Tamron 24–135mm f/3.5–5.6?

[fox1]

Any comments on this lense perfomance compared to Canon's
28-135mm IS ?

[Andy_T]

Accoding to this site:

http://www.photozone.de/bindex2.html

it should be a decent lens.

But that's only one opinion....

Best regards,
Andy

[fox1]

Accoding to this site:

http://www.photozone.de/bindex2.html

it should be a decent lens.

But that's only one opinion....

Best regards,
Andy

Thanks Andy! It ranks above the Canon for sharpness, amazing. :roll:

[Paul Smith]

I bought this lens about 2 years ago on the strength of the review in the UK weekly Amateur Photography magazine. It got 92% overall (a very good score in AP) with excellent comments in all areas, particularly sharpness at all focal lengths. The test chart for this lens that the mag printed showed it was better at all focal lengths than all similar Canon zoom lenses (I have their lens test reprint book with all lenses from last 10 years and I thoroughly compared the competition, including the smaller zooms such as 28-80, 28-105 etc). I'm still very happy with the lens, having used it on a film camera (50E) and now a D60 for over 6000 pics. Superb zoom range means I can capture pretty much everything I want without switching lenses.

[fox1]

I bought this lens about 2 years ago on the strength of the review in the UK weekly Amateur Photography magazine. It got 92% overall (a very good score in AP) with excellent comments in all areas, particularly sharpness at all focal lengths. The test chart for this lens that the mag printed showed it was better at all focal lengths than all similar Canon zoom lenses (I have their lens test reprint book with all lenses from last 10 years and I thoroughly compared the competition, including the smaller zooms such as 28-80, 28-105 etc). I'm still very happy with the lens, having used it on a film camera (50E) and now a D60 for over 6000 pics. Superb zoom range means I can capture pretty much everything I want without switching lenses.

I anticipated this! Bought the lens 2nd hand yesterday from Jessops.
£160 complete with Hoya Skylight filter and lens hood.

Waiting for some decent weather.... :lol:

[Paul Smith]

That's a good price considering its £400 RRP and street price about double what you paid. Good choice for a much underrated lens. Too many people think that only Canon does quality and most people look down at you when you say you use a Tamron. Last time I looked there wasn't a better quality non-L zoom lens covering even part of this lens' range.

[fox1]

That's a good price considering its £400 RRP and street price about double what you paid. Good choice for a much underrated lens. Too many people think that only Canon does quality and most people look down at you when you say you use a Tamron. Last time I looked there wasn't a better quality non-L zoom lens covering even part of this lens' range.

I did have the Canon 28-135mm IS last year, picked it up for a
pittance...then sold it on at a handsome profit.

I'm hoping the Tamron performs just as well, I don't need IS for
my type of photography..... :roll:

[DocFrankenstein]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=213154&is=REG &si=spec#goto_itemInfo

Seems yummi. I am starting to look for a compact zoom that covers that range. I can't carry 70-200 with the kit lens all the time. :roll:

Is the body plastic or metal?

[Paul Smith]

The mount is metal but the shell is plastic. What lenses are made of metal on the bits you handle?

[DocFrankenstein]

What lenses are made of metal on the bits you handle?
umm... L ones, some EX ones... then there's zeiss and soviet.... :roll: :wink:

[billhercus]

Threads like this should be banned :!:

I have just bought the Canon 28-135 IS at a good price (for the UK) and am enjoying the wide zoom range and, for me, very acceptable quality.

Then you come along and suggest I'm a mug cos this Tamron lens at half the price is better :evil:

You should think on the effect this type of comment has on the sleep patterns of us chaps who have just made the wrong decision (maybe) again :wink:

[DocFrankenstein]

LOL ^^^

[fox1]

Threads like this should be banned :!:

I have just bought the Canon 28-135 IS at a good price (for the UK) and am enjoying the wide zoom range and, for me, very acceptable quality.

Then you come along and suggest I'm a mug cos this Tamron lens at half the price is better :evil:

You should think on the effect this type of comment has on the sleep patterns of us chaps who have just made the wrong decision (maybe) again :wink:

Sleep easy Bill...the Canon is a first class lens...

I use a Canon 80-200mm f2.8 L for most of my work, the Tamron
will give me a walk-about lens for my forthcoming holiday to Oz.. :wink:

[DocFrankenstein]

You mean 70-200? :?

[neo_xeno]

nope, there's an older 80-200 canon lens

[DocFrankenstein]

Cool. I didn't know that.

[fox1]

You mean 70-200? :?

Nope..Canon 80-200mm f2.8 L :roll: