Tamron 28-300

[Xico]

I could get a used Tamron 28-300 XR (non DI) for 300US. Should i go for it?
I have a Canon 18-55 and a 70-300 IS USM. I am looking for a walk around lens. This one is in good condition. (I know that pass 200 it is soft, but I can manage with that.)
Did not saw a lot of pictures shot with it to make my mind.
The zoom is important for me, since I will mostly shoot airliners with it.
Any thoughts would be realy appreciated.

Thanks

[Eli F]

The 70-300 should work fine correct? and you have 18-55 so why spend the money on a 28-300 when you have the zoom in that range already. If you shoot Airlines then you would need closer to 70-300 then 28-300 right? Just my opinion!

[Xico]

Sometimes i just want to go out with only one lens. Would it be a good one for what I want to do?

[COKE CAN]

Sometimes i just want to go out with only one lens. Would it be a good one for what I want to do?

I have a Tamron 28-200 that is mint for sale.

[Eli F]

Im sorry i didnt see that.

I would think that it would work fine. I dont have the lens myself but i have heard good things about it!

[crn3371]

Unless you're shooting airplanes up close, I can't imagine why the 70-300 wouldn't suffice. You have a nice lens in the 70-300 IS, and there are certainly some better choices to spend your money on then a 28-300 to compliment the 70-300. That being said, if you are set on a single lens to cover that large of a focal range, you really don't have much choice than to go for a superzoom such as the 28-300.

[Eli F]

Unless you're shooting airplanes up close, I can't imagine why the 70-300 wouldn't suffice. You have a nice lens in the 70-300 IS, and there are certainly some better choices to spend your money on then a 28-300 to compliment the 70-300. That being said, if you are set on a single lens to cover that large of a focal range, you really don't have much choice than to go for a superzoom such as the 28-300.


Thats what i was trying to say but you explained it much better.

[Xico]

Mostly planes, but could be something else... That's why the large focal range interrest me. Is it a good price? 300$ sounds not bad to me, and it comes with a good UV filter.
How much is your Tamron 28-200? Could be interrested.

[crn3371]

New Tamron 28-300 @ B&H, $399 w/$30 rebate.

[Skip Souza]

I started with Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=347531&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation)and found it to be a decent lens as long as you have a LOT of light. F/8 is good, f/11 is better and you can get good images all the way out to the end. It is light and compact and not too bad for a cheap do-it-all lens. Of course the quality will never be confused with that of the EF 28-300 L IS.
Now the other side of the coin. The Tamron was often just not wide enough. :-(
You already have a really good long lens. The new EF 70-300 IS is considered one of the best values and the kit lens is paid for, wide enough, and decent. Did I say it is paid for? Get yourself a decent messenger style shoulder bag or sling bad that offers easy access and learn to change lenses on the run. It is not as hard as you might think.
Oh yeah, I eventually replaced my Tamron with an EF 70-300 DO IS an and an EF-s 17-85 IS. I really needed the wide end and love the IS, of course it cost me many more $$$. If I did it today I would be looking at the non DO 70-300 IS real hard.
Hope this helps.

[Xico]

Thanks a lot. After reading you, I think i will forget the 28-300, and use my 70-300.