Tamron SP 28-75 2.8 XR Di for D70?

[PeterP]

No, the Tamron is full frame, and it is advertised that way, the di just signifies they think it works well with digital as well. The entire Tamron line claims they work well with 35mm and digital. I have been using my Tamron 28-75 F2.8, xr di on my eos 1(ancient film device) and the image is clean and sharp right to the edges.

I have yet to break a tamron, whereas I have broked 2 sigmas (1 burnt focus motor, 1 frozen diaphram). So lighter may be in the plastic materials used in their construction.

NHL wrote:


The Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 is a full-frame (ie larger filter size) whereas the Tamron is for APS-C sized cameras! Same with the Tokina (and why they are "inconsistent quality")

--> Be careful of ratings since the Sigma (and Tokina) could be penalized at the peripherals when reviewed on a full-frame but you're only using the best center portion of this lens on a D70.

The lighter for 'cropped' camera 24-60mm f/2.8 (smaller filter) is more in line with the Tamron... :idea:

[NHL]

The Sigma 'DG' is equivalent to the Tamron 'Di' and will work on a full-frame as well even though they're optimized for APS-C... The non-DG version are true full frame
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/co...m-nov-04.shtml

P.S. Reader David Greenberg points out that I've been ambiguous about what the Tamron 17-35mm Di can be used for. It is not limited to APS-sized sensors, and can be used on full-frame 35mm film cameras as well. However, the Di designation means it was designed from the outset with use on DSLRs in mind. Furthermore (although I reserve the right to change my mind once I know more), from what I've seen so far it's not as much of a standout as an ultrawide zoom on 35mm film as it is when used as a short-normal zoom on APS-C DSLRs

BTW there's no motor in the Nikon (unlike Canon) lens. The autofocus is done by the camera, ie the motor is inside the camera! So when someone talks about a lens AF speed that's an oxymoron, a brighter lens will help the camera focus faster than a darker lens, or a wide will aid the camera to focus faster than a tele, but a lens itself has no speed.

Only AF-S(or I) and HSM lenses have motor in them and why they are faster and quieter. :idea:
BTW all EX lenses are metals, and the Tokina is built like a Tank (weight like one too) I have the same one on my Minolta 9Xi! :G

[PeterP]

Yes, agree!

Was just joking about the plastic parts :G, I've just had bad luck with some brands. I know others who have been using them without problems for a long time.

The only Tokina I have is a 70-210mm FD mount and I think you can use it to bang in nails. They did not skimp on the armour.

[tksuther]

I bought a new Tamron 28-75 F2.8 XR Di for my D70 and returned it. I could not get clear focus under several different settings and conditions. I've heard of others with the same problem. Too bad because I really want to get a small, affordable 2.8 lens.

[murphyc]

tksuther wrote:

I bought a new Tamron 28-75 F2.8 XR Di for my D70 and returned it. I could not get clear focus under several different settings and conditions. I've heard of others with the same problem. Too bad because I really want to get a small, affordable 2.8 lens.

True, one of the things I found by reading numerous reviews is all three brands I'm looking at (Tamron, Tokina, Sigma) seem to suffer from somewhat sporadic quality control. Some people have stated they didn't get a good lens until the third return. I'll be keeping my 18-70 kit lens until I know I have a good sample, then the price I get for selling the 18-70 would basically make the new lens a wash in terms of cost.

[tksuther]

Yes, I've heard this too - it takes a few copies to find a good one. Maybe I'll reorder one later. Any other suggestionsfor a small, affordable f/2.8 or faster?

[murphyc]

tksuther wrote:

Yes, I've heard this too - it takes a few copies to find a good one. Maybe I'll reorder one later. Any other suggestions for a small, affordable f/2.8 or faster?

Did you see the other ones listed elsewhere in this thread? Tokina has a couple, as does Sigma. :-)

[NHL]

Another side note in quality of zooms -> check for the ones which hold focus as one zooms in or out: Most newer zooms simplify the design in order to make a zoom lighter and the focus doesn't hold anymore...
Check a zoom out at the wide and then throughout the tele positions, does the distance ring varies or the focus changes ?

Quite a rare breed theses days:
"Like the rest of the lenses in the AT-X series... is what is commonly referred to as a parafocal lens, meaning when focus is achieved at a telephoto focal length, it is possible to zoom back to a wide angle and maintain focus on the subject."
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...rt=7&thecat=29

[murphyc]

What is with Sigma using nearly identical names for different versions of a lens? That made it tough when I got my 70-300 APO Macro Zoom II because there were I and II versions, plus DL versions instead of APO. With the 24-70 lenses, majority of reviews/feedback weren't very positive but strangely some were quite positive. Evidently the new 24-70 is quite a bit better than the previous version, hence the varying opinion.

[Chris Combs]

I've got the 24-70/2.8, and it's not the sharpest lens in the world - but it'll do. Here's a 100% crop at ISO 200 on a D70: