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Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2 Review

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The Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2 is a highly improved version of its predecessor. It is lightweight, has fast autofocus, improved bokeh, and minimal color fringing. The lens shows significant improvements in corner sharpness and overall image quality.

The updated VXD motor provides silent and fast autofocus, making it suitable for wildlife and street photography. The lens demonstrates minimal flaring and improved bokeh, making it a valuable improvement over the older model.

Pros
  • Lightweight and compact design
  • Fast and silent autofocus
  • Improved bokeh
  • Minimal color fringing
Cons
  • Control of flare still needs improvement

The lens shows substantial improvements in corner sharpness and overall image quality.

The Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2 is a highly improved version of its predecessor. It is the ideal lens for walk-around purposes due to its lightweight and compact design. The updated VXD motor provides silent and fast autofocus, making it suitable for wildlife and street photography. The lens demonstrates minimal flaring and improved bokeh, making it a valuable improvement over the older model. It handles longitudinal aberration well, with minimal color fringing, which is a significant advantage. The lens shows substantial improvements in corner sharpness and overall image quality. The only downside is the control of flare, which still needs improvement, but overall, the new Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2 lens is a significant upgrade from the previous version, providing exceptional optical performance and value for money.

The only downside is the control of flare, which still needs improvement, but overall, the new Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2 lens is a significant upgrade from the previous version, providing exceptional optical performance and value for money.

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