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Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC (Vibration Compensation) Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens with Built in Motor for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras |  | Brand: Tamron
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,333.95
Buy New: $585.99
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Rating:  60 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 10.7
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 28
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.6 x 4.7
MPN: AF020N-700
Model: AF020N-700
UPC: 725211020028
EAN: 0725211020028
ASIN: B000V6MSRG
Release Date: January 15, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Built in motor for use on the new Nikon Cameras, Zoom lock | | • | Includes lens hood | | • | 6 year Tamron Warranty | | • | 67mm filter size |
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Product Description
Tamron's Vibration Compensation-Blur-Stopping Power With No Annoying Motion Delay In Your Viewfinder! Camera shake can ruin your photos, particularly at telephoto or in low light. Tamron's state-of-the-art Vibration Compensation mechanism incorporated into the award-winning 28-300mm zoom gives you blur-free hand-held images for incredible results! Finally, the technology you need in the lens you want.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 60
 Exceptional compact walk-around lens with great range at reasonable price. January 27, 2008
fugraw (Los Angeles, CA USA)
101 out of 103 found this review helpful
I have owned and tested the Tamron 28-300mm VC zoom lens for about 2 months now. Here is an early review from my experience so far.
Pros:
Excellent optical quality (stronger at shorter focal length)
Versatile multi-purpose walk around lens. Leave this one on your camera and no need to lug around extra lenses.
Amazing focal length range 28-300 equals to 44-480 on 1.6x crop sensor.
Compact size and light weight.
Vibration compensation works very well zoomed out and in macro shots
Solid and well built quality
Rubberize grip feels much better then most Canon lenses
Reasonable price relative to comparable lenses
Included hood
Center-pinch lens cap should be an industry standard.
Extra peace of mind with standard 6 year manufacturer warranty
Cons:
Wider angle would be nice on a 1.6x crop sensor. If you shoot a lot of landscapes 44mm may not be enough.
In low light, indoor conditions, the f3.5-6.3 aperture means I have to increase the ISO and use longer shutter speeds to shoot brighter.
Occasionally, the AF searches a bit in low light shooting
Not a big deal but, the lens creeps (extends with gravity) when lens lock is off and the lens is pointing down.
In conclusion, the Tamron AF 28-300mm VC lens is an exceptional choice if you are looking for a general walk around lens to keep on your camera. You can not beat the optical performance with such range from a relatively compact, light and well-built package, especially considering the price.
Very nice lens January 25, 2008
Stephen Kalman (Hawley, Pa USA)
71 out of 73 found this review helpful
I replaced two Canon lenses (18-135 and 70-300) with this single lens and I'm glad I did it. Most of my pictures are hand-held, on hikes or vacation, and I really don't want to carry a bunch of lenses or change them in the field. In the last year, I've been hiking on a glacier in Canada and crossing the Sahara on horseback. Neither is a great place to change lenses and there were too many times I missed a shot I wanted because the right lens was in the bag, not on the camera.
This one is small, light, easy to use. I see no color or shape distortion. I can get the same results handheld at slower shutter speeds using Tamron's VC as I got with Canon's IS.
I do have a few small gotcha's, though. One is that the direction of the twist to zoom in is opposite direction to the Canon lens. That took a bit of getting used to. Another is that auto focusing is a little louder. That might be a problem for places where silence is important. Third (and last), there is very little twist difference between 200mm and 300mm focal lengths. In other words, it is difficult to make precise choices at the upper ends of the range. (All zooms are more granular at their lower numbers; it is just that with a range this wide it is more pronounced than usual.)
All in all, I'm very happy with this lens and recommend it to you.
I love this lens January 30, 2008
RonAnnArbor (Ann Arbor, MI United States)
58 out of 61 found this review helpful
I love this lens -- an all-purpose carry-around lens with VC built in, and very good optics. I am surprised consistently by the IQ of the photos I am taking - not what I expected from a general walk-around lens of this type.
With my previous Nikon kit -- the 18-200 was one of my favorite lenses, but the IQ was always a bit worse than what I got with any of my dedicated lenses...
Now with my Canon kit, I can clearly state that the Tamron 28-300 VC lens consistently gives me far better shots that the Nikon 18-200 ever did in the same lighting situations. The added zoom is a blessing and basically allows you to take your Canon camera, this lens, and nothing else on most photo shoots, especially when traveling.
I highly recommend this lens as an all-purpose walk-around lens, and I think you will find that the IQ is stunning -- beyond what you would imagine with a lens of this type.
My only wish -- that it was 18-300 because you DO miss the wider angle from 18-28 at times...but at this price point and this quality, I can't recommend it more. You will not be sorry with this lens, and you might, like myself, find yourself basically using this for almost all situations. It hasn't come off my Canon 40D in the two months I have had both.
Great walk around lens February 26, 2008
Benny Lanterman
35 out of 35 found this review helpful
I have a Canon 1DMkII, 1Ds and a 40D. I also have the Canon lenses - 28-300mm L IS, 100-400mm L IS, 70-200mm L IS and 300mm L IS The lenses and cameras are great needless to say. However they are big, heavy (except for the 40D) and not great to carry around all day when spending the day taking photos of something when you are not looking for that ultimate quality.
The Tamron fits that need perfectly. Remember I am comparing it to the best that Canon makes so being second is not a bad thing! Combined with the 40D or a Canon XTi it makes a perfect walk around combination. You can go from wide angle to telephoto with one lens. The resolution is fine and the image stabilization performs nicely and is especially noticeable at the 300mm range.
The price is good and the build quality is good. I wouldn't buy any other lens of this type. There are reviews in Popular Photo magazine and on their web site.
Ben Lanterman
Tamron AF 28-300 lens April 8, 2008
Lawrence S. Cahn (Walnut Creek, CA USA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
The 28/ 300 Tamron lens is both small in size and lightweight. I understand it to be the smallest and lightest zoom lens in its class. Its focal length ranges from 28mm in wide angle to 300mm ultra telephoto - outstanding.
The lens is easy to operate and fairly priced for what you get. It has an anti-shake mechanism which is activated once you push the shutter button half-way. I have found this anti-shake (Vibration Compensatiuon) feature to be extremely beneficial and have taken excellent telephoto shots without a tripod. The lens features a lock which prevents the lens from fully extending when you are walking and not shooting - nice feature. The lens has two rubberized rings which are appropriately placed and make it easy to quickly zoom in (or out) on a subject.
The underlying question to all reviews is "Would you buy it again?" Absolutely!!
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