Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
EF Mount cameras.
The Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 is also available in the Nikon F (FX) , Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF mounts.
What type of photography is the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 that are compatible with the Canon EF mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Canon EF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Tamron AF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron AF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Aspherical lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| Aperture Ring |
| Hood supplied |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
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| Lens Extends while zooming |
| Slow Aperture at Tele end |
| Variable Aperture |
Lens Mount
Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 has a maximum diameter of 72mm and a total length of 70mm when not extended. It weighs 237g / 8.4 oz.
Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 has a filter thread of 58mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6:
You can also check All Canon EF Mount Lenses with 58mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 28-80mm and 2.9X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 44.8 - 128mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM , Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM and Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2. in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 With Optical Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 28mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f22 at 80mm .
| Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
|
28mm
|
F3.5 |
F22 |
|
80mm
|
F5.6 |
F22 |
Optical Formula
Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 7 groups .
Lens Hood
Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Tamron AF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Aspherical.
Top Alternatives of Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 in Other Lens Mounts
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