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Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

02/23/2006 03:02:14 AM · #1

Between my Canon 17-40 f/4 and my 70-200 f/2.8. I'm not paying $1200 for a 24-70 f/2.8 or 24-105 f/4 from Canon. I've narrowed it down to these 3:

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon-------- $379
Sigma 28-70 f/2.8 EX DG--------------------------- $309
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF------------------ $399

Which is the better choice?

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

02/23/2006 03:08:21 AM · #2

Just purchased #1 (Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon) and love it. Highly reviews.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Pentax

02/23/2006 03:11:28 AM · #3

Originally posted by southern_exposure:

Just purchased #1 (Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon) and love it. Highly reviews.

Got any photos I can see that you've taken with it?

Artyste

Sony Ericsson W810i

02/23/2006 03:16:43 AM · #4

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di page

You might want to take a look here.

To a man (and woman), everyone that owns this lens has a love-affair with it. The same cannot be said for the Sigmas.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

02/23/2006 03:24:45 AM · #5

That's a pretty impressive list of owners. Thanks Glen!!

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/23/2006 03:25:34 AM · #6

I love my Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di! Best lens investment I made!

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

02/23/2006 03:25:45 AM · #7

Originally posted by Artyste:

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di page

You might want to take a look here.

To a man (and woman), everyone that owns this lens has a love-affair with it. The same cannot be said for the Sigmas.

You are right about that. Since receiving mine and putting it on the camera I have not taken it off. A great, sharp, and fast walk around lens.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

02/23/2006 05:59:28 AM · #8

Add me to the list of satisfied users of the Tammy. Got to be one of the best values in the lens world.

R.

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

02/23/2006 09:32:10 AM · #9

The Tammy is on my cam about almost all the time, only comes off for the specialty shots.

Message edited by author 2006-02-23 09:32:23.

AlexSaberi

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

02/23/2006 09:36:40 AM · #10

Originally posted by dsmeth:

That's a pretty impressive list of owners. Thanks Glen!!

ok, this is a lovely lens but to be honest. The photos u see are at 640 pixels on a monitor. At a blown up print size, u WILL see differences in the optics. the tamron is inferior to the 24-70L no doubt about it.

pawdrix

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

02/23/2006 09:51:11 AM · #11

Originally posted by alexsaberi:

Originally posted by dsmeth:
That's a pretty impressive list of owners. Thanks Glen!!

ok, this is a lovely lens but to be honest. The photos u see are at 640 pixels on a monitor. At a blown up print size, u WILL see differences in the optics. the tamron is inferior to the 24-70L no doubt about it.

The 24-70L is also $800 more. Money can buy you love...

I'm a happy Tammy 28-75mm for Nikon owner, fwiw.

eckoe

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

02/23/2006 12:00:17 PM · #12

I"ve been curious about this lens as well. I've been looking at it as a replacement for the 28-80 that I've had forever and abused severely on several film bodies since I bought my rebel G almost 10 years ago. It's never quite had the quality for the digital. Hopefully I can find some cash laying around that I can drop on this. Glad to hear people like it.

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

02/23/2006 12:04:25 PM · #13

You know, all you really need to fill that gap is a 50mm f/1.8, or if you really want to just spend money 50mm f/1.4. Why would you want another heavy lens to fill 20mm of zoom space?

cresus

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

02/23/2006 12:51:01 PM · #14

I would agree the Tamron 28-75 is amazing. You may want to wait though because the new Canon 17-55 2.8 or Tamron 17-50 2.8 may be alternatives to your 17-40 that will negate the need for another lens.

patrinus

Canon EOS-30D

02/23/2006 01:02:41 PM · #15

What about the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC Lens
or the Tamron Zoom Super Wide Angle 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Lens

On bhphoto SIGMA is: $369
and TAMRON is: $389
and CANON 17-85IS is: $514.95

I think I would like the macro from the Tamron, what about image quality? is the TAMRON good enough?. I have never had a lens from TAMRON so I have really no clue

Message edited by author 2006-02-23 13:08:34.

fotomann_forever

02/23/2006 01:09:44 PM · #16

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

You know, all you really need to fill that gap is a 50mm f/1.8, or if you really want to just spend money 50mm f/1.4. Why would you want another heavy lens to fill 20mm of zoom space?

Very good point. Save the extra dough for things you REALLY need.

cresus

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

02/23/2006 01:10:23 PM · #17

The lenses he already has are much much better than the Sigma or Tamron super zooms. The Tamron 28-75 is a completely different animal (comparable to Canon L series lenses).

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

02/23/2006 01:11:07 PM · #18

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

You know, all you really need to fill that gap is a 50mm f/1.8, or if you really want to just spend money 50mm f/1.4. Why would you want another heavy lens to fill 20mm of zoom space?

I have a 50mm f/1.8. The biggest problem is I go out to do some shooting, I take the 17-40 and shove the 50mm in my pocket, then I come across something I like and I can't get close enough to it. Then I'm telling myself I should've brought the 70-200. I often don't like carrying my whole bag around with me. I also have a 28-105 that I use sometimes, but don't really like it.

Edit to say: This will probably be the last lens I purchase before I get the EOS-5D.

Message edited by author 2006-02-23 13:14:59.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

02/23/2006 02:26:45 PM · #19

Originally posted by alexsaberi:

This is simply not true. Granted, we're LOOKING at 640-pixel images here, but you're way off base if you think I, or even the majority of Tamron owners, judge our lenses on this. I have an Epson wide-format printer, and regularly do 13x19 inch prints. I have a background in photography spanning 40 years. I have worked with some of the best equipment in the world. Take it from me, or not, as you choose, but this particular Tamron is an exceptionally nice piece of optics, easily comparable to Canon L-glass.

In fact, I DID compare it to the Canon 24-70L before making the purchase. There's no real-world difference between the two, IMO. It's one of the great bargains in the lens world.

R.

Message edited by author 2006-02-23 14:27:33.

patrinus

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/23/2006 03:29:53 PM · #20

I need help here, as you might have seen on a previous post
//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=352725
I will upgrade my equipment soon, I feel completely lost about the lens(es) that I should buy.

The only lens that I have (as I haven't been able to sell it) is a Canon 75-300 HSM (pretty cheap), apart from that I would like your advise as of what lenses should I choose for my new Canon 30D (ooops I hope my wife will let me go for that one).

As I have been reading this post I am reaching to the conclusion that a possible setup would be:

1) Canon 30D with 17-55 EFs package $1,499
2) Tamron 28-75 at $379

Another possibility is:

1) Going for the Canon 20D as it will be less expensive
2) Tamron 28-75
(Where should I put my money, the better camera body or the better lens?)

Another possible setup would be:
1) Canon 30D body only
2) Tamron or Sigma 18-200 at $389

What would you do?. My new camera seems to start getting very expensive... :S and I guess I will see a great improvement over my 300D and cheap Canon 28-80 4-5.6 lens

Thanks for your help

Message edited by author 2006-02-23 15:30:48.

Artyste

Sony Ericsson W810i

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Pentax

02/23/2006 03:41:57 PM · #21

Originally posted by alexsaberi:

He *already* said he couldn't afford the Canon, so it wasn't a choice. Sheesh

pawdrix

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

02/23/2006 03:51:15 PM · #22

I find that the 50mm 1.8 is the best lens that I never use....for a reason.

It's sharp and priced right but I hate jumping around and in a quick pinch....that is, if I need to act fast to get a shot, it serves me no purpose. So often, I find it either too tele or not long enough, so I only seem to break it out when things are well fixed. Great lens otherwise.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

02/23/2006 04:47:35 PM · #23

Originally posted by dsmeth:

I would reconsider your options. You can round out your perfect collection with $1200. You will have 3 of Canon's best lenses and you will never find yourself wanting.

Nullix

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

02/23/2006 04:50:31 PM · #24

Sack up and wait for it. Buy a 50mm f1.8 to fill the gap and save your money.