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Tamron USA, Inc. Tamron. AF 28-300 mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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3.8

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Pros

  • Lightweight (14)
  • Easy to use (12)
  • Compact design (11)
  • Durable (11)
  • Good value (10)
  • Sharp focus (10)
  • Easily interchangeable (9)
  • High quality (9)
  • Quality construction (6)
  • Consistent output (4)
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Cons

  • Slow focus (13)
  • Lens creep (5)
  • Blurry focus (3)
  • No increase in performance (2)
  • A little cool color imo (1)
  • Auto focus (1)
  • Autofocus stops working (1)
  • Bulky design (1)
  • Construction (1)
  • Flimsy (1)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (17)
  • Landscapes (12)
  • Shooting outdoors (9)
  • Wildlife (9)
  • Shooting indoors (4)
  • Close up filming (3)
  • Night photography (3)
  • Sports/action (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • Photojournalism (2)
 
 
 

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Last update: Nov 1, 2009

Tamron USA, Inc. Tamron. AF 28-300 mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Reviews

 
 
 

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Pretty Darned Amazing

"This lens is used on a full frame D700. The good part is that no only does the VC work superbly if not even better than some VR lens samples I've used, but it is quite sharp considering the range. It of course, is not as razor sharp as some fine Nikkor lenses I have say at 300mm wide open, but stop it down and you've got a lens capable of more than just respectable 13x19 prints. Generally speaking from about 30m..." Read Full Review »

Sep 16, 2008 by dcisive

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Tamron 280300 lense for nikon d 60

"While on the boat I could focus on long distance without a problem, but when I started to focus on a bird sitting on a pile using the 300 close up it was not sharp. The scenic view was clear...." Read Full Review »

Nov 01, 2009 by Koz

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[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Tamron USA, Inc. Tamron. AF 28-300 mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Review

Not so good, bud good enought.

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • The range
  • The VC mode is good

    Cons

  • Bulky Design
  • No Increase In Performance

    Best Uses

  • Familly shooting
  • Travelling light
 

"I used to shoot with a D200 and a 18-200 AFS VRII.

I was so happy with that stuff that I was looking for the same range for my D700 and because of Full Frame there was only this TAMRON VC available.



- First I was surprised with the noise of the AF, because it is not AFS equivalent.

- The lens …"  Read Full Review »

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Sep 27 2008
Dominique
France, Alps
I am:
  • Pro photographer
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Price: $579.95
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Tamron USA, Inc. Tamron. AF 28-300 mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Review

Pretty Darned Amazing

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • Easy To Use
  • Excellent bokeh
  • Fine color rendition
  • VC works as advertised

    Cons

  • Not razor sharp at 300mm
  • Slow focus in low light

    Best Uses

  • People photography
  • Shooting Indoors
  • Shooting Outdoors
 

"This lens is used on a full frame D700. The good part is that no only does the VC work superbly if not even better than some VR lens samples I've used, but it is quite sharp considering the range. It of course, is not as razor sharp as some fine Nikkor lenses I have say at 300mm wide open, but stop …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 16 2008
dcisive
Salt Lake City Utah Area
I am:
  • Semi Professional
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Price: $579.95
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Tamron USA, Inc. Tamron. AF 28-300 mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Review

Fantastic travel lens!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Slow Focus

    Best Uses

  • General Use
 

"I bought this as a one-size-fits-all travel lens for my D700. You can photograph just about anything with it, from insects to wildlife and people to landscapes, just don't expect it to perform like a pro lens or stand up to obsessive pixel peeping.



Downsides are slow focus, a large minimum apertu …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 25 2009
Andreas Yankopolus
Atlanta, GA
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  • Semi-Professional
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Price: $579.95
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Tamron USA, Inc. Tamron. AF 28-300 mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Review

Great VC, Clear Manual Focus

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Landscape Photography
  • Sports/Action
 

"I bought this lens as a do everything lens for Nikon D700 and D3 cameras. None of my Nikon lenses cover this wide range of capabilities with an FX format camera. The Tamron macro and 28-300mm lens is a very light and compact lens with a wider zoom range than anything made by Nikon. It's amazing Tamr …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 7 2009
rv
Bonney Lake, WA
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $599.00
 
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Tamron USA, Inc. Tamron. AF 28-300 mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Review

Great Lens

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Value
  • High Quality

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"This is a great carry-around lens that does it all. The lens works great and the photos are really quite nice. The lens seems to be warm, sharp (especially for a super-zoom), normal distortion (not noticeable in most photos), and really good contrast. The vibration control makes the 300mm useable ha …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 3 2008
Ace
Michigan
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Price: $579.95
 
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