With so many lens choices it’s hard to know which is right for you, and your work. So that’s why I’m here to help give you the run down on best uses, and who may benefit the most with this New Tamron 28-300mm lens!
When shopping for new lenses theres so many good questions to consider so I’m going to answer a few key ones to help give you a foundation of knowledge about the lens.
Tamron 28-300mm Key questions
What cameras is the lens compatible with?
The Tamron 28-300mm lens is available for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sony A mounts.
How does it perform in different lighting conditions?
With a limited aperture this lens would best be used with a tripod when using the lowest aperture settings.
What about the build quality and durability?
The lens is weather-sealed and built to withstand various shooting conditions. The lens also features Moisture-Resistant Construction, and the front element has a protective Fluorine Coating.
What type of photography is is good for?
This is a great versatile everyday lens and awesome travel compact lens. (Picture examples of both later in the blog). aIt also has a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.8 at the wide end, which allows users of this lens the ability to dive into wide macro photography.
Does the lens have image stabilization?
Tamron’s proprietary image stabilization technology helps reduce camera shake, which is especially useful at longer focal lengths. The lens is Equipped with VXD, TAMRON’s top-class linear motor focus mechanism and TAMRON’s proprietary VC mechanism, to ensure sharp hand-held images when shooting at the 300mm telephoto end and in low-light conditions.
How heavy and portable is the lens?
Despite its wide zoom range, the lens is designed to be portable and easy to carry, making it a good choice for travel. It has a weight of only 610g (21.5oz), and a length of just 126mm (5″).
what is the image quality like?
The lens is equipped with the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism, enabling it to focus quickly and accurately throughout the entire zoom range.
What is the price and value for my money?
For a versatile lens like this $899 is a pretty good deal. Preorder or get it in store starting 8/29. Usually
My experience with the Tamron 28-300
I recently had the chance to test out the new Tamron 28-300mm lens, and I was excited to see how it performed with landscape, portrait, and macro photography!
Landscape Photography
This lens truly shines in its versatility for landscapes. Whether capturing expansive scenes or zooming in on a specific area, it handles both with ease. During my visit to the Park of Roses, I was thrilled with the results! I could capture the entire park’s beauty and then zero in on captivating details like the stunning fountain. It was an amazing experience!
As a test to show the focal range I stood at the top of the tall metal gazebo in the park and took the same picture at different focal ranges. This really shows off the impressive range this compact lens carries.
Macro
With a focal length of up to 300mm, this lens allowed me to capture stunning close-ups of bees enjoying the flowers, all from a safe distance. The focus was impressive, and it did a fantastic job of blurring the background at higher focal lengths, especially at an aperture of f/4. The details were sharp, and the background blur added a beautiful depth to the shots.
Portrait
To be honest, this lens wouldn’t be my first choice for a dedicated portrait shoot. However, it would be quite handy for capturing large group shots or close-ups of individuals in action, like during sports events. While it does produce good quality photos, I felt a bit restricted creatively due to its limited aperture range. With the lowest aperture being f/4, achieving that beautiful bokeh effect or isolating a single subject can be challenging. For a beginner or hobbyist this can still get you some good shots of people and some portraits, It’s just not the same feeling of having a nice prime, or having something like a 24-70 f2.8.
Overall I would agree this is a great versatile lens! With compact zoom lenses especially with a wide range like this, there’s always some give and take, but I would still say this is a great lens to have if you are a frequent traveler, landscape, and Animal/ bird photographer. If you need an all around lens and can only take one with you, this would serve you well!
A Great Travel lens
Photo by André Costantini. Featured in Tamron “Photographer’s Holiday” Blog
Tamron wrote a blog on Andre Costantini, a photographer who only brought the 28-300mm lens on his family vacation to Europe and shows the amazing pictures and variety he was able to capture! If you’re interested in seeing more of his pictures and reading about his experience with the lens, feel free to read it here!
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