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KTH
November 29th, 2003, 08:21 PM
I own or owned the following lenses and believe that the Tamron 28-75 2.8 DI is the best, in term of sharpness.

Nikon AF 35-70 2.8 (non D)
Sigma AF 24-70 2.8 Ex something something
Sigma AF 28-70 2.8 Ex something something
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR DI LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

I have also tried the Nikon AFS 28-70 2.8 ED, and believe the Tamron is sharper. The Tamron, however, can't match the focusing speed of the AFS, or the color rendered by the AFS's ED glass. Additionally, the Tamron's plastic construction makes it looks and feels like ... yes... a cheap plastic lense, but that is what one should expect from a $300 lense.

Click on the link below for images from the Tamron 28-75 2.8 wide open.


http://www.pbase.com/kiettuanhuynh/sample_photos_for_tamron_28_75mm_28_di


KTH
Sneakyracer
December 4th, 2003, 09:39 PM
I was considering that lens. Also the AFS 28-70. Hard to believe the tamron is sharper and has mopre "snap" contrast/color than the nikon. If it does its a real bargain.

Tamron lenses are a mystery to me. Cant find many reviews on the anywhere.. :confused: :confused:

Read somewhere here someno loves their 14mm tamron.

can you post more info
KTH
December 5th, 2003, 08:04 PM
SneakyRacer,

I have just posted two more photos by the Tamron 28-75 Di 2.8 at different focal length and apertures at the same site.

http://www.pbase.com/kiettuanhuynh/sample_photos_for_tamron_28_75mm_28_di
Sleeping Bear
December 5th, 2003, 09:27 PM
In the photos/color section.

Sleeping Bear

Ron
shlomo
January 15th, 2004, 08:59 PM
All yours shots is Tamron?
KTH
January 16th, 2004, 01:12 AM
No. Only those at this link

http://www.pbase.com/kiettuanhuynh/sample_photos_for_tamron_28_75mm_28_di
ballroom_boy
January 16th, 2004, 07:44 AM
What lens did you shoot the beauty pageant with?
Sneakyracer
January 16th, 2004, 09:11 AM
You mentioned the color is different on the tamron. is it warmer or cooler than on the nikon? although with digital its less critical since most pics will get an autolevels in p shop and usm its still good to know the lens characteristics.
KTH
January 16th, 2004, 10:24 AM
Ballroom Boy,

The pageant images were captured by both the Nikkor AF 50 1.4, my all-time favorite; and the Nikkor AF 80-200mm 2.8 ED.



Sneaky Racer,

I am not sure if the color of the of the Tamron is warmer or cooler than the Nikon AFS 28-70 2.8 ED. Somehow, ED glass seems to render a color that is very different from other glasses. I like it, but I don't know how to describe it.

KTH