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Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Model A09E)
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Brand | Tamron |
Focal Length Description | 28-75 millimeters |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 75 month |
About this item
- 28-75mm autofocus zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture
- Focal Length : 28-75 mm, Minimum focusing distance of 13 inches, rotation-type zoom
- Designed to meet performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras
- Smaller and lighter than most fast zoom lenses; weighs 18 ounces
- Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.6 inches long; 6-year warranty
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Auto focus | 4.2 | 4.6 | — | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Image stabilization | 3.8 | 4.5 | — | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Quality of material | 4.8 | — | — | 3.5 | 4.7 |
Picture quality | 4.7 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.8 |
For portrait photography | 4.2 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.8 |
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lens type | Standard | Standard | Standard | Telephoto | Standard |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon EF | — | Canon EF | Canon EF |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Prime |
focus type | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Stepper motor |
minimum focal length | 28 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 75 millimeters | — |
max focal length | 75 millimeters | 105 millimeters | — | 300 millimeters | — |
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This ground-breaking high-speed mid-range zoom is prized by pros and serious shooters for its fast F/2.8 constant aperture, evenness of illumination, and its outstanding imaging performance, and by all photographers for its compact size and reasonable weight that make it feel like an ordinary standard zoom. These admirable characteristics have been achieved by the use of special XR and LD glass, the efficient use of aspherical elements, and non-rotating internal-focus (IF) design. This remarkable zoom lens also focuses down to 0.33m (13”) (1:3.9 magnification) at all focal lengths for satisfying close-up performance and is compatible with APS-C and full-frame-format SLRs. Not surprisingly it is widely acclaimed as a classic.
The most compact and lightest in the history of fast zoom lenses. Thanks to the revolutionary downsizing "XR" technology employed by Tamron in the development of high-power zoom lenses such as the 28-200mm and 28-300mm, the dramatic compactness that makes this lens the world's smallest and lightest is achieved. Its compactness makes it look and feel like an ordinary standard zoom lens, yet the versatility that a fast constant maximum aperture offers will definitely reshape your photographic horizons.
SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di Features
Digitally Integrated (DI) Lenses for the Best Imaging Performance
Di (Digitally Integrated Design) is a Tamron designation that applies to lenses that have been optimized for digital capture using advanced multi-coating techniques and optical designs that assure excellent image quality across the entire picture field. Because of these characteristics, Di lenses provide outstanding performance on cameras with full-frame and APS-C format sensors as well as on 35mm film.
Low Dispersion (LD) Glass for Greater Lens Sharpness
Low dispersion (LD) glass elements in a lens help reduce chromatic aberration; the tendency of light of different colors to come to different points of focus at the image plane. Chromatic aberration reduces the sharpness of an image, but glass with an extremely lowdispersion index, has less of a tendency to separate (defract) a ray of light into a rainbow of colors. This characteristic allows the lens designer to effectively compensate for chromatic aberration at the center of the field (on axis), a particular problem at long focal lengths (the telephoto end of the zoom range), and for lateral chromatic aberration (towards the edges of the field) that often occurs at short focal lengths (the wide-angle end of the zoom range.)
Super Performance (SP) for Discriminating Shooters
Tamron SP (Super Performance) series is a line of ultra-high-performance lenses designed and manufactured to the exacting specifications demanded by professionals and others who require the highest possible image quality. In creating SP lenses Tamron’s optical designers put their foremost priority on achieving superior performance parameters—they are all designed to a higher standard with little regard for cost constraints. As a result, Tamron lenses bearing the SP designation feature impressive and innovative designs that have established an enviable reputation for excellence among those knowledgeable photographers that demand the very best.
Extra Refractive Index Glass (XR)
Extra Refractive Index (XR) glass can bend light rays at steeper angles, thereby decreasing the physical length of the lens while enhancing imaging performance by minimizing optical aberrations. This has allowed Tamron to develop a line of shorter, smaller-diameter, lighter lenses without sacrificing lens speed, and actually upgrading image quality compared to older designs. XR glass is costlier than conventional glass but it yields enhanced optical power distribution, making possible many of the outstanding and innovative lens designs that bear the XR designation. XR glass, with its superior light-bending power, makes it possible to design a short-barrel lens with the same light-gathering ability (aperture value) as a long-barrel lens—even with a smaller lens diameter. By using this principle Tamron has been able to shorten the length of the entire optical system and produce lighter, more compact lenses of the same speed, and also to provide greater zoom ranges in lenses that are much more convenient to carry by hand.
Internal Focusing (IF) System
Internal focusing provides numerous practical benefits to photographers including a non-rotating front filter ring that facilitates the positioning of polarizing and graduated filters, and more predictable handling because the lens length does not change during focusing. Even more important, Tamron’s Internal Focusing (IF) system provides a much closer minimum focusing distance (MFD) throughout its entire focusing range. In addition, IF improves optical performance by minimizing illumination loss at the corners of the image field, and helps to suppress other aberrations that become more troublesome at different focusing positions.
Aspherical Lens Elements (ASL)
Tamron uses several hybrid Aspherical lens elements in many lenses bearing the Aspherical designation. These innovative optics allow us to achieve the ultimate in image quality, and at the same time produce lenses that offer remarkable zoom ranges in extraordinarily compact packages. By perfecting theses cutting-edge advances for series production, Tamron has advanced the state of optical design, and virtually eliminated spherical aberration and image distortion from the high-power-zoom series.Through the effective application of Hybrid Aspherical Technology, one lens element can take the place of multiple elements without compromising performance. This is what allows us to produce remarkably compact long-range lenses that deliver a uniformly high level of image quality at all focal lengths and apertures.
Zoom Lock (ZL)
Another original Tamron mechanical engineering concept is the Zoom Lock (ZL), a simple convenience feature that prevents undesired extension of the lens barrel when carrying the camera/lens unit on a neck strap.
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Product Dimensions | 3.62 x 2.87 x 2.87 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.56 pounds |
Manufacturer | Tamron |
ASIN | B0000A1G05 |
Item model number | 28-75mm Canon |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #207 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 13, 2003 |
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Customers like the quality, value, and sharpness of the camera lens. For example, they mention it's well built, produces very sharp images, and has good contrast. Some appreciate the out of focus area and the gorgeous background blur. Opinions are mixed on the focus and zoom.
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Customers like the quality of the lens. They say it's well-built, excellent, and does not feel like a cheap lens. Customers also say that the lens gets shots and videos that look fantastic.
"...It is built well, feels solid and is not too heavy...." Read more
"...soon as it arrived, the first thing I noticed was that it did not feel like a cheap lens. I had expected it to be feather-light and almost flimsy...." Read more
"...Again, great lens, super sharp, but way too pricey for me...." Read more
"...of lens would give me the very best value as a budget but sharp, high quality walk around lens for my new canon 70D, and this lens just kept coming..." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the camera lens. They mention that it creates very sharp images, looks fantastic, and has good contrast. They also appreciate the beautiful out of focus area and the great background blur. The color is brilliant and vivid, and the photos are completely different.
"...Beautiful contrast, excellent resolution, gorgeous colors, and extremely sharp, particularly above f2.8. But, f2.8 is very good as well...." Read more
"...Gorgeous background blur, which is one of the factors that impressed me the most and the DoF is good enough to focus the subject completely...." Read more
"...The pictures are sharp and when using faster F ratings, I find the "Bokeh" to be completely fine...." Read more
"...Canon 17-85mm lens, costs about $200 less, but seems to have superior optical qualities, especially at 28-50mm...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say that it is a fantastic value, and the size is reasonable, so filters aren't prohibitively expensive or hard to find. Customers also say that the lens is an affordable zoom lens option and has tremendous quality for the price.
"...to produce a lens that performed so well optically for such a reasonable price?!..." Read more
"...- Price is unbeatable for a constant 2.8 zoomCONS:- Not sharp- 28mm really is not that wide on a crop-sensor camera" Read more
"...thrilled with it1 The image quality is amazing for such an affordable lens...." Read more
"...overall it really is a great lens for the price, especially for that fast 2.8 aperture all the way through... but..." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the lens. They mention that the center sharpness is outstanding, and the lens is very sharp at all focal lengths. Some say that the lens produces great photos.
"...Beautiful contrast, excellent resolution, gorgeous colors, and extremely sharp, particularly above f2.8. But, f2.8 is very good as well...." Read more
"...a tide pool in Point Loma / San Diego and I am thoroughly impressed with the sharpness @ 2.8 as well as the distance...." Read more
"...surprised that once stopped down a little, this Tamron lens is ultra-sharp and the focusing is right on for both near and far objects...." Read more
"...to produce images with great color, contrast, beautiful bokeh and sharpness...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. They say it stands up to their abuse and performs very well. They are impressed with the results and say it works well on their Canon cameras. Some mention that the lens is very sharp and that it works in the gym.
"...a third of the price of the 24-70L, and given that I am so impressed with the results, I'd have to say this is one of the better purchases I've made..." Read more
"...It is not as heavy or as large as the Canon equivalent lens but works perfectly on my Canon 7D and 1D MarkIV camera bodies...." Read more
"...I purchased this for my Canon 5D II and III. Works perfectly. People have said that focus isn't as quick or smooth compared to Canon lenses...." Read more
"...Some have given poor reviews of this lens, but mine functions perfectly. Auto focus is good and sharp...." Read more
Customers like the size of the lens. They mention that it fits nearly every one of their needs, has a good balance of size, weight, and capabilities, and that it looks nice on their camera. They appreciate the variety in the focal length, and the fact that it covers most of the useful focal lengths for video applications.
"...Better, I think, than the Sigma lenses I've seen. Fit and finish was very nice and tight. I'd give the build quality a 4/5. Not bad...." Read more
"...Sharpness of the Tamron at f2.8 is less than at 28mm but still usable on smaller prints (maybe 8x10)...." Read more
"...The variety in the focal length (although it's really not *that* wide on a crop-sensor camera) is great and the constant 2.8 aperture is incredible..." Read more
"...This is the perfect compromise between wide angle and telephoto in a comfortable f2.8 (full range) zoom lens. You won't regret purchasing this lens." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention it's fantastic, very sharp, and has a fast focus. However, others say that the focus is slower and misses more than other Tamron, and is extremely soft at 2.8.
"...Images at f/22 and f/32 are very soft and unacceptable for professional prints or enlargements above 8x10 when shot at 8MP (20D), but that was more..." Read more
"...f2.8 L series lens but it was pretty darn good and for my purposes, plenty fast. A 4.5/5..." Read more
"...I usually crop in a little and its good.The focus isn't nearly as fast as Canon's L series but it isn't painfully slow like the Canon 50..." Read more
"...: regardless of what I have read in other reviews, this lens seems to focus just fine (and as quickly as any canon lens I have used)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the zoom of the camera lens. Some mention it's a great all-around mid-level zoom lens, providing the flexibility they need. However, others say that the turning zoom is opposite from what they are used to, stiff, and feels like plastic rubbing on plastic. The zoom range isn't very useful and the auto focus is admittedly slower than Canon's USM.
"...The large aperature makes for a very shallow depth of field for excellent portraits and low light shooting...." Read more
"...3. Zoom. Ring. Is. TERRIBLE - the zoom ring is so hard to turn compared to other zoom lenses I have played around with, and is simply not smooth...." Read more
"...Zoom creep is almost non-existant, the auto focus is admittedly slower than Canon's USM, but fast enough for most situations...." Read more
"...this lens is targeted at the 1.6 cropped market but the zoom range isn't very useful so that's why I give it two stars...." Read more
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First impression: the build quality is not as good as a Canon L series lens. Duh! It costs about 1/4 as much for goodness sake. This is a plastic lens - not metal. But I must admit that the build quality was pretty darn good. Better, I think, than the Sigma lenses I've seen. Fit and finish was very nice and tight. I'd give the build quality a 4/5. Not bad. I figured I could live with it.
Next, I put the lens on my camera. I'd read reviews complaining about the speed of the focusing. It may not be quite as quick as my 200 f2.8 L series lens but it was pretty darn good and for my purposes, plenty fast. A 4.5/5
I'd read reviews complaining about the noise and the fact that the AF was not USM. I thought the AF worked very quietly. Not at all distracting and barely discernable. Noise - not an issue.
Then, I took pictures with the lens and I was absolutely floored! How in the world did Tamron manage to produce a lens that performed so well optically for such a reasonable price?! Beautiful contrast, excellent resolution, gorgeous colors, and extremely sharp, particularly above f2.8. But, f2.8 is very good as well.
Obviously the first comparison that comes to mind is between this lens and the Canon 24-70 f2.8 L. I would say, I kid you not, that this lens is in every respect optically the equal of the Canon or better than the Canon. I could not believe it.
I tested this lens directly against a brand new copy of the Canon 24-70 f2.8L. Method: I tested both lenses on a tripod @ F 2.8 and 8.0 @ 28mm 50mm and 70mm. Target limestone wall 9.5 feet parallel to the sensor plane. Remote release employed. No mirror lockup. Center and all four corners were evaluated to my naked eye on a monitor using 100% crops. Both lenses were new copies received within the last 7 days.
The limestone wall lent itself perfectly to evaluating sharpness and subtle contrast and color rendition. There was enormous detail present in the wall with subtle colorations present.
Findings:
28MM F8: Tamron definitely sharper in the center and corners
28MM F2.8: Tamron definitely sharper in the center and corners
50MM F8: Tamron slightly sharper in the center and very slightly sharper in corners
50MM F2.8: Tamron slightly sharper in center and equal in corners.
70MM F2.8: Canon sharper in center and at corners. Incidentally noted was inability of Tamron to focus as sharply as I was able to achieve with manual focusing.
70MM F8: Tamron sharper in center with Canon slightly sharper in corners.
Some have said that there is less flare with the Canon, but if you use the lens hood that should not be a problem. I didn't notice excessive flare in my copy.
Admittedly there is significant copy to copy variation in both the Canon and the Tamron, but my findings convinced me that at 1/4 the price, and with the Tamron weighing 1 pound less than the Canon that the Tamron was the lens for me. Optically 5/5!!
I cannot recommend this lens highly enough. It is the first non-Canon lens I have owned and I am thrilled.
Very sharp images at 2.8, through out the zoom range. I even took a portrait with this lens at 65-70mm 1/250 @ 2.8, ISO 400 with my EOS 3 (35mm)...one of the best portraits I've taken. Incidentally, this is the first photograph I clicked with this lens and I have to admit that I am floored. Honestly, I am toying with the idea of buying one more for my 20D.
Gorgeous background blur, which is one of the factors that impressed me the most and the DoF is good enough to focus the subject completely. I like to focus on the subject's eye and have enough DoF to cover the entire body (depth) of the subject rather than blurring out any part of the body. This lens serves the purpose and would give the portrait a really professional feel.
The other factor that impressed me is the minimum focusing distance - I took some macro shots in a tide pool in Point Loma / San Diego and I am thoroughly impressed with the sharpness @ 2.8 as well as the distance. I think I went as close as 7-8 inches ( did not measure, as seen by my friend) and was happy with that too.
In short, if you are toying with the idea of buying the 24-70 2.8L (which was the case with me) and want to leave that for an upgrade, you wont regret buying this lens. I think I will wait for the Canon 1-2-3 rebate for the 24-70 2.8 and will still keep this lens as a part of my kit.
5 stars, must buy!
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Decided to go for an upgrade to Canon 24-70 f/2.8L and conducted amateurish tests side by side at various focal lengths and apertures, all else being the same. Ended up returning the Canon and decided to keep the Tamron. The Canon was certainly a good copy, tacccckkkk sharp, but couldnt beat the sharpness out of the Tamron. The Tamron came out much sharper across wide open apertures (centers & edges, as examined by the naked eye at 100% image size) and equal sharpness between the two lenses at f/8 and above. Stunning image quality in both, the Canon locked the exposure much more consistently than the Tamron (which moved a half a stop or so while trying to focus). The only two areas where Canon beat Tamron was
(1) Canon focussed silently and much more smoothly compared to the Tamron
(2) Build quality, Canon is really built like a tank, cant think of any other word. Tamron feels cheap and plasticky when compared to the Canon.
Finally, I didnt feel like I was getting much value for $800 more, as my Tamron was already giving superior, TACK sharp image quality. However, for 1/3rd the price, 1/3rd the weight, I decided it was too pricy and upgrade and returned the Canon. Go Tamron!
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Update on 23 Nov 2007
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Almost 2 years with this lens, couldnt be more satisfied. this lens has never failed me during multiple trips in extreme conditions of heat, cold and extreme (S California wild fire) winds. No dust or other issues.
I did notice that images were soft after f/16 due to diffraction, but I do not think that is the lens' fault. Images at f/22 and f/32 are very soft and unacceptable for professional prints or enlargements above 8x10 when shot at 8MP (20D), but that was more my fidgeting to see what happens at those apertures. I almost never use anything narrower than f/13, so it doesnt concern me. Overall, very satisfied with this purchase, this one is a keeper even if I buy the 24-105L or 24-70L.
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2006
Very sharp images at 2.8, through out the zoom range. I even took a portrait with this lens at 65-70mm 1/250 @ 2.8, ISO 400 with my EOS 3 (35mm)...one of the best portraits I've taken. Incidentally, this is the first photograph I clicked with this lens and I have to admit that I am floored. Honestly, I am toying with the idea of buying one more for my 20D.
Gorgeous background blur, which is one of the factors that impressed me the most and the DoF is good enough to focus the subject completely. I like to focus on the subject's eye and have enough DoF to cover the entire body (depth) of the subject rather than blurring out any part of the body. This lens serves the purpose and would give the portrait a really professional feel.
The other factor that impressed me is the minimum focusing distance - I took some macro shots in a tide pool in Point Loma / San Diego and I am thoroughly impressed with the sharpness @ 2.8 as well as the distance. I think I went as close as 7-8 inches ( did not measure, as seen by my friend) and was happy with that too.
In short, if you are toying with the idea of buying the 24-70 2.8L (which was the case with me) and want to leave that for an upgrade, you wont regret buying this lens. I think I will wait for the Canon 1-2-3 rebate for the 24-70 2.8 and will still keep this lens as a part of my kit.
5 stars, must buy!
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UPDATE ON 17 MAR 2007
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Decided to go for an upgrade to Canon 24-70 f/2.8L and conducted amateurish tests side by side at various focal lengths and apertures, all else being the same. Ended up returning the Canon and decided to keep the Tamron. The Canon was certainly a good copy, tacccckkkk sharp, but couldnt beat the sharpness out of the Tamron. The Tamron came out much sharper across wide open apertures (centers & edges, as examined by the naked eye at 100% image size) and equal sharpness between the two lenses at f/8 and above. Stunning image quality in both, the Canon locked the exposure much more consistently than the Tamron (which moved a half a stop or so while trying to focus). The only two areas where Canon beat Tamron was
(1) Canon focussed silently and much more smoothly compared to the Tamron
(2) Build quality, Canon is really built like a tank, cant think of any other word. Tamron feels cheap and plasticky when compared to the Canon.
Finally, I didnt feel like I was getting much value for $800 more, as my Tamron was already giving superior, TACK sharp image quality. However, for 1/3rd the price, 1/3rd the weight, I decided it was too pricy and upgrade and returned the Canon. Go Tamron!
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Update on 23 Nov 2007
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Almost 2 years with this lens, couldnt be more satisfied. this lens has never failed me during multiple trips in extreme conditions of heat, cold and extreme (S California wild fire) winds. No dust or other issues.
I did notice that images were soft after f/16 due to diffraction, but I do not think that is the lens' fault. Images at f/22 and f/32 are very soft and unacceptable for professional prints or enlargements above 8x10 when shot at 8MP (20D), but that was more my fidgeting to see what happens at those apertures. I almost never use anything narrower than f/13, so it doesnt concern me. Overall, very satisfied with this purchase, this one is a keeper even if I buy the 24-105L or 24-70L.
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Por parte de la optica y su uso; llevo ya probándolo en campo en distintas situaciones y es un gran lente, versátil y ágil. Fotografió deportes de acción y la velocidad de enfoque no me ha fallado, siempre es preciso y rápido. la mayor contra es que el anillo de zoom esta bastante duro y cuesta trabajo en muchos casos de presión y urgencia moverlo. pero este escenario me ha pasado pocas veces. aun asi es un gran lente que vale todo su precio!
I have the 17-50 f/2.8 also, another outstanding lens. Why do I need both? Probably an addiction with f/2.8 lenses of good quality :)
There are more recent versions out there with image stabilization but it is not essential in this focal range. Long lenses with telephoto ability ranging in the 70-300mm and beyond, in my opinion, are greatly improved with the image stabilization or VC as Tamron calls it.
I use both lenses when the need arises. They are both with me on most of my photo shoots and the image quality is every bit as good and sometimes better than my more expensive Canon lenses in this focal length range. This lens is very well built, has a solid feel to it, and has very good optics producing clean clear sharp images. It is a perfect combination for the Canon Rebel series, 7D users, and other similar cameras.
This is a bargain buy for photographers requiring a lens that is fast and reliable in low light situations. I have used both lenses photographing interiors of cathedrals, castles and historical buildings etc. and the results have equaled the resolution obtained on my L series lenses. Photographs taken using these lenses also match the quality of prints produced using Canon high end lenses.
The Tamron 28 - 75mm. f/2.8 is a lens I highly recommend - even for the most discerning photographer.