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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

03/21/2005 03:30:50 PM · #1

I realize that you can't SPIT without hitting someone ready to disparage any NON Canon lense recommendation, but I'm not complaining.... What better proving ground could you ask for when considering any third party lens purchase.

I'm curious how this Tamron lense can weather the storm (so to speak). Could this lens be worthy of consideration even for Canon loyalists?

This Bob Atkins review makes some direct comparisons/tests with comparable Canon choices.

Can Bob be trusted?

DanSig

03/21/2005 03:41:09 PM · #2

I am the proud owner of some quality L lenses, but this tamron gets great reviews and seems to be a great substitute for those that canÂ´t afford the L glass.

hereÂ´s a review on fredmiranda.com

colyla

Canon EOS-50D

03/21/2005 03:51:10 PM · #3

I have the Tamron 28-300 for my rebel and it works for me....and it's about the same price as the one you're asking about.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

03/21/2005 03:54:23 PM · #4

Originally posted by colyla:

I have the Tamron 28-300 for my rebel and it works for me....and it's about the same price as the one you're asking about.

Not a 2.8 lens, not really a good comparison.

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

03/21/2005 03:55:13 PM · #5

from what i've understood lately, the lens is excellent and probably one of the best lenses for its money. many will still back up that L is better, but for the difference in price and necessity (do you really need that extra small percentage of sharpness?) certainly worth adding to a collection. it's definitely on my list, after i get a decent macro.

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

03/21/2005 05:22:57 PM · #6

Originally posted by brianlh:

I think the Tamron 28-75 is every bit as sharp as an L lens. I have one and use it as a walk around on my 20D. Reviewers and users say it is inferior to L glass in "build quality" but it seems pretty solid to me. It is sharper than my Canon 85mm 1.8, which also gets good reviews. It's image quality is such that when using it I must change camera settings for sharpness and saturation to one notch below the standard, or default, setting on the 20D to avoid getting results that look oversharpened and oversaturated. The only other lens I have had to do that with is an L lens.

Another third party lens which I believe is equal, or superior, to L glass is the Sigma 120-300 2.8. I have not used it, only read about it at FredMiranda and other sites. But I am pretty sure I'll buy one when my finances say it's the right time. Hopefully that will come before next fall. I think it would be a perfect lens for shooting football; and with a 2x teleconverter for wildlife shots.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/21/2005 08:36:00 PM · #7

From the results (so far), it appears this Tamron lens may be a decent (bargain) lens to pair up with my (almost ready to buy) Canon 20D.

krazyivan

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 50mm f1.2L

03/21/2005 08:44:01 PM · #8

I have the Tamron 28-75mm lens and it is great. Fast, sharp and well built. I actually got mine off eBay for $285.00, which is an unbelievable price for this lens. It normally sells for $320-400.

Here is an auction on eBay that I saw for it:

Tamron Auction

Good luck!!

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

03/21/2005 09:51:26 PM · #9

I have the Tamron 28-75 and it rarely comes off my camera. My last three ribbons were shot through that lens. It really is hard to go wrong with that one.

ovenbird

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

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

03/21/2005 10:00:55 PM · #10

I have owned this lens as well as the EF 28-70mm f/2.8L and as far as image quality is concerned the Tamron is right there with the Canon. The build, AF speed and prestige isnâ��t there but I found the Tamron to be a very capable lens.

Tom

Kekiinani

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

03/21/2005 10:02:43 PM · #11

I have the Tamron 28-75 as well. I also have the 70-200 2.8 and 16-35 2.8 Canon L series lens'. I use this Tamron one quite often. Don't get me wrong I love my L series lens but this one for the price produces nice results. It is light and handy to have. I think you would truly enjoy this lens if you end up purchasing it.

docpjv

Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS

03/21/2005 10:20:26 PM · #12

Too much emphasis is placed on brand names in most cases. But, and there is always a 'but', a good canon lens will always be beter than a good 'other' lens. In my very uneducated and humble opinion I think one should look first at what is a realistically affordable and really needed. Then think economics vs purpose. Be very carefull, just buying for the sake of buying can be a very expensive lesson, as is buying the cheapest.

I have one Sigma, a 55-200 f something zoom. It is a wonderful lens for my purposes.

Maybe we should build a library with a picture-to-lens reference.