| Latest Review Posted | Tamron AF XR Di LD Macro SP 28-75mm F2.8
This a review of my second Tamron 28-75mm. I use it on 5D MarkII. I've an old "made in Japan" sample. Due to the choices on 24-70mm, this lens is no more considered as really an alternative... Well it should!
If the focal range beginning at 28mm doesn't bothered you, you can take a deep look at this lens.
There could be sample variations (as many zoom, even with Canon L) but my 28-75mm:
- Is very sharp across the range, even @f2.8/75mm. I'm not a "corners pixel-peeper" but I can say you for portraits this lens is sometimes too sharp!
- Focuses accuratly (I've tuned the Micro Adjustment of my 5DII to -4, and the focus is spot on with every focal length)
- I like the colors, with a nice contrast
- Out-of-focus blurs render nicely (the bokeh @f2.8 is for me very good - with only 7th blades when stopped dows it could more harsh but if you want bokeh, use it @f2.8 or @f3.2)
- Costs me few bucks (200€ in 2nd hand - mint condition). The best 24-70mm for Canon costs 2000€, the stabilized Tamron 24-70mm 850€, and are really heavier/bulkier.
- Very good performance at minimum focus distances for near-macro shots.
- Is correctly built and light, unobtrusive.
- For the transport & durability, the lock at 28mm is a nice plus.
The minus are the audible Autofocus, the zoom ring not really smooth, the not-so-good flare & ghost when light is pointed to the lens. Use the lens hood to limit this effect.
To summarize, it's a very good perf... |
