Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

This lens was purchased with my A850 Full Frame Camera. I also use it with my A700. The fact that it was design for use with the A850 indicates that it is a good lens as the A850/A900 cameras require the best lenses. They use the full cone of light from the lens , whereas the APS-C cameras use the sweet spot only, and cut off the less sharp edges present in many lesser lenses.
I can assure everyone that the reviewer who stated that AF does not work in Manual mode is not entirely correct, it works very well. He probably pressed the cameras MF/AF button to MF by accident, or used the lens switch to go into MF. He should use the dial at the top of the camera to achieve manual mode as that is how it is done in any other camera. Using the lens switch cuts off the SAM motor only.
I use this lens as my walkabout on the A850 and it is very sharp at all apertures. It is actually comparable with the Sony CZ 24-70 f2.8 to all Pro accounts. I would strongly recommend that you buy this lens and save some money. The SAM in the name is Sony's name for the in lens AF motor. It compares well with the more expensive Sony SSM motors. I own both. The SAM is a little slower and a little more noisy than the SSM but considerably faster, a bit quieter and more accurate than the in body motor.
I am no longer a professional as I am retired and I have much more time to evaluate various lenses.

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

This is a great lens: nice and sharp even at f/2.8, and providing a very useful range of focal lengths for my Sony a55, from 42 to 112.5mm equivalent -- and all at f/2.8. Great for portraits, small groups at parties, and even kids' sports from the sidelines. It's somewhat heavy, as you'd expect, but not uncomfortably so, and if you support the lens with your left hand as you shoot (which you always ought to do with a lens of any such size) it and the a55 make a very comfortable pair to handle. In fact, this is my most often used camera/lens configuration right now; the Zeiss 16-80mm has become my secondary lens. I usually tend not to see wide-angle shots as I look at things, and thus don't really miss the shorter focal lengths, but if you own a full-frame digital camera and this Sony lens you have access to the 28mm focal length, which is quite wide enough for many expansive subjects. Either way, I recommend it whole-heartedly to amateur and professional alike.

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

This lens is replacing a Sigma 24-70mm which proved to be totally unsatisfactory. I have shot aver 1000 pictures already and am quite pleased with its quality and performance. I was however surprised to find that it works well as a macro.
Although not a true macro I have shot within a foot and received good results

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

I have used this lens on my new Sony A850....crystal clear, quiet, hardly hear or feel the drive action....my pictures came out sharp with no distortion......wish i could afford 75-300 of the same quality...

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

After months of research on a lens within 24-70mm range at f2.8, I finally made my decision to buy this SAL-2875. Ofcourse, I would like to have the 24-70CZ but its beyond my budget and twice as much as this lens. I am still in the process of testing this lens and it did not disappoint. It is sharp at any focal length and at any aperture. The colors and bokeh are excellent just like my Sony 70-300G. I read one review that it is soft at 75mm f2.8 I tried taking pictures at 75mm f2.8 and the images were soft when magnified 6x on my A700. But I tried to manually focus and the images were very sharp! I bought this lens in view of having a full frame Sony DSLR in the near future. Also, this lens close focusing ability is excellent as compared to my old Minolta 28-70G lens. If this lens is 24-75mm, it would match the 24-70CZ.

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

I use this lens for photography and video. It is a great improvement from the lens that came with the camera originaly. It focuses fast and it's sharp. A bit pricey? Yes, but worth it.

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

Pros -

-- very sharp even at 200% Mag in the center. corners are decent wide open and sharpen up nicely when stopped down.
-- lighter and more portable than the 24-70 zeiss, not to mention cheaper!
-- build quality is very decent.

Cons

-- would be nice if it was a bit wider, say to 24mm.

I'm a serious hobbyist that enjoys having a light, yet fast walk around lens for the sony full frame cameras. this is it. though it is the same as the tamron optically, i feel the build is definitely superior.

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

Used the lens for about 1000 photos on vacation in London. Overall, I'm very satisfied. Pics were clear and color was outstanding. seems to be well built, and looks like it will last. Focus is quick and quiet. Be aware of the weight. Only con is it sometimes had trouble finding focus in low light.

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

A quiet and fast focusing lens. I love the bokeh effect. Feels solid and performs very well.

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

I bought this as an upgrade from my kit lens. The speed with zoom apealed to me. I photographed a friends dog yesterday, a hummingbird without wings. The speed got me some great shots. With the kit lens I would have had a blurr. It's heavy, takes a 67mm filters and it's kind of expensive. Worth every once and every penny

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

Bought this to go with a Sony A-850. Takes good, sharp photos.

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

I bought this lens with the intention of using it for inside pictures without flash. This kind of picture requires using the manual setting on my Sony A700. The (huge) drawback to doing this is that AF does not work in manual mode! What a waste of money.

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

Does a great job with action shots in low light, works great.

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

I use this with my Sony A-900 to take pictures of collision sites, wrecked vehicles, and other objects and locations. This lens has excellent range and utility. It's a little smaller and lighter than some similar lenses (i.e., f/2.8 constant aperture) and provides for or allows getting shots where a slower lens would require a longer shutter speed, which is often not feasible for hand-held shots.

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

this is super good and there is no mistake in it all the money for a beginner photographer is worth it. there is no mistake in buying this lenses

Comments about Sony SAL-2875 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Constant Aperture Zoom Lens:

Very fast lens, allows hand held shots to be very sharp, even in low light. Focuses very fast.