does tamron make lenses with inbuilt IS/VR?

[p1tse]

does tamron make lenses with inbuilt IS/VR?

 

[CSB]

Yes, Tamron calls it VC - Vibration Compensation.

 

[p1tse]

thanks

how about sigma?

 

[Barney12]

thanks

how about sigma?

Yep. OS (Optical Stabiliser)

 

[Joe T]

I think Tokina dont at the moment though.

(Just anticipating the next question!)

 

[tophalf]

I was informed today that Tamron's system is exceptional, fully liquid floating apparently :

 

[krazy_horse]

I think Tokina dont at the moment though.

(Just anticipating the next question!)

Probably because they can't think of another 2 letter abbreviation for it...

Maybe:

RS - Reduced Shakiness
TW - Tamed Wobble

Who knows...?

Jonathan

 

[p1tse]

LOL

but thanks

 

[andrewc]

TR - Tremor Relief
QA - Quivering Allevation

 

[photon]

Tokina's Wonderful Anti Tremble System

 

[sooyeshun]

LOL

 

[DizMatt]

bagsee NOT wearing a promotional t-shirt for that product launch

 

[Richard T]

this thread made me smile........

I needed it too

 

[postcardcv]

vibrations diminished...?

 

[EMA747]

Yes, Tamron calls it VC - Vibration Compensation.

Am I right in saying they have only introduced this not that long ago?

 

[AndyWest]

They have a new 17-50mm f2.8 coming out soon with VC.

Great thread!!

 

[DizMatt]

read about that

looking to upgrade my 17-50 to the canon 17-55 next year.
would love to see a comparative test of these three options (including the VC version)
mainly focusing speed, accuracy and general sharpness....