Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 Di XR in SG yet?

[finkster]

Is this lens available here yet? Looks promising from the specs & the price.

http://www.tamron.com/35mm/35mm_af/a2875a09.htm

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bh4.sph..._TA287528N___REG___CatID=22___SID=F6295E39310

 

[finkster]

The B&H link doesn't work. Just key in 'Tamron Di' in the search field under 'Cameras/Photo Gear', then scroll to the bottom when the result appears.

No reviews which I know of yet about this lens...

 

[Nikonian Foo]

No idea when this is coming out but this lens has a 67mm filter thread compared to any competion's 77mm. Savings on filters too. I'm more interested in their 17-35 f/2.8-4 which has a 77mm filter thread compared to Sigma's 82mm. Tamron's low weight design is also an advantage.

 

[MaGixShOe]

17-35?
new lens is it?

the 28-75 looks good! f2.8 lens at an affordable price

 

[extreme2]

The design really looks and feels like a Nikon lens.

 

[cyrilng]

Wow, works out to less than $700 including shipping.

 

[MaGixShOe]

a tamron 24-135 cost around $600 locally

this 28-75 listed price is lower than the 24-135 on the website....
if its right, it should cost around $400-$500

 

[cyrilng]

Originally posted by MaGixShOe
a tamron 24-135 cost around $600 locally

this 28-75 listed price is lower than the 24-135 on the website....
if its right, it should cost around $400-$500

So cheap for a 2.8 lens! But maybe it's plasticky, that's why it's light too?:dunno:

 

[MaGixShOe]

i dun mind the plastic

coz its so cheap!

 

[cyrilng]

So anyone know who's the lecal Tamron agent?

 

[MaGixShOe]

Originally posted by cyrilng
So anyone know who's the lecal Tamron agent?

at tannery lane, around macpherson area

just went there afew days ago, can buy the lens there too, was asking for this 70-300 tamron lens which cant be found in shops and they say if want can get it from there

 

[extreme2]

Tithes Marketing (S) PTE LTD.
66 Tannery Lane
Sindo Building Hex 04-01,
Singapore 347805

Tel:743-0055
Fax:747-4022

tithes@pacific.net.sg

 

[MaGixShOe]

oh yah.. if by public transport, can take mrt to aljunied mrt and change to bus 100 or 62, get down at the 4th stop and walk in

 

[Zerstorer]

A bit off topic, but since we are discussing lenses...does anyone know if the Tamron 70-210 f2.8 is still available?

 

[extreme2]

Tithes Marketing (S) PTE LTD. is the local distributor for both Tamron lens and Bronica Medium Format.

2 new products from Tamron:

SP AF180mm F/3.5 Di 1:1 Macro
The world's smallest & lightest telephoto 1:1 macro lens

SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di
The world's smallest & lightest fast standard zoom lens

 

[twisturn]

Got the lens 3 weeks ago while in Japan ... pretty hard to find even in Japan as there is no stock in the major camera chains ... I only manage to find it during my last day at Kobe in a small decent camera shop the size of MS Color ...

Excellent built(not plasticky at all - has the crinkle feel)

Lightweight - 510grams

Optics is good so far ... try comparing to my Canon 16-35 and i must say it can really match the details captured at similar focal length and aperture ...

Can focus down to 0.33m when is a good substitute for limited macro if you do not want to carry too many lenses. ...

And somehow the Di technology seems to work well for DSLR ... hmm I wonder how is it so ...

The only thing I do not like is that the autofocus is quite slow and not very sensitive as Canon lenses

Well for the price and the compact size, it is definitely a steal ... Listed price in Japan is 55,000 Yen but it is usually going for 39,500 yen ... and there is a possibilty of bargaining a slightly lower price ...I got mine for around S$550

Dun think there will be stock in Singapore as Tithes Marketing is not bringing in such a lens ...

If i am going to Japan for work again, can help to get the lens ....

One thing to note ... the warranty is only valid in Japan if it is bought in Japan ...

 

[MaGixShOe]

:cry: :cry:

i will go pyscho them when i going down this week to bring in the lens

its slow even when compared to non-usm ones?

 

[charvy]

Erm.. Is it a ring type zoom ? As in like those found in L lenses?

 

[cyrilng]

Originally posted by MaGixShOe
:cry: :cry:

i will go pyscho them when i going down this week to bring in the lens

its slow even when compared to non-usm ones?

Please do. Maybe we can do an MO here then for those really keen.:light:

 

[cyrilng]

Thanks extreme2 & twisturn for the info too.