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Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Review

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The Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 is an affordable and convenient superzoom lens with a versatile focal range. It is compact, light, and weather-sealed, making it great for travel. The sharpness is very respectable for a superzoom lens, and the autofocus speed is quite usable.

The Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 is a compelling option for those in need of a versatile and affordable superzoom lens. Its compact and light design, along with the weather sealing, make it an excellent travel companion. The lens provides very respectable sharpness for a superzoom, and the autofocus speed is quite usable, making it suitable for a variety of shooting situations.

Pros
  • Affordable and convenient
  • Compact, light, and weather-sealed
  • Respectable sharpness for a superzoom lens
  • Usable autofocus speed
Cons
  • Lack of image stabilization
  • Limited focal range
  • Limited wide-angle capabilities

The lack of image stabilization in the lens can lead to a decrease in sharpness and consistency in certain shooting conditions.

The Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 is a compelling option for those in need of a versatile and affordable superzoom lens. Its compact and light design, along with the weather sealing, make it an excellent travel companion. The lens provides very respectable sharpness for a superzoom, and the autofocus speed is quite usable, making it suitable for a variety of shooting situations. However, the lack of image stabilization in the lens can lead to a decrease in sharpness and consistency in certain shooting conditions. The lens's aperture range of 2.8 to 5.6 provides flexibility for different shooting scenarios, and the 28mm focal length is quite versatile, although a wider 24mm focal length would have been more useful in some situations. Overall, the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 accomplishes its goal of being a compact, affordable, and convenient superzoom lens with a rugged build quality, making it a great option for travel and video shooting.

The lens's aperture range of 2.8 to 5.6 provides flexibility for different shooting scenarios, and the 28mm focal length is quite versatile, although a wider 24mm focal length would have been more useful in some situations.

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