which 28-75mm f2.8 lens is better?.. KM or Tamron?

[blurboiboi]

anyone has any comments on the above 2?... thinking of getting one of them...
btw any one knows the px of the KM one?.. tamron I know is around $635

 

[tokrot]

Get the KM one.. it's much better cloating and cheaper than the one you quoted..

Very sharp lens indeed good choice!

 

[antere]

Anyone has experience with Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG? Constant f2.8 for the price is a steal though 28mm x 1.5 crop factor is not very desireable.

Was quoted about $500+ for new one.

Info at http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3264&navigator=2

 

[GENO]

anyone interested to get tis lens? 28-75mm f2.8 D ???

 

[Isaiahfortythirtyone]

im using the tamron one. sharp and light yet still feels solid. but nevertheless, i wld still suggest u go for original KM stuff, especially if the price is good.

too bad canon doesnt have a KM equivalent of a 28-75 for $600

 

[Canew]

im using the tamron one. sharp and light yet still feels solid. but nevertheless, i wld still suggest u go for original KM stuff, especially if the price is good.

too bad canon doesnt have a KM equivalent of a 28-75 for $600

The closest for CANON would be the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM (at about $2 400 :bigeyes: )

 

[GENO]

The closest for CANON would be the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM (at about $2 400 :bigeyes: )

$2400 IS TOO MUCH FOR ME...:sweatsm:

I am happy just to get the KM one..tmr go see..
;p

 

[blurboiboi]

anyone interested to get tis lens? 28-75mm f2.8 D ???

i am interested wor.. you selling?

 

[Canew]

$2400 IS TOO MUCH FOR ME...:sweatsm:

I am happy just to get the KM one..tmr go see.. ;p

Ya, it is expensive. Anyway, congratulations on your upcoming purchase!

 

[mpenza]

KM collaborated with Tamron to produce the 28-75 if I'm not wrong.

 

[judeseah]

KM collaborated with Tamron to produce the 28-75 if I'm not wrong.

yes, i read that somewhere too.
minolta was impressed by the tamron that their kit lens
was made by them,
at a lower price( and a better look imo ).

 

[cosycatus]

they are the same lens basically. the tamron version can shoot in macro mode( not real macro, but allows u to get closer than normal)
Its a good lens, very sharp, colors are close to that of canon's L lens. Tamron's comes with 1 year international warranty + 2 year extended.
Going for $635 at MS color and $615 at alan photo.

 

[judeseah]

they are the same lens basically. the tamron version can shoot in macro mode( not real macro, but allows u to get closer than normal)
Its a good lens, very sharp, colors are close to that of canon's L lens. Tamron's comes with 1 year international warranty + 2 year extended.
Going for $635 at MS color and $615 at alan photo.

sold my 17-40L and 24-70L n replace it with the tamron's.
its sharper wide open and imo colour is better.
canon tend to be redder whereas tamron is neutral

but this is KM subforum right?
go for the KM stuff cos i remember they r cheaper than
tamron's offering.

jude

 

[tokrot]

Not just KM is impressed by Tamron, I am also impressed. It seems that Tamron made good standard zoom lens and macro but Sigma still have the upper hand at the 300mm above IMHO.

 

[Isaiahfortythirtyone]

yeah i just came back from HK with my 28-75 tamron. shot at f/2.8 in a variety of situations using ISO800 or 1600. sharp enough for good 4Rs. can see wrinkles clearly etc. great lens. am thinkin of gettin the 17-35 tamron to complement it. cant afford Ls la. hehe

 

[GENO]

i am interested wor.. you selling?

No lah, me thinking of getting..
:bsmilie:

 

[zcf]

yeah i just came back from HK with my 28-75 tamron. shot at f/2.8 in a variety of situations using ISO800 or 1600. sharp enough for good 4Rs. can see wrinkles clearly etc. great lens. am thinkin of gettin the 17-35 tamron to complement it. cant afford Ls la. hehe

How much is it in HK? Is it much cheaper than Singapore?

 

[Flying Dutchmen]

I bought the KM one for 570 incl GST in a shop at SL. (after some bargaining). Not many shops have the lens.
I am very happy with the lens. Happy, means to me that it is giving me sharp pictures and nice colors all the way. I can't comment about the difference with the Tamron.

 

[dynaxattack]

It seems the KM 28-75mm F/2.8 D is going for lesser than the Tamron of same spec. Why go for the tamron if u know u have the advantage of ADI when using the KM??

 

[Isaiahfortythirtyone]

its not cheaper by much in HK. but other things are cheaper. KM 5D for $1280SGD with 512mb, kit lens, and tamron 80-200mm.