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Tamron AF 28 75mm f 2 8 SP XR ZL Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Tamron applies the Di (Digitally Integrated) logo to lenses with optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras, and this 28-75mm Di autofocus zoom lens is no exception. Boasting revolutionary downsizing XR technology, the lens is among the smallest and lightest models in the history of fast zoom lenses. In fact, it looks just like an ordinary standard zoom lens, but offers a fast constant maximum aperture that will reshape your photographic horizons. Specific details include a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, a minimum focusing distance of 13 inches, and a rotation-type zoom. As with all Tamron lenses, the 28-75mm lens carries a six-year warranty.

• Lens construction: 16 elements in 14 groups
• Angle of view: 75 to 32 degrees
• Zooming type: Rotation
• Diaphragm blade number: 7
• Minimum aperture: f/32
• Minimum focusing distance: 13 inches
• Macro magnification ratio: 1:3.9 (at 75mm)
• Filter diameter: 67mm
• Accessories: Lens hood
• Mount: Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony
• Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.6 inches long
• Weight: 18 ounces

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Wow!
This is a spectacular lens. When I compare it to my 24-70 “L” Canon lens the Tamron is every bit the equivalent at the same aperture; only, it is 1/3 the price and lighter. Yes, the focal range is a bit different than the Canon and the lens body is plastic(actually polycarbonate–which can be stronger than metal), but for 1/3 the price I can drop it, replace it and still come out $400 ahead compared to the Canon(I sold the Canon after I bought this lens because I no longer used it.)

4 Stars Well worth the money. Don’t think, buy it.
Now let me say first and foremost that I am NOT a professional photographer by any means, but I am a decent amateur photographer and read up on this lens for months before I pulled the trigger and bought it. My only regret…I wished I would have done it sooner so that I could have enjoyed it longer. The reviews on this site were extremely helpful along with the images people have uploaded taken with the lens. After reading this lens review [...] and the ones here, here is my own. I own the Canon Rebel XSI.

Cons:

* No IS (Image Stabilization). At first I thought this would be a problem but it’s really not. What it does do is make you really take your time and make you a better photographer. I do wish it came with it for that “just in case” moment but the lens is sharp enough and heavy enough you can overcome this very MINOR thing.

*A “tad” noisy. Yes it can be a bit noisy but it’s not as bad as what I had read on a few reviews. Very minor but compared to my 18-55 kit lens I did notice it but it’s not enough to take away from the image quality of this lens.

*Focus can “hunt” sometimes. But it’s a very rare thing I have seen in the 200+ images I’ve taken so far with the lens. Out of all of those images it’s done it to me twice. That’s it.

Pros: Everything else.

The “cons” i noted above are more of a hey you need to know type of thing but they are NOT enough for you to not think about buying this lens. I have used it in low light, sports shots with my daughter at soccer, nature shots, sunsets, sunrises and they have all turned out just fine. Would I have liked to own the 24-70L lens? Sure. But at 1350 vs. $381. Not even a 2nd thought.

Read the reviews on here, read the SLRGEAR review and then buy this lens.

5 Stars Excellent general purpose lens
I’ve been using this lens for two and a half years now on my Rebel XT. I love it. About 90% of my photos are taken with it. The image quality is excellent, the focus is reliable, and it weighs half of what the Canon 24-70L does (and is a third the price!). I recommend this lens enthusiastically to everyone with a DSLR asking for a good general purpose lens. It’s a great deal.

5 Stars Sharp sturdy lens
I got this lens to expand my range from the canon 50mm 1.8 MK1. It’s big, heavy, and as sharp as the 50mm. I really can’t tell the difference between this lens at 2.8 and the 50mm at 5.6. I use a old 300d with the the crop sensor, so if there are problems on the edges, I’m missing them all. Good color, good depth. It hunts for focus here and there, but it’s not really a problem unless the light is real dim. I’m impressed. Once you get used to the extra weight, you don’t notice it. I just use the 50mm 1.8 if i’m shooting at night by lamp light.

4 Stars Great, but not perfect.
I bought this lens for low-light work, but it almost doesn’t disappoint. The copy I received is sharp, but it still does a little hunting in low light situations where I felt there was enough light. The build quality is good, but not weather sealed like the Canon L-series. The zoom ring is nice and tight where I really don’t need the zoom lock so I sometime forget to set it with no worries. Overall a great lens. I am very pleased with it.

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Canon EOS 50D 15 1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28 135mm f 3 5 5 6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens

Canons new EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. It features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for fine detail and superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities up to 12800 for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. It features a refined 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots) monitor, supercharged Live View Function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of new automatic Image Correction settings and HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV. Pick up the EOS 50D and youll experience true digital inspiration!

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars You get what you pay for
I have a Canon 1DIII, and was looking for a more compact second body. I was not happy with the prospect of either the 50D or 5DII but decided to give the 50D a try first. It’s not that it’s such a bad camera, it’s just leagues away from the 1 series, and in my opinion, leagues away from the Nikon D300. Why do I say this?

First, it’s not at all weatherized, which does matter to me as I do mostly outdoor shooting, and there are competing products from Nikon, Pentax, Sony, that are pretty well weatherproof.

Second, the viewfinder is small and dark, and there’s only 9 AF points, compared to 50 something in the Nikon D300, and at least 11 in most other cameras. I don’t need 50 points, but the little rhomboid pattern in the Canon amateur and prosumer lines is really sub-par for the industry.

Third, there’s more pixels, but then there’s also more noise, and fewer pixels would have been just fine, along with less noise. What good does ISO 12800 do, when the pic is unusable?

In summary, Canon has been resting on their laurels, made mainly cosmetic improvements in each iteration since their 20D came out, and I sold the camera a month after I bought it at a substantial loss on ebay. Good riddance, money can be recouped.

5 Stars Completely Satisfied
The Canon 50D is great. I added the Tamron AF18-270mmm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF} Macro (Model Bo003) lens from Amazon to this camera and I am extremely satisfied with their performance together. The quality of my pictures with the new camera and len are significant. I was using a Canon Rebel Xt with a Tamron 18-200 lens.

5 Stars New Amazing Product for Best Available Price
Bought for my wife’s Birthday (professional photographer), she loves it over the overpriced, under performing, Nikon that she was using in her 1 year professional photography program. Camera, lens and all accessories are high quality and in perfect condition, never been out of box, packaged excellently and arrived almost 2 weeks before the beginning of the estimated shipping time frame. Amazing deal especially considering that I had to cancel my order from a mainstream photography equipment company who said it was out of stock for over 2 months, and is now charging almost $400 more than Amazon.com for the same exact thing, even though it still says out-of-stock.

5 Stars I love this camera.
I had dreamt of buying a good digital camera for a long time. I had been shooting films until now since I could not afford a digital camera that produced the quality I desired.

In short, this camera is worth every penny (in my opinion of course). I totally fell in love with it the day I received it. The picture quality is awesome. The pictures are both sharp and the colors are spectacular. It has all kind of great features but what matters most for me is the picture quality. I already have one of my pictures taken on this camera displayed on a wall in the living room, it is 5.2 feet wide and even despite of the size, the picture quality is good.

5 Stars How to make your wife happy.
I don’t know much about photography so you may want to pan this review but my wife loves taking pictures. Her rebel was acting up so we bought this beauty. Although a little costly it was worth it to see how excited my wife was when she got it.

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