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Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount Expired

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Amazon has Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount (AFA063S700) on sale for $719. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member frerk for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Fast, quiet VXD linear motor for high-speed and high-precision autofocus
  • MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 7.1" at wide end and maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.7 for creative close-ups
  • New design provides enhanced texture and greater user-friendliness
  • Compact at 4.6" long and weighing just 19 oz
  • Moisture-resistant construction and Fluorine coating
  • Includes Limited 6-Year Warranty for parts and labor
Features:
  • Compatible with Sony E-Mount APS-C and Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras
  • Get the shot you want with this everyday lens that offers a range of focal lengths to meet the majority of your photographic needs
  • 28-75mm focal length
    • Midrange is great for many subjects from people to landscapes.
  • F/2.8 maximum aperture
    • Creates sharp, detailed images with shallow depth of field and softly blurred background. Performs best in moderate-to-bright light settings or outdoors on overcast days
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction
    • Leak-resistant seals throughout the lens barrel help protect your equipment

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    • Compare to our previous Frontpage deal from November 2022 in which this lens (w/ 128GB SD) sold for $799.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $80 less (10% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $799 at the time of this posting.
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 290 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
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Sits at $899 a lot of the time and has been $799 for the past month or so. Today I noticed it dropped down to $719 and has been for a couple hours. Not sure how long it will stay that way. A good competitor to the super expensive 24-70 Sony GM II and the 24-70 Sigma which is heavier and slower focusing.

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Model: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E

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also on sale Tamron 28-200 F/2.8-5.6

https://www.amazon.com/Tamron-28-...114&sr=1-3
This was the first "good" lens I ever bought. Ended up grabbing the 70-180 as well though it's very rarely used. Great lens though and I highly recommend it.

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01-01-2024 at 05:53 PM.
01-01-2024 at 05:53 PM.
This was the first "good" lens I ever bought. Ended up grabbing the 70-180 as well though it's very rarely used. Great lens though and I highly recommend it.
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Nattefrost
01-01-2024 at 07:18 PM.
01-01-2024 at 07:18 PM.
also on sale Tamron 28-200 F/2.8-5.6

https://www.amazon.com/Tamron-28-...114&sr=1-3
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01-01-2024 at 07:22 PM.
01-01-2024 at 07:22 PM.
This or sigma 28-70 which is smaller and lighter?
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Eragorn | Staff
01-01-2024 at 08:37 PM.
01-01-2024 at 08:37 PM.
Quote from newnewyorker :
This or sigma 28-70 which is smaller and lighter?
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4657773
I recommend the Tamron personally (we have both). IMO I like the color of it more, it's much lighter and I like that all the tamron lenses can use the same filters (or at least I think so)
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01-01-2024 at 09:30 PM.
01-01-2024 at 09:30 PM.
sold my 28-75 for 28-200 for travel, but the 28-75 was a nice lens as well. The 28200 range is just more suitable for travel.
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kalatoker
01-02-2024 at 03:25 AM.
01-02-2024 at 03:25 AM.
Great versatile lens but images will lack 3d pop.
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utada82
01-02-2024 at 04:26 AM.
01-02-2024 at 04:26 AM.
good lense
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01-02-2024 at 06:59 AM.
01-02-2024 at 06:59 AM.
Quote from kalatoker :
Great versatile lens but images will lack 3d pop.

For "3D Pop" what is your suggestions? TIAhug
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01-02-2024 at 07:08 AM.
01-02-2024 at 07:08 AM.
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For "3D Pop" what is your suggestions? TIAhug
A lot of people like Zeiss coated lenses or Prime lenses for the 3d pop
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DroneC
01-02-2024 at 07:34 AM.
01-02-2024 at 07:34 AM.
Thank you. Got one.
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dae1
01-02-2024 at 08:22 AM.
01-02-2024 at 08:22 AM.
I have this for the Fuji X mount. Wonderful lens for travel.
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01-02-2024 at 09:16 AM.
01-02-2024 at 09:16 AM.
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For "3D Pop" what is your suggestions? TIAhug
3D POP or microcontrast is a subject of hot debate. I'd look it up, see some images, if you cant pick out any substantial differences between a zeiss and some other lens, then it shouldn't be a deciding factor. Heck, we got one website saying the Otus lenses ditched microcontrast for sharpness and another website saying they are the best lenses for microcontrast.
That's coming from someone who owns milvus and Otus lenses, my main lens? 35mm 1.4 g-master. Surely I'm missing out on something right? The point is if you are lacking in the essentials of photography, no amount of "3D pop" will save you.

I would get this tamron lens for its versatility, say you shoot pics of your daily life and don't mind the bulk, the focal range and relatively fast 2.8 is ideal especially coupled with your Sony ISO performance.

I would NOT get this lens because of its focusing issues. Any lens maker that sells you a dock so you can adjust the focusing, it's like they anticipate it shipping with these issues. With that said, I still use my old canon dslr extensively and my favorite lens is actually the tamron sp 35. I've had to fiddle with its back focusing issues many times over but when it nails focusing, it produces great images.

I think sigma has really pushed the boundaries of what a 3rd party lens can do with their art lenses and for a while there, they left Tamron in the dust but tamron has caught up and IMHO have surpassed Sigma.
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01-02-2024 at 09:20 AM.
01-02-2024 at 09:20 AM.
Quote from Nattefrost :
also on sale Tamron 28-200 F/2.8-5.6

https://www.amazon.com/Tamron-28-...114&sr=1-3 [amazon.com]
Just picked up for $634.59, awesome price. Had just ordered it 2 days ago for $699 from Amazon itself, so I was fortunate enough it had not been shipped yet and cancelled.
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