Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

Bought as a starter lens with my Canon 60D as I get into photography. Inexpensive lens so there is no need to highlight cons. You want a sharper picture or a faster lens pay $450+. For [$] you must understand that you won't have a L class lens for your Canon but what you do have is a great lens that you can pass down to people starting out in photography.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

Here's the deal.This lens is pretty decent. Given that it only costs [$], it makes it an outstanding value. If you're anything beyond a novice photographer this isn't the lens for you, but it is perfect for a beginner to get in the game with minimal cost.I've had this lens for 2 weeks and I already looking to upgrade since this lens is no good in low light, but again, for the price paid it's well worth it and I will always have a spare "throwaway" lens on hand.Edges of pictures can be a little soft and it can be hard to focus. Auto Focus is pretty much useless 80% of the time, but I can live with that.Video looks great with this lens, better than stills IMO.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

Bought this lense just to see how it is since the price was so low. The quality is great for the price, and works well as a mid range, standard lens if the kit lens isnt working out for you.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

I bought this lens to photograph my son's sports! They both play basketball, run track and cross country so I needed a lens that would give me some zoom but capture the action as well! :) I love this lens and would recommend it to anyone! I have not put my original lens back on my camera since purchasing and using this lens. I read alot of reviews before I made this purchase and am very happy with my decision to go ahead with the purchase. I would also purchase again from B&H Photo! They were wonderful and quick to get my product to me so I could start capturing my son at basketball.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

Great price for a great product.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

This was a gift for my daughter, as I used her camera in Israel and while I was there this particular lens cracked from the inside. It was unusual. I wanted to get her the same lens, and when I searched your name came up as a site. I went on-line, even phoned and talked with an agent and then ordered. [...]my daughter is very pleased with the product.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

I use this lens when I'm too close to use my 80-600 mm lens or when I want to get more in the picture.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

This lens works well for portraits!
I do agree with others that it is a little slow to focus in low light situations.
Also it is a little noisier than my last lens, but I will get used to it.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

I use them for weddings ,family shoots,celebrations and most of all special events.wide angals are great.the f-stops are super.came with a lens hood.as of right now ,I find no flaws. thank you extremley very much.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

this is a good basic short telephoto lens, with an affordable price. What I like the best is how easy it is to use for a novice photographer like me.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

This is not the fastest lens I've ever owned, but when an old kit lens broke during a very bad month, it was a great replacement. I actually like it and it stays on that camera for general purposes. It's autofocus is a little loud, and it's not as good as my 50mm at night, but I knew all that when I bought it. For the price it's definitely a good deal.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

it is a good lens for a beginning or amateur photographer. tho it is loud when focusing it does focus well. it does require more light to focus than others (like i would know its my only one) this would lead to slow focusing in dark places. it has a great build quality.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

I use the product for my photography business. I enjoy the product because of the low cost, but great value. Its a great in between lens. Its not quite a wide angle, but its also not a telephoto. I can get great portraits with this lens.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

I'm not a Professional but I get Great pictures and friends think they are Post Card prints. I like OLD BARNS and pictures that are not posed.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

The lens doesn't always focus as well as it should. I just used it on a vacation and several of the "would be" nice pictures did not come out sharp. I got what I paid for. It's ok, I guess, for just everday shooting. It certainly has a good price. If I had, had a chance to use it before purchasing it, I would have bought a better lens.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

As an Semi-pro photographer I can afford very little pro equipment so I try to get the biggest bang for my buck when it comes to purchasing lenses. I destroyed my work horse 17-300 and needed a lens for a shoot I had coming up but didn't have a lot of money to spend on a lens and figured that the Tamron would be good enough for stills. After the shoot I took it out and was surprized at how fast it was and how sharp the images were. It is a little noisy but still a great lens for amature work a or a pro backup.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

I find this lense to be a great starter lense which is exactly what i used it for. Its very light weight which i like alot. The lense produces inconsistant output for me and has a tendancy to wash some colors out. Compared to a kit 18-55 lense, I would rather have the 18-55. BUT, if your just starting out, don't have alot to spend and want something that zooms a little further, this is the way to go

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

If you're a hobbyist and don't care about the sharpness or colors of your pictures, then this lens is fine for you. I use this with my Canon 350D and have for 1 year now. It's not very good at night, there's a lens creep, 90% of my pictures are not satisfactorily sharp, and the colors are very blah. It does not pick up colors as well as I wish it could - it has kind of a grayish tone.
I replaced it with a 50mm f/1.8 and was very satisfied. The results are tremendously different. Although the 50mm may not have zoom, I'd say it is a much better lens than this and it's definitely worth the extra $10 or so. The lens is much faster, the pictures are much clearer and the colors are definitely brighter. Also, it's a more hands-on lens.

I really would not recommend this lens unless you're just using your DSLR as a point-and-shoot. This was my only lens for 7 months and I was very unsatisfied.

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

this is basically my main lens. its great for basic day to day shooting. i've owned it about a month and it has stood up to me so far! with amazing results.

the lens hood can be a little difficult getting on and off. AF motor is kind of loud. quite nose heavy on rebel models(like mine). wish it could get just a little wider

Comments about Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS:

I recently got a Cannon EOS 30D and found my lens that was on my 35mm Cannon EOS wouldn't fit. Being a little strapped for cash, I was looking for the best product for the price range when I fell upon this product.
When I recieved my lens, I tried it out immediately, and I loved it! It's SUPER light-weight, and takes great shots. The view through it might be a little grainy, but you get past that when you see how great a job it does in the final outcome shot.
Overall, very affordable with great results and lightweight for easy travel!