20D and sharpness wide open from my Tamron 28-75 f2.8 XRDi

[Malaxos1]

I have had this lens since I got the Digital Rebel when it first came out. While I have been extremely happy with the quality of the lens it did seem to be soft on my D Rebel, D30 and D60. Using this lens with the 20D is a whole new ballgame. The photos are very crisp right from the camera. In the photo below I used only in camera sharpening. I did shoot it at f2.8, ISO 100, 1/450...Dean


http://www.photosig.com/go/photos/view?id=1388626

[Malaxos1]

Here is a link, I don't know why the photo didn't post...Dean

http://www.photosig.com/go/photos/view?id=1388626

[drisley]

:shock:
Wow, that is L sharp!
Nice picture too.

[OviV]

I'm very happy with mine and it has become my portrait lens. This was taken at 5.6, I believe, not wide open.

http://www.shareapicture.com/veronaphoto/20041120Humberto/rv__mg_8867_std.jpg

[chops]

See! What have I been telling you guys all along?! :wink:

I believe drisley said it best! :D

[blinking8s]

very nice...how does it look at f8?

like with my 50mm f8 is crap compared to under f4...but the 17-40 L is sharp as hell closed a little

[Malaxos1]

It looks great at f8. When I was using it on my Rebel, D30 and 60, it was a little soft wide open but at 5.6 and up it was razor sharp. Now I know that it had something to do with the cameras as I am not using USM that much anymore. It was required with all photos before...Dean

[Adam Hicks]

Malaxos1 that's a fantastic picture, and a testament to just how good that darned lens is! Now I need my back to heal so I can go shoot with mine!!!

Do you mind telling us what you used for lighting? Reflectors, on camera flash? remote flash?

Looks great!

Adam

[Malaxos1]

I used my 420 ex flash on a Strobframe. It is the way I meter that gets these results. I use partial meter in full manual mode. I scan the scene and meter off the brightest part of the scene. I then adjust it until the exposure is in the middle as if I were metering off middle gray. I dunno why it works as it seems to go against all I know, but it does...Dean

[Toogy]

Very nice, hoping my Tamron will be that great with the 20D.

It has been good with the 10D, let's hope it gets even better :P

[JX]

I have been watching the threads posted on this lens. I was considering buying the Cannon EF 50mm f1.4. But reading some of the comments and seeing some of the pictures posted, I am seriously considering the Tamron 28-75 XR Di lens instead. Is the lens durable? Is the lens barrel and plastic or metal? How would you rate the auto focus?

[Adam Hicks]

The lens is very durable. Very nice weight and it has a nice long warranty, so no worries!

Autofocus isn't quite as fast as the L lens, but it's really very fast. I have NEVER had a problem with the focus speed, it's always been much faster than anything I need it for!

Adam

[JX]

Thanks Andy, I think I am going to get this lens instead of the Canon 50mm f/1.4. I am a little leary about buying lens. My Canon 70-200 F/2.8 IS was defective right out of the box.

[mr.photoguy]

This lens is a very good alternative option to the expensive, yet good 20D usm kit lens. I already have the 50 1.8mm and just waiting a few weeks (need to replace money in my bank account) and then will purchase this Tamron lens.

I spent all morning searching this board about this lens and the 28 - 300 .. thank god I found out the truth about the 28 - 300 .. Ever since my 35mm, I have been leary about using a lens with such a wide field.

[jyrgen]

I'll add my example of Tamron 28-75 wide open.

10D, 1/100s, f/2.8, ISO 100, 66mm, contrast enhanced and a bit of USM:

http://www.hot.ee/jyrgen/040814_3366.jpg

[HJMinard]

Outstanding lens for the money!
I really like that shot, jyrgen ... it's just so ... typical boy.