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I was browsing through the Tamron 28-75mm A036 (the previous generation model) group in Flickr and there are some darn nice samples in there. I understand that it is a tough pill to swallow paying $300/400 more for the Nikon version.

But it is an interesting option for those wanting an extra stop than the 24-70mm f4, especially when paired with either Nikon ultra wide zoom.

Any interest out there?
 
I think it’s a great option, so I’m interested in seeing reviews. I’m also curious about learning what tweaks Nikon did to the Tamron lens.
 
I would have had interest in it, had it come out over a year ago. I have 24-70 2.8 S, and I'm pretty happy with it.
 
Personally no. The 4mm at the wide end is more important than the extra stop. Yes I could just switch lenses but that means carrying the other one . It also not always possible to switch. Dust,rain or just timing.
 
I have a good, not great example of the 24-70/4.

This 28-75 looks pretty interesting, but 80-90% of my living is made at 14-24, 35, 50, or 85mm (with some tilt in there usually) and f/11, so it's not like I'll really net anything from it because I know the primes are going to smoke it.

The 24-120 looks interesting, but it's still f/4 which is kind of slow for the circumstances where I'd choose a zoom over primes, and I don't travel or do walk-arounds or whatever that is.

When you do photography for a living it's all about price/performance and ROI, and then you find a different hobby. This 28-75 has a way better ROI on it than the 24-70 2.8, so I'm thinking the only way anyone would consider the bigger lens is because: Weather resistance, 24mm, or they have enough money to not give a care.
 
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I'm pretty excited for it. I need something a tiny bit wider than my 35mm, I want the 2.8, but not keen on spending over $2000 for the 24-70 2.8 S.
I could go for the 27-70 F/4, but again, I want that extra stop. So this 28-75 is kind of perfect for my needs at the moment.
Quite excited to see what the reviews will say.
 
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Personally no. The 4mm at the wide end is more important than the extra stop. Yes I could just switch lenses but that means carrying the other one . It also not always possible to switch. Dust,rain or just timing.
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To me, that extra 4mm on the wide end is critical. With 24mm, I may not need anything wider most of the time. Previously I had the 28-70mm/f2.8 AF-S. Nowadays, I wouldn't consider any 28-70 zoom.
 
I had a Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 back in the film days. It didn't go wide enough for my preferences. So no.
 
As long as the reviews end up being good I'll likely get one. I generally don't shoot very wide and won't miss the 4mm much. The big draw to me would be the price and the weight. The specs says 565g which is very much a walk around lens for me. Much like my 17-50 on my D7200 it likely would never come off my camera.
 
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As long as the reviews end up being good I'll likely get one. I generally don't shoot very wide and won't miss the 4mm much. The big draw to me would be the price and the weight. The specs says 565g which is very much a walk around lens for me. Much like my 17-50 on my D7200 it likely would never come off my camera.
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Since I take my 14-30mm wherever I go, the extra 4mm isn't crucial. If i HAD to use one lens, I would stick with a lens that went to 24mm on the wide end.
 
Not me. I stick to F4 zooms and F2 or faster primes. I get the zoom convenience and smaller size of the F4 zooms compared to 2.8, and the low-light, DOF, IQ with the primes. I think it's a good balance for hobbyists. For pros, I get why F2.8 zooms are the go to. I did consider getting the Tamron first gen for my Sony but I didn't like the DPR gallery samples. Just personal taste.
 
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In the UK the launch price is £950 compared to street £1359 the original F mount 24-70, £1699 for the VR version and £1994 for the S.

Nikon is providing a price option for a mid zoom range f2.8 zoom.

Nikon's MTF is almost an exact mirror of the Tamron.

The Tamron Mk II in Sony mount has a new optical design with improved MTF.

Nikon fit extra seals, their own stepping motor and probably the external body.

Nikon are likely to ensure their 28-75 is kept compatible with future Nikon ML bodies.

Choose your poison?

Off topic, with the launch of the Z9 discounts on the three Nikon Holy Trinity Z lenses have gone into reverse in the UK.

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Leonard Shepherd said:
Off topic, with the launch of the Z9 discounts on the three Nikon Holy Trinity Z lenses have gone into reverse in the UK.
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Saw my local Nikon representative (California) at a camera store on November 13 (2021), about two weeks after the Z9 announcement. For whatever it is worth, he said that Z lenses sales had gone up three fold since that announcement.

But the new 28-75mm/f2.8 Z Tamron/Nikon is in stock in many stores in the US.
 
Maybe. Waiting for reviews. Has to be better than the 24-70 and 24-120 F4 on the corners and less vignetting.
 
When I do shoot my 24-70 f4, it's mostly at the wide end. I did get the 24mm 1.8, which is great, and if I know I am sticking there I will just use that. If I want the flexibility, the F4 version seems good enough for me. The one stop isn't really necessary for those use cases.
 
shuncheung said:
Leonard Shepherd said:
Off topic, with the launch of the Z9 discounts on the three Nikon Holy Trinity Z lenses have gone into reverse in the UK.
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Saw my local Nikon representative (California) at a camera store on November 13 (2021), about two weeks after the Z9 announcement. For whatever it is worth, he said that Z lenses sales had gone up three fold since that announcement.

But the new 28-75mm/f2.8 Z Tamron/Nikon is in stock in many stores in the US.
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Probably the "Halo Effect" from the Z9. I know I was part of that. Replaced my entire F-Mount system in December.

The Z6 and Z7 don't really impress me much, my Z6 isn't really any better than my E-M1X, and it's much worse in some key aspects, but when the Z9 came out, I knew that I could put both feet into a Nikon Z9/Z8 system and liquidate my OMD kit with confidence (except the 300mm f/4. I'll take that lens to my grave).
 
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cali92rs said:
I was browsing through the Tamron 28-75mm A036 (the previous generation model) group in Flickr and there are some darn nice samples in there. I understand that it is a tough pill to swallow paying $300/400 more for the Nikon version.

But it is an interesting option for those wanting an extra stop than the 24-70mm f4, especially when paired with either Nikon ultra wide zoom.

Any interest out there?
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I wonder what, if anything, this means for the possibility of Tamron porting its Sony FE lenses to Z ? - assuming that they need to or will do that at some stage.

Would be interesting to see whether the 28-75 G2 ever comes across to Z. It appears to be an improvement over this Nikon licensed ( ??) G1. Maybe Nikon and Tamron have an agreement to hold this back.

Personally, I think I shall be sticking to OEM for the Z.
 
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I have a good, not great example of the 24-70/4.

This 28-75 looks pretty interesting, but 80-90% of my living is made at 14-24, 35, 50, or 85mm (with some tilt in there usually) and f/11, so it's not like I'll really net anything from it because I know the primes are going to smoke it.

The 24-120 looks interesting, but it's still f/4 which is kind of slow for the circumstances where I'd choose a zoom over primes, and I don't travel or do walk-arounds or whatever that is.

When you do photography for a living it's all about price/performance and ROI, and then you find a different hobby. This 28-75 has a way better ROI on it than the 24-70 2.8, so I'm thinking the only way anyone would consider the bigger lens is because: Weather resistance, 24mm, or they have enough money to not give a care.
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The majority of people buying this lens are not in the ROI game.

On the one hand you make the case that people will buy this lens because of the price. Then on the other hand you say that you won't be buying this lens because it's not the right lens for what you shoot.

I'll never buy this lens because I know it's a 3rd party's last year's retread. But how many know that. I'd bet not a lot. The other reason I would never buy it is because it starts at 28mm. Not having 24mm is an absolute deal breaker for me in this focal range.
 
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