| Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Ultra Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras |  | Brand: Tamron
Category: Photography
List Price: $726.95
Buy New: $349.90
You Save: $377.05 (52%)
New (7) Used (2) from $270.00
Rating:  25 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 10.7
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 28
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 4.3 x 4.2
MPN: AF061C-700
Model: AF061C-700
UPC: 025211067116
EAN: 0025211067116
ASIN: B00066EK40
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 Canon 35mm film and digital SLRs; macro to telephoto ranges |
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Product Description
Maintaining the high performance of the previous model, Tamron's new 28-300mm zoom lens now features the "Di" design, making it the ideal lens for use with both digital and film cameras. The "Di" design is achieved by applying a new optical design to its coated surfaces, and by further enhancing Tamron's already stringent quality control system. Whether you shoot film or digital, the lens provides high image quality for both platforms. When used with APS-C size digital SLR cameras, the lens provides an angle of view equivalent to approximately 44-465mm, covering the standard to ultra telephoto range with no sacrifice of quality or aperture range.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
love hate relationship December 11, 2008
bktw (san francisco)
I bought this lens as a good walk-about lens. It certainly does meet that criteria as it is incredibly light and compact (altho it zooms WAY out). It has a great range except I need to go purchase a wide angle - but has generally done well in meeting most needs and I love the telephoto ability. However most of my shots are just not very sharp. I would say it is all the lens except some of them ARE sharp. I finally decided that it just focuses a bit too slow or off in some cases - especially in telephoto action shots. I take a bunch of RAW burst mode but very few will actually work out. I have been able to take pretty decent photos at inside performances of the performers on stage but I have switched to manual focus. The lens also has unbelievable "creep". I ALWAYS put the lock on it when I carry it around otherwise the lens would be permanently at full telephoto. I haven't done much still photo work with it but if you are aiming downward creep will definitely come into play in that situation as well. I don't have any problems with the build or quality or feel of the lens. I love the light weight and nice range but am not satisfied with many of the resulting photos.
 Birthday Gift August 30, 2008
Robin McDougall (Johnston, RI United States)
It was a gift for my husband he told me it was a great prices and it was just what he was looking for.
 Slow, an okay lens. August 16, 2008
Christopher Mcintosh (MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this lens used when upgraded to digital with my Nikon D80. It seemed like an okay lens for the price, with an amazing zoom ability (it's range is VERY useful) but I was disappointed at how slow it focuses. There's no manual focus override when it's in autofocus, unlike my other AF lenses. The focus ring is completely locked when it's on AF. Again, for the price it's good, I wasn't expecting a fixed 2.8 aperture for anything under a thousand. It's also not the sharpest lens either, especially at 300mm. On a good note, the close focusing is very nice.
I'd recommend it to someone who isn't looking going to be shooting sports or wildlife.
tamron lens great for travel March 21, 2008
Marcos F. Guerra (CORONA, CA United States)
I was looking for a lens that is very compact for travel. This lens is replacing a tamron 28-70 and 70-300 lens. I was very satisfied overall with the quality of the pictures. I have used tamron lenses in the past and have not been disappointed. The price is right for what you get, as compared to the canon lenses. Although there is a noticeable difference in quality between the two, I was not disappointed in the pictures that I took with tamron lens. It was very compact, very portable, saved lots of time from having to change lenses. I was quite surprised with the macro and was impressed that I was able to get pretty close to my subject with pretty good focus. Overall I am pretty satisfied, economical lens with decent zoom range. Worked out great for travel as I had a larger zoom range and was able to leave other lenses home and had more room for other equipment. I would definitley recommend this lens if your looking for this range and economical as compared to other lenses.
tamron for canon rebel February 22, 2008
Stacey Whitmore
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this lens at first. However, after only a few times use with my Canon Rebel, it every so often gives me an error signal, causing me to miss important pictures. A friend told me she has had the same experience. Therefore, for the price, it's not so reliable.
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