Tamron or Nikon ?
Mar 26, 2017 15:37:15 #
I have a Tamron 28-75 F2.8 lens that is over ten years old. It is beginning to have communication problems with the camera. I have tried cleaning the contacts and it did not help. Anyway, I am looking to replace this lens. I am not sure if I want to get a new Tamron 28-75 or a Nikon 24-85 F3.5-4.5 vr lens. I am hoping maybe the knowledgeable people on the hog can help me decide which is really the best choice. I know the Tamron is faster, but that is not that important to me. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!!
Mar 26, 2017 15:52:55 #
Mar 26, 2017 16:45:11 #
boomer826 wrote:
I have a Tamron 28-75 F2.8 lens that is over ten y... (show quote)
The Nikon focuses faster and has stabilization. The Tamron is fixed F2.8 and half the price. Image quality is very comparable between them. You use and budget will likely be the final deciding factor, both are good GP lenses.
Mar 26, 2017 17:00:37 #
MT Shooter wrote:
The Nikon focuses faster and has stabilization. The Tamron is fixed F2.8 and half the price. Image quality is very comparable between them. You use and budget will likely be the final deciding factor, both are good GP lenses.
I was looking at the Nikon 24-85 ED G Vr which is about the same price as the Tamron, from what I found. I know there is a more expensive version that is outside my budget. Thanks for your response though, greatly appreciated!!!!
Mar 27, 2017 06:44:22 #
Lens speed is not important? It is hard to understand the new photographers. All they worry about is playing zoom with a slow zoom lens. If some of you would take some photography courses and learn the basics of photography, you might advance from a picture taker to a photographer.
Mar 27, 2017 06:49:12 #
billnikon
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boomer826 wrote:
I have a Tamron 28-75 F2.8 lens that is over ten y... (show quote)
Here is the question you have to ask your self. "If they were both the same price, then which one would I choose?"
Mar 27, 2017 08:36:23 #
Mar 27, 2017 08:47:03 #
boomer826 wrote:
I have a Tamron 28-75 F2.8 lens that is over ten y... (show quote)
Don't buy the Nikon 24-85. Buy the 24-120 f4. Much better lens and more range.
Mar 27, 2017 08:49:01 #
Yes it is, but it's also twice the price and the OP said the lenses he was looking at were in his budget. ...
rmm0605 wrote:
Don't buy the Nikon 24-85. Buy the 24-120 f4. Much better lens and more range.
Mar 27, 2017 09:17:41 #
If cost is an issue - look for a used Nikon 28-105 D 3.5-4.5. You usually find them on ebay for less than $150. I've had this lens as well as the Tamron 28-75 and I found them to comparable in quality. The only problem with the 28-105 is the ugly lens hood.
Mar 27, 2017 09:42:20 #
I have that 28-105 as well. It is a good alternative even though it doesn't have a HSM or VR
niptate wrote:
If cost is an issue - look for a used Nikon 28-105 D 3.5-4.5. You usually find them on ebay for less than $150. I've had this lens as well as the Tamron 28-75 and I found them to comparable in quality. The only problem with the 28-105 is the ugly lens hood.
Mar 27, 2017 10:32:46 #
Your Tamron has proven to be an excellent lens. Now, after 10 years it could need repairs, perhaps worn contacts.
Nikon makes lenses exclusively for Nikon bodies. You have two choices, you can repair your present lens or go Nikon.
Nikon makes lenses exclusively for Nikon bodies. You have two choices, you can repair your present lens or go Nikon.
Mar 27, 2017 10:52:59 #
niptate wrote:
If cost is an issue - look for a used Nikon 28-105 D 3.5-4.5. You usually find them on ebay for less than $150. I've had this lens as well as the Tamron 28-75 and I found them to comparable in quality. The only problem with the 28-105 is the ugly lens hood.
I have two of the very good Nikon 28-105 lenses. Ditch the lens hood and get a wide-angle metal screw on hood from E-bay. Under $5.00. They work perfectly on the Nikon 28-105 lenses. And can be fit over a polarizer you now spin the lens hood to orient the polarizer. And they often come with a fitted lens cap.
Mar 27, 2017 13:09:53 #
cthahn wrote:
Lens speed is not important? It is hard to understand the new photographers. All they worry about is playing zoom with a slow zoom lens. If some of you would take some photography courses and learn the basics of photography, you might advance from a picture taker to a photographer.
I appreciate your reply even though you were being totally out of line. I have a couple of faster lenses already, that's why the fact that the Nikon lens is slower, is not that big of a deal to me. I am sorry that I am not as perfect as you, but I think with some practice and more knowledge I will get better. If this really upsets you that bad, then turn the friggin page !! Thank you.
Mar 27, 2017 15:41:44 #
cthahn wrote:
Lens speed is not important? It is hard to understand the new photographers. All they worry about is playing zoom with a slow zoom lens. If some of you would take some photography courses and learn the basics of photography, you might advance from a picture taker to a photographer.
I wonder what prompted a condescending remark like that? Also why would you or anybody care weather somebody is a "picture taker" or "photographer", what's it to yea?🤡👎
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