View Full Version : Tamron AF 28-105mm f/2.8?
Brandon Fraley
08-09-2008, 01:52 PM
anyone use ever use this lens?I'm thinking about buying one for $299 which I'd think would be a good price if the optics and mechanics are decent.
any advice?
Matt Garrett
08-09-2008, 06:05 PM
for stills or for motion work?
Evin Grant
08-09-2008, 06:19 PM
The optics are not bad but not up to the modern 24-70 2.8 Nikkor or Canon L.
It's also not as robust mechanically.
Brandon Fraley
08-09-2008, 11:12 PM
The optics are not bad but not up to the modern 24-70 2.8 Nikkor or Canon L.
It's also not as robust mechanically.
sure, of course, but at 1/5th the price, how does it compare?
hunterrichards
08-10-2008, 12:32 PM
Most reviews Ive read on that lens say it has a "soft focus" effect wide open, and it doesnt get sharp until f5.6. But The photo's I have seen taken with it look fine, seems like a good buy for your dslr.
EDIT: I wouldnt put this on your RED however, the focusing is very sloppy and plasticy. Like I said, I havent used this specific tamron lens. but I have used other tamron lenses made around the same time and found the mechanics not anywhere near canon/nikon pro lenses.