Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR Di Zoom
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Review Date: Sep 2, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $280.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Image quality: Images come out of camera sharp, smooth and clean. Bokeh is pleasing.
Price: If you can find a second hand one on eBay like I did (and have it be in perfect condition) you're even further ahead of the more than fair market price. For $280, I was beyond pleased.
Versatility: Having never used a decent mid range zoom I was not totally sure what to expect. This lens is pretty darn good for portraits, serves as a nice macro lens at 75mm, and also has performed well in different 'sports' type shots. I haven't really tried a landscape yet, but I'm anxious to.
Build: No, its not metal...but it does feel solid. Your neck will thank you. The lens cap, now that I think about it, is very cool. The inner and outer grips are useful. Zoom lock is useful because it does creep without it.
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Cons:
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AF: It does seem to hunt a little, but its not that bad
MF: I wish the ring rotated freely when in AF. I have accidentally turned it while in AF when going for the zoom and, well, thats just not a good thing to do. This is probably my biggest beef.
Yeah, it does feel a little awkward when zoomed all the way out but again, its not that bad.
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Buying and using this lens has definitely convinced me to investigate the other lenses in the Di series for my future needs as alternatives to L glass which I can't afford.
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