Review Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09 (Model A09N & Model A09N II)

According provided by Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09 (Model A09N for Nikon) many thanks Melnikov Alexey. And also for provided by Aspherical LD ​​XR DI SP Tamron AF 28-75mm f / 2.8 [IF] Macro A09 (Model A09NII for Nikon) for comparison with the model A09N Many thanks to Igor.

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09 is an inexpensive, versatile fast lens for full-frame cameras, often used as a replacement for native expensive class 24 (28) -70 / 2.8 lenses, such as Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm 1: 2.8G ED NanoCrystalCoat SWM IF Aspherical or Canon Zoom Lens EF 24-70mm 1: 2.8 L USM.

The lens barrel has his full name on the barrel: 'Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09', while the box contains a clarification that says 'Model A09N'. The letter 'N' in the model name refers to the version of the lens for Nikon cameras.

Please note that the Tamron A09 lens was also available for other systems:

  • Canon - Model A09E
  • Pentax - Model A09P
  • Sony - Model A09S
  • Nikon - Model A09N (such as in this review) or A09NII

For Sony cameras, there is another original copy of the lens - Sony 2.8 / 28-75 SAM (SAL2875) with the same optical design as the Tamron A09. And also, with the same optical design, there is Konica Minolta AF ZOOM 28-75mm 1: 2.8 (32) D.

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Key Features of Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09 (A09N version for Nikon cameras)

Review Instance Name Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09 525011 Made in Japan (on the box: “Tamron SP AF28-75mm F / 2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Model: A09N Filter Size: Ø 67mm for Nikon D compatible ”)
Basic properties
  • SP (Super Performance) - the high performance found in Tamron's professional lens line
  • AF (Auto Focus) - support for auto focus
  • aspherical - aspherical elements in the optical scheme
  • XR (Extra Refractive Index) - elements with a high refractive index with which you can make compact lenses
  • DI (Digitally Integrated) - Designed for use on full-frame DSLR cameras
  • LD (Low Dispersion) - special low dispersion elements.
  • [IF] (Internal Focus) - internal focus
  • Macro - the possibility of macro photography
  • LOCK - 28mm zoom ring lock
Front Filter Diameter 67 mm
Focal length 28-75 mm EGF for Nikon DX cameras is 42-112.5 mm
Zoom ratio 2.68 X (often rounded to three)
Designed by for full-format digital cameras
Number of aperture blades 7 rounded petals that form a fairly even hole
Tags focusing distance in meters and feet, focal lengths for 28, 35, 50, 75 mm, hood attachment mark. Values ​​on the aperture ring: 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32.
Diaphragm from F / 2.8 over the entire range of focal lengths to F / 32. The lens has an aperture ring (Non-G - lens type for Nikon cameras)
MDF 0.33 m, maximum magnification ratio 1: 3.9
The weight 510 g
Optical design 16 elements in 14 groups of which 4 aspherical (Aspherical, marked in pink), 3 special low dispersion elements (LD, marked in green) and 2 elements with a high refractive index (XR, marked in blue). Clickable ImageOptical design Tamron 28-75 A09NThe optical design is the same as Sony 2.8 /28-75 SAM
Lens hood Tamron DA09Japan
Manufacturer country MADE IN Japan
Period From October 2003 to 2008, later replaced by A09N II
Price

The lens was first introduced in October 2002, and it was only begun to be sold in the summer of 2003. At one time, the lens was announced as the lightest and most compact fast standard zoom lens in the world.

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Assembly

Despite the fact that the lens is positioned as SP (Super Performance), the build quality is better. The new Tamron A09 lenses feature lightweight play on the retractable body frame. Over time, the backlash becomes stronger, the backlash of the zoom ring and the focus ring appears. Holding the lens in my hands it seems that it is about to crumble. Also, over time, the rubber bands of the zoom ring swell and exfoliate. Parts of the lens can sometimes creak. Build quality is similar to Tamron 17-50mm F / 2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF). But unlike 17-50, the 28-75mm version lasts a very long time, and the picture quality does not suffer from the shakiness of the case.

The focus and zoom rings are rubberized. Tamron A09 has metal bayonet mount. The retractable trunk of the lens consists of one section.

There is a mark on the case for quick installation of the hood. The lens uses a plastic lens Tamron DA09, which is fixed in special grooves located near the front lens of the lens. The hood can be installed in the opposite direction for transportation. In this position, access to the zoom and focus ring is practically not lost.

The lens comes in a small cardboard box with a characteristic Tamron coloring.

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

'LOCK' button

Frame (trunk) at Tamron A09 spontaneously changes its size under its own weight (perhaps this begins only with time). For example, when the camera is tilted down, the trunk of the lens spontaneously lengthens (focal length increases). To prevent such an unpleasant nuance, the lens lock button 'LOCK' (the so-called 'lock') is present on the lens body, which tightly locks focal length at a value of 28 mm.

To fix the trunk of the lens, you must first set the 28 mm focal length.

The lens is inconvenient to 'remove from the lock' before shooting, since the button is in a very inconvenient place.

Also, note that while changing the focal length, the rear lens moves in the middle of the lens body like a pump - it draws in and pushes out air. This behavior of the rear lens is called 'effect' of a vacuum cleaner, which can increase the amount of dust that accumulates in the camera.

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Diaphragm

The aperture blades were apparently economized, since the Tamron A09 uses a 7-bladder aperture. On covered diaphragms, the formed hole is rather round, but still the faces of the 7-gon square can be easily traced.

A maximum relative aperture of 1: 2.8 is available over the entire range of focal lengths. Aperture closes to F / 32.

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Focusing

The focus ring rotates only 45 degrees, which makes manual focusing quite difficult. During auto focus the ring rotates and cannot be touched.

Auto focus fast, internal type... Auto focus is quite noisy. The lens has a scale with a focusing distance scale in meters and feet. The closest focusing distance is 33cm and the maximum zoom ratio is 1: 3.9, which is quite good. The inscription 'Macro' on the lens is more for show, since the 'real' macro lens cannot shoot.

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Compatibility and Features

It's important: auto focus with this lens is available only when using him on cameras with built-in motor focusing.

Exact list Nikon DSLR cameras with a built-in focus motor, on which this lens will focus automatically:

Exact list Nikon DSLR cameras without a built-in focus motor, on which this lens will not focus automatically:

Only auto focus and sound confirmation of focus will not work with these cameras, all other important functions, such as automatic exposure metering and automatic iris control, will work well.

You will find a lot of useful information on the types of cameras and lenses Nikon here.

There is no focus mode switch on the lens itself; to put the lens in manual focus mode, you must put the camera in manual focus mode using the switch located near the camera mount.

The lens has a manual aperture ring. To be able to control the value aperture from camera or for automatic installation aperture on modern central control valves, you need to turn the control ring to the F / 32 value, after which it is fixed with a special button, which is located to the left of the marks aperture. To release the fixation of the diaphragm ring, press the latch button. If this is not done, then on a number of cameras, the display will display an error - 'fEE' (ring is not installed aperture) Some cameras having diaphragm rheostatallow you to control the aperture using the ring aperturebut only in metering modes exposure 'M' and 'A'. You can read more about this issue in the section on Non-G Lenses. Ring aperture rotates with clicks, the values ​​F / 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32 are plotted on it. It is impossible to establish an intermediate value between pairs of numbers using the aperture ring. Intermediate values ​​can only be set using the camera menu.

EGF lens for Nikon DX cameras is 42-112.5mm. I don’t see much point in using Tamron A09 on cropped Nikon cameras. Who is looking for a similar inexpensive lens for cropped cameras, I advise you to look away Tamron 17-50mm F / 2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF).

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Versions A09N and A09N II

There are two versions of the Tamron A09 lens for Nikon cameras: Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09 (Model A09N) and Aspherical LD ​​XR DI SP Tamron AF 28-75mm f / 2.8 [IF] Macro A09 (Model A09N II).

Below are the main differences between them:

  1. Version A09N was released from 2003 to 2008. Version A09N II is available from 2008 to the present day.
  2. The A09N II version has a built-in micro-focus motor, which allows the lens to be used with any Nikon camera, even entry-level amateur cameras. In fact, for Nikon cameras, the A09N II version is 'AF-S' alike. Unfortunately, the name does not show the presence of a focusing motor.
  3. Different names. Tamron is generally very fond of long names for their lenses. If you look closely, the A09N version in its name has the following sequence of 'titles': “Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro”. The A09N II version has a different name, with rearranged 'titles' and a different aperture designation: “Aspherical LD ​​XR DI SP Tamron AF 28-75mm f / 2.8 [IF] Macro”.
  4. The auto focus speed of the A09N II is slightly lower than the previous version. Especially the difference in focusing speed is felt on TOP cameras that have fast and powerful built-in focus motor.
  5. The A09N II has an 'AF / MF' focus mode switch located on the lens barrel. The A09N version does not have such a switch.
  6. A09N II removed the aperture control ring.
  7. Other changes and improvements to the lenses are possible, but exact additional information is not available.

I could check the operation of the focus motor of the A09N II model on a non-motorized camera Nikon D40where the A09N II lens performed wonderfully. Below are examples of photos from the A09N II:

Important: There are two sub-versions of A09N with different enlightenment. The first sub-versions have enlightenment, which makes the picture yellowish in JVI and seriously biases white balance in the yellow line (bottle glass). The review shows a subversion of A09N with updated enlightenment. Updated A09N enlightenment shimmers with green, yellow and purple colors (see photo below). Subversion A09N with old enlightenment shimmers in green, red and purple (no yellow). Be careful not to fall for the version of A09N with the old enlightenment.

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Image quality

In the center, the lens is sharp across the entire range of focal lengths and even at F / 2.8. True, on F / 2.8 I would like better lens performance. If you cover the aperture to F / 4.0, then the claims for sharpness in the center of the frame disappear altogether. Unfortunately, the sharpness at the corners and edges of the frame on a full-format camera is much better. Also, the lens suffers from severe vignetting at open apertures, especially at 28 mm focal length.

Needless to say, distortion is indispensable here, however, it has a uniform appearance and is easily corrected by the editor. Chromatic aberrations pretty well fixed and rarely seen in the frame. Tamron A09 has a good contrast and behaves well in backlight. In addition, the lens has at least some of its own more or less nice design. In general, Tamron A09 does not create anything revolutionary for the money, but at the same time, image quality should be sufficient for most tasks.

I used this lens in a huge number of full-fledged shootings as one single universal solution with cameras Nikon D700, D610, D90 and S5 Pro:

All photos were shot using protective filter Marumi Made in Japan DHG Super Lens Protect 67mm.

You can watch the lens during real shooting on my website using the links 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09

Price

Prices for the Tamron 28-75mm F / 2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) lens in popular online stores can look at this link.

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Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09 and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G IF SWM

Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09 and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G IF SWM

Professional fast wagon

Choosing a good high-speed universal lens is one of the most important for a large number of photographers. I pay a lot of attention to this issue, because I prepared this list of all full-frame universal (standard range of focal lengths) fast autofocus lenses:

Canon

Bayonet EF:

  1. Canon Zoom Lens EF 28-70 mm 1: 2.8 L USM
  2. Canon Zoom Lens EF 24-70 mm 1: 2.8 L USM
  3. Canon Zoom Lens EF 24-70 mm 1: 2.8 L II USM

Bayonet R:

  1. Canon Lens RF 28-70 mm F2 L USM, since September 2018
  2. Canon Lens RF 24-70 mm F2.8L IS USMsince August 2019

Nikon

Bayonet F:

  1. Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70 mm 1: 2.8 (MKI)
  2. Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70 mm 1: 2.8D (MKII)
  3. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-70 mm 1: 2.8D ED SWM (two body color options)
  4. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70 mm 1: 2.8GN ED Nano Crystal Coat SWM IF Asphericalsince December 2007
  5. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70 mm 1: 2.8EN ED Nano Crystal Coat SWM IF Aspherical VR

Bayonet Z:

  1. Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm 1: 2.8 S
  2. Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75 mm 1:2.8 (the scheme is similar to Tamron a036, animation)

Tokina (for different mounts)

  1. Tokina AT-XAF 28-70 mm 1: 2.8 (Tokina AT-X 270 AF)
  2. Tokina AT-X PROAF 28-70 mm 1: 2.6-2.8 (or 1: 2.8, Tokina AT-X 270 AF PRO)
  3. Tokina AT-X PROAF 28-70 mm 1: 2.6-2.8 (or 1: 2.8, Tokina AT-X 270 AF PRO II)
  4. Tokina AT-X PRO 28-80 mm 1: 2.8 Aspherica (Tokina AT-X 280 AF PRO)
  5. Tokina AT-X PRO SV 28-70 mm 1: 2.8 (Tokina AT-X 287 AF PRO SV)
  6. Tokina sd 24-70 F2.8 (IF) FX AT-X PRO Aspherical

Sigma (for different mounts, in chronological order)

  1. Sigma 28-70mm 1: 2.8 Zoom, from May 1992 (Vivitar 28-70 / 2.8 VMC was made on its basis)
  2. Sigma 28-70mm 1: 2.8 Zoom EX Ashperical [+ -D], from the end 1998
  3. Sigma 28-70mm 1: 2.8 Zoom EX Aspherical DF [+ -D]since February 2001
  4. Sigma 24-70mm 1: 2.8 Zoom EX DG Aspherical [+ -D], [DF version], since February 2001
  5. Sigma 24-60mm 1: 2.8 Zoom EX DG [+ -D], from May 2004
  6. Sigma 24-70mm 1: 2.8 Zoom EX DG Macro [+ -D], From september 2004
  7. Sigma 28-70mm 1: 2.8 Zoom EX DG [+ -D], From september 2004
  8. Sigma 24-70mm 1: 2.8 EX DG HSM, From september 2008
  9. Sigma 24-70mm 1:2.8 DG HSM OS A (ART), from February 2017, Nikon F, Canon EF, Sigma SA
  10. Sigma 24-70mm 1: 2.8 DG DN A (ART)since November 2019, Sony E, Leica L, the layout is similar to Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 2.8 / 24-70mm, animation
  11. Sigma 28-70mm 1: 2.8 DG DN C (Contemporary)since February 2021, Sony E, Leica L

Tamron (for different mounts)

  1. Tamron SP AF 35-105 mm 1: 2.8 Aspherical Model 65D
  2. Tamron SP AF Aspherical LD ​​[IF] 28-105 mm 1: 2.8 Model 176D
  3. Tamron SP AF Aspherical LD ​​[IF] 28-105 mm 1: 2.8 Model 276D
  4. Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75 mm 1: 2.8 Macro Model A09 (Model A09N & Model A09N II) (scheme like Konica Minolta AF Zoom 28-75mm 1: 2.8 (32) D и  Sony 2.8 / 28-75 SAM)
  5. Tamron SP 24-70 mm F / 2.8 DI VC USD Model A007
  6. Tamron SP 24-70 mm F / 2.8 Di VC USD G2 Model A032
  7. Tamron 28-75 mm F / 2.8 Di III RXD Model A036, (15/12), only for Sony E / FE, the scheme is similar to Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75 mm 1:2.8, animation
  8. Tamron 28-75 mm F / 2.8 Di III VXD G2 Model A063, (17/15), only for Sony E / FE, Fall 2021
  9. Tamron 35-150 mm F / 2-2.8 Di III VXD Model A058, Sony E / FE only, Fall 2021

Sony

Sony / Minolta A mount:

  1. Konica Minolta AF Zoom 28-75 mm 1: 2.8 (32) D (scheme like Tamron 28-75 / 2.8)
  2. Minolta AF Zoom 28-70 mm 1: 2.8 (32) G
  3. Sony 2.8 /28-75 SAM (scheme like Tamron 28-75 / 2.8)
  4. Sony Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 2,8 /24-70 ZA SSM T *
  5. Sony Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 2,8 /24-70 ZA SSM II T* (circuit from the previous lens)

Sony E-mount:

  1. Sony FE 2.8 /24-50 G (G, SEL2450G)
  2. Sony FE 2.8 /24-70 GM (G, SEL2470GM)
  3. Sony FE 2.8 /24-70 GM II (G, SEL2470GM2)

Pentax (K)

  1. Pentax SMC FA 28-70 mm f / 2.8
  2. Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70 mm f / 2.8ED SDM WR

Angénieux

  1. Angenieux zoom F.28-70 1: 2.6 AF (for Nikon F, Minolta / Sony A, Canon EF)

Vivitar

  1. Vivitar Series 1 28-70mm 1: 2.8 VMC AUTO FOCUS ZOOM, different mounts, presumably a copy Sigma 28-70mm 1: 2.8 Zoom

Panasonic

  1. Panasonic Lumix S PRO 1: 2.8 /24-70 mm, from August 2019, Leica L

Leica

  1. Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 1: 2.8 / 24-70mm f / 2.8 ASPH., from May 2021, the optical design repeats Sigma 24-70mm 1: 2.8 DG DN Art (animation)

Samyang

  1. Samyang AF 24-70 / 2.8 FE, aka Rokinon AF 24-70 / 2.8 FE, from October 2021, only for Sony E / FE
  2. Samyang AF 35-150/2-2.8FE, from April April 2023, only for Sony E/FE

Results

In terms of price and quality, the Tamron A09 (versions A09N, A09N II) is a good universal fast lens for full-frame cameras. On APS-C cameras does not allow the full use of a wide angle. The Tamron A09 is one of the cheapest and best alternatives for professional 24-70 / 2.8 and 28-70 / 2.8. Recently, I recommend Tamron A09 to everyone as balanced decision for full-length cameras.

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  • Stanislas
    24.12.2012 in 11: 01 Reply

    Will this tamron go to Nikon D5000 ?? the aperture from 70-300mm 4.5-5.6 is really not enough.

    • Arkady Shapoval
      24.12.2012 in 11: 30 Reply

      Yes, it does, it has a built-in focus motor.

  • Stanislas
    25.12.2012 in 09: 02 Reply

    Thanks Arkady! =) I will save for it)) otherwise 70-300 nobody wants to buy)))
    My question has ripened, how safe is it to buy photo equipment on sites such as eBay, Slando ?? I’m thinking of taking another country there. Yes, I’m leaning.

    • Arkady Shapoval
      25.12.2012 in 10: 43 Reply

      E-beat ok, slando is just a bulletin board, no guarantees.

  • Alexander
    26.12.2012 in 02: 53 Reply

    Arkady. Suppose for a leisurely genre shooting it is suitable for a home portrait, too.
    And to make a report from the concert, and will the quality of the picture be enough to use it for commercial purposes?

    • Arkady Shapoval
      26.12.2012 in 10: 25 Reply

      With its help it is quite possible to handle.

  • Dmitriy
    07.01.2013 in 17: 16 Reply

    Good evening, please tell me, is it possible to take a used lens (2 years) and a tamron 17-50, which one to choose? Mostly for reportage shooting, sometimes a portrait!? Thank you! Happy holiday !!

    • Arkady Shapoval
      08.01.2013 in 16: 55 Reply

      For reportage shooting you need a wide angle, so I recommend stopping at 17-50mm, otherwise if you use 28-75, in tight spaces you will have to 'climb walls' to compose the frame.

  • Oksana
    17.01.2013 in 16: 48 Reply

    Arkady, hello! Here, too, like many here, I puzzle over what to take as a fast shutter speed: Nikkor 35mm or Tamron described by you. Distortion confuses the first, although the aperture is very attractive. I did not see in your description information about how this Tamron behaves with architecture. Because you need a station wagon for both indoor photos and travel (conferences are often accompanied by a good excursion program :)). Thanks in advance for the answer! :)

    • Arkady Shapoval
      17.01.2013 in 17: 16 Reply

      Tamron for architecture will be more in demand because of 28mm versus 35mm, and a 75mm portrait is easier to shoot.

    • Oksana
      17.01.2013 in 17: 23 Reply

      And another question: how does Tamron react to moving objects? Thanks again! :)

  • Sergiy
    19.01.2013 in 12: 35 Reply

    Arkady, you write that focusing is not fast, it means that the dynamics will be difficult to shoot, in poor lighting it will miss. If you compare with Nikon 24-120 / 4 the focusing system (speed), who is faster in your opinion.

    • Arkady Shapoval
      19.01.2013 in 19: 02 Reply

      I didn’t use 24-120 / 4, because, unfortunately, I can’t tell you. Personally, I think that 24-120 / 4 and Tamron 28-75 are heaven and earth.

      • Ivan
        28.06.2017 in 15: 51 Reply

        And what exactly is the sky and what is the earth? 24-120 is a great whale, but artistry is not there ... or am I wrong?

  • Sergiy
    19.01.2013 in 19: 19 Reply

    Arkady is just collecting information on this lens - f4 seems to be a bit dark and you will have to tighten the diaphragm, but the stabilizer gives a big plus and the focal length will be longer than the 28-75 and 24-70 ones (the one and the other, by the way, without a stub).

  • Sasha
    24.01.2013 in 22: 11 Reply

    Hello everyone. Please tell me how (Tamron AF 28-75mm2.8 Nikon) reproduces color, and what is its sharpness on the open glass
    (who knows from experience 28 is enough for shooting indoors.

    • Arkady Shapoval
      25.01.2013 in 10: 10 Reply

      Enough for a full frame, not enough for a crop. The color rendering is quite decent, on a large pixel d700 I shot a couple of weddings on Tamron 28-75, at 2.8 you can shoot without problems. On the crop d7000 with 2.8 sharpness a little worse, as described in the review.

  • Sasha
    24.01.2013 in 22: 16 Reply

    Or rather for shooting a wedding with a single lens.

  • Sasha
    25.01.2013 in 19: 18 Reply

    Got it))) Thank you very much.

  • Basil
    26.01.2013 in 21: 24 Reply

    Hello ! Very useful your reviews! I also liked this lens, but please tell me whether it is worth taking it with a 35_ki fix and a whale 18-55 to replace the second or is it better to take something longer than the Nikon 70-300 and leave the kit for a wide angle (it suits me)

    • anonym
      06.02.2013 in 23: 51 Reply

      take something aperture on telemilometers .. from tamzhe tezher ..

  • Basil
    26.01.2013 in 21: 27 Reply

    Forgot to say, D5100 carcass

  • anonym
    26.01.2013 in 21: 28 Reply

    Yes, and I really like the photo 50 1 \ 8

  • Alexey
    03.02.2013 in 10: 17 Reply

    Good afternoon, the problem with focusing in live mode (everything is fine in normal), it buzzes, it can’t catch the focus. Nikon 5100 camera. Do not tell me if this is a lens defect or incompatibility.
    Thank you.

    • Arkady Shapoval
      03.02.2013 in 14: 57 Reply

      Most likely, this is such a feature of this mode that it is poor and slow to cope with focusing.

    • anonym
      12.08.2014 in 15: 39 Reply

      When focusing through JVI, phase detection autofocus works, and through LiveView, contrast autofocus. Phase is many times faster and more accurate. The only plus of focusing on the screen is the control of getting into the depth of field. )

  • Alexander
    04.02.2013 in 16: 47 Reply

    Please tell me, I want to take photos in clubs. Toe in dark rooms, a friend inclines to take on my Nikon d5000, Tamron 28-75. He says a decent option. Also a flash of yongnuo speedlite 560. Tell me if I need to take this and please about all the pros and cons.
    PS Thanks for earlier :-)

    • Igor
      06.02.2013 in 23: 50 Reply

      It depends on what you shoot at the clubs))). I had a fifty dollars, I really didn’t have a wide angle .. very .. Therefore, I changed it to 17-50 / 2,8. I lost in quality, but universally won .. by the way for the club I would also take 17-50 .. because there is no wide angle at 28-75 .. But then again, depending on which club .. step back and you have 35 mm, it’s more fun with it ..
      Flash i took sb700-super

  • Ivan
    11.02.2013 in 02: 03 Reply

    And why haven't I seen this site before?!?!?! ?? !!! How well I looked here :) Everything is written down clearly and without unnecessary text! Easy to read! After reading this article, I was interested in this lens. But I've heard that Tamron is not an unambiguous “phenomenon”. As luck would be with quality. Still, I would venture to buy. Please tell someone what to look for when buying Tamron? Thanks!

  • Alexander
    11.02.2013 in 19: 34 Reply

    Yes, I will take your advice most likely. Tell me how to determine whether the tamron is being sold to me,
    how to determine the quality ???

  • Svetlana
    26.02.2013 in 13: 56 Reply

    Please tell me, how is this lens like a portrait? You do not have a single portrait in the review made by this lens. I would like to know what pictures will be obtained

  • novel
    01.03.2013 in 14: 16 Reply

    Hello Arkady, in my city there is no way to come to the store and test the lens. That’s the question, I don’t have a large arsenal of lenses, Nikon 18-105, 50 1.8d and Samyang 85 1.4, I shot a holiday indoors at 18-105, I made a series of shots, I was disappointed in the image quality, I fastened 50 1.8d and clicked on him the whole holiday, of course I had to go far and sometimes did not intervene a little. And now I think that for a corner on mine, in addition to 28 mm, it should be quite enough. Do you think it makes sense to replace the 18-105 us lens provided in this review? Will the quality in the image be significant? I do not pay much attention to aperture, there is a flash.

  • Victor
    08.03.2013 in 04: 25 Reply

    Hello Arkady! Yesterday I accidentally “came across” your site, which pleased many: everything is intelligibly, professionally and almost never leave letters unattended. I hope that you will not pass me by! :). I’m doing professional photography, this lens (Tamron AF 28-75mm f / 2.8 SP XR Di LD Aspherical) was put on the fujifilm s5 pro two years ago. After reading your article about this camera, doubts crept in: this device loves only good glass. Now doubts crept in: this lens does not reveal Fuji completely? It's a shame to say, but never used fixes. At weddings, when time is limited, rush and so on. difficulty changing lenses — headache. I understand that on fixes Boke is better and so on. But you have to sacrifice something. And yet: is this lens worth changing to a fix? A little about impressions about this glass. Picked it up, almost new. Made in Japan. I did not notice any back-front tricks and works flawlessly. But here at f2,8, it is sharp, then soapy at all the tricks, even at short exposures (blurring from hand trembling is excluded). Already how many he took off, how much he experimented, but so did not come to a final conclusion. In your articles on fixes you extol them so much that there simply is no alternative to them! And here, in the article, I read that this glass is completely interchangeable. What do you think is worth changing? In addition to the problem with the “soap” in this lens, I do not like how “he” holds back light. I have to say that almost nothing. It became a little better when I increased the hood, because the one in the kit, almost none. I hope for your answer and opinion. Thanks!

    • Arkady Shapoval
      08.03.2013 in 10: 58 Reply

      It's simple enough - don't like it - it's worth trying something else. I do not bring fixes, I just write about them as they are in practice. Tamron 28-75 is not bad, but Fuji itself suffers from poor sharpness transfer, I shot several weddings with it at 50 1.4G and I know that even with a good fix of ringing sharpness on fujika it is difficult to achieve.

      • Igor
        03.09.2019 in 20: 01 Reply

        I noticed one feature on the Fujik preserve, it constantly misses the focus with any lenses in the jeep mode and has a good sharpness and without misses in the equal mode, I checked it a hundred times)))

  • Victor
    09.03.2013 in 00: 12 Reply

    Thank you for your reply!

  • Hohonavater
    10.03.2013 in 15: 29 Reply

    What are Benders doing here?

  • Victor
    14.03.2013 in 21: 14 Reply

    Arkady, help me if you can. I took this Tamron for myself. I can not find a link to the office. site of Tamron in Ukraine for registration and verification of its "officiality". There is only a Russian site giving the opportunity to get a 5-year warranty upon registration. And further. The same problem as Alexey (entry from 3.02). The carcass is the same - 5100. It does not focus on the life view at all (though I tried it only by the light of the lamps) :(. The whale has no problems with this. Can you advise anything on these two issues?

  • Victor
    18.03.2013 in 13: 50 Reply

    The problem with the bought Tamron was solved by the method of elimination. I connected Sigma to my carcass in the store. There are no problems with focus in live view. Conclusion - a problem with the lens. Tamron passed. This is how much Tamronov should send me through the online store, until I get to the point :). Again the problem of choice. Can you advise? Nikon AF-S 24-85mm f3.5-4.5G ED VR I compare the characteristics of Tamron AF 28-75mm 2.8 Nikon has one of the advantages - a stub, an ultrasonic engine (relevant for video), the possibility of manual focus adjustment, a wider focal range, by 300g ... cheaper. Tamron has only one thing - a diaphragm of 2,8. From the photographs found on the network, I do not observe the difference in the picture. True, there are not many examples of 2,8. How to be?

  • Parrus
    21.03.2013 in 23: 02 Reply

    I wonder how many thousands can be captured with this lens. What do you recommend as an equivalent glass? Will the Sigma AF 28-70mm F2.8 be inferior or is it better to look towards the Tokina AF 28-70mm f / 2.8? Thanks.

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