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

by Tamron

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004ZD30
• Item model number: AF28-80
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Tamron AF28-80mm f3.5-f5.6 is a standard zoom lens with a wide to medium telephoto range of 28-80mm, providing great range for nature and landscape photography or snapshots and home photography. By using aspherical elements in the front optical group, Tamron reduced the total number of elements required. They also used strong, engineered plastic for the barrel, making the total lens body only 8.4 ounces. These features make this lens extremely versatile and lightweight. This model is dedicated to Pentax AF 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, and the use of strong engineering plastic in the barrel makes the body a light 237g. Consequently, it is easy to carry.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Too good for the money!, August 22, 2009

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David - See all my reviews

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

This is what it is, which is why I gave it 4 stars. It's not a professional lens, but it works perfect for everyday amateur use. Nice focal range 28-80 (equivalent 42-120). Reasonable for anything indoors or fairly close, works as a portrait lens and does well with landscapes and architecture. Great general usage lens and compact as well. The price is really remarkable. I have 8 lenses and this one gets the most use. I have it mounted to a Pentax K20D

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Basic lens, good value, December 4, 2009

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ksuwildkat "ksuwildkat" (Monterey, CA) - See all my reviews

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

This was the first lens I bought after getting my K200D. I wanted something beyond the 55mm from my kit lens but didnt have a lot of money to spend. At $44 it was hard to pass this up. Keep the price in mind when looking at this lens.

For $44 you get a good lens for indoor and outdoor shooting of people and "stuff." When I am shooting people in candid situations, I find the 28-80mm range gives me what I need to get the groups and zoom in to get expresions. Its a nice middle. The Image quality is not the best but again, for less than dinner for two with drinks, it is more than acceptable.

This is a fat but light lens. Lots of plastic but still seems well built. I dont think it will take any more or less abuse than any other lens out there. Then again, for $44, if it gets destroyed its not such a big deal. In fact, it has become my "Danger" lens - If there is a chance I might damage something, I use this one!

The image quality is good - not great - but good. It is a little soft at 80mm and wide open. It shoots a little dark and a little warm but nothing that is too hard to adjust in post processing. Again, this is a budget lens so dont expect too much. The minimum focus distance is not close - closer to 3 feet than 2 (1 meter) - which limits the zoom a little. For people shooting, its not a big deal because no one wants a lens stuck in their face!

I am very happy with this lens and I would recommend it to anyone on a tight budget. But even if you dont have a tight budget, if it is the right lens 10 times a year, its a bargain.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Tamron AF 28-80 f/3.5-5.6 for pentax, March 30, 2009

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L. T. Barnillo (QC, Philippines) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

A good walk around lens for outdoor shoots. AF is a little bit slow. A good buy for its price.