of IS on the Canon make that less appealing to me so maybe this will be my answer.

[brian simpson]

Who makes what for who....nikON-canON-tamerON--their all the same company???