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 Great general lens August 25, 2010
sky high shooter
I am a pro aerial photographer and this lens has been a mainstay of my business. I constantly encounter "Canon snobs" touting the quality of "L" lenses. Under certain curcumstances, they may be a good choice. For example, I would want a metal body on my lens if I was dodging bullets in Afganistan or if I was prone to dropping stuff. The build quality of this lens is great for my use. It is lightweight and simple to use. It delivers a photo quality that people pay to own. I know, I have sold hundreds of photos taken with this lens. I have not done lab tests but I have blown up photos as large as 24X36 for my clients and they are sharp and crisp. I have taken about 10,000 photos with this lens, 85% of which were while hanging out of a helicopter. Recently, I had a problem with the lens and sent it to Tamron. They returning to the original quality, no questions asked, for FREE. This is the value of the 6 year Tamron Warranty. I have used the Canon 28-300 "L" lens. It does not take a significantly better picture at any zoom position(that I can see with my eyes-not lab equipment)and it is HEAVY. Much too heavy to hand hold in a fixed wing or helicopter. If I dropped either lens to the ground, the metal would not help. In either case the lens would be destroyed. I also use the Tamron 95mm prime portrait lens-it delivers fantastic quality. By the way, my Canon 5d Mk2 is not metal! My only complaint is that the lens does not lock the focal length except at the widest position so if you are just walking with your camera on a strap, the lens extends on it's own. This should be addressed with updated versions.
great all around len March 26, 2010
Steve (Pacific NW)
great lens for both closeups & far away, lite weight lens , for when your walking around , or standing aound ,you don't have to carry a bunch of differents lens with you to change out. Really easy to use.i bought the wife a camera with that lens on ,& like it so much I went and bought me the same len.Real fast shipping.
 Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 - A Gateway Lens June 20, 2009
Joseph L. Coffey (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Ultra Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras knowing that, for the price, it is a gateway lens. It is somewhat unfair to compare it to high-end lenses of the same caliber, really-for the price you can expect a plastic mount, louder operation and who knows what other less-than-superior features, right? I guess the value of such reviews is when a 3rd party lens actually outperforms the real deal.
Anyway, I wanted something with 28-300 range, light weight and an affordable price so I went with the Tamron. The focal length is definitely a bit shorter than advertised. The AF tends to hunt in dimmer situations. The max focal range is a bit soft, too.
However, for the money -- this lens is worth a look. I LOVE having this kind of focal range without having to switch lenses. I prefer it to my Canon 55-250 when shooting outdoor athletic events. I like the grip, LOVE the hood and prefer center pinch lens caps, too. I'm very careful with my gear and would not store/tote my camera with this lens attached, so I have no worries with the plastic mount--I actually prefer it. I haven't had it long, but I can tell it's probably not fast enough for indoor lower-light situations like live rock music photography, but for just a standard Swiss army knife kind of lens, I've been more than pleased. It's macro ability will exceed your 3rd party expectations, too. Fork out the big bucks if you have top shelf requirements; go get a top shelf lens. This Tamron is a great foray into the 28-300 category with fitting features for the price. I got a little more than I expected and am pleased.
love hate relationship December 11, 2008
bktw (san francisco)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this lens as a good walk-about lens. It certainly does meet that criteria as it is incredibly light and compact (altho it zooms WAY out). It has a great range except I need to go purchase a wide angle - but has generally done well in meeting most needs and I love the telephoto ability. However most of my shots are just not very sharp. I would say it is all the lens except some of them ARE sharp. I finally decided that it just focuses a bit too slow or off in some cases - especially in telephoto action shots. I take a bunch of RAW burst mode but very few will actually work out. I have been able to take pretty decent photos at inside performances of the performers on stage but I have switched to manual focus. The lens also has unbelievable "creep". I ALWAYS put the lock on it when I carry it around otherwise the lens would be permanently at full telephoto. I haven't done much still photo work with it but if you are aiming downward creep will definitely come into play in that situation as well. I don't have any problems with the build or quality or feel of the lens. I love the light weight and nice range but am not satisfied with many of the resulting photos.
Birthday Gift August 30, 2008
Robin McDougall (Johnston, RI United States)
It was a gift for my husband he told me it was a great prices and it was just what he was looking for.
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