Tamron SP AF 24-135mm F/3.5-5.6 AD with Canon 10D?

[epereira]

Has anyone used the Tamron SP AF 24-135mm F/3.5-5.6 AD lens with the Canon 10d?

Does it function well?

How about the auto-focus?

I read somewhere that the lens does not AF with the 10D?

Please help!

Thanks,
Erle

[Sketcher]

I like my Tamron SP AF 24-135. Nice solid lens, great build quality.

Autofocus is quick and works just fine. (I've never had or heard of an AF issue w/this lens).

Zoom is smooth and provides a solid tactile feel. No creep at any point in the focal range.

I really like the 24mm capability. In fact, that's why I returned my Canon for the Tamron. I just decided I'd benefit more from the additional range than I would from the IS of the 28-135.

But that's me.

Here's a link to some good info regarding the 24-135, 24-85 and 28-135. Good points to note all around.

http://www.photozone.de/2Equipment/reviews/tamron24135.htm

[toddemiles]

I have the Tamron 24-135 and am a newbie with my 10D so it could be me but....

I'm having a hard time getting a good focus. When I look at pics in raw the focus point shifts from where I initially focused on. Probably a function of the camera I am sure but the manual focus is always dead on.

Also the lens is pretty heavy. I also have a 50 1.8 and 35-85 but like the range that the 24-135 has.

Here are a few pics with it.

http://www.miles-family.org/todd/shan-bday.jpg

http://www.miles-family.org/todd/beach03-pix/keri.jpg

[epereira]

Thanks for all the great info.

I am still debating whether to keep my canon 28-135mm IS or go with the Tamron. After researching via other boards, it seems that quite a few folks have had problems with Tamron not supporting the AF on the Canon 10D.

Thanks,
Erle

[MediaMagic]

I have a Tamron 28-200 LD (circa 1996). For film shots, it's not bad at all. Great all around "leave on the camera" lens. On the 10D though, it's a wee bit soft. Again, not bad, but not tack sharp either. It's at it's best between about 50mm and 150mm with smaller apertures of say 6-11. I get some excellent results with it now that I've played with it on the 10D. And this is an older model.

Auto Focus is mediocre as far as speed and does tend to hunt frequently if the available light pisses it off.

All in all, I'd have to give my Tamron experience a positive review. It's not bad at all. It's just not the best either. I'd rate the this lens at a 7 on the 1-10 scale.

Also, the consensus seems to be that Tamron lenses are a hit or miss. Either you get a fantastic one, or you don't. I would have to guess that my lens falls into the fantastic category for Tamron. Image quality is very subjective. What seems unacceptable to me may be perfectly fine to another or vice versa.

Take your camera to the shop and take several shots with different comparable lenses using a series of settings with each. Take notes on the speed, crispness of autofocus, creep, hunting, etc. Then go home and compare the shots. This will give you better perspective on the lenses and then you can make an informed consumer choice based on your personal likes/dislikes.

[hotmetal]

Hi There,

If its any help to you I went through the same process of elimination with various lenses, ended up keeping the 28-135 IS for use on my EOS5 (A2 in USA) and got a canon 24-85 which is now my walk about lens for the 10D.

And very good it is too!

Alan

[Jeff Reynolds]

Have you heard or seen any other feedback on the Tamron 24-135 SP / Canon. I will be putting one on a Rebel digital.

feedback as in err 299, soft vs Tack sharp, or focus problems...Should I go canon "L" 70-200 for an additional $100


Jeff