Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR LD AF Aspherical IF Di

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31 Dec 2007 Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 AF XR Di LD For Nikon AF-D Strengths: This lens gives a very clear picture at 300 even when enlarged. The Macro is outstanding as well.
Weaknesses: The focus ring has a very cheap feel to it if you are use to the Nikon quality.
Summary: I am using this lens on my Nikon D80 for all of you who are wondering if it will work on the D80. I was very skeptical that this lens would be such good quality. For the price it is a great value and you will not be disappointed. My wait and see is how it will hold up, but Tamron see... –ibondufrom Amazon.com
27 Nov 2007 BUYERS BEWARE Once again, another cheap plastic lens from Tamron, including the PLASTIC LENS MOUNT! Save your money and buy the 18-250mm lens for another 100 bucks. You lose a whopping 50mm at the long end, but the optics and build are superior plus a gain on the short end.
If you don't want to spend that much then consider the Sigma 28-300mm, unfortunatly the optics are a bit less than the Tamron 28-300mm, but the build quality is definitely superior. Of course this review is NOT for the VC version of th... –Lynn Mayfrom Amazon.com
26 Jun 2007 Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical Macro Ultra Zoom Digital Lens for Nikon SLR Great range, super compact and lightweight produces good images but slow. A nice all-around outdoor travel lens at a good price. –Mark G. Gurkinfrom Amazon.com

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•   Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical [IF] MACRO   BobAtkins 
  • "Today Tamron announced their first Image Stabilized lens, the Tamron AF 28-300 f3.5-5.6 XR Di VC. The "VC" stands for vibration compensation and so Tamron join Canon, Nikon and Sigma in making optically stabilized DSLR lenses."

• 2007-07-26   Sigma Bows Macro Lenses for Nikon Cameras   PopPhoto.Net 
  • The 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro HSM and 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro HSM lenses incorporate Sigma's HSM autofocus technology, making them compatible with Nikon's D40 and D40x SLRs.
• 2007-07-25   How to Photograph Bugs and Insects   PopPhoto.Net 
  • PopPhoto.com reader Christopher Badzioch makes amazingly detailed, dramatically lit photos of insects with basic macro lenses and home-made accessories.

• Official web page 
  press release: Tamron Unveils AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR DI VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Equipped with Proprietary Vibration Compensation Mechanism 
  

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