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04/01/2006 01:03:56 PM · #1 |
I'm new to the DSLR world and I just bought the Tamron 28-75 and I was wondering what some of the crap means on the box. It reads
SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR DI LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
What is SP, XR, DI, LD Aspherical and Macro mean? Why does it say Macro? I thought I had to buy seperate macro lenses. Just trying to figure all this out. Thank you. |
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04/01/2006 01:10:59 PM · #2 |
Lens acronyms for Canon, Tamron, Sigma
As for the "macro" part, your Tamron is capable of photographing down to 1:2, half life-size. That's "near macro"; true macro is 1:1 or better. I actually use my Tamron for most of my closeups, not my Canon 60mm true macro lens.
Robt.
Message edited by author 2006-04-01 13:11:15.
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04/01/2006 01:27:37 PM · #3 |
;) I don't know what it all means either, but I love my Tamron!
It has become my 'default' lens. Have fun learning it! :) |
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04/01/2006 01:34:23 PM · #4 |
I hope this doesn't kill the thread, but here's a link to Tamron's website that shows what the abbreviations mean. I've had that 28-75 lens for about 1 1/2 years now and love it!
//www.tamron.com/lenses/default.asp
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04/01/2006 02:40:44 PM · #5 |
| I think all those abbreviations are just meant to impress the heck out of you. The more abbreviations, the better the lens. Right?!? :-) |
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04/02/2006 05:27:57 PM · #6 |
Does anyone know of a similar site for Nikon lenses?
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04/03/2006 08:13:18 AM · #7 |
Seems I answered my own question :)
//www.bythom.com/lensacronyms.htm
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