Focused as the flagship of Tamron's wide-angle zooms, the SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD was already a great lens. Now, with the G2, the company has only made it better. Available for full-frame Nikon F and Canon EF camera systems, this release aims to please photographers looking for a sharp, fast wide-angle zoom with well-controlled distortion. Using advanced glass tech, including aspherical elements, the G2 is able to minimize distortion and aberrations. Also, it has a trifecta of coatings, including the brand-new AX (Anti-reflection eXpand) in addition to the familiar eBAND and BBAR coatings, all of which combat flare and ghosting.
One of the most outstanding features of this lens is its use of Vibration Compensation image stabilization, a rarity in ultra-wides, especially considering the lens's fast constant aperture of f/2.8. This system can compensate for up to 4.5 stops and, when combined with the AF system's Dual MPU setup, you will be sure to capture tack-sharp imagery. Plenty of other advantages are present, including moisture-resistant construction and a Fluorine coating on the front element that makes it easy to clean, and keeps it safer from harmful things. Specific to the Canon model is a rear filter holder to permit the use of gelatin filters instead of complex front-mount filter systems. As with all of Tamron's recent releases, the SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 will work with the TAP-in Console for programming and updates.
Is the G2 delivering all the improvements you wanted from a fast wide-angle zoom? Are you excited to see it in action? Leave a comment in the box below!
3 Comments
Hey I know on the G1 people were saying the minimum focal length was closer to about 15.7mm and the maximum aperture was closer to about a 3.2. Anyone know if this is the case with the G2?
While the expected release for the Nikon mount Tamron 15-30 G2 was mentioned somewhere at September 21, it lists on your pre-order site that it will be expected to be available on October 3... do you know when you will be able to ship out the orders? The reason I am asking is because I will be out on a trip by October 1 (in which I need to have the lens by) so I was wondering if I should just wait for my pre-order to go through or try my luck with a local store once they get it in stock.
Hi Alexander,
Our expected shipping dates are fairly reliable, however, they are prone to changes for the better and worse depending on a multitude of unknown factors involving the manufacturer and shipping. Your best bet would be to place a preorder (we don't charge until the lens actually ships) and see if it ships on time before deciding on alternative options.