
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS
Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
- Focal length
- 24β70 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 900 g
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 38 cm
- Length
- 108.5 mm
At a Glance
This full-frame standard zoom for Nikon F-mount pairs a constant f/2.8 across 24-70 mm with an optical stabilizer. It reaches a magnification of 1:5 (0.2x) at a minimum focus distance of 38 cm and weighs 900 g. Everyday photography, travel and events are fitting uses.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
- Events
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 24 mm
- Max. focal length
- 70 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 17
- Groups
- 12
- Weight
- 900 g (1.98 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 38 cm (14.96 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5 (0.2Γ)
- Length
- 108.5 mm (4.27 in)
- Diameter
- 88.4 mm (3.48 in)
- Released
- August 2017
Manufacturer data: tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 fit?
The Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 36-105 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 900 g | 1,070 g | 900 g | 790 g |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm | 82 mm | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 38 cm | 38 cm | 38 cm | 38 cm |
| Length | 108.5 mm | 154.5 mm | 133 mm | 95 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | no | no |
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Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2: FAQ
Does the Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 have autofocus?
Yes, the Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 has autofocus.
Does the Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 have image stabilization?
Yes, the Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 weigh?
The Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 weighs 900 g. It is 108.5 mm long with a diameter of 88.4 mm.
What filter size does the Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 use?
The Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 takes 82 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is 38 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 36-105 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM
24-70mm Β· f/2.8
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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