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[Camera N00b]

Hey guys so I am gonna be picking up a 70-200 in October ish time. I am thinking of either the 

 

Tamron 70-200mm 2.8 G2 or the Nikon 70-200 F4

 

I would be using it for portraits, my younger siblings outside and **concert photography** (**important**)

 

the f4 would be not letting in as much light BUT if the Tamron isn't sharp until f4+ then no point in the Tamron.

 

Which should I get?

 

I have a D7200 so it'll be more like 105-300

[ScottinPollock]

Tamron G2 is quite good. Why not rent one for a weekend and see?

[Camera N00b]

no store has any for rental for either.

[Jerry_]

I haven't heard that the Tamron 70-200/2.8 G2 isn't sharp unless f4+ - but would take in consideration that
- autofocussing is done at max aperture (so 2.8 is an advantage)
- the G2 seems to have an improved VC over the G1, which I have and which has already given excellent results in low light.

Best would be to try out both lenses to check which one you prefer, but based on specifications only I would go for the Tamron.

[Merco_61]

As you will have to use it in less than stellar light for concert photography, the f/2.8 trumps everything as the f/4 will make the AF hunt in some cases leading to missed shots.

[Camera N00b]

yeah, I know the low light and f2.8 but I was just curious since no point in going for it if it isn't sharp until f4+ cause I know a lot of lenses like that lol

[Merco_61]

Even if you have to stop down to f/3.5 or 4, you still have the advantage when it comes to focusing. You can seldom use f/2.8 anyway as the DOF is a bit too shallow. The Nikon f/4 is a good lens, but twice the amount of light for the AF to work with is a *very* significant difference. I haven't used the G2, but all I've read about it is positive.

[Camera N00b]

Yeah, I get it. I'll probably go for it! 

[ScottinPollock]

I bet you'll like it.

[dcbear78]

yeah, I know the low light and f2.8 but I was just curious since no point in going for it if it isn't sharp until f4+ cause I know a lot of lenses like that lol

 

The previous version is more than sharp enough at f2.8 so I can't how the improved G2 version wouldn't follow this trend.