Tamron AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical IF for Nikon

Pros: Light weight, smaller filter size, wide zoom range, internal focus
Cons: Distortion, clumsy manual focus, AF-focus hunting in low light

Before I dive into the details of this incredible lens, I think it would be better if I start with the factors that led me to buy this lens in the first place. I am a first-time SLR owner although I've had the chance to use my Father's old Nikormats...

Pros: Very small and light, good flare and distortion control, inexpensive (paid $260)
Cons: Slow, manual focusing takes some concentration, distortion at focal length extremes

I recently purchased the Tamron XR 28-200 before taking a trip to San Francisco, mainly because that trip was NOT for photography or even sightseeing, but rather for an interview. San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world (in my ...

Pros: Compactness, Versatility, Clarity, Build Quality, Ease of Use, Price
Cons: None

This is one of the most incredible lenses I have ever seen and is the only one I use on my Nikon N60. My friend is the photo editor of a newspaper and this is her favorite lens. But enough with the subjective material, lets get right to the...

Pros: price, zoom range
Cons: performance

I started learning serious photography half a year ago. I bought a Canon ElanIIE camera, and got this lense as my first choice of lense.

The reason I chose this lense was simple: I decided on what I needed first, read numerous reviews, and...

Pros: Focal range, warranty, ease of use.
Cons: Not as sharp or contrasty as a prime lens. Doesn't have Nikon name on it.

I currently own the previous version of this lens, the Super. I have this attached to my Nikon F5 whenever I travel. This lens can cover just about anything that comes along. The pictures that it produces are similar in quality to my old Nikon Series E...

Pros: Close Focus, Great Range
Cons: None

This is a great lense. It has the range to do about anything and the close up focus distance is great. I have a Nikon N-70 body and I use this lense almost exclusively. The quality of the pictures is great and the lense is a lightweight alternitive to...

Pros: Compact, light weight, cost
Cons: 3.8-5.6

I have a small collection of Nikon AF lenses that I use with a Nikon N90 and a N8008. Included in my collection are the Nikon AF28-70 2.8 and the AF80-200 2.8 lenses. So, why did I purchase this Tamron lens. Two reasons:

1. I've owned...

Pros: Truly versatile, solid construction, excellent optics for the category
Cons:

This lens (and I am talking about the Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 LD Aspherical IF Super) is one of the best selling lenses of all time and for good reason: it’s extremely versatile. I use this lens for general and travel photography on my Nikon N70, and...

Pros: well worth the money
Cons: light purple fringes at 200mm

I got mine for 85$ as new, for use with my Sony A100 Alpha, therefore, i can only speak out how this Tamron performs on my A100 only, 1st it very light, small well build, got internal focus, comes with petal hood. Well! you all know that Sony A100 has ...

Pros: Price, durability, flexibility, workmanship, convenience
Cons: heavy weight; bulkiness; sharpness of photos could be bit better

I purchased this lens about 2 years ago for a pending trip to Europe- along with a Canon Rebel G camera. If, like me, you don't want to spend your time changing lenses, and you want the ability to zoom in when you need to -- this is a lens to look at....

Pros: inexpensive, sharp, good focal length range, metal mount
Cons: slow, can hunt focus in low light, no HSM

Did a lot of online review searching to find something that I could use both on my film and digital Nikon bodies(N90s and D50). While the lens is a little slow, for the $150 I paid, this has been my all the time walk around lens. While it is not a ...

Pros: Versatility
Cons: image quality

I own this lens for almost 4 years now. It had given me some really good shots. The pictures are sharp and the colour is nice but the contrast may be lacking.

One thing I notice is that when comparing 2 pictures taken at the same time with...

Pros: Verstility, smoooth motion, quick AF, good clarity
Cons: Could be a little sharper, but not much

I purchased this lens for a song on eBay. I thought for sure it must be defective. But then I popped it on my D70 and ran a few test shots. Imagine my surprise when I realized it was producing better images that the Nikkor 18-70 that came with my kit! I've thrilled with the results but still find myself yearning for a little more detail. Can't have everything. I'm sure this will be spending a lot of time on my camera.