Review on Tamron Autofocus 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Lens: Ideal for Nikon DSLR Cameras by Carrie Tunks

Based on the reviews, I realized that buying this lens was risky, but due to the significant price difference between Nikon and Tamron, as well as some reasons due to the very positive reviews i decided to try it out. I have owned and used this lens for 5 days and was unfortunately very disappointed. I'm using a Nikon D7000 and not sure if it was a compatibility issue or what, but the lens just didn't focus sharply and often focused close but not to my chosen focus point. For example: I chose the focus area on the face, but instead the focus was on the branches next to the face, but slightly to the side of the face. I got some images that looked really good with this lens, but it was a HUGE game as to whether the results would be good. I bought a "good condition" version of this lens because I couldn't imagine paying close to $500 for a lens with a very colorful field of view, and I can't imagine why anyone would pay so much money for this one Lens would spend . - The lens itself appeared to be in perfect condition, but the quality was extremely unpredictable. My $200 refurbished Nikon f1.8 35mm lens, which is not my favorite but good, produces MUCH sharper images than this lens. My $150 Nikon Thrift Fifty lens produces excellent images. A lens that costs $500 new should at least be able to produce decent, reliable images, even if it's not a well-known brand. Generally very disappointed. I'll try the Tamron f/2.8 17-50mm before I write off the Tamron entirely. I know a lot of people are very happy with the quality of this company so I think it's worth trying this brand again but if the next one fails I think I'll save on Nikon.