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Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR Di Zoom
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Review Date: Dec 27, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $250.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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very sharp, 2.8L, good price, light
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Cons:
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focus is not fast as L lens
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As others said, this is poor man's L lens. That is true. It is sharp even at f/2.8. This is my second Tamron lens. My first one is 17-35mm. Both lens are very sharp. This lens focus accurate and fast, but not fast as USM lens. I have Canon 28-135mm IS lens. I will miss the IS and extra 60mm range, but this lens' quality is far better.
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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Review Date: Dec 27, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $550.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Light weight, sharp in all range, very effective IS, black
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Cons:
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Average build quality, lens rotate as focus changes, long minimum focus distance, slow focus and hunt
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As so many reviews recommend this lens, I choose this one over 70mm-200mm 4L. I was disappointed when I use it the first time. The focus is slow. It is the slowest lens I have so far. It hunts and can't focus in dark or light area in my house. Focus distance is 1.5m, too long when using 70mm. However, I am glad to have IS when I use it next day. I can tell the big difference with IS on and off. It saves me many pictures. Its relative short length also fit in my camera bag very well. Now, I am happy to have it. I recommend people buying this lens for outdoor or large indoor area photography.
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