Tamron 28-300 Di VC PZD: Hey Hoggers - I have been considering the Tamron 28-300 Di VC PZD lens for my 6D. It is the Full Frame walk around lens from Tamron. I have the Tamron 18-270...

TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

Hey Hoggers -
I have been considering the Tamron 28-300 Di VC PZD lens for my 6D. It is the Full Frame walk around lens from Tamron.
I have the Tamron 18-270 for my APS-C cameras and it is pretty good. Was wondering if you guys like the new Full Frame model too.
Thanks for your time

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

The 28-300mm lengths have been quite successful from Nikon and Canon for some time now. The downside to the Canon version is that it has always been priced 2 1/2 times more than the Nikon model. The Tamron is an excellent, more economical choice, but its is slightly less sharp at 300mm than the big 2, and does exhibit some distortion at the wide end but that is easily corrected in PP. It is fast focusing and an overall very good value at only 1/3 the cost of the Canon.
It also is not a "new" lens. Tamron has made this focal length for over 20 years, but the latest PZD version is a huge upgrade to the earlier models.

TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

MT Shooter wrote:

The 28-300mm lengths have been quite successful fr... (show quote)

Thanks for your input -

Like I said - I have the 18-270 for my crop cameras - do you think they are about the picture quality.

I do see a huge difference in the Canon 24-105 L and the Tamron 18-270, but my 24-105 L is just a bit heavy and limited for long travel days.

I guess what I was hoping to hear was... "Oh yes the new technology has made this lens much better than the 18-270..you can't tell a difference between it and the 24-105 L"
ha ha - is that the case???? Or is it just about the same as the 18-270 version?

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

TommiRulz wrote:

Thanks for your input - br br Like I said - I ha... (show quote)

Its nearly impossible to directly compare a crop sensor lens with a full frame lens due to the inherent differences. I do have, and sell, both lenses. In my opinion the image quality of the Tamron 28-300mm is superior to the Tamron 18-270mm, and pretty much on par with the Tamron 16-300mm lens.

TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

MT Shooter wrote:

Its nearly impossible to directly compare a crop sensor lens with a full frame lens due to the inherent differences. I do have, and sell, both lenses. In my opinion the image quality of the Tamron 28-300mm is superior to the Tamron 18-270mm, and pretty much on par with the Tamron 16-300mm lens.

THANKS again !! I still have a lot to learn

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

I'm a Nikon shooter so I can't speak to your 6D, but I have the new 28-300 Tamron for my D610 and as a general all purpose walk around lens it does quite well. As MT Shooter pointed out it's not without it's limitations but I have no problem recommending this lens.

TommiRulz wrote:

Hey Hoggers -
I have been considering the Tamron 28-300 Di VC PZD lens for my 6D. It is the Full Frame walk around lens from Tamron.
I have the Tamron 18-270 for my APS-C cameras and it is pretty good. Was wondering if you guys like the new Full Frame model too.
Thanks for your time

TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

UncleBuck wrote:

I'm a Nikon shooter so I can't speak to your 6D, but I have the new 28-300 Tamron for my D610 and as a general all purpose walk around lens it does quite well. As MT Shooter pointed out it's not without it's limitations but I have no problem recommending this lens.

Thanks - I want to take my 6D on vacation on May 12. So I think I'll order one.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

TommiRulz wrote:

Hey Hoggers -
I have been considering the Tamron 28-300 Di VC PZD lens for my 6D. It is the Full Frame walk around lens from Tamron.
I have the Tamron 18-270 for my APS-C cameras and it is pretty good. Was wondering if you guys like the new Full Frame model too.
Thanks for your time

You might find comparisons here.

http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/lenses
http://lenshero.com/lens-comparison
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx
http://www.lenstip.com/lenses.html
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare

dfharper1961

Tommirulz -

I have the exact same combo on my A850 and NEX6/7. I love them. Image quality on both is very good. I highly recommend them as walk around lens!

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I have the Canon 28-300 L lens that I have used extensively in my work. I love it. It's sharp, quick and nicely balanced throughout the length. I bought the Tamron because the Canon lens was getting a bit too heavy for my aging body. I won't say I love it. The first time I carried it, I got NO pictures in focus. Then I did a test. Mounting my camera on a tripod and using the remote shutter, I focused on my bookcase using various focal lengths and settings. Only about 1/3 of them ended up in focus. Now I will admit that when I took this same lens on a hiking trip, I DID get in-focus pictures about 1/2 the time and I was able to complete the 7-mile hike, shooting all the way. THAT was a definite plus. So, I will continue to use it some. I only wish it had cost about 1/3 of its price!

Newsbob Loc: SF Bay Area

TommiRulz wrote:

I do see a huge difference in the Canon 24-105 L and the Tamron 18-270, but my 24-105 L is just a bit heavy and limited for long travel days.

This part of your comment concerns me. If you consider the 24-105 too heavy, then the Tamron lens should be out of the question for you, since it's about the same or a bit heavier.

All I can say is that I love it, and it has become my workhorse lens. I travel a lot and even though the Canon 5DM3 with the Tamron lens are a bit heavy, it's worth it, knowing that I can get just about any shot I need.

I post process in Lightroom and have not found that the lens is too soft at maximum telephoto. It might be, if compared to the Canon version. But so far, no one has told me that any of my shots needed better focus.

Bottom line, get the Tamron. You won't be disappointed. Unless weight is your most important criterion.

mainshipper Loc: Hernando, Florida

AzPicLady wrote:

I have the Canon 28-300 L lens that I have used ex... (show quote)

I hope these focusing issues are not significant because I just ordered this lens for the specific purpose of travel portability. I have five L lenses and considered the Canon 28-200 but the price and weight were more than I wanted to deal with. I have found that relying on the 24-105 as a walk around lens is problematic at times with limited reach on a FF 5DIII although the images are flawless. I am headed out on a big photo trip next January to SE Asia and hope this combo will be the answer to a perfect walk around solution. The lens will be delivered on Monday and I'll try and report back to this thread after I check it out.

Newsbob Loc: SF Bay Area

actigner wrote:

I hope these focusing issues are not significant b... (show quote)

Mine was tack-sharp from the moment I unboxed it. I have taken it to SE Asia, the Baltics, and through England and Wales. Never had a focus issue (that was the fault of the lens.)

mainshipper Loc: Hernando, Florida

Newsbob wrote:

Mine was tack-sharp from the moment I unboxed it. I have taken it to SE Asia, the Baltics, and through England and Wales. Never had a focus issue (that was the fault of the lens.)

Thanks, that's good to know.

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

Keep in mind the Tamron Lenses are under warranty for 6 years. So, if the lens goes "soft", does not focus properly, you just send it back to Tamron. I just sent my Tamron SP 150-600mm VC back for calibration, and adding the specs for the 7D Mark II focus system. The turn around is only about 5 days, door to door.

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