- 28-75mm f/2.8 Di LD Aspherical (IF) Tamron zoom lens (A09M)
- Effective focal length:
- 28-75mm with full-frame sensor Sony digital cameras
- 42-113mm with APS-C sensor Sony cameras
- Compatible with Sony digital SLR cameras
Product Description
Di: Digitally Integrated Design, is a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras. The most compact and lightest in the history of fast zoom lenses. Thanks to the revolutionary downsizing “XR” technology employed by Tamron in the development of high-power zoom lenses such as the 28-200mm and 28-300mm, the dramatic compactness that makes this lens the world’s smallest and lightest is achieved. Its compactness makes it look and feel like an ordinary standard zoom lens, yet the versatility that a fast constant maximum aperture offers will definitely reshape your photographic horizons.
Jeff @ 11:06 am
This lens has impressed me to no end. It is incredibly sharp even wide open. The zoom range is extremely handy. The build quality is excellent. Now, to be fair, the first one I got I had to send back because it was “front focusing” but I had NO problems returning it and getting a new one which was perfect! This lens is an exceptional deal and with the Sony A100 you get the benefit of image stabilization added to this incredibly sharp fast lens!!!
It’s my new best friend!
A Man from Seattle @ 1:49 pm
Overall this is a very good lens but I wouldn’t say it merits a 5-star rating. I’ve found in a couple of situations (in bright light) where chromatic aberration was a real problem. For the money, it’s a great lens. But to me a 5-star lens would be the Sony/Zeiss offerings and the clarity they provide. Of course, those are significantly more money. Just bear in mind if you’re looking for a CA-free offering this is not the best lens – but if you are looking for overall good value (especially in lower light or natural lighting) then this will probably work very well for you.
byron.martin @ 2:36 pm
Bottom line: This lens is what I like to refer to as “Good Money Spent”. I am very impressed with the clarity and color balance in both natural and indoor light. This full frame lens is nearly a perfect match for the 24 mega pixel A850. It is a little heavier than the standard issued lens (18-24 DT) but it’s not heavy and it will be great to travel with. (I posted several pictures of various flowers on the amazon site. The originals are better)
The one problem that I do have is the auto focus. It can have trouble locking on when I’m within 18 inches of my subject. But then again, how often is that going to happen.
K. Dresang @ 4:04 pm
I bought this lense for my A100 because of it’s lower light abilities. This has turned out to be a very good lense. It’s focusing is very quick, very sharp wide open & feels well built. I do wish it was a little wider at times, but if really needed I have my kit lense. I’ve since picked up an A700 & keep this lense on one of my cameras at all times. The picture quality has been exceptional whether shooting flowers, people or my dog, indoors or outide. As a bonus, I also like the looks of it.