Yay me!

Just got back from the local camera shop...

Picked up a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 XR Di.

Yaaaaaayyyyy!!!

I'll be back later with pics!

"Picked up a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 XR Di."

This could very well be my first lens purchase. I am lookin forward to seeing the shots.

FlipsidE

Yay you.

Congraulations.

Yay you, now send it to me! Yay me! =]

I've been hearing so much about this lens that I want one. Bad. Real bad.

I received my from B&H last thursday. I shot over 400 photos this weekend with it. I absolutely love it! Great lens.

I got mine last Wednesday. So far I love it!!

i tryed this lens at my local shop and the only thing i dont like is the noisy autofocus, it seems loud and slow..how's the sharpness , can anyone post some pic's with this lens ..on the plus side the price is great..

The OFFICIAL Unofficial results...

Nothing scientific here. I just compared the following:
Canon 18-55 (rebel Kit Lens)
Canon 28-80 USM V
Tamron 28-75

I tried about 27 pictures (9 on each lens). Someday, I might put up the other 25, but this is what I have for now.

The 18-55 didn't seem to be anywhere close to the other two lenses, so I did not bother adding it to this picture.

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Yep the Tamron 28-75 2.8 and the Canon 50mm 1.8 are the two best values in Canon lenses in my opinion.

It's funny to bounce between my 100-400L at almost $1500 and a $69 50mm lens. Talk about a weight difference!

Adam

All images in this gallery were shot with the Tamron. Most are "as is" out of the camera, although a couple had minimal sharpening.

I love this lens - amazing for the $$$ IMO.

I just ordered one last night from KEH.

Ovi

RinkRat, now do the same test on beer (re: beer contest).

Hi to all,

Nice to see that everyone likes this lens, I do as well.

The only thing that I suggest is that we should not all go rushing out at once to get it but gradually get it so that Tamron does not rethink its pricing and bump it up because of the sudden demand. LOL

Rob

P.S. I did notice that some of the lenses are a little stiffer in zooming than others but they do loosen up.

Don't worry aam1234, I'm going to pick up a 6pack tonight.

BTW, I noticed you wanted me to win the last contest(speed). Any particular reason?

I'm shocked I ended up in 2nd though.