Tamron AF 28-200 XR Di?

[jmjmotorsport]

I've been looking at this lens for it's versatility.(macro/zoom/wide) Sometimes when I'm out shooting, I don't want to change lenses all the time, especially outdoors. I was just curious if anyone has used this lens and has any comments or sample photos from it? I'm hoping it will be at least as good(or should I say, not as bad) as my EF 75-300 III lens I use now. Anyone?

[roanjohn]

I would not keep my hopes up............the best thing to do is buy it, see it it works for you, and return it if it doesn't..............and then get yourself the 70-200 f4L :-P

Ro1

[jmjmotorsport]

Believe me, I would love to get an L. But for now, this is about what I can afford to spend on a lens. I just want something that will be a step up from what I'm using now and will hold me over until I can get my hands on a 70-200L..

[roanjohn]

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/tamron/af_28200_3856_xr

These sample photos looks pretty good.......!! When it comes down to it, its really the photographer and the subject matter..........

Ro1

[mr.photoguy]

28 isn't wide enough for me ...
I would stick with my current set up.
18-55 kit lens
70-200 f4L

You will like the 70-200 f4L much better than the 75-300.. even at 1600 the images are crisp and clear. I was using it all this weekend, and I love the images. sharp crisp and clear. Even when I mess things up.

+ I don't like the sample photo's from that lens. 28-200 is to much of a compromise to me.
examples of 70-200 f4 L
http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/ef_70200_4u

here is one of mine.
http://www.pbase.com/brucescott/image/37901394

[Rin]

I have a Tamron 28-300mm XR Di lens and am very happy with this lens. If I can work out how to attach photographs I will send you some examples.

I also have the Canon 18-55mm lens for macro shots but have to confess to not having had the need to use it as yet.

[jmjmotorsport]

thanks for the replies everyone. The images in the link from pbase don't look too bad. I think it would serve the purpose I want to use it for just fine until I get the L.

[pcasciola]

Not sure if you're interested, but Tamron is coming out with an 18-200mm Xr Di-II in a couple of months. It's EF-S style, though, like their upcoming 11-18mm, so it's currently 20D/Digital Rebel compatible only.