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Croasdail
19th of May 2005 (Thu), 06:36
My new 28-75 is showing up today but I just noticed it is Tamron Autofocus 28-75mm f2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) version. I know there is also the non-Aspherical version as well. Is there a big difference between these two - have I ordered the wrong one? On Fred Miranda's site, there is a big difference in the ratings - both do well but the "non" version is rated higher.

thanks!
ron chappel
19th of May 2005 (Thu), 07:09
aahhhuumm
there isn't a non aspherical version that i know of.
Sounds interesting-i'm going to check out the FM reviews...
ron chappel
19th of May 2005 (Thu), 07:22
Just a mistake by someone ,both threads are talking about the same lens i'm sure.
Notice the pic of the lens on the 'non' apsh version has aspherical written on it...
Croasdail
19th of May 2005 (Thu), 07:45
Thanks.... the slightly different rating threw me for a loop.... looks like I am good shape - thanks again.
flipper321
19th of May 2005 (Thu), 07:49
I noticed this yesterday and came up with the same conclusion.
mrclark321
19th of May 2005 (Thu), 07:54
Post some pic....would love to see them!!!

Dan
Jackal
19th of May 2005 (Thu), 09:22
When does B&H get this in stock? Like 2 weeks ago it said "Back ordered" then one day it switched to "Out of Stock" then like a week ago it said "Back ordered" then today it switched to "Out of stock"

Are they even getting them in or are people buying them at the store before they even put them online?
Croasdail
19th of May 2005 (Thu), 13:38
I ordered mine from Amazon.... it was about 30 more then B&H, but I was loosing patience waiting for the good online guys to have it in stock. Still hasn't shown up yet but UPS Tracking says it is out for delivery.....
Croasdail
19th of May 2005 (Thu), 17:31
It just showed up.... while my wife was out... talk about living good. Anyway - put it on the camera and it seems to be reasonably solid. It's pooring now so I can go shoot yet. But one noticable thing is the AF is noticably louder and somewhat slower then Sigma HSM. Not a big deal for what I am going to use if for... but it is noticable.
deedas
19th of May 2005 (Thu), 23:18
I got mine from Adorama. They probably still have them in stock.
Persian-Rice
19th of May 2005 (Thu), 23:50
Croasdail do some wide open shots to make sure everything is tip top. Ya the AF speed is probably the biggest weakness.........noise has never been an issue for me, but the AF speed gets in the way if you are shooting moving subjects or shooting low contrast. Other then that, the AF is pretty accurate.