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therion · 05-17-2016, 09:52 PM - **6 Likes**

Pentax K-3, Tamron 28-75/2.8 XR Di, test with direct sunlight. Tamron has 7 aperture blades, sunstroke is nice when f14 aperture is used:

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Some more with Pentax K-3 and this Tamron:

very nice 3d rendering:

another direct sunlight:

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Devin castle by Danube river:

Death on sky:

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very good lens for infrared photography:

**mattb123** · 05-18-2016, 09:44 AM

Anyone got any samples with a K-1 and this lens?

micromacro · 05-27-2016, 04:59 AM

I'm the second to ask for pictures on K-1. Anyone please?

eMKejx · 06-10-2016, 03:48 PM

Therion, nice shots man!

Tomorrow i will buy this lens on my k3

rawr · 06-13-2016, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

Anyone got any samples with a K-1 and this lens?

Originally posted by micromacro

I'm the second to ask for pictures on K-1. Anyone please?

These are not the greatest K-1 + 28-75 images, but perhaps they may be useful.

At the long end:

Pentax K-1
TAMRON SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
ƒ/4.0 75.0 mm 1/125 ISO 12800 Flash (off, did not fire)

At the wide end:

Pentax K-1
TAMRON SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
ƒ/3.5 28.0 mm 1/160 ISO 6400 Flash (off, did not fire)

FWIW, there are about 200 K-1 / Tamron 28-75 photos in the Flickr album that relates to the last shot. Note: album is mildly NSFW.

**mattb123** · 06-14-2016, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by rawr

These are not the greatest K-1 + 28-75 images, but perhaps they may be useful.

At the long end:

Pentax K-1
TAMRON SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
ƒ/4.0 75.0 mm 1/125 ISO 12800 Flash (off, did not fire)

At the wide end:

Pentax K-1
TAMRON SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
ƒ/3.5 28.0 mm 1/160 ISO 6400 Flash (off, did not fire)

FWIW, there are about 200 K-1 / Tamron 28-75 photos in the Flickr album that relates to the last shot. Note: album is mildly NSFW.

Thanks, looks pretty good! Lol at the link content. Not what I was hoping for with the NSFW designation!

ranchy · 06-15-2016, 12:40 AM - **2 Likes**

With K1 with Tamron 28-75

**mattb123** · 06-29-2016, 03:30 PM - **4 Likes**

Now I can post my K-1 & 28-75 samples too.

Seems pretty good but I have not done any critical tests.
I like this FL better on FF than crop.

dr_romix · 08-03-2016, 08:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Kaisas · 09-22-2016, 06:58 PM

I have k1 and I just purchased pentax d da 24-70mm but im not happy with my lens..I tried different settings idk why but pictures don't come out very sharp..I still have time im planning to return it..
I would like to try tamron 28-75 wht do u think?
I have already tamron 70-200 which is my favorite lens.

Jonathan Mac · 09-22-2016, 10:20 PM - **1 Like**

On film

Canon EOS 300 FP4, Spring 2016 002a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Canon EOS 300 FP4, Spring 2016 017a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Canon EOS 300 FP4, Spring 2016 019a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Canon EOS 300 FP4, Spring 2016 035a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Canon EOS 300 FP4, Spring 2016 007a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Kaisas · 09-25-2016, 06:52 AM

Wht do you think for wedding photography this lens is enough fast and how is auto focus?

Brooke Meyer · 10-02-2016, 03:17 PM - **2 Likes**

My 9 year old Tamron 28-75 ( which I recently replaced the worn through rubber zoom and focus rings for $3 in parts - thanks Tamron USA) and K3II

victormeldrew · 10-02-2016, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by Kaisas

Wht do you think for wedding photography this lens is enough fast and how is auto focus?

It is an f/2.8 lens, whether that is 'fast enough' depends on how fast you need it to be.
AF is reasonably fast and accurate, not stellar, but good for the money. But it is a screwdrive lens, so it's not exactly silent. You would be getting disapproving looks in a quiet church.
IQ is similarly good but not superb. Whether it is good enough depends on how much you are charging if at all...

Kaisas · 10-02-2016, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by victormeldrew

It is an f/2.8 lens, whether that is 'fast enough' depends on how fast you need it to be.
AF is reasonably fast and accurate, not stellar, but good for the money. But it is a screwdrive lens, so it's not exactly silent. You would be getting disapproving looks in a quiet church.
IQ is similarly good but not superb. Whether it is good enough depends on how much you are charging if at all...

Thanks for your answer. I have already tamron 70-200 it is screwdrive I think sound is ok not bother a lot and it s not too loud.I have checking sample photos which was taken with tamron 28-75 I really like the quality and sharpnes.im an amateur photographer and getting into a professional.I think for first step tamron 28-75 looks like more than enough.

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05-17-2016, 09:52 PM - 6 Likes	#46
therion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLovakia Photos: Gallery Posts: 141	Pentax K-3, Tamron 28-75/2.8 XR Di, test with direct sunlight. Tamron has 7 aperture blades, sunstroke is nice when f14 aperture is used: ---------- Post added 05-18-2016 at 08:58 AM ---------- Some more with Pentax K-3 and this Tamron: very nice 3d rendering: another direct sunlight: ---------- Post added 05-18-2016 at 09:03 AM ---------- Devin castle by Danube river: Death on sky: ---------- Post added 05-18-2016 at 09:04 AM ---------- very good lens for infrared photography:

05-18-2016, 09:44 AM	#47
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	Anyone got any samples with a K-1 and this lens?

05-27-2016, 04:59 AM	#48
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	I'm the second to ask for pictures on K-1. Anyone please?

06-10-2016, 03:48 PM	#49
eMKejx New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Banská Bystrica Photos: Gallery Posts: 5	Therion, nice shots man! Tomorrow i will buy this lens on my k3

06-13-2016, 09:57 PM	#50
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by mattb123 Anyone got any samples with a K-1 and this lens? Originally posted by micromacro I'm the second to ask for pictures on K-1. Anyone please? These are not the greatest K-1 + 28-75 images, but perhaps they may be useful. At the long end: Pentax K-1 TAMRON SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di ƒ/4.0 75.0 mm 1/125 ISO 12800 Flash (off, did not fire) At the wide end: Pentax K-1 TAMRON SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di ƒ/3.5 28.0 mm 1/160 ISO 6400 Flash (off, did not fire) FWIW, there are about 200 K-1 / Tamron 28-75 photos in the Flickr album that relates to the last shot. Note: album is mildly NSFW.

06-14-2016, 07:06 AM	#51
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	Originally posted by rawr These are not the greatest K-1 + 28-75 images, but perhaps they may be useful. At the long end: Pentax K-1 TAMRON SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di ƒ/4.0 75.0 mm 1/125 ISO 12800 Flash (off, did not fire) At the wide end: Pentax K-1 TAMRON SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di ƒ/3.5 28.0 mm 1/160 ISO 6400 Flash (off, did not fire) FWIW, there are about 200 K-1 / Tamron 28-75 photos in the Flickr album that relates to the last shot. Note: album is mildly NSFW. Thanks, looks pretty good! Lol at the link content. Not what I was hoping for with the NSFW designation!

06-15-2016, 12:40 AM - 2 Likes	#52
ranchy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 570	With K1 with Tamron 28-75

06-29-2016, 03:30 PM - 4 Likes	#53
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	Now I can post my K-1 & 28-75 samples too. Seems pretty good but I have not done any critical tests. I like this FL better on FF than crop.

08-03-2016, 08:03 AM - 2 Likes	#54
dr_romix Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 321

09-22-2016, 06:58 PM	#55
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121	I have k1 and I just purchased pentax d da 24-70mm but im not happy with my lens..I tried different settings idk why but pictures don't come out very sharp..I still have time im planning to return it.. I would like to try tamron 28-75 wht do u think? I have already tamron 70-200 which is my favorite lens.

09-22-2016, 10:20 PM - 1 Like	#56
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	On film Canon EOS 300 FP4, Spring 2016 002a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Canon EOS 300 FP4, Spring 2016 017a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Canon EOS 300 FP4, Spring 2016 019a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Canon EOS 300 FP4, Spring 2016 035a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Canon EOS 300 FP4, Spring 2016 007a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

09-25-2016, 06:52 AM	#57
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121	Wht do you think for wedding photography this lens is enough fast and how is auto focus?

10-02-2016, 04:48 PM	#59
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	Originally posted by Kaisas Wht do you think for wedding photography this lens is enough fast and how is auto focus? It is an f/2.8 lens, whether that is 'fast enough' depends on how fast you need it to be. AF is reasonably fast and accurate, not stellar, but good for the money. But it is a screwdrive lens, so it's not exactly silent. You would be getting disapproving looks in a quiet church. IQ is similarly good but not superb. Whether it is good enough depends on how much you are charging if at all...

10-02-2016, 10:09 PM	#60
Kaisas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 121	Originally posted by victormeldrew It is an f/2.8 lens, whether that is 'fast enough' depends on how fast you need it to be. AF is reasonably fast and accurate, not stellar, but good for the money. But it is a screwdrive lens, so it's not exactly silent. You would be getting disapproving looks in a quiet church. IQ is similarly good but not superb. Whether it is good enough depends on how much you are charging if at all... Thanks for your answer. I have already tamron 70-200 it is screwdrive I think sound is ok not bother a lot and it s not too loud.I have checking sample photos which was taken with tamron 28-75 I really like the quality and sharpnes.im an amateur photographer and getting into a professional.I think for first step tamron 28-75 looks like more than enough.

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD samples

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