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Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD vs Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD | Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Tamron | Tamron |
| Focal length | 15-30mm (zoom) | 15-30mm (zoom) |
| Full-frame equivalent | 15-30mm | 15-30mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Mounts | Canon EF, Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Stabilised | yes | yes |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Zoom range | 2.0× | 2.0× |
| Cameras it fits | 39 in this guide | 39 in this guide |
Focal range, in full-frame terms
Aperture
Each opening drawn to scale against f/1.4: a smaller f-number lets in more light and blurs the background more.
Field of view
Cameras they fit
39 cameras in this guide take both, so either works on the same body.
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
- Canon EOS 850D
- Nikon D6
- Nikon D780
- Canon EOS 250D
- Canon EOS 90D
- Canon EOS 2000D
- Canon EOS 4000D
- Nikon D3500
- Canon EOS 6D Mark II