Lens Summary
Brand: Tamron
Also Known As: Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha
Release Date: 2004-01-01
MSRP Price: $439
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Poor
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Reach out and grab distant detail, wildlife, and sports action with this amazing 11X extended-range wide-to-super-tele zoom that covers both full-frame and consumer DSLR (APS-C) formats, and focuses down to an incredible 0.49m(19.3
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical Macro Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
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Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
Focal Length | 28-300mm |
Mount Type | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha |
Format | Full Frame / FX |
Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
Zoom Ratio | 10.7x |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:2.9 |
Vibration Compensation (Image Stabilization) | No |
Aperture Information | |
Aperture Ring | Yes |
Maximim Aperture | f/3.5-6.3 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 75°-8° |
Optical Information | |
Lens Elements | 15 |
Lens Groups | 13 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Autofocus |
Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
Internal Focusing | Yes |
Minimum Focus Distance | 0.49m |
Distance Information | Yes |
Filter Information | |
Filter Size | 62mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
Mount Material | Metal |
Dimensions | 7.37 x 8.38cm |
Weight | 420g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black |
I don’t have the DI version, so I must have the previous version. I know it came with three older Sony A cameras used of the APS-C chip size or smaller; last year, in a auction as one giant package. I kept it, BUT I had a Sony Nex 7 at the time so it’s NOT a ” A” mount lens. Recently I found it again and this time I put it on a SONY SLT unit LA-EA4 to mount to a FE full frame Sony A7r. Well I was shocked, the LA-EA4 really helps the lens to focus well and the photos are so sharp, I was shocked. I grabbed my color resolution / fine line 800/lines chart shot two identical F.L. & aperture shots, One with the Zeiss loxia 50/2 @ F:7 and one with the 28~300mm Tamron at 50/7. I couldn’t see much difference, even at full magnification at 14.4x on my back TTF screen. The 800 lines were fully clearly visible. I must have a good version or example, since most users have negative things to observe? I believe the Sony SLT LA-EA4 optical unit made the difference in this lenses abilities. My lens reads: Tamron AF Aspherical XR LD (IF) 28-300mm 1:3.5-6.3 Macro, bottom of lens says A06. If your reading this and you know a Sony Full Frame mirrorless camera user, tell them this combination really works very well. Trade secret, these lenses are dirt cheap on ebay used, in Sony A mount. Sleepers!
I know this is several years after your review, I am a full frame Sony shooter with a A7M2 and have this lens in the A20 version for Canon with a Sigma MC-11 adapter. I picked up the lens on Ebay for $80 and for my money its a winner.