Customer Reviews

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Ultra Zoom Lens for Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras

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I recently purchased this lens after realizing I need an all in one for an event coming up. After hooking it up on a Sony Alpha 100 I was pretty disappointed, took about 20 test shots and everything seemed fine while viewing them on the computer until I looked at the actual size. Ghosting all over the images, blades of grass blurred and lost quite a bit of detail. Further tests all got the same result, slowing down and speeding up the shutter didn't help. Just to make sure my camera hadn't just broken I put on a 70-210mm Minolta lens and experienced none of that blurriness associated with the Tamron.

This lens measures up to my expectations. It is more expensive than some other lenses with similar zoom, but is more compact and produces really excellent photographs. It is my favorite all-around lens.

Owing to the built-in antishake technology in the Sony Alpha 100, the lens can be zoomed to 300mm without a tripod in normal lighting.

I do not plan to use this on a 35mm film camera (my old Minolta uses a different bayonet mount) but its nice to know it can be used on one.

I bought this lens initially to replace and older Tamron 28-300mm film lens that I had been using on my Sony Digital SLR. The film lens was my best and favorite all around lens. The configuration of the newer lens was the same, so I decided to step up to the digital model. This lens is FABULOUS. This newer model is much shorter and lighter than the older model, and the focusing is fast and accurate. I loved it so much that I bought a second one for my other digital SLR. Now my husband and I shoot the same lens on both of our cameras. The macro feature is a definite plus. Being able to get in close for product shots, etc. is a real bonus in a lens. We love Tamron lenses and especially this 28-300mm for all around range and versatility.

I bought this lens a while back for my Konica-Minolta DSLR. Since then I have had a Sony alpha 700 and now a SLT55. It has been to Africa and Alaska, and has served me well. It is the only lens I keeps on the camera. The only thing I can find wrong is that I could have used another 100mm of lens. If the made a 28-400, I would be in line to buy it.

I have only used this lens for a couple of weeks now, but I like it so far. It takes nice crisp pictures, but it does had some substantial weight. Nice addition to my camera.

Light weight compact lens with a huge range of focal lengths. This has been my everyday lens for several years and it's never had a problem.

This lens is OK and I like it a lot, it is now my "to do all things lens" and stays on my camera most of the time, I would still use my wide angle for those special shots that need wider views, but this does most things quite good. I would recommend this lens to my friends.

The Tamron 28 to 300 mm Telephoto Lens for Sony is everything I expected it to be. I have purchased Tamron lenses in the past and have never been disappointed. The craftsmanship of the product reflects quality throughout. I heartily recommend this lens if it will suit your purposes.

Once again, another cheap plastic lens from Tamron, including the PLASTIC LENS MOUNT! Save your money and buy the 18-250mm lens for another 100 bucks. You lose a whopping 50mm at the long end, but the optics and build are superior plus a gain on the short end.

If you don't want to spend that much then consider the Sigma 28-300mm, unfortunatly the optics are a bit less than the Tamron 28-300mm, but the build quality is definitely superior.

works well with my Sony SLR Digicam... wish it was a bit more wide angle though.