Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 on 5D? - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

03/26/2008 05:40:17 AM · #1

Howdy guys. I'll soon be taking the plunge on a 5D for an upcoming 12 month trip I have coming up with the hopes of publishing a book at the end of it.

I have the Tamron 17-50 F/2.8 on my 400d but it won't work on the 5D. Does anyone have the bigger version on a full frame camera? If so, what are your thoughts in terms of sharpness (corners included), focussing speed, color reproduction, contrast etc etc.

I have the 17-40L but i'm not the biggest fan but if all else fails, at least I have it.

Cheers guys!

andrewt

Nikon D810

03/26/2008 06:23:47 AM · #2

I have the 28-75 f2.8 on my Nikon D3(FF), it is an excellent lens. On my lens corner to corner sharpness at the shorter length is excellent from F4 onwards. Overall the shorter length 28-50mm is better than from 50mm upwards.
I actually compared it with the Nikkor 28-70 (I think , can't exactly remember the range) & the Tamron was more than comparable across the range.
Hope this helps.

dwterry

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

03/26/2008 06:35:03 AM · #3

The 28-75/2.8 Tammy is a popular lens here at DPC. You'll get a lot of thumbs up over it. I used that lens for a long time before buying the Canon 24-70/2.8L. The only real differences were a slightly sharper image and, more importantly to me (for weddings), faster focusing speed due to the USM focusing motor of the Canon lens.

I still highly recommend the lens.

ETA: I used it first on my 20D and later on my 5D. It's a great lens either way.

Message edited by author 2008-03-26 06:35:39.

Derf

Canon EOS-7D

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

03/26/2008 12:52:50 PM · #4

Originally posted by Tez:

I have the Tamron 17-50 F/2.8 on my 400d but it won't work on the 5D....

WHY??? It should be great with the 5D!! Why were you told it will not work, it is an EF and not an EF-S lens..

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

03/26/2008 01:00:29 PM · #5

Originally posted by Derf:

Originally posted by Tez:
I have the Tamron 17-50 F/2.8 on my 400d but it won't work on the 5D....

WHY??? It should be great with the 5D!! Why were you told it will not work, it is an EF and not an EF-S lens..

It's designed for cameras with an APS-C (crop) sensor.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/26/2008 01:08:43 PM · #6

A Tamron 28-75 lives on the 5D at my office. We use it almost exclusively.

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

03/26/2008 04:03:59 PM · #7

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Originally posted by Derf:

Originally posted by Tez:
I have the Tamron 17-50 F/2.8 on my 400d but it won't work on the 5D....

WHY??? It should be great with the 5D!! Why were you told it will not work, it is an EF and not an EF-S lens..

It's designed for cameras with an APS-C (crop) sensor.

So it will fit, but have a massive vignette?

MAK

Leica CL

03/26/2008 04:08:34 PM · #8

The Tamron 28-75 f2.8 fits and works fine, a very nice sharp lens that works perfectly on a FF sensor, it is not designed ONLY for crop sensors. I'm not so sure about the 17-50 because I have never used one on my 5D. I believe the Tamron Spaghetti code is DII = Digital crop, but don't quote me on it.

eransh10

Nikon D90

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

03/27/2008 10:14:04 AM · #9

Hi,
I got the Tamron 28-75 2.8 for Nikon.
Regardless - this lens is a full sensor lens and not meant only for DX type sensors.
Highly recommend these lens.

Prof_Fate

03/27/2008 10:44:48 AM · #10

The 17-50 should fit and function on a 5D, but will vignette so badly below about 22mm that it's not worth it.
Remember, the FF body has a different field of view - your 17-40 on a 5D will be like an 11-24 (more or less) on your current body.

I had the 28-75 and used it on crop bodies so I can't speak to it's sharpness/vignetting across the frame on a FF body, but I can speak to it's focus speed - slow. Slow compared to a canon with USM? Of course, but I mean slow to the point I missed focus in the studio on occasion. People laughed, and moved, and the lens couldn't keep up, focus wise.

While it's more money, consider the canon 24-105, 24-70 or perhaps even some primes - 50 1.4, 85 1.8.

03/27/2008 11:02:47 AM · #11

i have the 85 1.8 (joey lawrence's old one), and that's defo coming with me. And yeah, i understand the crop factor thing too, so it basically looks like i'm going to use my 17-40 and my 85mm when i go traversing the tectonic plates.

Just need the 5d now...

thanks for the input though guys.

And yes, the 24-105 was on my list so hopefully I can find a decent condition kit for around $2000 because i don't have loads to spare and don't wanna spend more than $1500 on the body.

Prof_Fate

03/27/2008 12:53:26 PM · #12

Originally posted by Tez:

And yes, the 24-105 was on my list so hopefully I can find a decent condition kit for around $2000 because i don't have loads to spare and don't wanna spend more than $1500 on the body.

Good luck with that price...5d/24-105 kit is $2899. Body only is $2199. If they do release a new version then it will drop, there may be rebates again, who knows.

Thought about a 40D? It's not FF, but equals or beats the 5D in all other areas these days(focus speed, speed overall, custom functions/features, weather sealing, self cleaning, HTP, IQ and most say even noise at high ISO. It and the 24-105 together are about $2200.