Tamron AF28-105mm f/2.8 LD ASP (IF)

Fantastic lens. Sharp, I have had 3. The first was stolen with my Fuji S1. The second sits on my Canon 5d and the last on sits on my Nikon F5. This lens with its fast aperature and zoom range is a must for every photographer. When I shoot weddings - no one questions if I am using something they might have.

have read others examples have had some softness. The only thing I have noticed is some slight chromatic abberation. This lens is sharp. Buy the cleanest one you can find!

Tamron glass has always rivaled manufacturers lenses and this one is no exception.

Fast aperature, zoom range, and sharpness.

I wish it were metal. Some complain of weight - I believe bigger is better.

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 EDIF, Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO HSM Macro, Nikon 24-120mm, Nikon 35-70mm f2.8, Tamron 28-200mm XR

Never needed!!

I purchased this lens, needing a fast lens for film. So far, the images are very sharp and crystal clear. I am still shooting this lens and will have alot more information later. I have used this for weddings and other photos where low light is present and I may need a fast lens. I would recommend this lens to anyone who wants a fast lens for film or digital.

The lens is a fast and sharp lens. Does shoot very close for, say the ring shot at a wedding. Perfect focal length for a wedding or the like. I like the nice lens hood included.

the lens is heavy, due to speed of the lens. Zooming is tight. Manual focus is smooth.

I have used other zooms of same focal lengths, but not speed. This lens, other than the weight and tighter zooming is a very nice lens for the low light shooter.

I have not had a chance to use customer service. The lens keeps working.

I just purchased the Canon Digital Rebel D300. This was my first foray into digital photography and I love it. I found the lens to be a delite. Heavy enought to make you feel it made well, and with the range I feel will make it a stay on all the time lens.

Good image quality throughout the aperture range, Good size, not cumbersome, but with the bulk and weight I like

The only weakness I found was the rather slow AF, especially in low light conditions. With the digital rebel in Full Auto mode,I pushed the shutter release and Nothing happened. I had to push it half-way down to allow it to focus before it would let me take the picture.

Nikon lenses, all types, primarily zoom

Not yet, too new

Interesting how far apart the opinions are for this lens. I'm wondering if Tamron improved it in recent years as recent reviews seem much more positive. I have had this lens for about a week and use it on a Canon 10. It is the only NON- CANON "L" lens that I own, so I am veery critical when it comes to performance. I conducted a series of tests at various focal lengths and apertures, comparing this to the Canon 28-70L (one of Canon's best) and felt the Tamron performance was outstanding in head to head results! I printed 8x10s on a Canon 9100 of enlarged sections of the images and could see no differences in the results. OK....its possible with optical testing equipment the Canon lens might test better: I'm not equipped with such equipment. But after 50 years of photographic experience, I am certainly capable of comparing prints for resolution and contrast and saturation, and thats what matters! This lens does not disappoint! But just to be sure, I showed the prints to my photo pro buddies who thought the Tamron results were equal to or better than the Canon. I think the construction is very solid and I like the "drag" adjustment feature on the zoom ring. I am diasappointed that there is no manual focus capability while in the auto focus mode. This is a heavy lens, but if you own any of the Canon "L" zooms, this should pose no problems. The filters are only a few more bucks than the 77mm required by several of my Canon lenses...not a big deal. I have not shot in direct sunlight, so I can't comment on flare characteristics, but I haven't shot with a lens YET that didn't have a problem in those conditions. Bottom line, I think this a great performer with a nice range for landscapes and portrait work with a fixed f/2.8 for low light shooting...recommended!

Excellent image quality Very practical, and usable zoom range Solid consruction Fast, fixed aperture Adjustable "drag" setting for zooming

Don't buy if weight is an issue

Canon 28-70L Canon 70-200 f/4L Canon 17-35L Canon 28-135 IS (no longer own) Canon 28-105 (no longer own)

Just received this lens and used it the first time this weekend. Very sharp at all F stops. Using on a Nikon D1X and focus is fast and true. Seems as sharp as all my other Nikon lens

One lens coverage. Sharp and contrasty at all F stops.

Heavy. Would like to have macro capabilities.

Nikon 28-105 macro