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Tamron has officially announced their long awaited SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 or 24-70mm f2.8 G2 for short , which officially replaces the previous generation 24-70 medium zoom from 2012 . The new lens , which comes with the model number A032 is available for Nikon F mount and Canon's EF mount . The new G2 lens , which like the rest of Tamron's new generation lineup features a satin finish which gives it a more monolithic and a more upscale look when compared to the copper ringed models from a few years back .although looks are not important , the latest design trend does mean that the kit will match perfectly with the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 G2 model which was announced a few months back(if you are after a Tamron holy trinity collection that is ) Anyways , the insides are what counts and in that regard , the new lens will surely outperform the older model as it now features 5 stops of vibration control (best in class) and fast autofocus thanks to dual embedded microprocess...

Tamron recently updated their 70-200mm f2.8 lens with a second gen (G2) . The lens , which is said to be an excellent bokeh-monster is now said to get another trinity lens member in the form of a 24-70mm f2.8 which would replace the previous generation 24-70 model from 2012 . The new model which would carry the G2 badge and a more subtle velvet black finish would also be optically superior in order to meet the new sensor needs of modern DSLR and mirrorless camera systems . The new lens will be available for both Canon and Nikon and would retail for about $1299 . Specs listed below are from Nokishita-Camera SP 24 - 70 mm F / 2.8 Di VC USD G 2 A032 Lens composition: 12 groups 17 sheets Diaphragm blade: 9 (circular stop) Minimum shooting distance: 15 inches (about 0.38 m) Maximum magnification: 1: 5 Image stabilization effect: Approximately 4.5 steps max. 5 steps Filter diameter: 82 mm Maximum diameter: 3.5 inches (approx. 89 mm) Length: 111 mm (for Canon), 108.5 mm (f...