Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD Quick Review - Good All In One Choice
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2014
- Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a video review of the new Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD all in one lens from Tamron. If you are looking for an affordable one lens solution for your full frame camera or a great travel lens, this may be what you are looking for. This brief video review is a companion to the more thorough written review at: wp.me/p2u32Q-16M. Click through to see many more sample images as well as crops to show detail.
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Love this lens for travel and happy to see that you do too. It’s not too heavy and gives me excellent results without having to carry a bag of alternative lenses. Thanks Tamron!
It's a useful lens, for sure.
KUDFOS TO YOU DUSTIN, you are the only one in English that I could find that has spent the time to review this fantastic lens....I use this lens on my Sony a33, a77 or my 77/2 as to avoid the purchase of the Sony RX 10/4.........
Great review. Extremely well presented - informative, articulate and very nicely "put together".
Thank you!
After watching your review I recently used this lens with Canon's new 80D, and while it is originally designed for a full frame camera, the image quality was excellent! It is truly an awesome lens!
I found that I actually preferred this lens to the 16-300 on a crop body. It gives a stronger performance on the long end.
i have this lens . thanks for reviewing it . it is mounted for my "A" Mount Sony SLT camera and it is a great lens, kudos to you Dustin....i also have the previous model of this lens......
is there a huge difference between the two tamrons in your opinion?
Thank you sir. As usual, fantastic review.
Thank you
Hello Dustin. Thanks a lot for this very nice review. Helped me a lot with my desicion. Thanks!
Glad to help!
Cheers mate. Youve convinced me. This or the canon,,, no contest especially on price. Thanks again.
Enjoy!
Hi Dustin, Thanks for well presented review.
Having seen your review, I'm very tempted to buy one of these lenses.
Cheers,
Ray (Australia)
It's an easy recommendation for me if you want an all in one lens. It is really excellent!
i have the previous model of this 28-300mm and it is hard for me to believe this new lens with the pzd is an improvement...I would like to see both these lenses compared, thank you...
excellent delivery Dustin ..spellbound ..yes I know this is a 2014 lens but still today a 'steal'
I think so.
another great review thanks big man!!!
My pleasure
Hello again Rev. Abbott and Happy New Year (2019) to you and yours..
I realize this might be considered and older lens, but let me say thank you as you convinced me to pull the trigger on eBay for a used, but minty example.
The small size (in reality it's smaller than it appears in the video) and light-weight of this lens is deceiving, but it delivers the goods..!!
Thanks again..
It's a really solid lens considering all that it does.
@@DustinAbbottTWI It is kind of you to reply to a review given so long ago..!!
Fantastic review on this lens.
Thanks! 👍
Nice review Dustin! Been eying on this lens.. nice travel lens
It definitely is. Tamron did a great job with this lens - it's a shame it hasn't gotten more buzz yet.
Dustin Abbott Is working this lens with canon 6D?
The psycho world
That's actually the body that I did the review on. It works very well!
Big thanks for your great work!
Hi Dustin, your reviews are always great.
I also noticed that you reply to comments on even very old videos, excellent, you are brilliant.
Anyway, I saw your review for the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS and I wonder if you could compare the Canon superzoom with this one. It would be an interesting video.
Thank you very much.
I'm afraid that it would be reaching too far back, and the Tamron would have to be compared via adapter.
Going to buy this Tamron 28-300 for the Canon 90D and Canon 80D. I already own the Tamron 18-200mm for my Nikon D5500
It’s a nice all-round and travel lens.
Great video. But i am still unsure if I should get this lens or nikkor 18-55 and 70-300 AF-P lenses instead. What do you think?
I don't shoot Nikon, so I'm not overly familiar with those lenses. I suspect you will get slightly better image quality with the two lens set, but obviously much more convenience with the Tamron all-in-one.
i have the previous model of this 28-300mm and it is hard for me to believe this new lease is an improvement...I would like to see both these lenses compared, thank you...
I haven't used the previous model, but Tamron's new products are in a whole new league compared to the previous bargain basement options. Take a look at my written review at the link above to see a number of photos, and also this article: dustinabbott.net/2014/08/quebec-city-and-the-tamron-28-300-vc/
Hi, great review, thanks. How would the stabilisation hold, in video, compared to the Cannon IS or Sony OS lenses?
Tamron makes some of the best stabilizers in the business. Very effective. I feel like Canon has just recently caught up to Tamron in the IS department.
Thanks for ur reply. i may just get one for my A7s!
Hi Dustin, Love your reviews, thanks for doing them.
Got a quick question...Will this lens work on a 7D Mk2 ? I am just about to put a kit together and have found this lens at a nice price used, also looking to get a nice priced used 7D Mk2 with a shutter count at less than 5000 . will be doing bird photography in the backyard for the moment until budget allows for a longer lens.
cheers, Fitzroy
Yes it will work, though you might find the wide end not wide enough when you add the 1.6x crop factor.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thanks Dustin, much appreciated.
Thank you.
thank you
I am considering buying this lens but deciding this or the canon 28-300mm. I would like to know is there much difference in auto focus speed since the canon 28-300mm l lens is huge and costs 3 times more. I am planning to use it on the 6d.
+abhishek deepak I haven't actually used the Canon. Based on my experience with a lot of other lenses, however, I doubt it would focus much faster. That's not a problem here.
Hi i am planning buy a tamrom lens, i have canon 600d dslr so could you please suggest me the good lens i am little bit confused which one i have to buy Tamron 16-300 or Tamron 28-300 could you please suggest me good one
Niranjankumar T See my comment on your other question.
Hi Dustin, this might be a silly comparison, but im sort of in between of getting this Tamron lens OR canon 70-200 L F4 IS. I know its not apple to apple, the first have broader range of focal length but I assumed in the range of 70-200 the canon one would be a clear winner i guess?
Essentially I need some good zoom lens that is light, affordable but good IQ. I used to own the older version of tamron 28-300 and unfortunately I must say a big let down so that I ended up selling it. I used mainly prime lens, but every so and often I really wish i could just carry one lens for travelling and just focus on "taking pictures" rather than having to carry few different primes in my backpack and keep changing lens. I tried this Tamron PZD on the shop one day and I found that the AF is quite fast - i noticed its definitely faster than the older version, but I wish I can assess the lens a bit more.
Now, with all that, I would like to know what's your opinion based on your experiences about this tamron lens. Do you use it often? Would you use this lens lets say for commercial purpose / paid jobs?
I wouldn't use it for commercial work, myself. If you are considering that, you should invest in the Canon. If you want a great travel option, then this is a great choice!
hi Dustin,
would you say that this lens is in the same level of tamron 100-400?
Thanks!
It's much better optically.
can I use this for video purpose with EOS-R using a EF-RF adaptor . ? will AF work ?
You could and I do think AF will work. I can't tell you how well as I've never tested that combination.
And one more question can we use full frame lens for crop sensor camera ?
Niranjankumar T No problem. This is a very nice lens on a crop. I personally would buy it over the 16-300 VC as I think the image quality is a bit better overall.
Sigma has a 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for full frame cameras too but it is quite old. Tamron is the undisputed leader in super zoom lenses.
+Achilleas Labrou tamron seems to invest the most resources in developing these type of lenses
Would this be a good economy lens for shooting surfing? Average surf zone distance from shooting point is : 150 yards...Also i like canon cameras, whats a good DSLR thats compatible with tamroms 28 300mm ? And preferably a canon DSLR that does video and photos....Thanks....the canon DSLR at around $ 700 max .
This would probably work fine, though if your primary goal is always shooting telephoto, why not buy a telephoto? The Canon 70-300mm IS II is a good lens, as is the Tamron 100-400mm VC lens. These are both reasonably priced options and will provide better telephoto performance. The strength of the 28-300 is for travel or those that want to use one lens for everything. Most of Canon's DLSRs like the T7i or similar cameras will work fine for your purposes.
Appreciate your videos and thoughts. Question: If you could have only one lens of these three lenses --Tamron 18-200 VC, 16-300 PZD VC or 28-300 PZD VC -- which would you choose for best overall image quality (with an appropriate body (assuming you have both aps and FF cameras); weight, price and size are not issues)?
Oops. Never use an em dash in youtube comments! lol The three lenses to choose from are Tamron 18-200 VC, Tamron 16-300 PZD VC or Tamron 28-300 PZD VC. Thanks in advance!
If you have both FF and APS-C, then definitely the 28-300. You could use it on both bodies. It is the best of the bunch optically anyway.
Yes, I use both sensor formats. I appreciate the confirmation. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much for your review of the lens and your answer to my question/ comments here, Dustin. I eventually purchased the lens and, understanding its strengths and weaknesses from the outset, I am very pleased with the results.
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I'm glad to hear it!
Want this lens I both Canon and Nikon Mounts. If there is a Sony mount version that would be great
There's no Sony version yet.
Is there no downside in buying third party lens? i mean the chance of them not working on new cameras. Though they are cheaper that the branded, it would still waste of money if they will now work later. Thanks
The newer lenses from Tamron and Sigma are compatible with their USB docks, which allow you to apply firmware updates from home. That helps a lot with compatibility. This lens is not designed for the Tap-In, unfortunately. My experience says that Tamron always comes up with a compatibility fix, though this lens would require sending it to them for them to supply the free firmware update.
Hi dustin, I really like this vedio and want your advice on something. I want to buy a lens 28mm-300mm for a recently bought Nikon DSLR D7200+ prime lens 55mm f/1.4. but the problem is that, get confused with Nikon 28-300mm , Tamron 28-300 (nikon mount, if available) and sigma 28-300mm. Could you please suggest me which one is better for meand best value for money deal. Thanks in advance.
I think this lens offers the best value to performance ratio.
thanks Dustin, for your quick reply and valuable suggestion.
buy the nikon
Hi dustin,
Thanks for Tuto very helpes.....Just unboxed a new 6d mkii, it comes with kit lens 24-105mm stm one so, is it good to switch to Tamron 28-300 pzd ?
Which one is better in sharpness ? any comments will be appreciated ;)
Thank you in advance
The Canon will probably be a hair sharper, though it has a more limited focal range. I would use the Canon for a while and see if you like it, first.
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Thank you for your prompt response, but what you mean by hair sharper, is it the sharper in human part and not others(landscape, nature photography) !!?
PS: Do the Tamron lens do great job in video in term of focus and low noises? Pzd is silent in operation!?
Thanks again 😀
Sorry, that's an English idiom. Hair = a slight bit, like the width of a hair. The Canon is a little sharper across equivalent focal range, but the Tamron has a much larger zoom range. The Tamron is very quiet to focus.
Hi, is this the A020 or the A061 model? or is it a different model? thank you.
A010, I believe.
hi I am having Nikon DSLR D610 dose it fit to my camera ?
how dose the photos will come
+J P Vinay Yes it will fit
Hi Dustin, what do you think this lens on Nikon D800?
Thanks for the review :)
It should work fine. Just know that a higher resolution body like that will reveal a few more optical flaws...but can also improve perceived sharpness, too.
So it's a good lens for travel (all in one) ? i saw the Nikin 28-300 but is much more expensive.
thanks for your answer 😊
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I think so. It is just about as good as Nikon version but for much less money.
Thank you very much Dustin help me a lot with my decision, i just bought the lens.
:)
Is tath lens made in Japan or China. Is that make difference ?
Thank you
The copy I reviewed was made in Japan. Tamron would argue that it doesn't matter - both are Tamron factories using the same processes.
A Sony a-mount version of this lens doesn't offer Vibration Compensation because it interferes with the sensor stabilization of sony a-mount cameras.
This is common with all Tamron and Sigma a-mount lenses that are designed with image stabilization.
That's true, and probably the reason that all of their releases for Sony FE are coming without VC, too.
I've had one for a couple years now. It's a very good lens but that lock is there for a reason. After you use the lens for a while it will loosen up and you get plenty of creep when aiming down. Of course this does not happen while you are holding and using the lens but if you are walking and holding your camera facing down the lens will creep.
+rickd248 That isn't unusual once a lens is "broken in", although the front element is pretty light on this lens so I'm a little surprised you are experiencing some significant creep.
+Dustin Abbott I have two of the old model, one for my wife, both have the same propensity to drop when facing down. I'm wondering if this isn't part of the reason for a second gen lens?
+rickd248 Ahh, you are referring to the older one. I would be very surprised to see the new one behave like that. It's nicely constructed.
Dustin Abbott You know, I've used it so much I simply keep the camera level when not being used or I slip the lock on. I'm such a cheapskate I'll wear this one out before I go look at the new model. Of course by then we'll be into the 3rd or 4th gen model. LOL. I really do love this lens and have gotten used to this one short fall. When I used the Canon F-1 I used the Tamron Adapt All-2 lenses and had good results with them also. Since it's just a hobby now I just can't justify spending top dollar on a lens now day. Being retired does have some drawbacks.
Anyway, I enjoyed your review and will look for any others you may have out. Happy shooting my friend!
rickd248
Photography is expensive - no doubt. Should you make the upgrade at some point in the future, though, I think you will be impressed by all of the great improvements.
You look like Richard from Lost, or the mayor in Dark Knight.. Well done..
I've actually heard that before. Thanks for the feedback.
My AF suddenly stopped, so i'd sent it to Tamron for repair next month. Otherwise, it's a nice superzoom lens, or as we do call it into germany here "soupzoom" lenses. I never had a zoom with more than 3x zoomfactor, because of (too many) optical compromises into image quality terms.
I had the lens being repaired by Tamron, costed around 130-140 EUR, but perfectly fine then. Focusing onto the 5D is very slow, though. Would have the Nikon F mount version soon, as travel lens.
Would this lens work with any of Tamron's teleconverters?
+ggessex I wouldn't recommend it. Performance will take a big hit plus it probably won't autofocus.
I can confirm that you lose autofocus.
What about non VC version? Is it good enough?
+ridiska I guess that depends on how you define "good enough". This lens is a major upgrade on the previous one.
i have this lens for my sonys...i paid 849.00 when it first came out, now the price is 599.00 and it has a great image....the nikon cost 949.00 but i do not know how good the image is, do you know?...i also had Tamrons first generation of this lens which i sold and bought the newer model and this one is better.....thanks for the review....
It really is a very decent lens for travel and an all in one solution.
i read where someone asked you about the Nikon vs the Tamron in this review and you favored the Tamron, the price certainly now makes it a no brainer, i had an experience recently with the Grey market.......MY experience of buying a camera lens on the gray market while living outside the U.S. I live in other countries about 6 months of each year....At this time i am still living outside the U.S....... i bought a SONY lens on the internet through Amazon that cost 798.00 in the U.S. Market ..... The Gray market price was 573.00 Without warranty, no warranty on lens but a good return policy through Amazon, this was posted on the website…..Company wanted 23.00 for fast delivery, i paid but did not get the faster service……when item finally arrived, Mailman came to my apartment with paper work, not the item, he gave me paper work with the final cost….Paper work stated that the Ukraine government demanded i must pay 6.00 for mailman to come to my house, plus, i must go to address to pick up item, also they will collect from me 118.00 custom tax plus another 6.00 added on to collect this money and process the delivery……I then received a letter in Russian from Sony located in Japan, mailed from Japan explaining to me that i violated them by my purchase and they will never warranty the lens and other nasty statements to me......, ANYWAY…..We went to the place to pick up item, after waiting 30 minutes i was given paper work to fill out and was told that i must go to any Ukraine bank and pay the Customs fees they requested along with the other feesa then come back and give them the completed paper work and proof i paid, then they will release the lens to me…..i thought about all this and what i needed to do….i said to myself i will only be saving about 100.00 with no warranty when all is said and done plus all my time and travel cost to complete this transaction…..i decided it was not worth all this just to save about 100.00….PLUS when this lens goes on sale in the U.S. my savings would be nothing, so the heck with it……i now know there is nothing to save by buying a item on the gray market through the mail when you are outside the U.S.……..i called Amazon, they apologized for my experience and credited my credit card back for the full amount The seller did business through Amazon, they approved …..Maybe my experience would have been different if i was in America, buying an item through the Grey Market, i do not know... Smile!
This one vs Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM ? I'm kinda newb entry in photography so this gonna be my first len. Body is Canon 600d/Rebel T3i
Those are two very different lenses. The 70-200 f/4 will have better image quality, but 70mm is not very wide (particularly on a crop body) and will be frustrating at times to use. No IS means that it will be fairly hard to handhold on the long end, too. I'd go with the 28-300
thanks for the quick reply yeah I realized the tamron is an all-purpose len. It's an excellent all-around len thou but I'm into wildlife stuff so is it worth it to get better image quality with the canon 70-200? assume that I buy the IS version
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That's a different story, then. The IS version is definitely excellent. If you primarily do wildlife, you might even consider one of the 150-600 lenses from Tamron or Sigma. A nice budget telephoto is the Tamron 70-300 VC...a very underrated lens.
I just tried out version without IS and it is very easy to use doesn't feel like IS is necessary, pictures are very clean handheld even with 200mm zoomed in, tripod may be needed only in indoor shooting or just increasing ISO. Would you invest in f4 with IS or f2.8 without IS. I feel like f2.8 will probably help you more in low light settings by increasing your shutter speed. IS only help to deal with hand shakiness and doesn't help at all with shutter speed. That's just my opinion
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It's true that IS only helps with hand shakiness, but it does make a big difference in the practical use of a lens. But if I had a choice between bigger aperture or IS, I would probably go for the f/2.8 non IS. Just know that you are going to get a considerably heavier lens.
Is it compatible with a Canon EOS Rebel T5?
+Sarabi Scruggs It is, though 28mm is not particularly wide on an APS-C camera like your T5. The 300mm on the long end is really nice, though.
Thank you! What would you suggest as good macro lens for my camera? Another youtuber suggested a 18-200MM F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC would be good for mine. What do you think?
Sarabi Scruggs
That's fine if you are wanting an "all in one" solution. The best actual macro lens for you would probably be either the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 or the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 VC (a bit more expensive, but adds an image stabilizer. The EF-S 60mm f/2.8 doubles as a nice portrait focal length on a APS-C body like yours, too.
Dustin Abbott all right, Thank you for your help!
Is this comparable to 6D canon?
Hmmm...in what way? Did you mean compatible? If so, yes it is.
whats the difference between Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD and Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR Di LD IF...
The new lens has a number of improvements, including superior optics, better build, better autofocus, and a better image stabilizer. Essentially better everything
I have tried the older lens and it is junk...
I am using this Lens with a Canon 70D . I was expecting to use this Lens for fast Wildlife Photography and Sport shots. I am totaly disapointed. At the range of 300 mm the focusing system is so slow that it is impossible to take sharp fotos from birds in flight by 1/2000 or fast moving persons (Sport). In 7 frame/s the Autofokus is to slow resulting of alot of missed shots. It tried alot of settings but i couldn't find the right option for sharp and fast situation ! In this case the Kit lens of Canon 18-135 mm is dooing a better Job.The biggest advantage is the compact design so it is very confortable to take on travel.
A lens like this is not designed for specialized use; it is designed for a doing a lot of things reasonably well. Also, you can't really compare a lens that only reaches to 135mm with a lens that reaches to 300mm. The stresses on a focus system are not at all the same. You need a dedicated telephoto lens if you want to do BIF.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you Mr. Abott for your evaluation. I will try to use the Tamron Lens ‘’in a normal way’’ without trying to push it to the limit. I will use TV / AV and see what how the lens react . I noticed that this lens reached a maximum of sharpness at f10 .
It is a pleasure to share with you these informations and i will continue to follow your channel. Best regards (from Switzerland)
Hi Dustin, another video on RUclips (ruclips.net/video/8QmUpGvJbK4/видео.html) compared this lens side-by-side with the Canon EF 100-400 L lens, and noticed he had to zoom the Canon to only 210mm to match the field of view of the Tamron at 300mm. Have you noticed this, or made such comparisons?
I suspect that was done at close distance. A lot of lenses exhibit "focus breathing" at close distances and measure shorter than their stated focal length. At infinity the lens will be close to 300mm. Lens makers only have a certain margin where they can "round up" a focal length to established norms like 300mm, and 210mm is WAY outside of that margin.
Ah, that makes sense. Thank you, Dustin, this is a great (and somewhat rare) review of this lens. Just might have to get it!
Does it work on film cameras ?
Yes, so long as they have a EF mount.
@@DustinAbbottTWI thanks a lot
I really appreciate the review and the beautiful imagery but the poor talking-in-the-bathroom sound is off-putting. Surely there must be room for a pro mike considering the 90.000 subscribers?
You're watching a video from when there was more like 3 or 4 thousand subscribers. A lot has changed since then...and I have pro everything, now.