Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

$600
28-300 mm
autofocus 10.7x zoom lens
f/3.5-6.3
variable aperture Tamron VC Image stabilized

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 41 users at B&H Photo Video

"This is the only lens that I use because of its versatility. It is the best money that I have ever spent on a lens. Completely reliable and there is nothing that I dislike about it."

"I like this lens. It is nice to have wide range of focal lengths. The lock on the lens is good, I don't have to worry about the lens creep. The focus is fast and consistent. I have gotten a lot of great photos from this lens in the short time I have had it (action, macro, outdoors and indoor)."

"The lens is noisy and at times slow."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
65.3 - 6.8°
28-300mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5200 that are lacking focus motors.

horizontal angle of view
45.7 - 4.5°
42.5-457.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Telephoto lens
	300 mm

	Great wide angle lens
	28 mm

	More advanced image stabilization
	Tamron VC

	Huge zoom range
	10.7x

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Cons

The Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Narrow aperture
	f/3.5

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	28 mm
	Max focal length	300 mm	above average
	Zoom range	10.7x	unique
	Magnification	1:3 (0.3x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.5
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/6.3	below average
	Tele maximum	f/40	unique
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	Tamron VC	above average
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	99 mm
	Diameter	78 mm
	Filter size	67 mm
	Weight	0.6 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	65.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	6.9°	above average
	Wide vertical	46.4°
	Telephoto vertical	4.6°	above average
	Wide diagonal	75.4°
	Telephoto diagonal	8.2°	above average
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	45.7°
	Telephoto horizontal	4.5°	above average
	Wide vertical	31.5°
	Telephoto vertical	3°	above average
	Wide diagonal	53.8°
	Telephoto diagonal	5.4°	above average

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wardvision

(7:47 AM, January 12, 2013)

I am having overexposure problems of about .5 to 1.0 stop on D600. Raw files are dark and blowout in clouds. Have tried picasa and aperature. Put on 24-85mm nikon and results are pretty good.
I have rest all settings. lens is listed in jpeg data. I have other tamron zooms for minolta/canon no such issues. Any ideas

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Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

Cons

The Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f lens?

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