Tamron 28-75mmf/2.8 XR LD IF DI vs Sigma 24-70 f2.8 EX DG

[Myke]

Hi folks,

I didn't see a comparison on this in the previous pages (or maybe I was just lazy to look even further :D). I was pondering on purchasing one of the above mentioned lenses I figured I'd ask you guys first on what you think about them before I do.

Appreciate your comments on them.

Thanks in advance.

Myke

[tim]

The Tamron's a great lens, it stays on my camera 90% of the time. There are plenty of reviews of it around. Haven't used the sigma or read much about it.

[Skip Souza]

My wife has the Tamron and loves it. Check out this site (http://www.pbase.com/fstopjojo/shootout)for a comparson.

[ayotnoms]

I'm a very happy owner of the Tamron 28-75mm. Fast. Sharp. Light.
For what it's worth. :-)

[Andy_T]

Hi Myke,

it's incredible what a search with the keywords 'Tamron Sigma' can bring to the light of day :wink:

Of course, it will bring you a lot of threads (> 100).
You might do the search yourself to get as much information as you wish, but according to my opinion these are the threads that might be most informative for you:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=69846&highlight=tamron+sigma
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=68064&highlight=tamron+sigma
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=67721&highlight=tamron+sigma
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=62277&highlight=tamron+sigma
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=61371&highlight=tamron+sigma

Also, check out the 'recommended starter lenses' thread:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=56747&highlight=tamron+sigma

I am very happy with my Tamron 28-75/2.8 XR DI.
Hope that helps :D

Skip ... that's a pretty cool comparison! Thanks for the link.
I find the Bokeh comparison especially interesting - to me the Tamron seems to have the most pleasing bokeh (lucky me :lol: ). Too bad the Canon 24-70/2.8 L was not included in the test.

Best regards,
Andy

[Myke]

Thanks guys, appreciate the replies. :) I was doing the manual search till I realize there was a search function... (okay, okay, no more coffee during odd hours for me) hehehe. :D

From the looks of things, there's a lot of people here that use the Tamron. It must be that good. :D Wish me luck as I go through this, I have to decide soon, I've got a need for it soon and practice using the lens is a must. :)

I'll let you know what I'll end up with.

Thank you all.

[mr.photoguy]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=67200&highlight=Tamron+sample+images

Don't forget this post with sample images of the lens..

[Myke]

Looks like I'm going to be making a compromise here. I checked around, support with the Tamron is close to non-existent here. I'm going to look it up some more though, but right now, I'm leaning more towards the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG. I'll try to post some images as soon as I finish playing with it. :)