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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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.)
The Lens Hood is one of the most important accessory you need for each lens you own.A lens hood provides multiple functions: preventing image-degrading lens flare by blocking stray light from striking the surface of the lens, it enables your lens to give you the sharpest photographs with the best contrast and most vivid colors, in inclement weather, it can assist in keeping moisture or wind-blown debris off the lens; and it protects the front barrel from the inevitable impacts against walls, door frames, and other real-life obstacles.
Canon ET60 Lens Hood for EF 75 300mm f 4 0 5 6 SLR Lens
Canon ET60 Lens hood, perfect for outdoor photography or in bright daylight. Compatible with the CANON EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 USM, II, II USM, III & III USM Lenses
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars It’s a Lens Hood Alright
Works fine on the 55-250 IS – no vignetting or other issues affecting image or usage. It is a longer hood as should be expected for a 250 or 300 lens. The hood lacks the felt lining of some of the higher quality Canon hoods (contains only the matte black in the inner area). Reverses for storage – obstructs only part of the zoom ring at the wider end and the lens is still usable. The focus ring is obstructed but this is almost always the case with reversed hoods.
Users state this hood also fits the 18-55 IS kit lens – this is half-true. The lens hood will fit the 18-55 but vignette at wide angles. Therefore, it is not a valid lens hood substitute for the 18-55 IS. I own the proper 18-55 lens hood which is probably 1/4th the length of the 55-250 hood and does not vignette.
The hood will also obstruct the zoom ring on the 18-55 kit lens when reversed. This is not a major issue by itself but just notable.
One last note: 75-300 users beware that this hood only works on the newer renditions of the lens (IS or USM). *Older 75-300 lenses are not compatible.*
5 Stars Product as intended. Shipped quickly.
Pleased with the quality of the lens hood & excited that I received it so quickly.
5 Stars It is what it is.
I’m using it on the 55-250mm EFS lens and it fits perfect and does it’s job. My only complaint would be that it is a little tricky to remove when you put it on backwards for storage.
4 Stars Makes the camera look professional
This is a good lens hood. It is light and easily fits into
the lens. Also makes the camera look very professional.
5 Stars Lovely piece of plastic
I planned to buy a hood and was going with the cheaper one, but then I planned not to. This hood has an excellent finish, when attached to the lens (using with EF-S 55-250IS) the lens and the hood seem to be a single object, has the same black finish as the lens. the inside cup of the hood has a nice mat finish. Clips very nicely. Can also be applied reverse if not using it. I would recommend this clip type over the screw ones.
I was surprised to see that this was made in Japan.
Tamron AF 17 50mm F 2 8 XR Di II LD SP ZL Aspherical IF Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of our Di products. These lenses are not designed for 35mm film cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom lens. In addition, portrait shots are made beautiful with the natural out-of-focus effect characteristic provided by the fast F/2.8 aperture. A broader photographic expression through the use of faster shutter speeds as a result of the maximum aperture offers enhanced photographic pleasure. The lens boasts one of the best close-up shooting performances in the class of fast standard zoom lenses designed exclusively for digital cameras and featuring an F/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, to ensure stress-free photographic shots at all focal lengths and distances. Diameter x Length – 2.9 x 3.2 inch (74.0 x 81.7mm) Accessory Flower shaped lens hood
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars BEST bang for buck lens EVER
Simply put the image clarity you get with this lens is amazing. When you factor in that this glass is 50% of the cost of what you need to spend for a similar canon lens (which is NOT an L lens). The Canon 17-55mm sells for over $1k. The L glass 16-35mm sells for $1500. This glass compares to the L glass I own – I own the 24-70mm L and the 70-200mm f2.8 IS L (which is the BEST glass I have ever seen).
The brightness – the ability to shoot in low light and this is a tiny lens compared to my L glass and light. Not light as in cheap – but light as in not heavy like the 24-70mm L. it shoots very sharp – not as sharp as my 70-200 – NOTHING is as good as that. The range is very useful – great for shooting people – works super indoors. I bought and returned a 50mm f1.4 canon prime because I felt this lens performed better than the 50mm prime with the zoom set to 50mm.
IF you wish to buy a first upgraded lens for your camera and you can not afford a 70-200mm f2.8 IS L then buy this lens.
5 Stars Very Sharp at 17mm. Vivid, saturated colors
After much wrangling over the 17-55 EF-S and the 17-40 EF L, I pulled the trigger on this lens. Somehow I didn’t like the saturated colors of the 17-40 and I couldn’t justify 1K on an EF-S but otherwise seemingly , much respected 17-55mm.
Out of the box, I got vivid, but cool colors on my 40D when taken in bright sunlight. I fixed it by using higher Kelvin values.
At 17mm, the lens is extremely sharp. When I get the pictures down to my PC monitor, I am like ‘whoa’! The colors are very vivid, bright and saturated (using a slight step up in saturation levels in the 40D).
In low light, I have not missed IS. The 2.8 aperture coupled with the 40D’s noise-free to very low noise ISO capabilities, has let me capture blur-free shots (for eg. in the Smithsonian).
The lens gets progressively softer and at 50mm, is very soft. If you are using it as a walk-around, vacation lens, it is satisfactory but definitely nowhere close to ,say, the 50mm f/4.
The build quality seems adequate- solid but not too heavy. The zoom and focus feel right.
The AF does hunt a bit in low light to semi-darkness kind of situation. But again, this can be partially resolved by specifying the focal points in the 40D. But in all fairness, if the light is very low, I’d rather let it hunt to let me know it is unable to focus, than focus on something I didn’t want. Again, the 40D has a limiter on how much the AF hunts.
I strongly recommend this as an above-average general purpose lens. Upgrade to specific primes as the need arises.
5 Stars BEWARE AMAZON PACKING
I gave the lens a 5 as it meets or exceeds expectation, but I had to add to the numerous complaints on this and other lenses at Amazon about the completely inadequate packaging of lenses.
In looking at lens reviews I saw many complaints about the way these delicate pieces of glass and electronics are packaged by Amazon. I was absolutely amazed when I opened my package to find NO PROTECTIVE PACKING WHATSOEVER IN THE BOX. The lens was left to bounce around inside the amazon box during the shipping. Having paid $20 for shipping, I would expect at least some bubble wrap between the manufacturers box and the outer container. This will be the last piece of camera equipment I buy from Amazon.
There is no excuse for a vendor of this magnitude to be selling fragile electronics and yet not package it correctly. This is not a book. I have entered a packaging complaint and will also be letting Tamron know about this flaw in their supply chain.
2 Stars Lens great!, But no lens hood
Product page says that an accessory lens hood was included with purchase. Shipment came in a timely manner but I found no lens hood in the box. I’m too lazy to return so I said f**&k it.
4 Stars My first wide lens
Just got my 17-50 Tamron lens. I cannot beleive how much you can fit on a picture with this lens. I used to own a 28-138 lens and when I took a picture of a tree- I could only get about 1/3 of the tree. With this lens I can get the whole tree and more! Comes with a lens hood which stays on my lens. It does not come with a lens case. The only con of this lens is that the AF motor is a little louder than most. It sounds like a dentist drill.I would definatel recommend this lens over the canon models. Canons costs about $600 more. I have been buying third party lenses lately and have gotten equal results compared to Canon models.
This lens also has an f stop of f/2.8 throughout which makes this a fast lens.
Canon ET 65B Lens Hood for EF 70 300mm f 4 5 5 6 IS and DO IS USM Lenses
Lens hoods are primarily designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering by extending and shading the end of the lens, ensuring no problems with vignetting or motor functions. Additionally, since the end of the lens is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact. Lens hoods match the specific focal length of the lens it was designed for.
This lens hood fits the following Canon lenses:
- EF 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
- EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars It’s a stupid piece of plastic, but…
Works as advertised. Adds protection to lens, also reduces sun glare. It also looks cool. It’s a lot larger in real life, however fits in reverse on my 70-300MM IS for easy storage. It’s an expensive piece of plastic, but amazon had the best price.
4 Stars Canon ET-65B Lens Hood
Does the job – lots of money for a piece of plastic though, it could not have cost that much to manufacture.
3 Stars Over priced
Does what it’s supposed to but way over priced. I was just cleaning out my old gear and looked at a Minolta lens hood, it’s metal (aluminum?) and light, it’s solid and probably costs less than 50% of what Canon’s asking for. And why does it have to be so big? I guess Canon is trying to make you feel better that you are getting a big lens hood for your money.
5 Stars Canon hood lens
The item was very nice but it didn’t fit so I had to sent it back, and everthing went very smooth.
3 Stars Are you Kidding me?
I bought this hood when it was at its lowest for around thirty dollars. Then I saw it rise to forty. Now It’s listed here for a hundred bucks. are you serious? Has the world gone nuts? its a lens hood made of plastic. I will say it works fine as a lens hood, but then again it isn’t that complicated. I say just get one of the replica ones unless you can find this for a much lower price somewhere.
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