tamron zooms

[mxfun]

Have spotted a couple of theses in different sites ,can a greenhorn get good results or, should i stay away from the big zooms and learn more first before spending ...:help:

[Joe T]

Are you referring to one of the following?

28-300
70-300
55-200?

Or something else?

[mrgubby]

I've got the 28-300 , used it with a 300D & 30D. Any questions feel free to ask :)

[whiteflyer]

I have the 55-200, fantastic value for money and yes you can get good results.

[dougdarter]

I did a short review on the 55-200 a day or so again. It's a crackin' little lens.

Review here:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=25195

[mxfun]

Are you referring to one of the following?

28-300
70-300
55-200?

Or something else?
Hi there Joe T .. i was leaning towards the 28-300 ,it would save me having to change lenses less frequent less chance dust being a prob



K100d 18-55

[Joe T]

Mrgubby has the 28-300. Considering the compromises involved in its design its a pretty good lens. I wouldnt worry about learning more before buying such a lens, :)

[mrgubby]

I bought my 28-300mm about 2 months after I got my 300D and it lives on my camera :). It is a budget zoom (if you can describe £200 as budget :eek: ) but it does give very good results.

A close up :-

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/brian.pitblado/centreparcs/fly_porn.jpg

A colourfull shot :-

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/brian.pitblado/example/balloon.jpg

An arty shot :-

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/brian.pitblado/example/teazel.jpg

A full frame zoom shot linked as its big

Full frame zoom link (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/brian.pitblado/example/big_plane.jpg)

[mxfun]

Well impressed Mrgubby vivid colours AND detail ... i've read about lenses being quick and others being slow, forgive my ignorance but is the 28-300 slow or quick ...Finally what configoration (ie af ..mf..) is the lens used in your photos shown cheers

[mrgubby]

Don't know if it's slow or quick as I've got nothing to compare it with . The above shots were all taken in AF with my 300D.

I've got shots of everything from motorsport to mushrooms so if you want anymore examples etc just ask :)

[mxfun]

Some picts of motorsport would be cool mrgubby as thats probably my first choice, and the main reason getting into photography in the first place

[mrgubby]

Some picts of motorsport would be cool mrgubby as thats probably my first choice, and the main reason getting into photography in the first place

I'll dig a few car / bike shots & post them :)

[Ewan]

Hey mrgubby. I don't want to intrude here, but do you have any birdy shots taken with the 28-300? I'm trying to decide which lens to get when I finally get my first DSLR, and the shots you posted look impressive.

Thanks :)

Ewan

[mxfun]

I'll dig a few car / bike shots & post them :)
Been hunting the web and come up with these ..
Sigma:70-300mm f4-5.6 APO Macro DG
Sigma:28-300mm f3.5-6.3 DG macro ...any thoughts on them mrgubby?

[mrgubby]

Been hunting the web and come up with these ..
Sigma:70-300mm f4-5.6 APO Macro DG
Sigma:28-300mm f3.5-6.3 DG macro ...any thoughts on them mrgubby?

Don't know about them , once I'd bought the Tamron I ignored all the rest :bonk:

[matty]

the sigma 70-300 APO macro DG is a cracker if you get a good one!

[mxfun]

how do you mean ,if i get a good one,is their quality control not good:shrug: