Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Xr Di

[MasterFX]

I got mine yesterday. I think I have a good copy
The second is a 100% Crop

[mnez17]

Couple more from me

[mnez17]

oner more

[catalanus]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/3562969115_90463fd8e2_b.jpg

[pridash]

oner more

Making me hungry! :)

One from the weekend...but background added in post: -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3562399363_2dbcfb6dfe_o.jpg

[MasterFX]

Damn, I just realized that my tammy has an frontfocus, which is more intense the more I go to lower focal distances.
I'll send it this week to Tamron

[jdlloyd67]

Here's a 3-shot pano from this weekend...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/TheView_sm.jpg

[HoosierJoe]

f4, 1/160, iso 1000, 75mm.

[rjg5]

a quick shot today..

[catalanus]

http://9.media.tumblr.com/fDeUuDZsenx3i3zgCAPwGNTVo1_500.jpg

[catalanus]

http://4.media.tumblr.com/fDeUuDZsenx3me8hQitJuzKUo1_500.jpg

[catalanus]

http://17.media.tumblr.com/fDeUuDZsenx3cvcyNXRDntOIo1_500.jpg

[matonanjin]

I'm hungry!

[rdavisdesign]

http://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090309/23/49b603af5fd6e.jpg

http://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090309/23/49b602e4243bf.jpg

Not a bad lens

Very Nice!

[Scott111184]

http://scotthalfordphotography.smugmug.com/photos/545965123_FnjXQ-L.jpg

http://scotthalfordphotography.smugmug.com/photos/545968042_cXASp-L.jpg

http://scotthalfordphotography.smugmug.com/photos/545962066_6FRVw-XL.jpg

[Neilyb]

Found this guy crawling on my back....not really a Macro lens but it was all I had...

f8, 1DsII

http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/547508929_PAbjU-O.jpg

[rdavisdesign]

Could have fooled me! Looks like a great macro.

[pridash]

Found this guy crawling on my back....not really a Macro lens but it was all I had...

f8, 1DsII

http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/547508929_PAbjU-O.jpg

Yeah, great shot! What the heck is that thing? And how big was it?

[Neilyb]

The call them cockchafer or may bug I believe, certainly goes with the German Maikaefer I was told it was. Size wise it was like a USB memory stick with sharp bits. ;) Apparently quite rare, hence the reason for taking a shot.

[MasterFX]

The call them cockchafer or may bug I believe, certainly goes with the German Maikaefer I was told it was. Size wise it was like a USB memory stick with sharp bits. ;) Apparently quite rare, hence the reason for taking a shot.
Yep. (Die schönen Maikäfer :))
According to Wikipedia they are also called "may bug", billy witch or spang beetle. May Bug because they're coming out in may here in Germany

[pridash]

The call them cockchafer or may bug I believe, certainly goes with the German Maikaefer I was told it was. Size wise it was like a USB memory stick with sharp bits. ;) Apparently quite rare, hence the reason for taking a shot.

Now you said, I can see! I've seen cockchafers here in the UK, but never with their wings outstreched.

Nice shot again, and good timing!

[Neilyb]

Another angle.

http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/547508905_eX4WF-O.jpg

[Neilyb]

Yep. (Die schönen Maikäfer :))
According to Wikipedia they are also called "may bug", billy witch or spang beetle. May Bug because they're coming out in may here in Germany

Schönen Maikaefer? Not when they fly straight at you and start crawling up your back.... :lol:

[Menelaus]

The Deutsch version of June Bugs!

[rdavisdesign]

Does anyone have good shots of bokeh with this lens and or examples of the diaphragm blades?

[HoosierJoe]

Does anyone have good shots of bokeh with this lens and or examples of the diaphragm blades?There are probably 100 posts on this thread at f2.8.

[bad karma]

http://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090528/00/4a1e3670637f1.jpg

[pridash]

http://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090528/00/4a1e3670637f1.jpg

Wow! Great shot!

[Neilyb]

Agreed, great shot!!

[rdavisdesign]

Wonderful shot!

[pridash]

One from today, with the aid of my new Ezybox-type softbox.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3411/3576702172_0d20e1bebd_o.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

One from last night while hanging out in the backyard...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/family-n-friends/OurFamilyShadow1_sm.jpg

[MasterFX]

Just one trusting swallow + 100% Crop

[catalanus]

ISO 200, 75mm, 1/4000, f/2.8
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3581345500_6ece02a353_b.jpg

[Scott111184]

Just playing around with some OCF for the 2nd time.

http://scotthalfordphotography.smugmug.com/photos/550899150_Zmezd-XL.jpg

http://scotthalfordphotography.smugmug.com/photos/550902904_Y2vEN-XL.jpg

[tester3000]

OCF???

[Menelaus]

Off camera flash, I'd assume.

[Scott111184]

OCF???

Off camera flash, I'd assume.

Yes, off camera flash. Bare 430ex to the right just out of frame.

[jdlloyd67]

Spent some time today out at Disney's Hollywood Studios for the Star Wars Weekend event. Had the trusty old Tammy 28-75 lens with me. Here's a collage I threw together of a few shots I liked...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/SW_Weekend2009_sm.jpg

[tester3000]

I just bought this lens on eBay for $195. Here is a test photo i took. Not the best lighting conditions so i'm at 1600 iso and 1/50 shutter speed. :/

Here's the jpg straight of the camera.
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7128/img2427resize.jpg

100% crop. You can see the noise here, but its not too bad.
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8286/img2427crop.jpg

At 1/50 of a second i probably caused some camera shake. Following the 1/focal length rule, i should've at least had 1/100. Here are the settings:
ISO 1600
f/2.8
75mm
1/50s

I don't know.. What do you guys think? Sharp or not? I'll probably do some tripod testing in some more controlled conditions later.

[Yaamon]

Can't really say with that photo, but it looks like the focus might be slighty off. The lamp frame edges going towards the back look sharper.

Hard to say as where the camera actually focused on. With the high iso and slow shutter speed and wide open I would say overall looks good.

But I can definately say you got a great deal on the lens. :)

Enjoy.

[tester3000]

Here's the full res img.
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/9207/img2427z.jpg

Needless to say, i will do some more testing with this lens. I am very happy with the price i paid for this lens :)

[HoosierJoe]

Here's the full res img.
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/9207/img2427z.jpg

Needless to say, i will do some more testing with this lens. I am very happy with the price i paid for this lens :)
Try another shot for testing sharpness. Not the best settings or conditions with this picture.

[rjg5]

My daughter holding my new neice. This lens is great for the money, but I do miss the 24-105L.

[HoosierJoe]

On the playground.

[thecrazyfool]

Hi guys I'm another one who jumped the bandwagon for this lens. Wanted something sharper and lighter than the zoom I had.

This was just a quick test today I took. Taken with a 50D at f2.8 50mm. Do you think it's a sharp copy as got it on sale from a retailer in England (well I have 7 days to decide to keep it or not!)

Thanks people!

[thecrazyfool]

Oh forget. Should add that it was taken in RAW (ISO100) and I didn't modify anything in photoshop etc.

[Neilyb]

Looks fine, f2.8 is not stallar, down at f4 it rocks!

[pridash]

Oh forget. Should add that it was taken in RAW (ISO100) and I didn't modify anything in photoshop etc.

Take more photos at different focal lengths and real world subjects, do a 100% crop on the focal point to check the sharpness and whether it focusing on the right point - if you're happy with it then go out and enjoy the lens!

[HoosierJoe]

Looks fine, f2.8 is not stallar, down at f4 it rocks!
Mine does fine at 2.8. My first copy of this lens wasn't that great until I had it serviced.

[yogestee]

Hi guys I'm another one who jumped the bandwagon for this lens. Wanted something sharper and lighter than the zoom I had.

This was just a quick test today I took. Taken with a 50D at f2.8 50mm. Do you think it's a sharp copy as got it on sale from a retailer in England (well I have 7 days to decide to keep it or not!)

Thanks people!

It looks pretty sharp to me..

[pridash]

Mine does fine at 2.8...

So does mine! I guess some copies may need a little calibration.

[matonanjin]

Why are you worried about it? Its sharp. Does it look good to you? Just go start shooting with the damn thing and have fun!

[thecrazyfool]

Had a play today. Quite happy! Cheers guys for the feedback. Another satisfied owner!

[Maffu]

Had a play today. Quite happy! Cheers guys for the feedback. Another satisfied owner!

Can you tell me which UK retailer you got this from?

[thecrazyfool]

Yeah got it from warehousexpress. It was on offer. Refurb unit or display unit as got it for £250. It was the only one on offer. Still with warranty though!

[KenjiS]

Looks fine, f2.8 is not stallar, down at f4 it rocks!

You're right its not stallar, its stellar :)

At least my copy is

[Gmerg]

370706

Just showing off :)

[pridash]

Some recent ones. It's a great portrait lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3590502564_348985358a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/3596275828_5dec6c1bd5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3597856586_b724b8df39_o.jpg

[rjg5]

yeah it is!

[imahawki]

There are some great pictures in this thread. This lens is probably next on my list after a super-telephoto zoom.

[tester3000]

Here are a few test shots with this lens. EXIF is intact. Shot with a tripod and MF. Focused on the "M"

f/2.8 - Wide open
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/1453/img2472crop.jpg

f/4
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2020/img2478crop.jpg
What do you guys think? Sharp or not.
EDIT: forgot to mention.. these are 100% crops.

[pridash]

Here are a few test shots with this lens. EXIF is intact. Shot with a tripod and MF. Focused on the "M"

f/2.8 - Wide open
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/1453/img2472crop.jpg

f/4
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2020/img2478crop.jpg
What do you guys think? Sharp or not.
EDIT: forgot to mention.. these are 100% crops.

Seems ok to me.

...But more importantly, are they ok to you?

[tester3000]

I think so.. Certainly a big upgrade from my kit lens. Never realized how bad my kit lens was :/ I don't even want to look at my kit lens anymore :| Here's a 100% comparison @ f/5.6. I don't think i need to say which is which.

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/9640/img2488crop.jpg
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/5964/img2487crop.jpg

If you open both images and switch back and forth you can easily see the night and day difference. The only thing i' m gonna miss on this lens is the 4-stop IS..

[pridash]

A couple of recent portraits with this lens: -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3617007079_d5d224f725_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3617007285_3bbff9653b_o.jpg

[Menelaus]

Every time I take it out, I'm reminded of why it's my favorite lens.

http://scottryanphotography.smugmug.com/photos/562773109_a4EUm-XL-1.jpg

http://scottryanphotography.smugmug.com/photos/562772398_gqoAq-XL-1.jpg

http://scottryanphotography.smugmug.com/photos/562766276_vcU67-XL-1.jpg

http://scottryanphotography.smugmug.com/photos/562777690_FejMm-XL-1.jpg

http://scottryanphotography.smugmug.com/photos/562781695_7rB8G-X2-1.jpg

[rjg5]

A couple from Newport Beach, CA last week.

[MasterFX]

Mine is also beautiful wide open + 100% Crop

[KenjiS]

Heres one..

This lens hasnt gotten much love since i've gotten it sadly! :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/scifiguy1012/Photography/IMG_0378-Edit.jpg

[pridash]

Some recent portraits with this lens.

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3625866079_957a4f5091_o.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3629404351_303fb4425f_o.jpg

3.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3635841335_4481761a82_o.jpg

4.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3636029359_444b30d1c5_o.jpg

[catalanus]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3634454291_e68d6970ff.jpg
Photoshop CS2: BW conversion, sharpness adjusted, cropped

[jdlloyd67]

The 40D & Tammy 28-75 combo using a single AB B800 strobe...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/family-n-friends/TheHornbeeks_1sm.jpg

[HoosierJoe]

The 40D & Tammy 28-75 combo using a single AB B800 strobe...


You lighted that perfectly. A few bright spots maybe, but they can be fixed. Did you use a reflector?

[Winter Ivy]

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt328/DianaBanana1979/POTN/TamronDaisy.jpg

100% Crop (this daisy was blowing in the ind a little bit):
http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt328/DianaBanana1979/POTN/TamronDaisy2.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

You lighted that perfectly. A few bright spots maybe, but they can be fixed. Did you use a reflector?
Thanks! Actually this was one of my very first shots with a new Alien Bee strobe light that I got for Father's Day. For this image I was using a small umbrella reflector that I had. What made matters worse was that the humidity level in Florida over the weekend was like 150% and so everyone had a thin layer of perspiration when they came inside. This particular shot was pruely an impromptu photo and so it needs work. After my friends left I experimented with bouncing the light off my ceiling and it improved the shadows and glare on the faces. Wish I had them there try a reshoot.

You know, what impressed me the most about this photo was how well the Tammy lens performed. It continues to surprise me and is very capable lens.

[catalanus]

Exposure: 1/30; Aperture: f/2.8; Focal Length: 28 mm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3549/3642243066_f12df45bbc_b.jpg

[HoosierJoe]

I promise, the only thing I did to this was change picture style in DPP to landscape, convert to jpeg, and crop.

This lens has such nice color and bokeh. This was done at f3.5.

[KenjiS]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/scifiguy1012/Photography/IMG_0613-Edit.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/scifiguy1012/Photography/IMG_0798-Edit.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/scifiguy1012/Photography/IMG_0777-Edit.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/scifiguy1012/Photography/IMG_0759-Edit.jpg

:3 I dont seem to use this lens much sadly..

[jdlloyd67]

Exposure: 1/30; Aperture: f/2.8; Focal Length: 28 mm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3549/3642243066_f12df45bbc_b.jpg
Very nice! I like this a lot!!!

[jdlloyd67]

This is a very nice portrait lens...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/family-n-friends/LilSam_2sm.jpg

[aerosmith9110]

no pp except flickr resize..
bought a 40d body only + this lens.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3618554535_9e21420a59_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2459/3612436133_49d67081da_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3631526061_2b2a84f7ba_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3632320830_acf097e6d3_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3632320838_6523b09562_b.jpg

[catalanus]

Exposure: 1/800; Aperture: f/2.8; Focal Length: 75 mm
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3677401809_28d1cc75c5.jpg

Exposure: 1/320; Aperture: f/9.0; Focal Length: 48 mm
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2532/3681382944_9f842df5e0.jpg

[engrmariano]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3632320830_acf097e6d3_b.jpgWOW, sarap!!!:D
i miss san mig light & sisig...:confused:

[aerosmith9110]

tnx, BTW its kilawing kambing... ( don't know the english version but it's a dish made of goat meat ) :lol:

[matonanjin]

No, it isn't true macro, but the close focusing of this lens is nice. I can't decide whether or not to crop the top flower. In looking at it on here I think so. What do you think?:confused:

Canon 5D, 1/200th, F/16, ISO 400. Softbox w/Vivitar 285HV 1/16th power, camera left. Shoot-thru umbrella w/Quantaray PZ-1 DSZ, camera right.

http://www.fourwindsphotography.com/img_3251-edit.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

http://www.fourwindsphotography.com/img_3251-edit.jpg
Wow! This is a great shot!!! Really shows what the Tamron lens can do. Very nice!!!

[MasterFX]

a little bit of sunset

[Menelaus]

http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs47/i/2009/186/b/b/Bride_in_white__bride_in_light_by_scottryanphotog. jpg

http://fc06.deviantart.com/fs46/i/2009/186/2/a/I_Do_by_scottryanphotog.jpg

[tracyvb]

:) :) I'm so excited! Mine should be here by Friday! :)

[MasterFX]

I simply love this lens wide open. 2nd image is a 100% crop

[pridash]

First attempt at food photography:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/3695730690_32ec0971b0_o.jpg

Strobist: SB25 @ 1/32 cam left, slightly in front through 24" softbox


On another note, just read an article in a UK mag (Digital SLR Photography) on Chris Borgman (http://www.chrisborgman.com/) - absolutely amazing photographer! Guess what lens he uses the most? Yep - the humble Tamron 28-75!

[Menelaus]

http://scottryanphotography.smugmug.com/photos/585403100_jFhLY-XL.jpg

[vipergts831]

Awesome attempt!

First attempt at food photography:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/3695730690_32ec0971b0_o.jpg

Strobist: SB25 @ 1/32 cam left, slightly in front through 24" softbox


On another note, just read an article in a UK mag (Digital SLR Photography) on Chris Borgman (http://www.chrisborgman.com/) - absolutely amazing photographer! Guess what lens he uses the most? Yep - the humble Tamron 28-75!

[vipergts831]

I love the eyes here!!!


This is a very nice portrait lens...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/LilSam_2sm.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

I love the eyes here!!!
Thanks! :)

[joey1234]

i love this lens- just started playing with it again on my 5d. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3705173821_e674fb3701_b.jpg

[catalanus]

Exposure: 1/8
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 400
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3704611937_5cd9108c77_b.jpg

[pridash]

Awesome attempt!

Thanks!

[Louis Abate]

Just got this lens, definitely have a sharp copy.. Not too pleased with the autofocus performance but it is much warmer/sharper/brighter than the 18-55 IS kit lens in side by sides... Here is a crop at 100 percent, both lens's set to f/8 - aperture priority.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3710744462_1561870773_o.jpg

[Louis Abate]

Another shot with the new lens...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/louisabate/3709542369/

[pridash]

Just got this lens, definitely have a sharp copy.. Not too pleased with the autofocus performance but it is much warmer/sharper/brighter than the 18-55 IS kit lens in side by sides... Here is a crop at 100 percent, both lens's set to f/8 - aperture priority.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3710744462_1561870773_o.jpg

My kit lens isn't too bad at all...infact quite good at times, but after picking up this lens I've only used the kit once - only because 28mm wasn't wide enough!

Glad you got a sharp copy, like many of us as well!

[HoosierJoe]

This one got a little noisier than I like, even with noiseware used on it. User error. i needed wait on the flash to recycle from the last shot, got a bit trigger happy.

[HoosierJoe]

This is what he does when I say "Nikon".

[calledthestig]

To to the owners: how does this compare (if its even supposed to) to the Sigma 24-70 or Canon 24-70 (the Canon being my biggest concern).

The prices difference is amazing and this lens looks absolutely stellar. Argh, so many options!!

[HoosierJoe]

To to the owners: how does this compare (if its even supposed to) to the Sigma 24-70 or Canon 24-70 (the Canon being my biggest concern).

The prices difference is amazing and this lens looks absolutely stellar. Argh, so many options!!You might do a search for threads. I know that the Canon L lens has been compared many times. The Tamron is considered only slightly behind or sometimes even with the Canon L counterpart. I chose it because it compares well to the L lens and is about a third of the price.
As for the Sigma, there are two of them that I know. And the 2.8 version is supposed to be a good lens. But I never researched it, so I am pretty ignorant of that one.

[calledthestig]

You might do a search for threads. I know that the Canon L lens has been compared many times. The Tamron is considered only slightly behind or sometimes even with the Canon L counterpart. I chose it because it compares well to the L lens and is about a third of the price.
As for the Sigma, there are two of them that I know. And the 2.8 version is supposed to be a good lens. But I never researched it, so I am pretty ignorant of that one.

Thanks -- I tried searching, but a lot of the threads are 2-3 years old so I was trying to look for some recent reviews.

Thanks.

[HoosierJoe]

Not sure why the age of the comparison would make a difference but:

http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/746143_adudT#32875387_AxaVN

http://www.pbase.com/davejr/tamronvscanon

http://community.mpix.com/forums/p/62695/559983.aspx

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/exvdi

Happy searching.

[matonanjin]

Thanks -- I tried searching, but a lot of the threads are 2-3 years old so I was trying to look for some recent reviews.

Thanks.

Not sure why the age of the comparison would make a difference but:

http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/746143_adudT#32875387_AxaVN

http://www.pbase.com/davejr/tamronvscanon

http://community.mpix.com/forums/p/62695/559983.aspx

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/exvdi

Happy searching.

I'm with HoosierJoe here. what difference does it make how old the review is? Any comparisons still hold true.

You're right; there is a comparitive study somewhere that I remember. But it escapes me where it is at.

Here is a review. As is well known, it talks about the center sharpness which is great. The lens has softness on edges but you won't see that on an amateur camera:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Tamron-28-75mm-f-2.8-XR-Di-Lens-Review.aspx

I don't know what you shoot with.

Maybe this is it:
http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/49/cat/23

There is a paragraph describing it against the Canon 24-70L. But again I think this guy tests with an amateur camera (20D?) not a full frame.

[Menelaus]

To to the owners: how does this compare (if its even supposed to) to the Sigma 24-70 or Canon 24-70 (the Canon being my biggest concern).

The prices difference is amazing and this lens looks absolutely stellar. Argh, so many options!!
Many prefer this lens over the Canon 24-70, actually. I know I do.

[calledthestig]

Yea I think I have decided on this for my birthday present.

Thanks for all your help everyone!

BTW I shoot with an XTi so this should be perfect for me!

[catalanus]

This is Mikael Akerfeldt, lead singer and guitarist, composer and frontman, brain and heart of the Swedish prog-metal group Opeth

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/3733613002_e0f9748683_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2629/3733878069_8996b5d175_b.jpg

The whole series: http://www.flickr.com/photos/catalink/sets/72157621529720281/.

[paparios]

At 28mm gives also good results. Taken with the XTi at 28mm, ISO100, f4, 1/1600.

Miguel

[catalanus]

Bass-player of My Dying Bride, Lena Abe
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3735157089_1b50ea2d96_o.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/sierra/Sierra09_1.jpg

[tracyvb]

Got mine a week or two ago. Haven't got to get out with it as much as I would like but here is what I have so far ...
381042
381043

[HoosierJoe]

Got mine a week or two ago. Haven't got to get out with it as much as I would like but here is what I have so far ...
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381043Great stuff! I assume the last one was done with the Genesis lights. I have one light and use it in conjunction with my speedlight and a reflector.

I just bought a softbox for it and am expecting some good results.

[redwaters]

Can someone remove my confusion,
is this AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)
also
are their 2 versions of this lens macro & non macro ???

[daFink]

Only one lens, the one you list. It does say/have macro on it but is not 1:1 like dedicated macro lenses.

[Denise Z]

I am totally confused. I have this lens mounted on a Canon 20d and at 2.8 sometimes it renders exceptionally sharp images and sometimes they are really soft. I use the center focus point and recompose. Is this lens sharper when you manual focus? It just seems like it is hit and miss with this lens. No consistency in image quality.

[aerosmith9110]

I "HAD" the same problem.. prob due to blur or dof.. once i stepped down to F3.something - F4 its sharp... Very sharp.. will try to post later/tomorrow. but i maintained 1/160 up at the very least 1/125.

[pridash]

I am totally confused. I have this lens mounted on a Canon 20d and at 2.8 sometimes it renders exceptionally sharp images and sometimes they are really soft. I use the center focus point and recompose. Is this lens sharper when you manual focus? It just seems like it is hit and miss with this lens. No consistency in image quality.

There's your problem. At 2.8 if you focus/recompose you're more likely to get focus errors. Always try to use the AF point nearest to your subject that you want in focus.

[HoosierJoe]

There's your problem. At 2.8 if you focus/recompose you're more likely to get focus errors. Always try to use the AF point nearest to your subject that you want in focus.
I agree. If it is hit or miss then it is user error. An OOF lens will always be OOF.

[aerosmith9110]

I think this is shot by my tamron
shaprening at my 40d level 3? or 4 not sure
http://images.aerosmith9110.multiply.com/image/1/photos/8/1200x1200/13/IMG-3553.jpg?et=7e8vU2AuMB0UJI3AVcjbIQ&nmid=268877143

[jdlloyd67]

A couple of shots of some cars parked in Mount Dora during the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk.

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/PorscheBoxster_sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/Corvette_sm.jpg

[aerosmith9110]

the above pic I'm not quite sure if its my tamron since its on 50mm...


But this one I'm Sure its the tamron :D shapening In cam 3? or 4.

http://images.aerosmith9110.multiply.com/image/2/photos/8/1200x1200/1/IMG-3536.jpg?et=ET6se6gqJaVUc7VTQzDLFA&nmid=268877143

[joey1234]

just did an engagement session with this lens- I really like this lens.

http://www.joesanphoto.com/2009/07/megan-and-bryans-engagement-session-kings-park-ny/

[Menelaus]

just did an engagement session with this lens- I really like this lens.

http://www.joesanphoto.com/2009/07/megan-and-bryans-engagement-session-kings-park-ny/
Great stuff!

[USMCWayne]

From the Phillips County (Montana) fair last night

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs174.snc1/6529_120139554904_594484904_1987433_5762650_n.jpg

[USMCWayne]

This is my daughter, practicing her photographic skills, while barreling down a Montana Interstate at about 7:00 PM July 23.

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs194.snc1/6529_120507469904_594484904_1992441_6529525_n.jpg

And, at about 9:30 PM that same night, I had Ali take a photo out of my open driver's side window of this butte just south of Great Falls, Montana. This landmark is featured in a number of C.M. Russell's old western art from the early 1900's.

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs194.snc1/6529_120507474904_594484904_1992442_5041683_n.jpg

[nyktrade]

This was taken wide open with my 5D

http://www.martinusphotography.com/POTN/20090719_0166_4_small.jpg

[Louis Abate]

Bahamian Cat - f/5 @ 75mm - Link to Flickr, posted at full resolution (http://www.flickr.com/photos/louisabate/3740517470/)
This is the photo that made me really appreciate what this lens can do!

[matonanjin]

Downtown Chicago:

I think w/30D I used to have.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/3759809827_0c174b8694_o.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

A few from a recent shoot...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/deepa/Deepa3_8sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/deepa/Deepa3_2sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/deepa/Deepa3_10sm.jpg

[USMCWayne]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s308/USMCWayne/IMG_0450.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s308/USMCWayne/IMG_0366.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s308/USMCWayne/IMG_0357.jpg

[Photon Phil]

F2.8 at 1/4000 at 42mm on a 1D Classic.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3761680883_54cf1fdf1e_o.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

Two more from a recent shoot...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/deepa/Deepa3_15sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/deepa/Deepa3_14sm.jpg

[matonanjin]

These and the others are superb.

[Brett]

I still love this lens. It's a great general-purpose zoom on the 5D.

Because of this lens, I have very little desire for the 24-70L.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3660123376_9e66f76317_o.jpg

[pridash]

^^^ probably the best cat portrait I've seen! Wish our cats would pose long enough for a decent photo!

[Menelaus]

^^^ probably the best cat portrait I've seen! Wish our cats would pose long enough for a decent photo!
especially for ISO 1600.

[Brett]

^^^ probably the best cat portrait I've seen! Wish our cats would pose long enough for a decent photo!

Thanks! She's not posing at all; in fact, she's watching me checking out my softliter, and generally being bad reaching for it. This was caught by luck, truth be told.

especially for ISO 1600.

Thanks. :)

[Menelaus]

Hey, no worries. I once half of an outdoor event at ISO 1600, and not one picture was unusable...hell, this edit has even MORE grain added than OOC! Long live the 5D, right?

(probably posted this before in here)

http://www.scottryanphotography.com/photos/514407085_bkg8J-XL-2.jpg

[Menelaus]

Bubbly

http://scottryanphotography.smugmug.com/photos/606586783_Nrg3U-X2.jpg

[calledthestig]

I cannot wait to get this lens.

These pictures are absolutely stunning!

[sinjelam]

I cannot wait to get this lens.

These pictures are absolutely stunning!


I just got mine a couple days ago and so far, i am loving it!!!!!! will def post pics soon:)

[madhatter04]

A handsome lens, for sure!! I recently sold a 24-70L to pick up a 35L and this lens, and I must say, I am 120% satisfied. ;)
f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3776746082_9dd544e460_o.jpg
f/4.5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3774941103_05135db673_o.jpg
f/5.6
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3775747484_b4ae435c1f_o.jpg

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

wow after seeing all the wonderful pictures on this thread...i want this lens...but with my current body and gear would it do me any good to own this lens or should i get something else..i am so hooked on lens it is unbelievable! lol

[drummerhc]

wow after seeing all the wonderful pictures on this thread...i want this lens...but with my current body and gear would it do me any good to own this lens or should i get something else..i am so hooked on lens it is unbelievable! lol

Replace your 18-55mm non-IS with Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 :cool:

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

Replace your 18-55mm non-IS with Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 :cool:
i do have now the 18-55mm IS...i forgot to update my signature...lol

[tkbslc]

wow after seeing all the wonderful pictures on this thread...i want this lens...but with my current body and gear would it do me any good to own this lens or should i get something else..i am so hooked on lens it is unbelievable! lol

I'm going to say no, it is not worth it for you. You have the best portrait ranges of the 28-75 covered with your 50mm and 60mm prime lenses. At wide angle, 28mm f2.8 is not really any better than your kit lens at 28mm f4 with IS.