Tamrom 28-75mm

tech1961 · Apr 14, 2007

I have to say I am pleasantly suprised with the performance of this lens. I think this lens is a great value for what it costs. It performs better than I expected even at f 2.8. Here is a sample of my dog.

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snakeman · Apr 14, 2007

Lovely shot Jimmy! Was very tempted by that lens myself.

airbiscuit · Apr 14, 2007

Yikessss!!! Now that is sharp!!!

jaleel · Apr 14, 2007

i used to have that lens as well and i loved it
as you said.. a great performer for the price

Edrod13 · Apr 14, 2007

Jimmy,

Just picked on up myself last week. At first I really couldn't make up my mind about how sharp it was wide open, but comparing differents pics I can see it is pretty sharp even at 2.8. Is this straight from the camera or have you done any adjustments or sharpening. Thanks

Oh, are you taking these with the D50 or D80? just wondering since I only have the D50.

eddie_kawasaki · Apr 14, 2007

Did you take that shot at 2.8?

JayR · Apr 14, 2007

The Tamron 28-75 is indeed a really sharp lens. Infact I thought it was sharper than the Nikon 28-70 that I had at f2.8. My only gripe with it was that the colors were a bit on the warmer side compared to the Nikkor and I had to constantly adjust color/contrast for skin tones etc. It is one of the best "bang for the buck" lenses in the critical midrange.

tech1961 · Apr 14, 2007

Thanks everyone. This was taken at 2.8.

bett · Apr 15, 2007

I'm just starting to look at @ f2.8's in this range.

does "IF" mean it's got it's own focusing motor?

Does it focus quickly?

bett · Apr 15, 2007

Glenn,

Thanks for the Info.

I'll be using it on a D2h.

I'm right now reading Snakemans thread "Sigma 24-70 or Tamron 28-75".
someone recommended a sigma 24-60. That looks interesting too.

Thanks again for your reply. Roger

Tosh · Apr 15, 2007

Roger,

I was very impressed by the sharpness of my 28-75 after it was calibrated. My test shots vs. the Nikon 28-70.
https://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=99435

bett · Apr 15, 2007

Glenn,
I checked out the link.
You build a strong case!

Thanks for the input. Roger

Huff09 · Apr 16, 2007

I've had this lens for about 3 months and it has been great. It is probably on my camera 90% of the time and is very, very sharp.

Here is a picture I posted the other day in another thread regarding this same lens. This picture is wide open and straight out of the camera with no PP other than sizing.

I picked mine up used at a local shop for $300 but even at $400 new it's a great value.

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Huff09 · Apr 16, 2007

Sorry to hear that Stuart. I know you were excited about that lens, and the first pics you posted looked great.

Maybe just a bad copy?

snakeman · Apr 17, 2007

hanks Chris..not to worry though its just made me realise how sharp my 18-70mm is..lol heres a couple of shots taken with the sigma and all had high shutter speeds and taken on a sturdy tripod.

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blessedLens · Apr 23, 2007

got this lens a month ago. i love it.

bett · Apr 24, 2007

Mine arrived today.

After a couple test shots, I'm happy with my choice.

Thanks all.