Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

by Tamron

Product Details

• Item Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004ZD2Y
• Item model number: AF28-80
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

By using aspherical elements in the front group of the Tamron AF28-80 f/3.5-5.6, the number of elements is greatly reduced. The AF28-80 lens is very portable, weighing only 8.4 ounces. This lens can take wide-angle shots when pulled back to 28mm or close-ups when zoomed out to 80mm. This model is dedicated to Nikon SLR cameras.

Product Description

A standard zoom lens from a wide 28mm to a medium telephoto range of 80mm. The use of aspherical elements in the front group reduces the number of elements required. The use of strong engineering plastic in the barrel makes the body a light 237g. Consequently, it is easy to carry. Item Specifications: Product Description: Tamron zoom lens - 28 mm - 80 mm Manufacturer Warranty: 6 years warranty Weight: 8.4 oz Localization: English Length: 3 in Min Focus Range: 27.6 in Lens System: Zoom lens Optical Zoom: 2.9 x Lens Aperture: F/3.5-5.6 Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual Focal Length: 28 mm - 80 mm Mounting Type: Nikon F Lens Construction: 7 group(s) / 7 element(s) Filter Size: 58 mm Special Functions: Zoom

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Lens aAt A Reasonable Price, December 1, 2006

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Timothy Kearney (Haverhill, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

Most camera kits come with a basic zoom lens, and my first Nikon camera came with a 28-80mm f/3.5 lens. It served me well for nearly ten years, but as of late it has not been focusing so well and in some shots I noticed what I thought were out of place hairs. A day later I took some shots of a lighthouse and once again noticed the out of place hair. Since lighthouses don't have hair, I took a closer look at the lens and noticed it was scratched. I needed a replacement les in a hurry for a special event and the only option was this lens from Tamron. I hoped for a Nikon lens that was out of stock, but was told by the dealer that this lens would be comparable since the Nikon lens was not one of the manufacturer's better lenses.

For me, this lens is a "friends and family" lens. I use it for group shots, birthday parties and Christmas photos, and from time to time some scenic shots. I have better lenses for artistic purposes. This lens allows me to capture these moments just as I like. It's also sturdy which is a plus. When I'm capturing a building, lighthouse, or something that does not have too many intricate details I'm happy with the results. Some of the nature shots have not been a sharp as I would like, a f/2.8 would be a better choice for these situations, but they are still acceptable photos.

This is a good all purpose lens for general use that works equally well in a digital and film camera. If landscapes and scenic are your specialty, you may want to consider a f/2.8, but for adequate quality photos, this lens will more than serve the purpose.

While I am giving the lens a four star rating instead of five, it is due to the fact that there are better lenses available and its my guess that most people looking at this review may be considering two or three different lenses, so I don't want to be misleading, but if I were to give stars based on quality and value, I would give it five stars because it's more than worth its price.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lens for the Price, July 22, 2008

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D. Regenold - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

This is an excellent lens for the price it is set at. If you are a budget photographer you need to add this lens to your collection. The AF system is a little sketchy in low light situations, but it still works great. Also, the lens has the prefect zoom range to be your default "walk-around" lens. This is just a great piece of glass for the price. Highly recommended.

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for., June 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

This is the lens that came packaged with my Nikon N80. I've used it for over 1 year and deem it average. The autofocus is slow and noisy. Lens flare is an issue at almost every focal length. And the focus ring rotates which makes using a circular polarizer something of a pain. For [the price]it is passable. However, I recommend that you dig deeper in your pockets and buy something more robust and without the aforementioned niggling problems.