Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC (Vibration

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC Aspherical Macro Zoom Lens with Built in Motor for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $1,333.95
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I have owned and tested the Tamron 28-300mm VC zoom lens for about 2 months now. Here is an early review from my experience so far.

Pros:

Excellent optical quality (stronger at shorter focal length)

Versatile multi-purpose walk around lens. Leave this one on your camera and no need to lug around extra lenses.

Amazing focal length range 28-300 equals to 44-480 on 1.6x crop sensor.

Compact size and light weight.

Vibration compensation works very well zoomed out and in macro shots

Solid and well built quality

Rubberize grip feels much better then most Canon lenses

Reasonable price relative to comparable lenses

Included hood

Center-pinch lens cap should be an industry standard.

Extra peace of mind with standard 6 year manufacturer warranty

Cons:

Wider angle would be nice on a 1.6x crop sensor. If you shoot a lot of landscapes 44mm may not be enough.

In low light, indoor conditions, the f3.5-6.3 aperture means I have to increase the ISO and use longer shutter speeds to shoot brighter.

Occasionally, the AF searches a bit in low light shooting

Not a big deal but, the lens creeps (extends with gravity) when lens lock is off and the lens is pointing down.

In conclusion, the Tamron AF 28-300mm VC lens is an exceptional choice if you are looking for a general walk around lens to keep on your camera. You can not beat the optical performance with such range from a relatively compact, light and well-built package, especially considering the price.

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