Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS

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This Di lens is currently the most compact and lightest in the history of fast zoom lenses. Its compactness makes it look and feel like an ordinary standard zoom lens, yet provides the versatility that a fast constant maximum aperture offers and will definitely reshape photographic horizons.

Features like LD glass elements and Internal Focusing put this lens in the same category of professional lenses as much bigger and more expensive Tamron lenses.

LD glass elements reduces various aberrations while minimizing the fall-off of light at the corners
Features XR (extra refractive index) glass and efficient use of aspherical lenses
Performance
Focal Length 28 - 75 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/32
Camera Mount Type Canon EF
Format Compatibility 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor
Canon (APS-C)
Angle of View 75° - 32°
Minimum Focus Distance 1.08' (33 cm)
Magnification 0.256x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:3.9
Groups/Elements 14/16
Diaphragm Blades 7
Features
Image Stabilization No
Autofocus Yes
Tripod Collar No
Physical
Filter Thread 67 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 2.87 x 3.62" (7.29 x 9.19 cm)
Weight 1.12 lb (508 g)

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Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS
 
4.4

(based on 254 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (138)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (94)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (16)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (192)
  • Consistent output (141)
  • Lightweight (124)
  • Easily interchangeable (117)
  • Durable (95)

Cons

  • Slow focus (43)
  • Heavy (18)
  • Blurry focus (15)
  • Poor in low light (8)
  • Weak casing (8)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (90)
  • Low light (78)
  • Weddings (64)
  • Night photography (55)
  • Landscape/scenery (54)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Semi-pro photographer (53), Enthusiast (38), Semi-professional (37), Photo enthusiast (32), Pro photographer (20)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (68), Yes (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Wonderful Lens

I spent about 3 months researching the lens I wanted to replace my kit lens for my Canon Xti. I had used my friends Canon 24-70 f2.8 and was thoroughly impressed with it&r...Read complete review

I spent about 3 months researching the lens I wanted to replace my kit lens for my Canon Xti. I had used my friends Canon 24-70 f2.8 and was thoroughly impressed with it’s quality, build, focal range, and constant 2.8 throughout. However, that lens was wayyyy out of my budget since I am only a hobbyist/enthusiast . So I searched the web over and over and narrowed my selection down to the Sigma 24-70 f2.8 and this Tamron. The reviews seemed neck to neck for a majority of them, however the most detailed reviews I found put the Tamron ahead in terms of image quality. Some of the reviews dating back to the year 2003 had some build and lens quality complaints, however, the more recent reviews point to Tamron having fixed those problems since then. The Sigma was also just too big for my taste and would not have fit well for my liking on my Xti (I handled it at a local retailer). And at a cheaper price and a few mms longer the Tamron got my vote. The only pitfall I have with the lens is the external rotation of the lens when focusing (please note that the lens end itself does not rotate when focusing, only the external ring). But that is easily overcome by not grabbing that part of the lens when shooting. It is a great add-on to the kit lens I have and the first 100 shots have come out exactly to my liking and expectations. It’s fast, quiet enough for me (not as quiet as the Canon USM lens), moderately sized, and excellent.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

good quality for the price

I bought this lens because of the price and focal range. I am shooting with a Canon EOS 5D. I only have experience with EF mount lenses so this review may not be helpful ...Read complete review

I bought this lens because of the price and focal range. I am shooting with a Canon EOS 5D. I only have experience with EF mount lenses so this review may not be helpful for nikon users.
I would have preferred to buy the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L lens, but the Tamron is less than half the cost.
Most reviews say this lens has good center sharpness but is a bit softer in the corners. I found this to be true. Other reviews called this lens soft on the wide end, and I have also found this to be true as well. The above problems are balanced out, however, by very good sharpness at 40mm and above. The lens handles colors very well, with little or no chromatic aberration and no there is no significant barrel distortion to speak of.
In short, this is a good general use lens. It is not as nice as the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L lens, but it is good for the price. If you are looking for a good wide angle lens for shooting high quality landscapes, I would probably invest in the Canon 16-35mm L lens. However, for general all around use this is a good lens for the price.

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5.0

One word - WOW

By binklewis

from Boerne, TX

About Me Photography Student

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
  • Nice Bokeh
  • Strong Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Indoors/Low Light
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Macro Photography
    • Night Photography
    • Sports/Action
    • Video
    • Weddings/Events
    • Wildlife Photos

    Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

    So I'm moving up from 28-135 IS USM, which I'd put as as top-end "tier 1" lens (where the kit lenses live) or entry level "tier 2" where you first encounter the USM lenses but well below the "L" series lenses. I'd put the Tamron way high in "Tier 2". While it doesn't have the IS or USM, the image quality of this lens, along with 2.8 thru the entire focal range, are just so impressive. I've never owned a 24-70L, but based on what I've seen this lens do, it's photos rival what I've seen online when it's being compared to a 24-70L, so I have no reason to not believe the rave reviews/comparisons on IQ - it's really good. I've shot f/2.8 vs f/4 and the f/4 shots are a tad sharper, but the 2.8 shots are very impressive. Back to the 28-135 - it's a huge difference zooming in to say - 70mm and having the tamron stay at 2.8, but the 28-135 can only manage an f/4.5. The resulting image differences are massive!

    The USM focus of the 28-135 is faster and quieter than the Tamron, but we're talking degrees of separation. I personally have no issues with how loud it is or how quick the autofocus is - it's fast enough for me. I'm sure there are some venues where this would concern a pro - i'm not there yet :-)

    weight-wise it feels about the same as the 28-135. The 28-135 has a loose end and constantly extends out when pointed down (common behavior, not just my lens). The tamron does not exhibit this behavior, which is nice.

    The only weird thing on this lens is getting used to the zoom ring going the opposite direction of canon lenses - i'm constantly getting that wrong :-)

    If you're looking for professional-level image quality in a great walk around lens that won't break the bank - this is your lens!

    attached is a single image shot with the tamron and a single off camera flash.

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    5.0

    excellent acquisition

    By Marco

    from Santiago de Chile

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easily Interchangeable
    • Fast / accurate auto-focus
    • Nice Bokeh
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Sports/Action
      • Weddings/Events

      Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

      I use this lens every time, is really ship vs canon 24-70, and the difference is little, but the price... is very versatile. I do not know yet what I do not like.

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      5.0

      Sharp and Compact

      By Reno

      from Chattanooga, TN

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Consistent Output
      • Fast / accurate auto-focus
      • Lightweight
      • Nice Bokeh

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Potrait

        Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

        Pros: Compact, sharp, quite focusing - overall a great lens.

        Cons: The only negative I can say about this lens is that it is a little too compact for weddings, etc. I am not an equipment snob but people do want to see a lens "that means business". This lens takes sharp photos and is lightweight for walking around, just wish the lens looked a little more muscular for those paid gigs.

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        5.0

        I have 2 of these.

        By Voort3x

        from Leavenworth Washington

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Pros

        • Consistent Output
        • Durable
        • Easily Interchangeable
        • Lightweight
        • Nice Bokeh
        • Rugged
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

        • No IS

        Best Uses

        • Video

        Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

        For the price, you can't beat this lens. Super sharp.

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        5.0

        Great product!

        By savrow

        from Pensasola, Fl

        About Me Casual Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Consistent Output
        • Easily Interchangeable
        • Fast / accurate auto-focus
        • Nice Bokeh
        • Rugged
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

        • Heavy

        Best Uses

        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Macro Photography
        • Weddings/Events
        • Wildlife Photos

        Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

        I received this lens in a short amount of time. It works great! The picture quality is amazing!

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        5.0

        Smooth operation, clear optics

        By Mike

        from Nine Mile Falls WA

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easily Interchangeable
        • Fast / accurate auto-focus
        • Lightweight
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Night Photography
          • Sports/Action
          • Wildlife Photos

          Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

          I use this lens for general photography and wildlife. It is light weight, compact and operates smoothly and clearly. Construction seems very solid. Motor is responsive for the AF.

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          5.0

          I would buy this product again

          By DSH

          from Baltimore MD

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Fast / accurate auto-focus

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Indoors/Low Light
            • Portrait
            • Weddings/Events

            Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

            Geat lense for the price!

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            5.0

            Excellent, sharp lense

            By Josh

            from Fayetteville, NC

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Consistent Output
            • Fast / accurate auto-focus
            • Sharp

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Macro Photography
              • Sports/Action
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

              I use this lense primarily for portraiture, but I plan on also using it for landscape shots periodically. This is a great lense, and is unbeatable for the price.

              I am particularly impressed with its sharpness, which rivals my fixed 50mm lense. Good job Tamron!

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              • Yes

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              3.0

              Great buy for the money

              By smn

              from ny, ny

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Fast / accurate auto-focus
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Weak Casing

              Best Uses

              • Video

              Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

              Needed a reasonably priced fixed fstop lense to use with the canon t2i for video. this is a great buy for the money. maybe not for stills, but for video is perfect.

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              4.0

              Glad to have bought this!!!

              By Rob

              from Port Jervis, NY

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easily Interchangeable
              • Fast / accurate auto-focus
              • Lightweight
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Indoors/Low Light
                • Landscape/Scenery

                Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

                My 3 girls are very active in sports,dance,and school activities. I take pictures at all functions. The clarity of this lens is awesome. Very accomodating to the 7d. The pictures are very clear, sharp and bright. Even awesome pics in low light...Nothing to write bad about it...

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                5.0

                Excellent, all around investment

                By Gerald Bored

                from Boston, MA

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easily Interchangeable
                • Lightweight
                • Nice Bokeh

                Cons

                • Slow Focus

                Best Uses

                • Indoors/Low Light
                • Video
                • Weddings/Events

                Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

                I primarily use for video. The combination of the fixed aperture and decent zoom make for an optimal lens for shooting indoors and getting creative shots on the go. No CA whatsoever. Autofocus is slow but if it wasn't then it would just be more expensive. At this price range this lens is fast, fun and versatile.

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                5.0

                This lens is great!

                By Pixman

                from Cleveland, Ohio

                About Me Pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Consistent Output
                • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                • Lightweight
                • Nice Bokeh
                • Strong Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Indoors/Low Light
                  • Sports/Action
                  • Video
                  • Weddings/Events

                  Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

                  I use this lens for weddings, event candids and even for sports under the basket at a basketball game,it is sharp and has very good color saturation. I would buy this lens again. It is not fair to compare this to the Canon 24-70mm but I think it does an excellent job.

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                  5.0

                  It is wonderful

                  By Mr. David

                  from md

                  About Me Casual Photographer

                  Pros

                  • Consistent Output
                  • Durable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Indoors/Low Light

                    Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

                    It is wonderful. I just want to say.

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                    5.0

                    This is my firts product I like a lot..

                    By fecaro

                    from georgia

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easily Interchangeable
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Indoors/Low Light
                      • Landscape/Scenery
                      • Macro Photography
                      • Night Photography
                      • Wildlife Photos

                      Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

                      I start my portrait photos with 28-75 mm is amazing the results i have with this I like a lot I like the range for portraits Is really lite weight easy to adjust and it is cheaper then canno good lences for instance.

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                      5.0

                      Great Super Sharp

                      By Martyplay

                      from Québec

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Consistent Output
                      • Durable
                      • Easily Interchangeable
                      • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                      • Lightweight
                      • Nice Bokeh

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

                          I bought this les specifecly for portrait. It is super sharp. Monted on canon 7D.

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                          5.0

                          Excellent lens

                          By Denny

                          from Lancaster, Pa

                          About Me Casual Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Consistent Output
                          • Durable
                          • Rugged

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Indoors/Low Light
                            • Weddings/Events

                            Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

                            I needed a lens that allows me to take available light shots. The 2.8 across the range and the zoom range is great.?

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                            4.0

                            Not Bad

                            By Shoots with Wolves

                            from Atlanta, GA

                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                              Cons

                              • Slow Focus
                              • Soft focus
                              • Useless Wide Open

                              Best Uses

                              • High Key Low Key
                              • Landscape/Scenery

                              Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

                              This lens is was a mega upgrade from the two (kit) lenses that I had for my Canon T2i, (18-55 EFS and 55-250 EFS). Provided you close the glory hole down to a minimum of f/4.0, you'll find yourself not using sharpening tools as much in post. That said, this lens wide open creates such a shallow depth of field at f/2.8 that I have yet to take a picture of my dachshund puppy in which his eyes and nose are both in focus regardless of focal length. The image quality is quite superb and is head and shoulders better than the kit lenses. Considering that this lens is only useful at f/4.0 and smaller, one might consider a cheaper alternative with a greater zoom range. That's my $0.02. Your mileage may vary.

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                              5.0

                              My work horse

                              By Picasso

                              from Milwaukee WI

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Pros

                              • Consistent Output
                              • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                              • Lightweight

                              Cons

                              • Lens cap bad

                              Best Uses

                              • Indoors/Low Light
                              • Weddings/Events

                              Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

                              This lens is my all the time lens. I don't even say it's in my bag because it is always on one camera body or the other. For my general purpose shooting I use a Canon Rebel. In all honesty I've at one time or another photographed with most of the Canon lenses. When shooting portraits I would take this lens over all others. First I never photograph at the longest focal length. First thing I learned in Art School was to never push a lens to its max because you will get blur and/or haze. I do notice when messing around with the lens on its longest focal length there is haze. However besides $1,000 plus lenses I don't know many lenses that won't do this. I've published pictures with this lens and won photo contests as well. Some people have told me they get lens creep with this lens. I have never had that problem. I've been photographing with this lens for four years now and have yet to have a problem. I'd recommend this lens to any beginner or pro. I do hate the lens caps. However you get used to it. It can be tricky to get on the lens well.

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                              4.0

                              I would buy this product again

                              By Joe

                              from Queens, New York

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Consistent Output
                              • Durable
                              • Easily Interchangeable
                              • Fast / accurate auto-focus

                              Cons

                              • Slow Focus

                              Best Uses

                              • Indoors/Low Light
                              • Landscape/Scenery
                              • Macro Photography

                              Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

                              very easy to use.

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                              5.0

                              Very Good All Around Lens

                              By Hunter 4840

                              from Costa Mesa California

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Consistent Output
                              • Durable
                              • Easily Interchangeable
                              • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                              • Lightweight
                              • Nice Bokeh
                              • No Lens Glass Flashing
                              • Rugged
                              • Strong Construction

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Indoors/Low Light
                                • Night Photography
                                • Video
                                • Weddings/Events

                                Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

                                Needed a lens for a PIT shoot for a band and this lens was what I determined I needed and it fit the bill perfectly was very quick with the 2.8 aperture was perfect the stage wasn't too dark and the shots came out perfect The auto focus went easy and zoomed in for a single artist and zoomed out for a band shot any thing I wanted it to do it did with fine results.

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