Lens Help (Tamron vs Canon)

[su719]

Hi All,

I have been researching lenses and wanted to get everyone's opinion on which would make a better everyday lens. The Tamron AF SP 28-75/2.8 XR Di LD or the Canon 28-135 IS.

[Penguin_101_1]

Hi All,

I have been researching lenses and wanted to get everyone's opinion on which would make a better everyday lens. The Tamron AF SP 28-75/2.8 XR Di LD or the Canon 28-135 IS.

[RichardtheSane]

It depends on what you do everyday, so really the lens depends on your needs. I don't think it is possible to recommend either lens without knowing that.

What do you tend to shoot? Do you like to travel light?

I chose the Tamron 28-75 F2.8 XR Di as my everyday lens because it was faster and lighter.

Sure, I lost out on the telephoto end, but hey, I've got feet...

[su719]

Thank Richard,

I would like to travel light for plain shooting. (e.g. Family, Friends, and general landscape) I would also have a telephoto in my collection for further reaches when I knew I would need it.

[Olegis]

I chose the Tamron and never looked back. This lens is small and light for constant 2.8 aperture, and it sure produces very good results (you can see a lot pictures from this lens in my flowers gallery (http://www.pbase.com/olegis/flowers&page=all)).

[Andy_T]

Hi SU,

I don't own any of these lenses, but I will most likely buy the Tamron as 'walk around' lens for my DSLR.

Main differences are:

- the Canon 28-135 is a longer lens and has IS. If you don't have other long lenses or would like to have more reach when walking around, this might be important.

- the Tamron 28-75 XR DI is a lot sharper wide open, according to many discussions here.
There have been many testimonies that it has the same optical quality as the 24-70L.
Take a look at threads by J.A.F Doorhof and Olegis, they use the lens to producing outstanding results.

Hope that helps.

Best regards,
Andy

[Olegis]

There have been many testimonies that it has the same optical quality as the 24-70L

Well, the Tamron is not up to the L quality, but it sure produces very acceptable results, even at f/2.8. Here is a picture taken at 75mm f/2.8 :

http://www.pbase.com/image/31775203.jpg

This one was taken at f/4 :
http://www.pbase.com/image/31890669.jpg

[slejhamer]

It is a VERY nice lens for the price.

I have sample images including a 100% crop of an image taken at f/2.8 in my post in the marketplace:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=41924

[Cadwell]

I am fortunate to have a copy of the Tamron 28-75mm :D . Unfortunately I also have the EF 28-135mm :(

Does that answer your question?

[jyrgen]

Have not used the other one, but Tamron is definitely good!

[quickben]

Haven't used the canon, but I've had excellent results with the Tamron. It's on my 10D probably 80% of the time.

Gary.

[JoeTampa]

My "everyday" lens is the much derided Canon 28-200 f/3.5-5.6. For me, it's the best all-around lens for street photography, snapshots/tourist shots, and general work. Lots of zoom, and the lens, while not L quality, is no slouch (at least, my copy is, most people seem to hate this lens). I've gotten shots with it where the "typical" 28-70-ish lenses wouldn't have had the ooomph to get there. It's on my 10D unless I need another lens.


- Joe

[br3w0k]

Hi All,

I have been researching lenses and wanted to get everyone's opinion on which would make a better everyday lens. The Tamron AF SP 28-75/2.8 XR Di LD or the Canon 28-135 IS.

i use Tamron because F2.8 ... its simply lovely lensa, most of time on my 300D ..