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Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | 
| Brand: Tamron
Category: Photography
List Price: $139.95
Buy New: $70.14
You Save: $69.81 (50%)
New (4) Used (1) from $52.00
Rating:  8 reviews
Media: Electronics
Optical Zoom: 2.9
Maximum Focal Length: 80
Minimum Focal Length: 28
Size: Nikon
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5.1 x 5
MPN: AF28-80
Model: AF28-80
UPC: 725211777038
EAN: 0725211777038
ASIN: B00004ZD2Y
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Dedicated to Nikon SLRs | | • | Rotational zooming | | • | 75 to 30 degrees angle of view | | • | Aspherical elements in the front lens group | | • | Lightweight and portable |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
A standard zoom lens from a wide 28mm to a medium telephoto range of 80mm. The use of aspherical elements in the front group reduces the number of elements required, and the use of strong engineering plastic in the barrel makes the body a light 237g. Consequently, it is easy to carry.
Amazon.com Product Description
By using aspherical elements in the front group of the Tamron AF28-80 f/3.5-5.6, the number of elements is greatly reduced. The AF28-80 lens is very portable, weighing only 8.4 ounces. This lens can take wide-angle shots when pulled back to 28mm or close-ups when zoomed out to 80mm. This model is dedicated to Nikon SLR cameras.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Great Walkaround lens! October 9, 2008
Ase
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Got this to replace my nikkor 18-55 lens as it starts to have problem taking night shots and wanted a set of lens for walkaround. I have taken over hundred pics since received it 2 days ago. Tack sharp pictures with superb accurate colours. Comparable with my old nikkor kit lens in terms sharpness and colours. Love the range and will be using it for my friend's wedding soon as backup wedding photographer. Excellent for sceneries shots esp day and night. Set ISO to 800 for night sceneries and got excellent detail pictures. This must be my next best lens after my nikkor 50mm f1.8 fast lens. Best buy for this price!
Great Lens for the Price July 22, 2008
D. Regenold
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent lens for the price it is set at. If you are a budget photographer you need to add this lens to your collection. The AF system is a little sketchy in low light situations, but it still works great. Also, the lens has the prefect zoom range to be your default "walk-around" lens. This is just a great piece of glass for the price. Highly recommended.
Best Value for the Money June 3, 2008
Julie D. Bell (Coeur d'Alene, ID United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the second lens I have ordered for my camera. The first lens I had for about 4 years. The only reason I needed a new one was the ridges that hold the lens to the camera finally snapped. I think it was just normal wear and tear. I was going to look into getting an actual Nikkor lens for my Nikon, but for the money, this little lens does all that I need. Perhaps one day when I am better at photography I will invest in the actual Nikon lenses, but I have never had a problem with my Tamrons. Great lens at a Great price.
 Very good workhorse lens March 4, 2008
Bryon S. Lape
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a very good (and cheap) multi-purpose lens. It is the lens I tend to use most of the time for general photography. The 1.5x factor of my Nikon D80 makes the lower end rise to 42mm, but that is not the lens' fault. The only negatives I have is that the AF is a bit slow and since it is a conventional lens, light effects can be noticeable in bright light.
A Good Lens aAt A Reasonable Price December 2, 2006
Timothy Kearney (Hull, MA United States)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Most camera kits come with a basic zoom lens, and my first Nikon camera came with a 28-80mm f/3.5 lens. It served me well for nearly ten years, but as of late it has not been focusing so well and in some shots I noticed what I thought were out of place hairs. A day later I took some shots of a lighthouse and once again noticed the out of place hair. Since lighthouses don't have hair, I took a closer look at the lens and noticed it was scratched. I needed a replacement les in a hurry for a special event and the only option was this lens from Tamron. I hoped for a Nikon lens that was out of stock, but was told by the dealer that this lens would be comparable since the Nikon lens was not one of the manufacturer's better lenses.
For me, this lens is a "friends and family" lens. I use it for group shots, birthday parties and Christmas photos, and from time to time some scenic shots. I have better lenses for artistic purposes. This lens allows me to capture these moments just as I like. It's also sturdy which is a plus. When I'm capturing a building, lighthouse, or something that does not have too many intricate details I'm happy with the results. Some of the nature shots have not been a sharp as I would like, a f/2.8 would be a better choice for these situations, but they are still acceptable photos.
This is a good all purpose lens for general use that works equally well in a digital and film camera. If landscapes and scenic are your specialty, you may want to consider a f/2.8, but for adequate quality photos, this lens will more than serve the purpose.
While I am giving the lens a four star rating instead of five, it is due to the fact that there are better lenses available and its my guess that most people looking at this review may be considering two or three different lenses, so I don't want to be misleading, but if I were to give stars based on quality and value, I would give it five stars because it's more than worth its price.
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