Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Xr Di [Archive] - Page 9 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

theague

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 11:34

Here a few recent ones of a friend's daughter with this lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3981085163_dfb9d524e7_o.jpg

...and believe it or not here is the shot she herself took of my wife...ok I set it for her and done the processing, but still...! See even this lens can be used by 11 year olds with great results - the eyes were tack sharp!

Great sharpness there. I really like this shot and her eye looks wonderful. How much effort did you put into that?

Shot of this spider is heavily cropped:

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p828734360-4.jpg
Awesome. How much of a crop was it?

theague

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 11:43

A shot I took yesterday of our dog. I rarely get a good shot of this guy but I liked this one a lot :)

http://suited.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p933145028-5.jpg

amyandmark3

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 14:09

Awesome. How much of a crop was it?

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p828734360-4.jpg

Thank you, I like the shot of your doggie. Here's the original out of camera:

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p122992752-4.jpg

Menelaus

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 14:14

LOVE the wide end on this lens. Definitely what seals the deal as my go-to for people shooting at events.

http://www.scottryanphotography.com/photos/665661642_JSguW-X2.jpg

theague

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 15:02

Thank you, I like the shot of your doggie. Here's the original out of camera:

Thanks, that answers my question nicely. :)

pridash

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 15:46

Great sharpness there. I really like this shot and her eye looks wonderful. How much effort did you put into that?

Thanks!

Well, relatively little, except for heal & clone work on skin and some cleaning up on the redness in the eyes & USM.

Original (SOOC - no processing):
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/4017058273_171ece388b_o.jpg

Processed:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3981085163_dfb9d524e7_o.jpg

theague

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 16:00

Wow man, you have a great approach to editing skin. Not overdone and VERY natural looking compared to the SOOC version. Although she's young and has good skin to start with :P

Good job.

Btw, PJ makes me think of the Disney Animated movie of Robin Hood. ;)

pridash

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 16:38

samurairx7

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 20:38

nice job on that PP pridash

Scott111184

17th of October 2009 (Sat), 23:56

One from today...

http://www.photographycorner.com/galleries/data/2065/IMG_9143.jpg

pridash

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 05:51

nice job on that PP pridash

Thanks!

Scott111184

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 19:39

http://www.photographycorner.com/galleries/data/2065/IMG_9134.jpg

ckckevin

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 00:42

http://www.photographycorner.com/galleries/data/2065/IMG_9134.jpg

I love this picture!

Bobster

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 17:47

scott watch ur halo's on the area's you edit..

Scott111184

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:58

I love this picture!

Thanks

scott watch ur halo's on the area's you edit..

I'm not seeing any halos on my side, is anyone else seeing them?

@ f/2.8
http://www.photographycorner.com/galleries/data/2076/IMG_92361.jpg

Menelaus

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 14:00

big halo around her right leg/foot, scott (the ADULT model, haha).

Scott111184

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 14:03

big halo around her right leg/foot, scott (the ADULT model, haha).

Ok, see it now. Thanks for pointing it out. :)

amyandmark3

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 13:24

Some shots from yesterday's Pumpkin Patch trip:

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p999097897-4.jpg

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p947131320-5.jpg

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p854817943-4.jpg

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p569836264-5.jpg

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p922440932-4.jpg

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p625886338-4.jpg

3 shot HDR below:
http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p606773832-4.jpg

Drozz119

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 15:29

couple from yesterday..

1.
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t187/musiccuts/R1.jpg

2.
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t187/musiccuts/Rhyan5.jpg

pridash

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 15:50

^^^ lovely colours, esp that first one!

theague

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 17:36

couple from yesterday..

1.

2.

Awesome job Drozz!

MichaelBernard

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 17:45

Yea.....I need to buy another :(

Drozz119

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 18:50

Thanks everyone..

The 28-75 has to be the most lens for the $$.. I had the 24-70, and the only difference i see is a little vignetting in the corners. But its everybit as sharp , with awesome colors.

nickbunyun

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 12:54

Drozz119.. love your shots.

Here's some of the shots I took.
28-75mm 2.8 - XSi/450d
550EX & 430EX
Impact Kit Lightning

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/4037096869_0ffab69044_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/4037097975_22a18ab5c5_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/4037099843_0ce80697b1_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4037850976_97e093ee83_o.jpg

PhatheadWRX

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 15:56

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/4039778693_c0d66885eb_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/frenchbrown/4039778693/)

PhatheadWRX

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 16:06

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/4042847635_1cd16eef05_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/frenchbrown/4042847635/)

crazydays

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 18:36

Nice work everyone! Your shots are so smokin I went and ordered the 28-75mm 2.8-These photos are very impressive.

pridash

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 17:16

Nice work everyone! Your shots are so smokin I went and ordered the 28-75mm 2.8-These photos are very impressive.

You won't be disappointed!

86er

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 12:38

This thread is quite awe inspiring, i just bought one of these should have it soon, I hope i have better luck than i did with my sigma 24-70, it has a serious front/back focusing issue wide open and its quite annoying

Scott111184

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 15:30

Some from a wedding on Saturday...

http://www.photographycorner.com/galleries/data/2076/IMG_0636.jpg

http://www.photographycorner.com/galleries/data/2076/IMG_0611.jpg

amyandmark3

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 18:50

On a 5D:

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p659835521-5.jpg

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p676698781-5.jpg

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p552324664-5.jpg

LamontSanders

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 20:28

Adios 28-75...you were a good lens but I need weather sealing. If someone is interested and needs one of these things for cheap, buy mine. Shameless plug, I know. Good luck to everyone shooting this lens!

rdsmith3

5th of November 2009 (Thu), 09:16

Not a great photo, but I loved the texture of this apple

http://rdsmith3.smugmug.com/photos/703955700_siBDW-M.jpg

original size is here
http://rdsmith3.smugmug.com/photos/703955700_siBDW-O.jpg

HoosierJoe

5th of November 2009 (Thu), 19:59

Like the poster above, I have also decided to sell my copy of this lens. Ad is in the sell section.

Nothing wrong with the lens. I really like it. But I am selling my tamron 17-35 and the tamron 28-75 and getting a tamron 17-50. It fits in my line up better and I don't give up any quality.

Hope I don't regret this decision.

jdlloyd67

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 14:39

Hope I don't regret this decision.
Not much difference between the 28-75 and the 17-50 so you shouldn't have too much regret. Both are fine lenses! Good luck on your sale.

stevo8

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 17:58

Just picked one up today.

http://stevo8.smugmug.com/Photography/lens-sample/plants-0770full/705266040_n2pT3-L.jpg

100%
http://stevo8.smugmug.com/Photography/lens-sample/plants-0770/705266012_oT9G6-L.jpg

200%
http://stevo8.smugmug.com/Photography/lens-sample/plants-0770crop/705266032_w5Kqo-L.jpg

http://stevo8.smugmug.com/Animals/Animals/animals-0816/705272599_FPV8Y-L.jpg

Scott111184

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 17:47

http://www.photographycorner.com/galleries/data/2065/IMG_6609.jpg

tuterz

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 23:22

looks like a great lens for the right price..

jodelak

9th of November 2009 (Mon), 18:37

i don't think its the right price. i think its a bargain. here's an image today, bought the tammy from a fellow potn'er.

jdlloyd67

10th of November 2009 (Tue), 07:43

http://www.photographycorner.com/galleries/data/2065/IMG_6609.jpg
Great shot! The lighting works well for the surroundings. Nice to see the Tammy delivering great images. :)

RobertZ

10th of November 2009 (Tue), 15:09

Shot these trying to test this lens out around the house after getting it this week.

http://i34.tinypic.com/30c80o0.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/29olo5e.jpg

nickbunyun

10th of November 2009 (Tue), 23:40

Rain shoot

430ex behind
550ex infront with umbrella
ctr-301p to wireless shoot
xsi, tamron 28-75

view rest of the set here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adrianvilcan/sets/72157622655436529/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4094718032_ebc1950a2a_o.jpg

PhatheadWRX

11th of November 2009 (Wed), 11:07

^ very nice shot!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/4093920851_c57c8c8e37_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/frenchbrown/4093920851/)

pridash

11th of November 2009 (Wed), 12:41

nickbunyun

11th of November 2009 (Wed), 15:19

Lovely work!...how did you protect your flashes in what looks like heavy rain? Just bagged them up?

Thank you...
Yes the 430EX was behind her with a stand.
I put a bag over it to cover the flash and the ctr-301p.
however after 30 seconds later the bag flew and the 430ex had a few seconds of rain..
i took another one and put rubber band around.. that held no problem..
so if u do this... make sure u strap the bag somehow to keep it on JUST in case.

versedmb

11th of November 2009 (Wed), 15:32

^ very nice shot!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/4093920851_c57c8c8e37_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/frenchbrown/4093920851/)

Love this.

pridash

11th of November 2009 (Wed), 16:19

Thank you...
Yes the 430EX was behind her with a stand.
I put a bag over it to cover the flash and the ctr-301p.
however after 30 seconds later the bag flew and the 430ex had a few seconds of rain..
i took another one and put rubber band around.. that held no problem..
so if u do this... make sure u strap the bag somehow to keep it on JUST in case.

must try this one day...when I'm feeling brave!

nickbunyun

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 15:49

must try this one day...when I'm feeling brave!

:)
i even made a clip about it..
check it out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQyqf04MoD8

pridash

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 16:17

:)
i even made a clip about it..
check it out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQyqf04MoD8

Cool! Thanks for sharing!

samurairx7

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 17:48

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/4093920851_c57c8c8e37_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/frenchbrown/4093920851/)

Lovely shot....

Brett

14th of November 2009 (Sat), 16:42

Baby riding a pony:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2724/4102552606_0e114f23df_o.jpg

Scott111184

16th of November 2009 (Mon), 09:45

http://scott-halford.smugmug.com/photos/714949369_wNSSt-L.jpg

paparios

17th of November 2009 (Tue), 08:13

I love this lens. It works quite well for shooting flowers at close range. Shot with the 50d at 75mm, ISO100, f5.6, 1/100sec.

Miguel

pridash

30th of November 2009 (Mon), 17:07

Some recent ones from me - wonderful lens for portraits!

Lighting - clam shell set up (beauty dish overhead, white umbrella underneath).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/4129002596_847da48339_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4134559028_a3c0afd189_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2774/4148644852_5867cb4c5c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2526/4138014147_15767d3cf5_o.jpg

theague

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 11:59

Recent shot with this lens.

http://suited.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p233744288-5.jpg

showtm490

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 14:18

5D with Tamron 28-75

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/4106552538_8ecde1a2ce.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/4106220766_a906455819.jpg

theague

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 14:20

5D with Tamron 28-75

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/4106552538_8ecde1a2ce.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/4106220766_a906455819.jpg

Great shots, greater processing.

Cassie

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 15:12

Some recent ones from me - wonderful lens for portraits!

Lighting - clam shell set up (beauty dish overhead, white umbrella underneath).

These look great, makes me wanna keep mine, but I've made a tough decision to sell it:confused:

pridash

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 16:16

These look great, makes me wanna keep mine, but I've made a tough decision to sell it:confused:

Thanks!

I guess you're upgrading to the 24-70L?...I couldn't think of another reason to sell it! ;)

matonanjin

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 16:18

Some recent ones from me - wonderful lens for portraits!

Lighting - clam shell set up (beauty dish overhead, white umbrella underneath).

Beautiful lighting! Beautiful model and portraits!

Cassie

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 16:21

Actullay, I'm finding that I like primes more, I want the Sigmalux. I know I need a medium zoom lens for versatility, but for now I want that lens more than the Tamron that I never take out the bag.

showtm490

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 16:29

thank you

pridash

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 16:34

Actullay, I'm finding that I like primes more, I want the Sigmalux. I know I need a medium zoom lens for versatility, but for now I want that lens more than the Tamron that I never take out the bag.

I can see that you're becoming a prime addict!...don't blame you I guess! The Sigmalux is brilliant, from what I have seen in the samples thread and I'm itching to get it too!! But I still think improvements in my lighting would suit me more than a new lens...unless its a UWA which I'm currently missing.

Good luck with your decision!

Cassie

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 16:42

I can see that you're becoming a prime addict!...don't blame you I guess! The Sigmalux is brilliant, from what I have seen in the samples thread and I'm itching to get it too!! But I still think improvements in my lighting would suit me more than a new lens...unless its a UWA which I'm currently missing.

Good luck with your decision!

True about the lighting, I recently purchased a strobist kit to step up my lighting game, but dude, I still want that Sigmalux :) Thanks for the well wishes.

pridash

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 16:45

True about the lighting, I recently purchased a strobist kit to step up my lighting game, but dude, I still want that Sigmalux :) Thanks for the well wishes.

lol! And I want some Elinchrom Quadras!...but I think the Sigmalux is a touch cheaper! ;)

Drozz119

9th of December 2009 (Wed), 19:06

50d.. 28 and 30mm

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t187/musiccuts/IMG_3690copy.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t187/musiccuts/IMG_3966copy2.jpg

Scott111184

17th of December 2009 (Thu), 09:12

http://scott-halford.smugmug.com/photos/743242153_iWH3j-L.jpg

pridash

17th of December 2009 (Thu), 09:38

^^^ Different...and very nice!

vipergts831

17th of December 2009 (Thu), 11:43

Thanks!

I guess you're upgrading to the 24-70L?...I couldn't think of another reason to sell it! ;)

Pridash, thats what i just did. I loved the tammy but the L is breaze of fresh air. Dont know if i should sell the tammy or keep it as a back up. I almost feel like i betrayed it. But i might just sell it. Its in prestine condition with over a year left of BH insurance on it.

pridash

17th of December 2009 (Thu), 13:34

^^^ congrats! What do you find is the most improvement with the L?

Menelaus

17th of December 2009 (Thu), 13:53

^^^ congrats! What do you find is the most improvement with the L?
Yes, I'm very interested as well.

vipergts831

17th of December 2009 (Thu), 14:51

^^^ congrats! What do you find is the most improvement with the L?

I got a really good deal on it but the biggest improvement is the focusing of the lense. I love the tammy and its my first recomended piece of glass to anyone who asks what should be thier first purchase beyond kit. However, i shoot in low light (i know i can use flash but some places dont allow for it, and im also not a flash person) quite often and it tended to hunt. That was my only complaint. When i switched to the 24-70 the lock was super quick. And just to compare i used both the tammy and the 24-70 at the nets game last night. Where the Tammy hunted the 24 locked in quick. Again not bashing the lense at all. Im the first to tell you its an awesome piece, great IQ! and very light! all at a bargain price level :)

pridash

17th of December 2009 (Thu), 16:11

Thanks for the info - good to know!

vipergts831

17th of December 2009 (Thu), 16:15

Thanks for the info - good to know!

And also i should thank you. When i first started on this forum i remember you bringing up the tammy as a lense to buy :D

pridash

17th of December 2009 (Thu), 16:17

And also i should thank you. When i first started on this forum i remember you bringing up the tammy as a lense to buy :D

Oh wow - thanks!! Glad I was of help to someone eventually! :D

EDIT: I'll gladly take the L off your hands as a thank you! ;)

richierich1212

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 01:33

I've read many pages saying that people love this lens....and then I take a look at their sigs and many have bought the Canon 24-70L to replace it lol.

pridash

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 05:45

I've read many pages saying that people love this lens....and then I take a look at their sigs and many have bought the Canon 24-70L to replace it lol.

Not all, and the ones that have, often do it for the missing elements not found on the Tammy - USM, FTM, weather sealing, flare control, quicker focussing, 4mm on the wide end, red stripe - not for IQ.

Still, it is by far, IMHO (and others), the best "bang for buck" portrait zoom lens.

Livinthalife

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 05:46

I got a really good deal on it but the biggest improvement is the focusing of the lense. I love the tammy and its my first recomended piece of glass to anyone who asks what should be thier first purchase beyond kit. However, i shoot in low light (i know i can use flash but some places dont allow for it, and im also not a flash person) quite often and it tended to hunt. That was my only complaint. When i switched to the 24-70 the lock was super quick. And just to compare i used both the tammy and the 24-70 at the nets game last night. Where the Tammy hunted the 24 locked in quick. Again not bashing the lense at all. Im the first to tell you its an awesome piece, great IQ! and very light! all at a bargain price level :)

got to agree 100% Miss my tamron as it seemed sharper, but I do love the quicker focus of the brick. I miss the weight of the tammy as well. Colors seem much better on the L....

Scott111184

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 06:11

Still, it is by far, IMHO (and others), the best "bang for buck" portrait zoom lens.

^ Agreed!

Scott111184

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 06:26

@ f/4...

http://scott-halford.smugmug.com/Portraits/MISC/IMG6799/714924991_QiYb2-L.jpg

vipergts831

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 14:07

Not all, and the ones that have, often do it for the missing elements not found on the Tammy - USM, FTM, weather sealing, flare control, quicker focussing, 4mm on the wide end, red stripe - not for IQ.

Still, it is by far, IMHO (and others), the best "bang for buck" portrait zoom lens.

+1 Exactly i just told a good buddy of mine to get the nikon equivilant. Ill always praise the tammy for price/iq ratio. You cant beat it!

Canon_For_Life

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 14:13

I have had this lens for about a couple years now and still absolutely love it, It even brought home a blue ribbon from the Orange County Fair Photography Competition just last year :D

Here's the shot that won :)
http://www.m-b-photos.com/Other/Some-of-my-Best-1/356922580img6552/428449349_a9SqJ-XL.jpg

I would definitely recommend this lens to anybody! :)

jdlloyd67

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 14:14

chris21908

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 23:44

love this lens! i didn't really have the money to purchase this lens at first. soon after i pulled the trigger and bought one. i LOVE IT! very sharp and colors are excellent! definitely worth the $320 i paid for it! its an excellent walk around lens!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a51/chris21908/IMG_4355small.jpg

Canon_For_Life

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 23:51

That's definately a cool shot!!! :cool:

Thanks:D

Some more:

http://www.m-b-photos.com/Cars/Modern/Coffee-Cars-6-13-09-Car-Show/IMG1535/566907492_uCrw6-L.jpg

http://www.m-b-photos.com/Cars/Modern/Coffee-Cars-6-27-09-Car-Show/IMG1707-copy/576545071_grpUk-L.jpg

I WANT THIS CUDA'!!:lol:
http://www.m-b-photos.com/Cars/Classics/Coffee-Cars-6-27-09-Car-Show/IMG1694/576560535_6rRXj-L.jpg

Bobster

25th of December 2009 (Fri), 06:50

the fake lens blur is ugly..

prinspaul

25th of December 2009 (Fri), 17:53

the fake lens blur is ugly..

+1^9999...99 :p

imahawki

25th of December 2009 (Fri), 18:09

Playing around a little today... two bare strobes off-camera. One below to the left and one higher up to the right. EXIF intact.

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd337/cjs-photos/IMG_6860-Edit.jpg

Canon_For_Life

25th of December 2009 (Fri), 18:10

:lol: yeah I was trying something new in hopes of making the cars stand out from the background more, didn't turn out very well though

gprime

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 16:48

Some of the first pictures taken with my camera and lens. Nothing too exciting

photogsam

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 21:41

THis thread still going, hahaha, great lense, had mine for a couple of years now and have absolutely no intention of selling it (unless I can afford a 24-105 Canon which is highly unlikely)

http://www.photogs.co.uk/poppyloolar.jpg

rjg5

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 07:48

Here is the Disney castle on Christmas evening.

Ogreenlee

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 11:11

i use this lens 85% of the time. i love it. i'm about to purchase the 17-50mm, as well. I shoot natural light about 90% of the time, too.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x274/olivegreenlee/IMG_2231W.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x274/olivegreenlee/IMG_7977W.jpg

This is SOOC - iso1000, F2.8, 1/320, at 28mm.
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x274/olivegreenlee/IMG_2557W.jpg

theague

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 11:16

I love the bowling ball off the lane! nice shots all of them!

Scott111184

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 11:54

http://scott-halford.smugmug.com/photos/753120173_SZb6v-L.jpg

Ogreenlee

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 12:29

I love the bowling ball off the lane! nice shots all of them!

Thanks! That was my daughter's birthday. I'm surprised she left the bowling alley in tact. :lol:

afviper

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 13:28

I don't use this lens for landscape photography very often, thats what the Tokina 12-24 is for; but the Tamron worked pretty well this time.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/AFviper/roadcliffs-s.jpg

bikgc

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 21:23

A Couple with the 5D and Tamron

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4224942720_f9cda6ae17_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/4224219817_3fdf80a1d9_o.jpg

MMURAD

31st of December 2009 (Thu), 17:58

I just got this lens and doing some tests, and could use some input and opinions.
Hope it is ok to do it here.
I am a little unsure about it at this point. Stopped down it is pretty sharp, but so is the kit lens.
I know wide open they are "soft" but how soft is my problem.
Mine seems really soft at 2.8 to me, or my expectations were just set to high.

I am also not really sure how to properly test a lens...again suggestions are welcome...I am very new to all this but obsessed with it!

all these were shot on tripod with mirror lock and cable release.
shot in RAW imported into photoshop just to resize. no crop, no pp.

75mm f2.8 iso 100
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/4231741121_083dbfd4ce_o.jpg

75mm f3.5 iso 100
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4231741151_d67955d845_o.jpg

75mm f4 iso 100
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/4232510440_2e55465c69_o.jpg

75mm f8 iso 100
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4231741219_c0d4c2de83_o.jpg

75mm f18 iso 250
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4231741253_760f9b2c8b_o.jpg

75mm f2.8 iso 100 (100%crop)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4232551462_d8b4c9d7a4_o.jpg

jdlloyd67

31st of December 2009 (Thu), 18:39

i use this lens 85% of the time. i love it. i'm about to purchase the 17-50mm, as well. I shoot natural light about 90% of the time, too.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x274/olivegreenlee/IMG_2231W.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x274/olivegreenlee/IMG_7977W.jpg

These are fantastic!!! Very nice work using this lens!

afviper

31st of December 2009 (Thu), 18:43

You are right it does look soft wide open. It might be a focusing issue, try this test: http://photo.net/learn/focustest/. My lens is a little soft at 2.8, but by 4.0 its as sharp as any lens I have.

pridash

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 06:37

Definitely looks softer than it should be. The lens is tack sharp at 2.8, so if you have just got it, I'd try exchanging it for another copy.

However, in addition to what afviper mentioned, try shooting people and see if the eyes are sharp.

misty66

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 13:49

A lucky shot......I like it. Still love this lens..

Scott111184

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 15:13

http://scott-halford.smugmug.com/photos/753119862_DBJdx-L.jpg

MMURAD

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 15:59

more tests of this lens

3.5 looks pretty damn sharp....still not sure about 2.8 (what do you guys think?)
I am also finding that I like shooting at the long range of the lens and may be looking for a longer zoom or maybe I need an 85mm 1.8...more money more money more money :oops:

75mm f/3.5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2713/4235062610_d4cf19d10c_o.jpg

75mm f/3.5 100%
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4235062652_65efc90e7a_o.jpg

75mm f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4235062440_28037365aa_o.jpg

75mm f/2.8 100%
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4234288165_74b0cc9fe4_b.jpg

not really happy with the 2.8 shots...but at f/4 this thing is really sharp!

luck shot of humming bird 75mm f/4 100% crop
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4235003100_0bf03f1541_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/4234327499_f7fb5e50bc_o.jpg

pridash

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 16:40

Not bad, but I still think f3.5 should be sharper. You should be getting something like this: -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3499945869_fe0a3d2391_o.jpg

MMURAD

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 16:57

Not bad, but I still think f3.5 should be sharper. You should be getting something like this: -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3499945869_fe0a3d2391_o.jpg

ya I think I am going to send this one back and try another copy.

richierich1212

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 17:29

MMURAD

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 18:01

MMURAD have you tried focus tests with batteries or ruler? I think your copy is front focusing. In your cat shots it looks like the focus is on the nose, while in the hummingbird shot the focus is on the red flowers to the left of the bird (maybe because the bird's color is really similar to the bush)

I will try the battery and ruler test. (once I learn how to do those LOL)
I used center spot focus on the cats eye (one shot) and it was dead center.
The humming bird was center spot focus as well, but Servo focus.

I already started the return through Amazon and they are sending me a new lens Monday (next day shipping for free!) so I will have 2 copies to test side by side.

MMURAD

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 19:01

I hope it is ok to being doing this on this thread...if not let me know.

I did "a" battery test, not sure if I did it correctly though.
Batteries are 2 inch spread at 45degrees to camera, and I put a lot of light on them.
One shot, center point, tripod, mirror lock up, cable release.

28mm 2.8
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4234836983_7890308ca9_o.jpg

48mm 2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2800/4234837027_1db5be1cc8_o.jpg

75mm 2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/4235611780_6edd9def62_o.jpg

It does not seem to be front focusing to me, but it does seem soft.
I did the same test at f/4 and f/8 and they are much much sharper.

MMURAD

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 14:56

got the new copy in today and just did a real quick test, very unscientific test, but this one seems like a keeper.
The old one was on a tripod and new one is just hand held...but better light...still the new one is noticeably sharper. (no PP on either, just resized in photoshop)

old tamron at f/2.8 iso 100
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/4231741121_083dbfd4ce_o.jpg

new tamron at f/2.8 iso 100
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4245882070_2b2e8db062_o.jpg

pridash

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 15:04

Yep that's so much better! Go enjoy your new lens! :D

richierich1212

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 15:05

yup looks good to me

MMURAD

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 16:27

ya this one is a keeper. very stoked!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4245376713_beecc9f9dc_o.jpg

rdsmith3

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 08:00

Here is the Disney castle on Christmas evening.

Nice shot. I was there the day before, but I did not bring my Canon 40D on this trip. The little P&S just could not get the shot at night time.

MasterFX

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 12:15

Some new shots

Scott111184

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 20:51

Friends cat @ f/4...

http://scott-halford.smugmug.com/Portraits/John/IMG7411/761134678_MDP9B-L.jpg

enrigonz

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 21:43

Hello everyone,

have any of you using this lens felt the need for image stabilization? are you happy with the results regardless?

I really like this lens but it costs just as much as the new Sigma 17-70mm with OS, the thing is for me is that I always liked the IQ of Tamrons and I read lots of people having problems with the Sigma 17-70. Can anyone help here?

Bobster

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 08:30

the sigma isnt a fixed aperture, its 4.5 at the long end, so your shutter speed will be much slower for a given focal length..

reprazent

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 08:48

Hello everyone,

have any of you using this lens felt the need for image stabilization? are you happy with the results regardless?

I've never missed the lack of IS/OS/VC on the Tammy 28-75. It's not a heavy lens, while not being too light (like the nifty fifty)

Winter Ivy

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 15:50

Canon T1i, 75mm, 1/30, f/4, ISO 800, light PP
http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt328/DianaBanana1979/POTN/potn.jpg

enrigonz

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 19:55

the sigma isnt a fixed aperture, its 4.5 at the long end, so your shutter speed will be much slower for a given focal length..

the advantage would be the IS/OS versus none in low light situations, the Sigma wide open in low light will get help from the OS while the Tammy will need very steady hands or a tripod I would think, just what I'm trying to find out...

Bobster

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 12:16

IS doesn't stop your subject moving.. the increased shutter speed by shooting 2.8 outweighs the IS for me..

Scott111184

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 21:13

IS doesn't stop your subject moving.. the increased shutter speed by shooting 2.8 outweighs the IS for me..

^ Agreed!

ryaaannnn

14th of January 2010 (Thu), 20:31

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4275667496_241fc732fa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4274937369/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4274937369_fc51e9cd16_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4274937369/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4274930951_7ddd59f7cf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4274930951/)

QuickSix

14th of January 2010 (Thu), 22:45

Canon T1i, 75mm, 1/30, f/4, ISO 800, light PP
http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt328/DianaBanana1979/POTN/potn.jpg

Nice eyes! :)

richierich1212

15th of January 2010 (Fri), 02:42

ryaaannnn, did you see a photographic opportunity arise and just had to drive over a snowbank and into a parking lot for a photo shoot? j/p :lol:

ryaaannnn

15th of January 2010 (Fri), 06:13

ryaaannnn, did you see a photographic opportunity arise and just had to drive over a snowbank and into a parking lot for a photo shoot? j/p :lol:

LOL!

naw, i just bought the truck a week ago and i havent taken a picture of it yet.

i was actually trying to get the entire truck over that snow but the mudflaps kept hitting it so i just gave up because it was getting too cold.

MMURAD

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 00:54

I am thinking of getting a Macro lens (tamron 90 or sigma 105) but thought I would test out this lens to see what it could do.
I have never shot macro or flowers and I can see I set my DOF a bit to shallow. Should probably stop these down a bit. But it was fun and I think they came out pretty good.
CC welcome.

1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4278455700_b48cef4287_o.jpg

2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4277708729_73d06c9b34_b.jpg

3
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4278454728_8c0c861a00_o.jpg

richierich1212

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 05:11

Wow MMURAD, love the detail in the 2nd pic. You definately got a goodcopy.

crowflyawa

17th of January 2010 (Sun), 00:18

This is my first night with the Tamron 28-75 2,8 I just bought.
I had a 24-70L that I loved but the size and weight was a hardship for me the price didnt offset.
I've been chasing for a lens that can replace it ever since!
I'm very happy with my Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8!

Large File Version (http://the-christies.smugmug.com/Kids-Daily/2010/Kids-Daily/MG2055/765974533_LXisf-D.jpg)

http://the-christies.smugmug.com/Kids-Daily/2010/Kids-Daily/MG2055/765974533_LXisf-X2.jpg

MMURAD

17th of January 2010 (Sun), 00:20

This is my first night with the Tamron 28-75 2,8 I just bought.
I'm very happy with it!

great shot, and it looks like you got a very good copy of the lens.

enrigonz

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 09:37

Well that's it... couldn't take it anymore, ordered the Tamron 28-75 today, should get it by Wednesday. Looks like I'll be getting rid of my other lenses with the purchase of this lens, my main photography is portraits and this lens does a great job from what I've seen so my nifty-fifty is going out the door also.

crowflyawa

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 13:54

I'm selling my 50 1.8 too after getting this Tamron 28-70 2.8 lens.
It's not worth much but I never ever use it anymore.

MMURAD

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 14:25

I'm selling my 50 1.8 too after getting this Tamron 28-70 2.8 lens.
It's not worth much but I never ever use it anymore.

I am doing the same thing

jdlloyd67

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 14:30

I am doing the same thing
I did the same thing 2 years ago and have never regretted it.

phreeky

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 18:36

I also did the same, the 50 F/1.8 just never got used anymore.

richierich1212

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 18:41

The Nifty Fifty is the gateway to lens addiction lol

enrigonz

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 21:49

I'm selling my 50 1.8 too after getting this Tamron 28-70 2.8 lens.
It's not worth much but I never ever use it anymore.

You can still get $70-80 for it so not to bad.

crowflyawa

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 22:14

You can still get $70-80 for it so not to bad.

Yea I can pay for my next photog class with that money!

catalanus

19th of January 2010 (Tue), 17:33

On a winter day, my beloved car:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b4FKmxyED0g/S1TS5oFiADI/AAAAAAAABAE/Rzr4qWD3xhk/s320/blog_MG_0001.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b4FKmxyED0g/S1TS6OaihKI/AAAAAAAABAM/VPHGAud_XrQ/s320/blog_MG_0006.jpg

MMURAD

19th of January 2010 (Tue), 20:26

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4287182518_ba137f1f44_o.jpg

Lory-Able

19th of January 2010 (Tue), 21:02

I had a interesting experience,

I tried my 2x teleconverter on this Tamron 28-75 2.8 lens and took some photos.
Wow it was amazingly detailed for macro photos! I'm very impressed with this lens in every way.

No PP done to these images:

2x teleconverter on Tamron 28-75 2.8 / Shot at 150mm (75mm) f/14.
Download Larger File (http://the-christies.smugmug.com/Photography/Macro/MG2769/768864320_MMwe5-D.jpg)

No teleconverter on Tamron 28-75 2.8 / Shot at 75mm f/11.
Download Larger File (http://the-christies.smugmug.com/Photography/Macro/MG2763-2/768874391_8yDti-D.jpg)

Lory

enrigonz

19th of January 2010 (Tue), 21:03

Lory-Able

19th of January 2010 (Tue), 21:38

Pictures?!?!?!

done

I had a interesting experience,

I tried my 2x teleconverter on this Tamron 28-75 2.8 lens and took some photos.
Wow it was amazingly detailed for macro photos! I'm very impressed with this lens in every way.

No PP done to these images:

2x teleconverter on Tamron 28-75 2.8 / Shot at 150mm (75mm) f/14.
Download Larger File (http://the-christies.smugmug.com/Photography/Macro/MG2769/768864320_MMwe5-D.jpg)

No teleconverter on Tamron 28-75 2.8 / Shot at 75mm f/11.
Download Larger File (http://the-christies.smugmug.com/Photography/Macro/MG2763-2/768874391_8yDti-D.jpg)

No TC Thumbnail:
http://the-christies.smugmug.com/Photography/Macro/MG2763-cc/768881899_BSXKN-D.jpg

2x TC Thumbnail:http://the-christies.smugmug.com/Photography/Macro/MG2769cccc/768881867_5Tyja-D.jpg

Lory

misty66

20th of January 2010 (Wed), 06:30

At the zoo on a boring sunday. I still love this lens.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5270366973_f485284346_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56977249@N08/5270366973/)
Varaan 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56977249@N08/5270366973/) by Photography by Jalomist (http://www.flickr.com/people/56977249@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5270366739_6d5d1b0f17_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56977249@N08/5270366739/)
Varaan 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56977249@N08/5270366739/) by Photography by Jalomist (http://www.flickr.com/people/56977249@N08/), on Flickr

phreeky

20th of January 2010 (Wed), 06:46

I tried my 2x teleconverter on this Tamron 28-75 2.8 lens and took some photos.
Wow it was amazingly detailed for macro photos! I'm very impressed with this lens in every way.

Yeah I've played with the 2x on it and it's actually quite good. Hence I'm taking the 2x with me on a holiday as it's small and gives me a combo with a bit of reach.

This is with the 2x, 150mm @ F/8 (lens at 75mm @ F/4 ): http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.misc/IMG_0179.JPG

It's surprising to find that the AF, while it may jitter back and forth a bit on low contrast objects, is often still quite ok.

enrigonz

20th of January 2010 (Wed), 06:53

Very good shots with the 2X TC, which TC were you using?

Bobster

20th of January 2010 (Wed), 11:47

ive been using my 28-75 with a 2x tele for macro work for years. i couple it with a reversed 50
http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/92377836.jpg
^TC not attached in this pic^

http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/112806744.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/112808684.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/112808760.jpg
exif is in tact

i use a Kenko 2x Teleplus 300 Pro
http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/73494997.jpg