Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical

Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical

Lens Summary

Brand: Tamron

Also Known As: Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha

Release Date: 2003-01-01

MSRP Price: $499

Made in: Japan

Infrared Rating: Poor

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: This ground-breaking high-speed mid-range zoom is prized by pros and serious shooters for its fast F/2.8 constant aperture, evenness of illumination, and its outstanding imaging performance, and by all photographers for its compact size and reasonable weight that make it feel like an ordinary standard zoom. These admirable characteristics have been achieved by the use of special XR and LD glass, the efficient use of aspherical elements, and non-rotating internal-focus (IF) design. This remarkable zoom lens also focuses down to 0.33m (13”) (1:3.9 magnification) at all focal lengths for satisfying close-up performance and is compatible with APS-C and full-frame-format SLRs. Not surprisingly it is widely acclaimed as a classic.The most compact and lightest in the history of fast zoom lenses. Thanks to the revolutionary downsizing


Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length28-75mm
Mount TypeCanon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor)
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio2.67x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:3.9
Vibration Compensation (Image Stabilization)No
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/32
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)75° - 32°
Optical Information
Lens Elements16
Lens Groups14
Diaphragm Blades7
Aspherical Elements3 LD elements, 4 aspherical elements and 2 XR elements
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Internal FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance0.33m
Distance InformationYes
Filter Information
Filter Size67mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions92 x 73mm
Weight510g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack
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