Tokina 28-80 ATX or Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 or what?

[sam_portera]

I have the Nikon 28-105 3.5-4.5 but on a recent event I found

balancing ambient light and flash difficult because of its 4.5 max

aperature at the longer focal lengths. I had to use my 50mm F1.8 and

85 F1.8 at 2.8 to get the light correct. I do not like having to

switch lenses while covering an event. I am considering selling it

to buy a faster zoom, namely the Tamron or tokina.

 

Anyone use these lenses or can suggest an alternative. Wich is

better? I obviously cannot justify the Nikon 28-70mm F2.8 and the

the 35-70 F2.8 isn't wide enough for me.

[douglas_fleming]

Sam, I have the Tokina 28-70 2.8 and it is very sharp...and a whole lot less than the Nikon lens.

[dennismk]

I also have the Tokina 2.8 ATX Pro and have found it to be very sharp and a well built lens.

[steve_muntz]

I have that Tokina and it's noticably sharper than the Nikon 28-105. A friend has the Tamron and he's pretty happy with that one as well. It's a lot smaller and lighter which is why he sold me the Tokina. However, it has an odd (for Nikon system, anyway) filter diameter - think it's 67mm, but the Tokina 28-80 is 77mm.

[mendonphoto]

<p>The Tamron is easily the best bargain for a lens that I have ever seen.</p>

<p>If you're interested, check out my review <u><a href = "http://www.mendonphoto.com/reviews.php">here</a></u>.

[sam_portera]

Very interesting review Aaron. I'm leaning towards the Tokina 28-80,I like its build quality, more comparable to my 80-200 F2.8 Nikkor.

[jim r]

I had a Tokina 28-80 in Canon mount and recently purchased the Tamron 28-75. Based on only a few rolls through the Tamron, it appears these lenses have similar optical performance, a slight edge to the Tamron. The Tokina has a better build quality and the Tamron has a closer minimum focus distance, and is much lighter.

[bernard_frank]

I am very happy with the Tamron 28-75/2.8. Sharp and with a nice rendition of colors.