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Tamron 70 210mm F 4 Di VC USD Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£700Lens mount:Canon EF, Nikon FMaximum focal length:210 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):4Optical image stabilization:yesMaximum angle of view:34.4 °

Tamron 70 210mm F 4 Di VC USD Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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80%

7.4

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

▲Better than 78% of camera-lenses
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
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Score components

35%

6.6

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.4

Build & Handling

20%

6.8

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

8.2

Stabilization

3%

8.2

Mount & Format

▲Better than 84% of camera-lenses
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
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70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 209 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 76% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Tamron 70 210mm F 4 Di VC USD

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

35%

6.6

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.4

Build & Handling

20%

6.8

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

8.2

Stabilization

3%

8.2

Mount & Format

7.4
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 209 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 10
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An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
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Popularity:
Tamron 70 210mm F 4 Di VC USD has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is lower than 56.2% of camera lenses.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
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60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

6.8

Price

7.3
Lens type
telephoto zoom
Lens mount
Canon EF, Nikon F
Sensor format coverage
Full-frame
Filter thread size
67 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
yes
Teleconverter compatibility
yes
This camera lens supports teleconverters. 15.2% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
Supports Tamron TC-X14 and TC-X20.
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Minimum focal length
70 mm
Maximum focal length
210 mm
Optical zoom
3xx
Maximum angle of view
34.4 °
Minimum angle of view
11.8 °
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Focus motor
USD
Minimum focus distance
0.95 m
Minimum focus distance
0.95 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.95 m, which is farther than 85.3% of camera lenses and equal to 0.9% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.323xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.323x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.323x, which is higher than 84.3% of camera lenses and equal to 1% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
yes
Full-time manual focus
yes
This camera lens supports full-time manual focus. 68.3% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
yes
Optical image stabilization
yes
This camera lens supports optical image stabilization. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
4 stops
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
4 stops
This camera lens offers 4 stops of stabilization, which is stronger than 21.3% of camera lenses and equal to 44.5% of camera lenses.
Weight
1,020 g
Weight
1,020 g
This camera lens weighs 1,020 g, which is heavier than 83.7% of camera lenses.
Lens length
174 mm
Lens length
174 mm
This camera lens is 174 mm long, which is longer than 88.3% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
76 mm
Lens diameter
76 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 76 mm, which is slimmer than 52.6% of camera lenses and equal to that of 1.1% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
This camera lens supports weather sealing. 50.2% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
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DxOMark sharpness score
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DxOMark transmission
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DxOMark distortion
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DxOMark vignetting
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Tamron 70 210mm F 4 Di VC USD vs the average camera lens

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    This camera lens has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
  • Teleconverter compatible
    Teleconverter compatibility
    yes
    This camera lens supports teleconverters, while the average camera lens does not.
    Supports Tamron TC-X14 and TC-X20.
  • Has fluorine coating
    Fluorine coating
    yes
    This camera lens has a fluorine coating, the average camera lens does not. 32.6% of camera lenses use a fluorine coating.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • Has internal zoom
    Internal zoom
    yes
    This camera lens has internal zoom, the average camera lens does not. 10.1% of camera lenses support internal zoom.
    Maintains length during zooming.
  • 0.13 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.323 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.3 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.323 x vs 0.192 x
  • 1 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    3
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    3 vs 2
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2018
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2018 vs 2016
  • Teleconverter compatible
    Teleconverter compatibility
    yes
    This camera lens supports teleconverters, while the average camera lens does not.
    Supports Tamron TC-X14 and TC-X20.
  • 1 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    3
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    3 vs 2
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • Has internal zoom
    Internal zoom
    yes
    This camera lens has internal zoom, the average camera lens does not. 10.1% of camera lenses support internal zoom.
    Maintains length during zooming.
  • 0.13 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.323 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.3 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.323 x vs 0.192 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    This camera lens has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
  • Has fluorine coating
    Fluorine coating
    yes
    This camera lens has a fluorine coating, the average camera lens does not. 32.6% of camera lenses use a fluorine coating.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2018
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2018 vs 2016
  • 1.2 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    4
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/4 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    4 vs 2.8
  • 510 g heavier
    Weight
    1,020 g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (1020 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    1,020 g vs 510 g
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 81.75 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    174 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (174 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    174 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 0.65 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.95 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.95 m vs 0.3 m
  • 5.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    Tamron 70 210mm F 4 Di VC USD
    the average camera lens
    Tamron 70 210mm F 4 Di VC USD has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.90 vs 8.360).
    7.9 vs 8.36
  • 5.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Tamron 70 210mm F 4 Di VC USD
    the average camera lens
    Tamron 70 210mm F 4 Di VC USD has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.90 vs 8.360).
    7.9 vs 8.36
  • 1.2 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    4
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/4 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    4 vs 2.8
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 0.65 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.95 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.95 m vs 0.3 m
  • 510 g heavier
    Weight
    1,020 g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (1020 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    1,020 g vs 510 g
  • 81.75 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    174 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (174 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    174 mm vs 92.25 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 209 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Tamron 70 210mm F 4 Di VC USD

  • Excellent value for money compared to first-party alternatives
  • Effective Vibration Compensation (VC) offering up to 4 stops of stabilization
  • High build quality with weather sealing and moisture resistance
  • Internal zoom mechanism prevents lens barrel extension
  • Strong close-focus capability with a 1:3.1 maximum magnification ratio
  • Relatively lightweight and compact compared to f/2.8 telephoto zooms
  • Good sharpness throughout the zoom range, especially at the long end

What we don't like about Tamron 70 210mm F 4 Di VC USD

  • Autofocus speed is slower than native Canon/Nikon alternatives
  • Prone to flare when shooting directly into bright light sources
  • Noticeable vignetting at f/4, particularly at the 210mm end
  • Lack of a focus limiter switch on the lens body
  • Zoom and focus rings rotate in the Nikon direction (may annoy Canon users)
  • Tripod collar and TAP-in Console for firmware updates must be purchased separately
  • Corner sharpness can be soft when shooting wide open at the wider focal lengths

Verdict

The Tamron 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD is a compact telephoto zoom lens featuring a constant f/4 maximum aperture, an internal zoom mechanism that maintains a fixed length, and an optical construction of 20 elements in 14 groups, including three Low Dispersion elements. Key characteristics include a 4-stop Vibration Compensation (VC) system, a fast Ring-type Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) autofocus motor, and a notable 1:3.1 maximum magnification ratio with a 0.95m minimum focus distance. Its primary advantages are its lightweight build (approx. 850g), excellent center sharpness, effective weather sealing with fluorine coating, and a budget-friendly price point compared to first-party alternatives. However, some cons include a slight dip in corner sharpness at 210mm when wide open, noticeable vignetting at f/4, and the lack of a focus limiter switch.

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