KM 28-75f2.8 or Tamron 28-105f2.8?

[AncientMariner]

I have been considering buying a Tamron SP AF28-105 f2.8 lens.
Then I came across this article in dpreview:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=12974443
Didn't know KM had a 28-75mm lens.
Is KM releasing more new lenses?
Can anyone advise how does the Tamron compare with KM around that range?

[captnj]

the 28-75 i feel is one of the must haves... its a common range and its SHARP prety much from 2.8 all the way

[AncientMariner]

Originally Posted by captnj the 28-75 i feel is one of the must haves... its a common range and its SHARP prety much from 2.8 all the way

Thought what you have is 28-70 f2.8G.
So you got the 28-75 AF(D) too?

[GENO]

Originally Posted by AncientMariner Thought what you have is 28-70 f2.8G. So you got the 28-75 AF(D) too?

all 3 lenses are great. the best is still the old 28-70mm G...slow but the sharpest is woooo..

somehow, we just need the D function sometimes...


For the tamron 28-105mm f2.8 , its not too bad..very interesting lens for portriat too.. if u want to try, i have it, test first before u decide which to get...

[captnj]

i dun have the G version.... i have the 28-75 D... apparently from ppl who have both... the 28-75 is pretty darn close to the G version so its indeed a good deal value wise my only G lense is the 80-200 oh ya the 28-75 D is supposed to be faster focusing than the G also yay!

[AncientMariner]

Originally Posted by GENO all 3 lenses are great. the best is still the old 28-70mm G...slow but the sharpest is woooo.. somehow, we just need the D function sometimes... For the tamron 28-105mm f2.8 , its not too bad..very interesting lens for portriat too.. if u want to try, i have it, test first before u decide which to get...

Tks. I am very tempted to hold you to that offer.
Think it wd suffice for shooting motorshow esp autobabe contest without flash?

[GENO]

Originally Posted by AncientMariner Tks. I am very tempted to hold you to that offer. Think it wd suffice for shooting motorshow esp autobabe contest without flash?

Hold what?

[AncientMariner]

Originally Posted by GENO Hold what?

Your Tamron lens, lah.

[GENO]

Originally Posted by AncientMariner Your Tamron lens, lah.

OKIE..ANYTIME.. JUST SMS ME TO BRING IF WE ARE MEETING UP..

[Agetan]

Originally Posted by AncientMariner Tks. I am very tempted to hold you to that offer. Think it wd suffice for shooting motorshow esp autobabe contest without flash?

I feel Tamron 28-105 f2.8 is sharp enough for most application, though I don't have any experience with 28-75 2.8

However, compare it with the Minolta 28-70 f2.8 G, it is slightly softer, but it is cheaper, faster...

I will use it for most occasion including wedding, no problem.

Fill flash will always be better if you are in dark area such as motor show.

Hart

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Originally Posted by Agetan I feel Tamron 28-105 f2.8 is sharp enough for most application, though I don't have any experience with 28-75 2.8 However, compare it with the Minolta 28-70 f2.8 G, it is slightly softer, but it is cheaper, faster... I will use it for most occasion including wedding, no problem. Fill flash will always be better if you are in dark area such as motor show. Hart

women always have a soft spot... so softer lens works for them...

[deslim27]

KM 28-75 is one kick ass lens!

[BBTM]

Originally Posted by deslim27 KM 28-75 is one kick ass lens!

What abt the 24-70 Sigma, heh heh!

[doremonx]

Any idea what are the prices for these 2 lens brand new?

[deslim27]

Originally Posted by BBTM What abt the 24-70 Sigma, heh heh!

You buy lah, then we test it against KM 28-75..

My guess.. KM 28-75 will win.

[AncientMariner]

Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt women always have a soft spot... so softer lens works for them...

Correction - Men always have a soft spot for women but women's hearts can often be hard as nails.

[sulhan]

Hiee...

If you have $$....go for the KM 28-75(D)......
Great versatile lens....though not that wide...but
its a good optics that have sharpness that is uniform throughouth the zoom...

rhds.
sulhan

[BBTM]

Originally Posted by deslim27 You buy lah, then we test it against KM 28-75.. My guess.. KM 28-75 will win.

I scare my sweaty palm will destory the number on KM lens. I rather get Sigma, got protection, safer