Announced at Photokina in September 2014, Tamron's SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens is now on sale locally for Canon and Nikon cameras, providing an attractive, more affordable alternative to similar wide-angle zoom lenses from Canon and Nikon.

This ultra-wide angle lens from Tamron sports a fast constant aperture of f/2.8 and as it is one of Tamron's 'SP' lenses, it sports rugged build quality and a dust and weather sealed construction.

Excellent sharpness throughout the range in the centre and towards the edges when stopped down; Effective Vibration Compensation system; Good value; Robust build quality; Moisture resistant construction

Not as sharp towards the edges at maximum aperture; Slight wave to distortion pattern may make corrections more difficult to apply in software afterwards

The ultra-wide angle full frame compatible zoom lens field is becoming ever more crowded and it requires a special lens to grab significant attention today. The Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens has done just that. Why the quick popularity?

Pros: Very Sharp at f/2.8 15mm across the lens Best 15-30 mm zoom for the price $1,199 Nice to have VC if you need it Like having the extra zoom 24-30 6 year warranty Feels like a very solid lens Cons: Maybe a bit heavy for some people No filter kit yet Doesn't say Nikon on it, a problem for some.

The Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is an affordable alternative to the OEM offerings from Nikon and Canon, with the added benefits of an effective image stabilisation system and greater focal range.

I use it every day for interior and architectural photography. There is no better lens for my work at the moment. Picture quality is unbeatable so you have to get used to the size of it.

We've had the Tamron SP 15–30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens in the D-Photo office this month and we've been experimenting with what it can do. It didn't take us very long to realize that this lens is a clear competitor for the Canon 16–35mm 2.8 II lens, as one of the few wide-angle lenses on the market...

Tamron has greatly improved the wide-zoom lens market with its addition of the SP 15-30MM F/2.8 Di VC USD zoom lens. This lens features a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, Ultrasonic Silent Drive Motor, Optical Image Stabilization and Flourine lens coating to help protect the lens from dirt and...

Comfortable and easy to operate; for a while; f/2.8 and VC provide great low-light and handheld performance; Controls aberrations and distortions very well; Sharp images; even when shooting wide open; Moisture resistant construction allows you to use the lens in most climates

Large and heavy; will wear you out after some time; Lens shape prohibits the use of protective and creative filters

Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Background While I was at WPPI this past year I got to meet our illustrious managing editor Darlene Hildebrandt. We walked the expo floor for a bit and I was introduced to a number of people by Darlene. We talked with some of the people over at Tamron and had some of …

This ultra-wide angle lens from Tamron sports a fast constant aperture of f/2.8 and as it is one of Tamron's 'SP' lenses, it sports rugged build quality and a dust and weather sealed construction.