Tamron Lenses

[dryheataz]

So, I finally decided on getting the new Canon EOS 10D and I absolutely love the features it has. The one thing that I am not sure I did right was purchase the Tamron AF70-300mm & the AF28-105mm lenses instead of the Canon line of lenses. I hope someone can reassure me that my salesperson didn't take advantage of me. From what I have found on the net...they look like pretty good lenses. Any thoughts???

[rji2goleez]

Tamron's better lenses are the 'SP' series. I have the Tamron SP AF 28-75 XR Di f/2.8 lens and I love it. I also have the Tamron AF 75-300mm f/4.5-6 and find it so so.

[Griffin]

Personally, I would stay away from Tamron lenses, it is just my superstition. :) I think EF28-135mm and EF28-105 are quite affordable and they are pretty good in terms of first lens. I am no Canon lens die-hard but rather, I would take Tokina as the second option.

My $.02.


Griffin.

[Littlebike]

I decided to go with the Sigma 24-70 2.8 ex lens.

I like it a lot so far.

[dryheataz]

Thanks for the replies, anything helps :)

[SoCal69]

I also have the Tamron 70-300. Now I am only an amateur, not a professional, but the Tamron suits my needs just fine. I have gotten really good results with it. Now, I'm sure I could get better results with, for example, a Canon L lens, but I can't justify the cost of the L series lenses for what is really just a hobby (plus being the amateur that I am, I might not even notice much of a difference). Ultimately, it depends on your needs, purposes and budget.

[jimwong]

Littlebike wrote:
I decided to go with the Sigma 24-70 2.8 ex lens.

I like it a lot so far.


I love my Sigma 24-70mm ex with the 10D, after getting use to the bulkiness.

[Littlebike]

Iwill agree, the lens is pretty bulky but beyond that I have zero complaints. I suppose that is the price you have to pay in order to get f2.8 in a very high quality lens.

I am now considering the 70-200 2.8 ex from Sigma, I just need to sell something so I can afford to buy it.

[CyberDyneSystems]

I think the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 is the best lens I own. Including the 17-40mm Canon "L". (I know I'll catch flak for that!)

[Jon Borcik]

My experience with Tamron with the 10D has not been very good. I purchased the 17-35mm, 24-135mm and 70-300mm lenses. All of these lenss produce sub par images in my opinion. I had photos that showed various degrees of chromatic abberations. The longer the lense, the worse it was. The 24-135 top of the line Tamron lense also has more lowlight fousing problems than any Canon lens I've used. Luckily, I fussed enough over the picture quality that my camera shopsent back the lenses to Tamron for evaluation along with my example photos. They acknowledged that they (Tamron) were having focus compatibilty problem with the 10D and that the 70-300mm lense was definately faulty. I got my money back and spent the extra $ for two Canon lenses (24-70mm L and 100-400mm L) and the quality is just superior over what I was experiencing with the Tamron. I do a lot of sports shots so the 100-400mm L IS works great even in dim lighting. I'm now looking for a good deal on a 70-200mm f2.8 L IS to round out my needs. The only other lens I would consider is the 17-35mm Sigma lense.

[Griffin]

socal69 wrote:
Now I am only an amateur, not a professional,

I am no professional, neither! I don't make a single cent out of my camera! :( But, just keep an eye on the 2nd-hand market. All my "L" lenses are 2nd-hand ones. I really cannot afford any new ones anyway. KEH and B&H are good source them, so are your local photo and supplies.

Bear in mind lens and cameras are just tools. There is no guarantee you take good photographs out of it.

The problem with not-so-good lens is -- it is simply a waste of your hard-earn money. If you have a descent lens, you don't have to fight against lens problems. If the picture is still poor, it must be the photographer. :p

My take: saving works. Get yourself a descent first lens, I would say EF35-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is very affordable. If you need wide, I would go for a Tokina AT-X 17 Pro. On your way of getting familar with camera operations and basic techniques, save and save till you can afford a better lens. Canon have some very good lenses, so do Tokina and Sigma. Till then, trade your old ones if you must. I get my 2nd-hand EF70-200mm f/2.8 L USM by trading my EF28-135mm IS USM away.

My 2 cents.


Griffin.

[aquilant]

I have a Canon Rebel XSi 450D and I bought the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2 and AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical. Is there an mounting adapter to keep the AF for the AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical and if not what mounting adapter would you recommend?

[Livinthalife]

Did you just revive a thread after 8 years???

Just create a NEW thread!

[Supra_t]

Bahahaha I didn't realise this thread was so old when I read it!

I was thinking that salesman definately took advantage of you, he just sold you a 10yr old camera :lol: and i'm like you love the features a 10D has? man you'd crap yourself if you used a new camera :lol:

[egordon99]

I have a Canon Rebel XSi 450D and I bought the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2 and AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical. Is there an mounting adapter to keep the AF for the AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical and if not what mounting adapter would you recommend?

If they're EF mount lenses, you don't need any adapter. If they're not, any adapter you might buy to MOUNT the lens will not allow you to "keep the AF"

[aquilant]

If they're EF mount lenses, you don't need any adapter. If they're not, any adapter you might buy to MOUNT the lens will not allow you to "keep the AF"

Thanks for the reply! I've been out of photography for over a decade and getting back to hobbies I enjoy. What I found out after sending this thread. I bought a lense that is actually for a Nikon not specifically for me. I bought it online on Amazon and I hope the vendor (Cameta Cameras) will exchange it for my Canon. Again...thanks!

[images by Paul]

When I needed to add another 70-200 f/2.8 to my lenses, I decided to go with Tamrons version. While it isn't the canon, it's really, really close. IQ is there (200mm @f/2.8 is a stretch) but at better than half the cost, it's a great lens!