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 08/28/2006 04:47:39 PM · #1
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Tamron AF 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR (IF) Super Zoom lense? I'm thinking of getting it, but I wanted some feeback first.

Here is a link

//mcbaincamera.com/SLR/tamron.htm

Thanks,

Dan
 08/28/2006 05:11:07 PM · #2
ive used it a couple of times, and while the very large zoom is really conveniant, but the quality leaves something to be desired. IMO youd be better off with a kit lens (18-55) and a 70-300, youll get better photos.

-Dan
 08/29/2006 04:46:19 AM · #3
I have one. It's pretty soft - even more so at the long end - so I don't use it any more. Might be convenient if you have to travel as light as possible, but the image quality is not terribly satisfying; I'd rather travel with two better lenses covering the range.

08/29/2006 05:56:00 AM · #4
All these "super zooms" have to sacrifice something, and most often this is "quality". I had a Tamron 28-300 DI, very light lense to travel with, but quality was droping down the same way light is droping down during the day. Sold it first chance i got, bought my self two good lenses and live happy ever after.
So if money is not an object, i think you should go for something better.

Message edited by author 2006-08-29 06:21:12.
 08/29/2006 06:10:08 AM · #5
I'd seen this lens advertised in a local magazine and it seemed pretty cheap. But by the sounds of it the quality is naff!
08/29/2006 06:56:49 AM · #6
Tamrons in general are of fairly poor quality.
 08/29/2006 07:30:37 AM · #7
Originally posted by photoheathen:
Tamrons in general are of fairly poor quality.

IMO not true for the price. The tamron 28-75 f/2.8 is one of the best lens for it's money. Compared to high quality lens (L) and others that cost a lot more you are correct, it will not compare. But on a budget its a good lens.

Getting to your question. I would look at this lens over the 28-200. Wider and good optically for the price.

Here you can find some examples.

I liked the 18 of the 28 because of landscape. Here is an example of the 18 on the wide side.


But as others have stated keep in mind you are going to be giving up something for the convenience of having a full range lens. It will not be consistent throughout the full range. That is why I sold mine.

Message edited by author 2006-08-29 07:35:47.
 08/29/2006 07:34:57 AM · #8
I have this lens and am happy with it, I bought it in Switzerland as the price was marked up wrong and I could not resist the bargain.

I used it quite a bit on my D70 as a walk around lens until my wife got a D50 where it became a permanent attachment.

I never experienced any issues with the lens being soft, I did try using it at a wedding but hated it - the bokeh and dof control don't not suit me.

I remember seeing this lens in a group test in one of the magazines and it came out top.

At the end of the day it depends what you are going to shoot with it - if it's a case of wanting a do-everything walk around lens then I'd recommend it but I'd also suggest that you keep a 50mm f1.8 alongside to cover the shortcomings.
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