| | | |  - 28-75mm autofocus zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture
- Designed to meet performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras
- Minimum focusing distance of 13 inches; rotation-type zoom
- Smaller and lighter than most fast zoom lenses; weighs 18 ounces
- Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.6 inches long; 6-year warranty
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SO) 28-75MM F2.8 XR DI F/CANON | | | | |
Average Rating : 
Rating :  - Good everyday lens
I purchased this lens for use with my Canon 40D with the intention of it being my carry around everyday lens. I had a Tamron 18-50 in the past that was a terrific lens. Unfortunately, this lens does not live up to the past Tamron lens. Picture quality is a bit on the soft side, and the focus is a bit slower and mis-focuses more than I'd like.
Overall - I feed the build quality is very good. The range is pretty good, I really like the 75mm at the long end, although wouldnt complain for a bit more on the wide angle side. The large aperature makes for a very shallow depth of field for excellent portraits and low light shooting.
On the cons side - the focus is slower and misses more than other Tamron's i've used in the past - and is nowhere near as nice a good Canon lens with an ultrasonic motor. Pictures are a bit soft, which is fine for portraits but not as good for landscapes or archetectual shots.
Either way this is a solid lens and for the price I am very happy with it.
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