Review on Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras (Model A09E) by MoonSe Hoon ᠌

Name: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras (Model A09E)
Item: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras (Model A09E)
Rating: 4

April 05, 2023

It was a reasonable purchase, will order more.

I am an amateur photographer who has become spoiled by Sigma Art primes. As a general rule, I avoid shooting with zoom lenses whenever possible. After reading the reviews and looking at the pictures, I decided to put this model through its paces. What can I say? There is a possibility that some people will mount this lens permanently on a Sony A7 III camera or a camera that is quite comparable to it. In particular, these individuals are those who choose solutions that are "all-in-one," as well as photographers who do not require an optically perfect, yet versatile and user-friendly standard rapid zoom. Even though I am not a professional photographer, I am much more impressed by the Sigma Art series of lenses. These lenses are massive and heavy, and they produce a creamy blur as well as perfect sharpness when shooting close up, even when the aperture is completely closed. When shooting with the intention of doing at least some post-processing, a cropped frame from Sigma may provide images that are more aesthetically pleasing than those produced by a full frame lens from Tamron.

In any event, I strongly recommend that you do not take my word for it and instead head over to Flickr, where you can search for groups that are specifically dedicated to this lens. The photographs on that page, which include the complete EXIF data, will provide a detailed understanding of what it is capable of and what it is not.

Pros

It has maybe the ideal proportions of size, weight, field of view, and aperture. It has a lovely feel in your hands, is simple to zoom, and operates smoothly. It is sharp (even very for a rapid zoom in this budget bracket), it does a good job of maintaining backlight, and it provides a pleasant picture overall. Although it does not have a macro mode, the focus is quite near throughout the entire FR range. The focus is quick, but not particularly athletic; the new Sony lenses are far quicker. Because it is not parfocal, you will need to refocus the camera each time you want to zoom in while keeping the focus on the subject.

Cons

It isn't until f/8 that it gets truly crisp, and wide open at 75mm, it's a letdown in terms of sharpness. Frequently generates unpleasant non-uniform bokeh. In theory, the layout of blurry zones may be improved across the board with different aperture settings. It is obvious that these are the constraints imposed by a compact design; nonetheless, when fixes are applied, the picture may not even stand next to it. Because the subject's clarity and contrast are so low and the bokeh is so vivid, it can be difficult to distinguish the subject from the background when using a lens with a focal length of 75 millimeters and a maximum aperture of 2.8. When stopped down to f/2.8, the same Sigma Art 85mm F1.4 lens produces washes of much higher quality and provides a greater sense of visual volume.