The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD entered my collection a few months after my review of the lens in February 2015. It resonated to me as a lens that, while large and heavy, really delivered a fantastic optical performance. Since that point nearly four years ago I’ve pitted it against many other wide angle primes and zooms, and it has always shown well in those comparisons. I got a hint a few months ago that this new G2 version was coming to market, and I was excited for the release as the G2 series have brought both optical improvements along with vastly improved build, autofocus, and VC (Vibration Compensation) performance. The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (hereafter 15-30mm G2) seems poised to deliver a mature, polished performance than its predecessor in an era where most competing lenses have still not managed to marry Image Stabilization with this wide focal length. I’ll be breaking down the improvements along with a detailed image quality examination in my review, but in the meantime you can check out my hands on breakdown of the build and design below along with checking out the images that I’m taking during the review process. Stay tuned for more content and coverage of the 15-30mm G2!

Images of the Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 VC G2

Images taken with the Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 VC G2

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