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Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) with Built-In AF Motor for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Model A09NII)
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Brand | Tamron |
Focal Length Description | 28-75 millimeters |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX) |
Camera Lens Description | 75 month |
About this item
- Excellent low light and fast action lens
- Great for portraits and creating shallow depth of field
- Fast 2.8 minimum aperture throughout the zoom range
- Includes Six (6) Year manufacturer's warranty
- Nikon mount with built in focus motor, compatible with most Nikon DSLRs.
- The designation “Di” (Digitally Integrated Design) marks a generation of lenses, which have been specially adapted to the higher requirements of digital SLR cameras (APS-C and full frame).
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Quality of material | 4.5 | — | 4.3 | — | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Picture quality | 4.3 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Auto focus | 4.3 | — | 5.0 | — | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Image stabilization | — | — | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Sold By | Japan-Fine-Select | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Neptune Photo Inc. | Amazon.com | 6ave |
lens type | Standard | Wide Angle | Telephoto | Standard | Standard | Standard |
compatible mountings | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | — | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon F (DX) |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Zoom |
focus type | Micromotor | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus, Manual Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Ultrasonic |
minimum focal length | 28 millimeters | — | 28 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 17 millimeters |
max focal length | 75 millimeters | — | 75 millimeters | — | 35 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 75 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 75 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
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.
Worlds smallest & lightest lens
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 reduces chromatic aberration 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)
Special glass for better performance and more compact lens designs 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)
Aspherical Lens Element 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 | 1.12 pounds |
Manufacturer | Tamron |
ASIN | B001955P8W |
Item model number | A09NII |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #307 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 18, 2005 |
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Customers like the quality, image quality and value of the camera lens. For example, they mention it works amazing as an everyday lens, takes sharp, clear pictures and that it's the best value for the money. Customers are also impresseded with sharpness, color, and speed. That said, opinions are mixed on autofocus and build quality.
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Customers like the quality of the lens. For example, they say it's excellent, works well as an everyday lens, and has awesome reviews. Some mention that it'll work better in performance and cost compared to the Nikon version.
"...photos with this lens so far and the performance has been very, very good. Color and sharpness are both excellent...." Read more
"...I replaced it with a Nikon rear cap and never looked back. The front lens cap is great and it works just as well as the Nikon brand...." Read more
"...AF seems to work just fine, i read some reviews about hunting issues...i have yet to experience such issues...." Read more
"...Value: Exceptional...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the lens. They say it produces sharp, clear pictures with great IQ. The lens is light and takes decent photos for an amateur photographer. The resolution is pretty good, especially at the wide end, and it's perfect for portraiture work. The optical quality is more than worthy of a lens of this cost, and the photos are perfectly metered.
"...Side Story at the high school auditorium over two nights and got some amazing shots...." Read more
"...The photos are perfectly metered (I checked the camera's meter against my handheld light meter) and it just seems that when there is a lot of light,..." Read more
"...been dropped once, still works as good as new and its still producing remarkable images! Tamron did very well with this particular lens...." Read more
"...At all 3 focal lengths images shot at f:2.8 were unacceptably blurry and could not be made even remotely acceptable with any sharpening in Lightroom..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the lens. They mention that it is the best value for the money on a mid-range 2.8 zoom, a fantastic bargain for a prosumer photographer with a limited budget for equipment, and one of the very best values in a normal range. Some say that the lens is relatively cheap and a solid "bang for the buck".
"...This lens is a fantastic bargain for the prosumer photographer with a limited budget for equipment." Read more
"...Used it for portraits and macro type of photography. Its not a bad lens for the money, would have been nice if it had VR, but with these optics and..." Read more
"...Shake it and nothing is moving around loose. The price was right, too...." Read more
"...Overall is a nice lens for the money, definitely worth it if you're not making a living out of photography and cannot afford (or justify) $1,800..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is extremely sharp, even wide open, and tack sharp throughout the zoom range. They also say that it provides enough wide angle and close ups for their needs.
"...As to sharpness - it is gorgeous with incredibly sharpness in eyes and faces with a beautiful soft background...." Read more
"...However, this lens still does a great job.This lens is very sharp above f/4.0. At 2.8 is tends to have a some chromatic abberation (CA)...." Read more
"...Image Quality: SHARP as a TACK...." Read more
"...First impression is that the lens is very sharp even wide open (if you know what you are doing, if not tough cookies) and gets slightly better..." Read more
Customers are impressed with the color rendition of the lens. They say it looks great in indoor lighting, and is beautiful in low light. The lens produces clear, vivid photos, and produces sharp portraits with a beautiful soft background.
"...The shallow depth of field is gorgeous, the focus speed is not quite as fast as its more expensive counterparts, and while not particularly loud is..." Read more
"...Color and sharpness are both excellent. To my unprofessional eye, most of the photos look just as good as the ones I took with the Nikon lens...." Read more
"...I'm really impressed with the color rendition here. A little bit of CA, but nothing that can't be easily handled, but it's extremely sharp...." Read more
"...When the focus is on oh my what a beautiful photo. If you're on the move though and shooting in the moment, don't trust it at all." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the lens. They mention it's very fast, sharp, and good for the money. The AF works quickly and precisely, and it'll work in low light. Overall, customers find it'd be a great addition to their camera.
"...Small and (relatively) light, without feeling cheapQuick, accurate autofocus..." Read more
"...I shot over 1,500 photos with this lens so far and the performance has been very, very good. Color and sharpness are both excellent...." Read more
"...AF is fast, not lightning fast like in some of the Nikon's but is expected since it costs a fourth of the price of her more famous counterpart the 24..." Read more
"...version, which is konwn to have a slow AF, but mine focuses pretty fast. I have no complaint about Af speed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the autofocus of the camera lenses. Some mention that the color rendition, and autofocus have all been stellar, nice and fast, and perfect on front or back focusing test. However, others say that they have had problems with not so great autofocus, and pictures that aren't as sharp. They also mention that it takes a while for it to focus and is frustrating.
"...Some issues with autofocus due to lighting on the stage, but overall very good...." Read more
"...Small and (relatively) light, without feeling cheapQuick, accurate autofocus..." Read more
"...This does not mean the auto focus is not good. It just means that Nikons are a little quicker, don't hunt as much, and are a little quieter...." Read more
"...Focusing: Focusing is fast and accurate, even in lowlight settings which is what this lens was made for (f/2.8)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the build quality of the lens. Some mention it's very well built, with sharp, sharp pictures, and made from a high-grade plastic. However, others say that the build is not the best and the quality control is the issue. They also mention that the lens has frequent AF errors and the results are not good.
"...Small and (relatively) light, without feeling cheapQuick, accurate autofocus..." Read more
"...The construction of the lens is plastic. It does not have a cheap feel nor does it feel flimsy. The plastic body keeps the weight down which is nice...." Read more
"...images shot at f:2.8 were unacceptably blurry and could not be made even remotely acceptable with any sharpening in Lightroom...." Read more
"...The build quality seems fine, granted its no Nikkor, but it seems pretty tight...." Read more
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Nikon 24-70 (1900)
Sigma 24-70 (900)
Tamron 28-75 (500)
Obviously this is the cheapest, but as an advanced amateur and not a professional, I could never justify spending almost 2 grand to my wife, and the reviews drove me to the Tamron. I specifically bought this lens to take child photos (my niece is 1 and my wife is 4 months pregnant with our first) and I must say I couldn't be happier. The shallow depth of field is gorgeous, the focus speed is not quite as fast as its more expensive counterparts, and while not particularly loud is loud enough I might turn it off if I was taking photos of a sleeping baby, but certainly cannot complain. As to sharpness - it is gorgeous with incredibly sharpness in eyes and faces with a beautiful soft background. Furthermore, on a crop sensor this becomes a 42-112, which for me happily splits the range of the 27-70 and 70-200, ideal for close up to medium range child and people photography. Here's my quick pros and cons:
Pros:
Price - 1/4 the price of Nikon, 1/2 the price of sigma
Small and (relatively) light, without feeling cheap
Quick, accurate autofocus
Incredibly sharp with a wonderfully shallow depth of field
Excellent focal range, especially versatile on a crop sensor
Cons:
Plastic rather than metal construction
Can be in Autofocus or Manual focus, no auto/manual switching as with many genuine Nikon lenses
Lens hood and lens cap are far lower quality than Nikon counterparts. (Easily replaced, but I can say this is where I find the cost cutting to have the most noticeable effect.)
Overall, I do not expect this to last as long as a Nikon 24-70 would, but as an advanced amateur who shoots regularly but not daily it meets my needs and gives me access to features (shallow depth of field/ low light performance) I didn't think was accessible in my budget without significant compromise.
03/21/13 - just a quick update. I've increased my rating to 5 stars due to the incredible performance of this lens. I've now shot well over 3,000 photos with this lens and it's excellent. I took 1,500 photos of my daughter's performance in West Side Story at the high school auditorium over two nights and got some amazing shots. The stage lighting plays havoc with the sensor, but since the lens has to be on manual (due to the bright white light from the autofocus) I just have to remember to change the focus dot when the actors move around. This lens is a fantastic bargain for the prosumer photographer with a limited budget for equipment.
This lens is very sharp above f/4.0. At 2.8 is tends to have a some chromatic abberation (CA). You will be able to see this a bit at 100% zoom levels in some pictures. It is not bad, but it is present.
I've also noticed that the lens has a bit of edge softness when I'm shooting in a high-light setting (i.e. outside or when I'm dousing a subject in studio strobes). The photos are perfectly metered (I checked the camera's meter against my handheld light meter) and it just seems that when there is a lot of light, the elements in the lens ghost the edges. When I realized that this wasn't CA but was more like internal flare from the elements, I decided to experiment on how to fix this. What I've found fixes this is shooting a stop down. I typically just set my Nikon D7000 to shoot one stop lower than metered when I use this lens in a high light setting. I've noticed that I don't get the edge glare and then I can easily add the light back by adjusting the exposure in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 . This might sound like a lot of work, but if you automate the import settings in Lightroom, you never know the difference.
Even though I've just talked at length about the softness issues of this lens, I need to point out that the issue is rather minimal and most people won't notice it. I had some prints made after getting this lens (without any corrections) and I could not notice the softness. If you are seeking a perfectly tack sharp image, get a prime lens. Less lens elements means less interference with the light.
The zoom range of this lens is very nice. 28mm on a DX sensor is really like 42mm on a full frame and 75mm is actually 112.5mm (113). It is still a nice zoom range though. I shot a wedding a few weeks ago and I used this lens about 85% of the time. The only other lens I used was an 18-200mm zoom to take longer shots and get the more wide angle looks.
The auto focus is not as good as in a Nikon lens. This does not mean the auto focus is not good. It just means that Nikons are a little quicker, don't hunt as much, and are a little quieter. That said, this lens still focuses well. It is not distractingly loud; even in a quiet room. I can hear the motor because I have my head up against the camera. However, when I've asked no one else can hear it really. I am still very satisfied with the auto focus.
The construction of the lens is plastic. It does not have a cheap feel nor does it feel flimsy. The plastic body keeps the weight down which is nice. After carrying this thing around for 8 hours, I was glad it didn't weigh twice as much.
The lens hood is nice, but it is a little stiff going on and coming off. I'm always a little concerned I might snap it.
The rear lens cap is worthless. I replaced it with a Nikon rear cap and never looked back. The front lens cap is great and it works just as well as the Nikon brand.
Overall, I would purchase this lens again. I have been very happy with it. At less that 1/3 the cost of the equivalent Nikon lens, I believe this product performs quite well. If you train yourself with this lens, you will produce very nice photos and be happy with it.
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De inmediato lo probé en varias situaciones, mi veredicto... excelente calidad de construcción, enfoque rápido y preciso, buen desempeño en condiciones de poca luz, enfoque macro mas que bueno, no hice pruebas de aberración cromática porque ya hay muchísimas, pero la calidad de las imagenes, los colores y los detalles son muy buenos! Generalmente trabajo con lentes de focal fija 35mm y 50mm f/1.8 de Nikon, el Tamron lo ocupe para cubrir un evento dentro de una iglesia, después al aire libre en un jardín y durante la noche en un salón, en todo momento funcionó sin ningún problema, aún en condiciones de poca luz se desempeño muy bien.
Es una excelente relación precio-calidad, sin duda no se quedará guardado cuando tenga que cubrir algún evento social.
Vor allem bei großer Brennweite merkt man einen extremen Unterschied im Vergleich zu Kit-Objektiven. Mein anderes Objektiv hat nur eine Blendenzahl von f/5.6 auf 80mm, somit habe ich jetzt 4 mal mehr Licht. Für den Preis unschlagbar, vergleichbares habe ich erst im 500€ Bereich gesehen.
Was jedoch verwirrend ist, es gibt exakt das gleiche Objektiv für momentan 409€ auf Amazon, dieses habe ich für 366€ gekauft. Das Bild stimmt auch nicht überein, das Objektiv hat einen goldenen Ring mit schwarzer Schrift. Einziger Unterschied ist somit eine bessere Artikelbeschreibung und mehr Bewertungen bei dem anderen Artikel.