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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Comments: 376, on the topic: Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR Di LD [IF] 28-75mm 1: 2.8 Macro A09 Review (Model A09N & Model A09N II)

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  • Paul
    25.08.2013 in 17: 00 Reply

    Yesterday I tested one instance, and after reading this review and a bunch of reviews, looking at a bunch of photos on a pixel piper, I hoped for “AH” ... But it turned out “oh-oh (((” From frames 50 with aperture of 2,8-4,5 it turned out literally 2-3 frames that you can look at without “sharpening the eye.” Everything else is soap that simply has no words, moreover, in the entire range of FR. Sinned at autofocus, but attempts to focus on sharpness through LiveView were also unsuccessful. 2,8 wasn’t working at all. And why do I need a fast lens with a non-working 2,8? In general, I came across since it’s far from a very sharp option and I had to refuse to buy

  • Alexander
    09.09.2013 in 16: 41 Reply

    Thanks for your review! I took this device to my full-frame nikon d600 after reading the article and have never regretted it! Solidly assembled, elastic movement of rings, solid plastic (well, what is not iron), made in Japan! Photos are very gorgeous! F / 2.8 is really working !!! On Saturday, I shot the entire wedding on this glass. In cramped rooms, 24mm is enough for FF. Razor sharp at all focal points! The back / front of the tricks has not yet noticed (I only use it for 2 weeks). On production, I used a purely 75mm with f / 2.8-3.5. But I also experimented with a wide angle for a portrait. I was pleasantly surprised by the result! In the back, of course, on the C grade, and there are specific misses in focusing (about 2-3 out of 10, so you need to have a larger flash and click without regretting it), but it's better not to find glass with such a focal and constant F / 500 for 2.8uye! In dark rooms, autofocus is very slow compared to the native lens. The bokeh is gorgeous (for aesthetes, I note: in circles). I will tell everyone disappointed: no offense, guys, sharpen your hands! And before writing your review, indicate the model of the carcass used. For whatever glass you put on the d3100, WOW will still fail! I think that for a cropped camera you need to choose some other glass, wider, as the respected author of the article pointed out (Tamron 17-50mm F / 2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)). I also want to warn you about 24mm vignetting - it is present, but not critical. All creative successes!

    • Elena
      28.09.2013 in 09: 53 Reply

      Hello! And tell me, where did you buy the glass? They say that a lot depends on a particular model, I'm afraid to get a bad one (You can in PM)

  • Olga
    12.09.2013 in 14: 03 Reply

    Arkady, a good article, thank you.
    For D80, what would you advise on 2/8 - tamron 28-75 or tokina 28-70 I can look. No wide angle needed.

  • Artem
    17.10.2013 in 12: 36 Reply

    For D90, what do you recommend on 2/8 - I can search for tamron 28-75 or tokina 28-70. A wide angle is not needed.

  • Valery
    24.10.2013 in 10: 24 Reply

    Tell me, if the name indicates VC, is this a designation for the presence of a stabilizer in the lens?

    • Arkady Shapoval
      24.10.2013 in 10: 29 Reply

      Yes.

  • Valery
    24.10.2013 in 15: 18 Reply

    I am very worried about the question asked above: For D90, what do you recommend for 2/8 - tamron 28-75 or tokina 28-70?

  • Alexey
    03.11.2013 in 22: 44 Reply

    Hello Arkady! Can you say anything about the TAMRON AF SP 24-70 mm f / 2.8 Di VC USD? Have you or your colleagues ever worked with this instance? If so, how much better / worse is TAMRON 28-75. Thanks!

  • Anton
    05.12.2013 in 10: 30 Reply

    Hello Arkady. Thank you very much for your blog, which allows you to explain the subtleties and nuances in photo mode in an accessible-philistine way.
    But there were difficulties when choosing a zoom lens in the range of focal lengths 24-85mm for the D7000, with the subsequent transition to full frame, I do not need a wide angle because of the Tokina ATX 124 (I would like to express special thanks for your reviews that clarified the wide-angle). The presence of macro / weight does not play a decisive role either, since I managed to find the Vivitar Series 1 90mm with a native macro extender, a heavy infection, but for me it is the standard for sharpness / contrast / picture.
    There is a choice between the following models:
    1. Nikon AF 35-70mm f2.8 - impresses with sharpness, bokeh, constant aperture at different focal lengths, iron construction, the picture itself is produced by glass, but many reviews and test photos show that the lens is afraid of backlight, also piston system, the absence of a focal length lock and a rotating front lens makes you think about the correct choice, there are still more disadvantages and versatility.
    2. Tamron AF 28-75mm f / 2.8 - similarly to the first one impresses with sharpness, bokeh, constant aperture at different focal lengths, the picture itself is produced by the glass, but as far as I understand that there are both Chinese and Japanese versions of glass, I would not want to run into innovations Uncle Liao, again, the plastic construct is not good, I am not going to hammer nails with it, but still the metal somehow gives imaginary confidence in the glass, and it will last longer.
    3. Nikon AF 24-85mm f2.8-4D - a newer, very fast AF picture that the glass gives me suits me, but there are some nuances in the resolution of the glass, it is also not a constant aperture, if roughly, it is not fish or meat.
    4. Tokina AF AT-X Pro 28-80mm f2.8 - Tokina's proprietary picture, iron construction, but not the best resolution, soft effect at f / 2.8. In general, for me, a dark horse.
    As a person who photographed and wrote quite extensive reviews on these glasses, except for the latter, which one would you recommend choosing as a station wagon.

  • Lisa
    16.12.2013 in 00: 11 Reply

    Good afternoon!
    Can I put this lens on the Nikon d3200?

    • Arkady Shapoval
      16.12.2013 in 00: 17 Reply

      Yes, you can.

  • Sergej
    20.12.2013 in 12: 08 Reply

    Good afternoon, I am interested in such a question. Is it worth taking such a lens for a cropped camera?

  • Julia
    24.12.2013 in 12: 39 Reply

    Please tell me, is this lens suitable for shooting sports events? Is there a possibility of "tracking focus"? I plan to shoot rhythmic gymnastics, acrobatics, judo. Is there a lens from this price category that is more suitable for sports reporting (children's sports school).

    • Zadornov
      01.01.2014 in 15: 07 Reply

      Read carefully at least the instructions for your camera

  • Igor
    26.12.2013 in 08: 44 Reply

    Maybe someone knows. I read a lot of information about this lens and this picture comes out. If Made in Japan, then everything is fine, there may be small front-back tricks, but not critical. And if assembled in China (or elsewhere) it will suffer from a lack of sharpness and a lower quality assembly. And apparently the warranty from Tamron is provided specifically for not very high-quality lenses sold in the CIS. And the Japanese ones are “gray”, for the American and Canadian markets, with a guarantee from the store.

    • xytop
      17.01.2014 in 15: 08 Reply

      “Made in Japan, it's okay” is not a fact. One copy suffered from a decent front focus and infinity flight in manual mode. The answer came from the service that it was not possible to eliminate the stated shortcomings within the timeframe established by law, the verdict was a replacement. The second had a small front, but in manual focusing mode at 75 mm, with small deviations of the focusing ring from left to right, the picture in the viewfinder also “moved”. Those. there was a decent lateral play of the lens unit inside the lens. The third had a decent "soap", but did not understand the reasons. With the fourth kind of order.
      Yes, all four are "Japan" and "USA CANADA", but on the official website the registration went smoothly and the 5-year warranty was confirmed.

  • Andrei
    16.01.2014 in 16: 46 Reply

    Take a look at the Sigma 24-70 mm f2.8 IF EX DG HSM in one and you can compare)

  • Natali4ka
    27.01.2014 in 16: 23 Reply

    Hello. I have a nikon d5100 camera and kit 18-55 / 3,5-5,6. Tamron 28-75 / 2,8 will break very much. I'm an amateur. Photo is my second life. From a young age to take pictures at the zenith there is an old helios 44-m 2/58. But the whale lens is not enough for me, I want a bright lens. and tamron is not very expensive, but the pictures are just a sight for sore eyes. What do you think?

  • Eugene
    13.02.2014 in 17: 47 Reply

    I decided to share the info, too. I saw this glass in stock in the commission department, took Nikon 5100 and went to test. First impressions were very good until I tested HA. This is a kapets, I have never seen such HAs in solid blue and purple in more than half of the photo on the open aperture. In this case, you do not even need to increase !! HA was visible directly on the camera screen without magnification. Here are the HAs of this tamron

  • Eugene
    13.02.2014 in 17: 54 Reply

    Further more. I immediately took a new Tamron 17-50 from the shelf, almost no HA but soap…. in short, not that, 28-75 is much more interesting, and there was a hope that this 28-75 is an unsuccessful specimen. But the other day I used Tamron 70-300 on canon and the same HA trouble throughout the frame. And now vague doubts crept in about Tamron as a whole

  • Katherine
    12.03.2014 in 18: 30 Reply

    thanks for the review!
    but tell a pagalst - for reportage shooting in trips to cities and rare friendly photosets (both studio and street) which lens is more suitable - this one, which is in the review or still https://radojuva.com.ua/2011/11/tamron-17-50mm-f2-8-xr-di-ii-ld-aspherical-if/
    camera nikon d7000 - crop.
    thanks in advance for your reply

  • Valery
    26.03.2014 in 21: 39 Reply

    Dear photo experts, can someone tell me. nikon d3100 and Tamron AF 28-75mm f / 2.8. Autofocus through the viewfinder works quite well, but with live view it doesn't work at all. When you press the shutter release halfway, it does not go here and there, but leaves in one direction until the porridge is full on the screen, when you press the shutter again halfway it eats, as it were, in the opposite direction, but again, far from complete porridge on the screen. What is the problem with the lens or the carcass. Native Nikon lenses on this carcass in live view focus normally.

    • Arkady Shapoval
      26.03.2014 in 22: 30 Reply

      The problem is due to a third-party lens. The usual thing.

  • Sergei
    02.04.2014 in 05: 35 Reply

    Thanks for the review - I bought it for K 5-2 - excellent. You helped make the choice.

  • Yuriy
    18.04.2014 in 13: 23 Reply

    Good day. Would you caress the weasel Nikon D90 Body + Tamron AF SP 28-75mm F2.8 normal kit? Chi Nikon D90 can’t buy a warto?

  • Alexander
    19.04.2014 in 21: 18 Reply

    Dear Arkady and visitors! Thanks for the review and useful comments!

    Above in the comments wrote about the "behavior" of this glass on the FF (D600). I am going to switch to FF (D600 or D610) myself, and I consider this lens as an inexpensive lens.

    In this regard, I have a question: can any of the visitors compare this Tamron AF 28-75mm f / 2.8 with the whale (for D600) Nikon 24-85mm 1: 3.5-4.5G ED VR?
    I understand that these are slightly different lenses with different focal lengths, aperture, etc. But in this case, I am interested in the comparative quality of the picture, not the formal parameters.

  • Sergeys
    28.04.2014 in 15: 45 Reply

    Tell me, good people, I correctly understood that if I want to watch it at a wide angle, then I need to put on whale 18-55 on FR 28? Thanks.

    • Alexey
      30.04.2014 in 23: 29 Reply

      Correctly. This will be his “minimum”.

  • anonym
    03.05.2014 in 19: 42 Reply

    Is such a lens suitable for Nikon D3000?

    • anonym
      05.05.2014 in 14: 13 Reply

      Yes, it does.

  • anonym
    04.05.2014 in 03: 15 Reply

    advice from a professional is possible. I’m just learning. I am not interested in working with whale optics. Advise any universal lens so that you can photograph basically everything? I have a Nikon D3000. But I want to change it to D5100. Thanks in advance.

  • anonym
    12.05.2014 in 11: 42 Reply

    I was holding this lens in my hands. Therefore, I will write a small amateur review.
    Draws clearly better than whale 18-55.
    At 75 mm, you can even make a good amateur macro.
    28mm (42mm in 35mm equiv.) On crop - just a little bit wide when shooting at home.
    24 mm (36 mm in 35 mm equiv) - this was the very thing.
    the focal ring is taut, moves in jerks. If you need to quickly change the focus to a specific value, it is very easy to miss. Although, in principle, in theory, you can adapt - move barely touching the zoom ring. Perhaps this is a feature of a particular instance.
    Focusing manually is easier than 18-55. During autofocus operation, the focus ring rotates. When wearing a hood, backward access to the focus ring is difficult.
    As the focal length increases, the lens barrel extends forward.

    In general, optics made a positive impression, while mechanics made a negative impression.

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