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Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Ultra Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | List Price: $726.95
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Brand: Tamron
Binding: Electronics
Features: - World's smallest and lightest 28-300mm lens (June 2004)
- 28-300mm focal length
- f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture
- XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass
- Multipurpose lens for Nikon 35mm film and digital SLRs; macro to telephoto ranges
BUYERS BEWARE [Posted on 2007-11-27]
Once again, another cheap plastic lens from Tamron, including the PLASTIC LENS MOUNT! Save your money and buy the 18-250mm lens for another 100 bucks. You lose a whopping 50mm at the long end, but the optics and build are superior plus a gain on the short end.
If you don't want to spend that much then consider the Sigma 28-300mm, unfortunatly the optics are a bit less than the Tamron 28-300mm, but the build quality is definitely superior. Of course this review is NOT for the VC version of this lens which is far superior in build and worth another 200 + dollars in price and not available until 2008.
Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 AF XR Di LD For Nikon AF-D [Posted on 2007-12-31]
Strengths: This lens gives a very clear picture at 300 even when enlarged. The Macro is outstanding as well.
Weaknesses: The focus ring has a very cheap feel to it if you are use to the Nikon quality.
Summary: I am using this lens on my Nikon D80 for all of you who are wondering if it will work on the D80. I was very skeptical that this lens would be such good quality. For the price it is a great value and you will not be disappointed. My wait and see is how it will hold up, but Tamron seems to put a six year warranty behind it so it should last. If you are looking for the Nikon quality lenses this is not for you as you will feel the quality difference in the focus ring. However, if you can pay over $1000 for the Nikon you wont be looking at this anyway.
Big bang for small bucks [Posted on 2008-11-01]
I was really hesitant to buy this lens since I'm on a major budget after springing for a Nikon D700 but I must say, I am pleasantly surprised. I've had Tamron lenses in the past and never really like their glass but this one - although not the sharpest on the planet, delivers a very, very decent image for a 28-300 zoom lens. I think the FX factor may have something to do with it. It seems the D700 can do no wrong. Of course, it takes a little PS to bring out some real quality, but I tweak everything I shoot anyway. This is a good walkaround lens and seems solid enough for the price and 6 year warranty. Tamron was giving a $50 rebate so I only paid $250 for it. Such a bargain - and with this economy, "BARGAIN" is the key word. I also own a Sigma 12-24 and a Nikon 50mm F1.8. Tack sharp prime but have a feeling this lens may find a semi-permanent home on the D700.
Very nice lens [Posted on 2008-11-13]
It is a very good lens for the price. There's only one thing keeping it from getting five stars - I find the focus to be a little slower than I would like, but for the price it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make. Overall, I would buy it again without thinking twice.
Non-VC Tamron 28-300 is way better than VC version [Posted on 2008-11-29]
To put what you are about to read in context, I am an accredited photojournalist and have won several awards for my photography. I originally bought this non-VC Tamron 28-300 mm lens when I bought my Nikon D-100. I was on a tight budget and the camera store recommended it, so I took their advice. I have since upgraded my cameras several times, now shooting primarily with a Nikon D3, with a D300 as a second camera body. I also have several Nikon lenses, for limited-use applications. The problem is a lack of a broad range, Nikon brand zoom lens for their full frame FX sensor Nikon cameras (as opposed to DX lenses for the smaller chip). Even though I never use my D100 anymore, most of my shots taken with the D3 are taken in combination with my trusty Tamrom 28-300mm lens. It consistently takes good photos. I made a huge mistake a few months ago by buying Tamron's new VC version of this lens. That lens is a disaster. After missing several easy shots at my daughter's graduation due to the lens not focusing (instead, it hunted back and forth), I took the lens back to the store -- only to learn that other shooters had returned their Tamron VC 28-300mm lenses too. Another of my fellow journalists returned his for the same reason. He is still peeved that he blew an opportunity to get a $300 Nikon rebate on a combination D300 camera and lens purchase, because he chose to buy just the camera body and the Tamron VC lens instead.
This non-VC Tamron 28-300mm Nikon-mount lens is great if you want or need to travel light by bringing only your camera with a single, attached lens. It has a great zoom range and auto-focuses well. Note that there are some Nikon models that this lens will not auto-focus with, so be sure to verify your application before ordering one.
Granted this lens is not great in low light with older cameras, but the newer Nikons (including the D3, D300, D700 and others) have terrific low light sensitivity so the lens' low light capabilities do not matter that much. Simply set these camera bodies in their Auto-ISO mode, attach this Tamron lens and you'll be good to go for most situations. Using a relatively high shutter speed, my Nikon D3 and my aging Tamron lens, I was able to shoot sharp shots of a motorcycle stunt-jumping exhibition outside of the Palms hotel (in Las Vegas) at night, during the recent SEMA Show. The motorcycles, as they jumped high in the air, were lit only by a couple of spotlights. The results were amazing.
I have repeatedly asked Nikon reps for such a lens from Nikon for use with their new, full frame cameras (D3 and D700). They tell me they cannot make one that would sell for a low enough price that people would be willing to pay. Go figure. Perhaps someday Nikon will listen and make such a lens available. In the meantime, especially considering there is now a $50 rebate on this Tamron lens, I am tempted to buy another of these for when (or if) mine finally wears out.
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