Used Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro for Sale — From £92 | UsedLens.co.uk

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Tamron's legendary budget 28-75mm f/2.8 — one of the best-selling third-party zooms ever, rivalling OEM at half the price.

The Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro was released in 2003 as an affordable constant f/2.8 standard zoom for full-frame Canon EF and Nikon F bodies. At 510g and 67mm filter thread it was significantly lighter and less expensive than the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM of the same era. Di confirms full-frame coverage. 'XR' refers to extra-low refraction glass; 'LD' refers to low-dispersion elements. 'Macro' designates the 0.33m minimum focus distance, not 1:1 macro.

The optical design uses 16 elements in 14 groups including LD and aspherical elements. Seven aperture blades. The 67mm filter thread is standard for f/2.8 standard zooms. At 510g the lens is lighter than most competing f/2.8 standard zooms. Minimum focus distance of 0.33m across the full zoom range. DC motor AF provides standard subject acquisition. Constant f/2.8 aperture throughout. Internal focusing.

The Tamron 28-75mm's 2003 positioning was as the affordable constant f/2.8 standard zoom for photographers who wanted f/2.8 performance without L-series or professional Nikon pricing. At 510g it was meaningfully lighter than the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L. The 0.33m MFD provides moderate close-focus capability for product and detail work. For event photography, portraiture, and documentary, the constant f/2.8 provides consistent exposure and depth-of-field control across the standard zoom range.

On the used market the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di is very affordable as a vintage constant f/2.8 standard zoom. Condition checks: DC motor AF response, zoom ring smoothness, and 67mm front element for marks. The second-generation Tamron 28-75mm G2 (model A036) provides improved optics and faster AF at a moderate premium. Compatible with full-frame and APS-C bodies in the Canon EF or Nikon F version.

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