delwyn_ching Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Did a search but no comparison between the two lenses. I just returned a borrowed 28-135 IS which I had for about a year and loved it. Just tried the Tamron 28-75 in a camera shop and fell in love with it, esp the f/2.8. Which would be a better lens for traveling? I take tourist stuff with my wife in it, scenes, etc. I have a 50 f/1.4 for portrait work so don't need that and can't afford the 24-70L or the 17-40L. Bob Atkins recommends the 28-135 as a good all-around single lens. What you guys think,I so confused, help me decide please. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisgermain Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 He answers your question... http://bobatkins.photo.net/photography/reviews/tamron_28_75.html Compared with the Canon 28-135/3.5-5.6 IS ($400) at the same f-stop, the Tamron is sharper and more resistant to flare, though of course the zoom range is less and it doesn't have IS. However the Tamron performs well with a Tamron 1.4x TC when zoomed to 75mm, especially when stopped down 1 stop, and so makes a very good 105/5.6 lens. Overall I have no hesitation in recommending the Tamron SP AF28-75/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro to anyone looking for a fast lens with this zoom range. The fact that it comes with a standard 6 year warranty is an added bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 While USM and IS are features I like A LOT, I like picture quality much better. Of the two I'd get the Tamron. Happy shooting, Yakim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard thompson www.fotoz Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Another vote for the Tamron. Its optical quality rivals the Canon 24-70 L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul - Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Ditto. I have both and find myself not using the 28-135 unless doing aerial photography, and then only for a little more reach and the IS. Too bad, as the Tamron gives much better results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulrich_brandl Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 As you have experience with the 28-135mm you will know if the range between 70 and 135mm is essential for you or not. Or did you frequently miss the f:2.8 ? The Tamron (if you get a good one) is optically better - but stopped down you will not see much difference. The IS helps to use the 28-135mm stopped down. If you mostly shoot wide open the Tamron will be the winner. I think the decision mainly depends on usefulness - more reach or more speed ? Ulrich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zal_lazkovich Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I looked at the images taken with Tamron 28-75 on Pbase.com Very very impressed! I also did a search and everywhere people's opinion the same - excellent! And you can't beat the price, either. Zal Lazkovich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamacamera Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Well I've got a similar problem in terms of slimming down a lens. I got a Sigma 28-70mm DX with constant 2.8 max aperture and I love it. Solid, smooth, sharp etc. Bought it for a song. Then came across a 28-135mm IS USM and could not resist it either! And that is wonderful too, and myself I do not have a fault with its resolution or contrast. The trouble is the 28-135 is such a good all-rounder that it is tempting to go out with just that. I do have a separate 135mm soft focus 2.8 Canon lens, and I am in love with that both sharp and soft. So one possibility is to go out with the Sigma and the 135, the other is to major on the IS lens. I will certainly never part with the 135 SF which is a worthy replacement for an ancient manual focus Tamron 70-150 soft focus zoom (more flexible, but for manual focus Canon and weighed a ton!) I suspect, if forced, I'd sell the Sigma 28-70 simply on usage. Over the past few years I've changed from a manual focus T90 outfit to an autofocus 'EOS 5' based kit (thankyou Mr. eBay, and no I don't want to go digital just yet!) I've tended to over-buy, try out, then sell the gear that didnt really do it for me. Trouble is in both camera bodies and lenses I've slimmed to the point where it is really hard to go further! I guess when creditors come knocking at the door I can throw them some equipment! Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zal_lazkovich Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 There is a small problem with Tamron 28-75/2.8 XR Di - the wide end becomes almost 50mm...around 46... so you loose on the wide side. I guess it's not a big loss.. But what about Sigma 18-125/3.5-5.6 IF DC ? ($290) According to many people's reviews, it's a very sharp lens. Maybe this can be a better choice as a "walkaround" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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