Author Topic: for D90,tokina 28-80 or tamron 24-75 f/2.8's (Read 10813 times)

pitbull · « **on:** April 22, 2009, 11:06:34 AM »

helo...

can anybody help me decide which is a better lens for my d90? i am absolutely clueless about these 2 as i have never tried any of them or made any detailed tests on both lenses...i hope anybody can share their experience with these lenses(preferably on a D90) and tell me about the current street price...feedbacks very much appreciated

thank you very much,humbly waiting for your guidanc and replies

i want one for saturday

lled · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2009, 11:24:34 AM »

I just got a tamron 24-75 f/2.8 from hidalgo yesterday at 16k so far its doing well.
Its a little bit soft at f 2.8 but really sharp at f4 medyo naninibago pa ko sa af speed nya parang mabagal.

D50 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2009, 11:52:15 AM »

Hi, I have the Tokina 28-80. So far, I am impressed with its performance. Focuses fast and image quality for me is spot on. I got this lens 2nd hand from Japan and its 9.9/10 in condition.

Here is a sample pic;

FrancisJacob · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2009, 11:57:23 AM »

I used to be a proud owner of the Tokina 28-80. The lens is pro-grade quality and its built like a Tank compared to the Tamrons. This lens is really very sharp!I would have kept the lens but i chose the all Nikkor line-up.

pitbull · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2009, 12:07:41 PM »

lled: hello,kinuha mo ba sya kasama ng body?

at f/2.8 ano ang settings mo? tsaka noticeable ba talaga yun softness talaga? thanks

d50 and francis:
the tokina is my first choice. however,the availabiltiy if the lens is a bit of a problem

how does this compare with the optical performance of the tamron? i also read contrasting reviews about this lens...some love it while some will curse at tokina

i am glad that you found your units to be in good optical performance

FrancisJacob · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2009, 12:09:46 PM »

And just to add AF is fast. Its hard to find theses lenses and can only be purchased imported from Japan.I got mine 2nd hand at 20k.

And just for trivia you might want to check this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokina

FrancisJacob · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2009, 12:15:39 PM »

Quote from: pitbull on April 22, 2009, 12:07:41 PM

lled: hello,kinuha mo ba sya kasama ng body?
at f/2.8 ano ang settings mo? tsaka noticeable ba talaga yun softness talaga? thanks

d50 and francis:
the tokina is my first choice. however,the availabiltiy if the lens is a bit of a problem
how does this compare with the optical performance of the tamron? i also read contrasting reviews about this lens...some love it while some will curse at tokina
i am glad that you found your units to be in good optical performance

Its hard to find and people who own them would really think twice in letting it go (Unless its for a Nikkor). Its definitely a keeper.I'm not sure if Dave Villaruel (of NCP) can still source this since he's the only person I know that sells these magnificent lens.

benrubes · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:25:09 PM »

[I used to be a proud owner of the Tokina 28-80. The lens is pro-grade quality and its built like a Tank compared to the Tamrons. This lens is really very sharp!I would have kept the lens but i chose the all Nikkor line-up.
Posted on: Today at 11:52:15 AMPosted by: D50]

Hi Francis,

Was wondering what Nikkor you got to replace the Tokina and how they compare. Re the Tokina, if it's like the 12-24 or the 80-200 then it must also be a great lens. Have the Tamron 28-75. The IQ is acceptable especially stopped down (point against though, because one of the reasons you get a 2.8 is you want to use it with good results at 2.

. But am a bit put off by its tendency to hunt focus in low-contrast situations. Best bang for the buck as it's cheaper, but against the Tokina which is just a bit pricier? Hmm...

pitbull · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:42:58 PM »

hello,ben...
my reason for having the tokina compared against the tamron is the build quality...if its just a few thousand pesos more expensive but optically similar,then id get the tokina

so,how about a sigma naman? theres a thread here comparing the sigma and the tamron...mixed din ang reviews hehehe

my only reason if ever im gonna buy a sigma is the aftersales,if the sigma lens can compete with these 2,then may consider it.

engrmariano · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:56:14 PM »

i dont have both but if i were to buy, i'll get Tamron (at least according to reviews).

Tamron 28-75 2.8
Tokina 28-80 2.8

also consider Sigma 24-70 2.8 HSM

pitbull · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:20:54 PM »

mariano: thanks a lot for the links

ive been reading them and i was quite turn-off by the tamron bec of the rotating front when focusing...does the tokina and sigma do the same?
apart from the construction,people usually like the tamron's IQ...

ramontanbiana · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2009, 05:23:00 PM »

Quote from: lled on April 22, 2009, 11:24:34 AM

I just got a tamron 24-75 f/2.8 from hidalgo yesterday at 16k so far its doing well.
Its a little bit soft at f 2.8 but really sharp at f4 medyo naninibago pa ko sa af speed nya parang mabagal.

Hi Lled ask ko lang san sa hidalgo mo nabili ung tamron? thanks

BTW friend has the Tamron 24-75 also and the image quality of the lens is really good, hope this helps.

benrubes · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2009, 06:26:05 PM »

Quote from: pitbull on April 22, 2009, 01:42:58 PM

hello,ben...
my reason for having the tokina compared against the tamron is the build quality...if its just a few thousand pesos more expensive but optically similar,then id get the tokina

so,how about a sigma naman? theres a thread here comparing the sigma and the tamron...mixed din ang reviews hehehe

my only reason if ever im gonna buy a sigma is the aftersales,if the sigma lens can compete with these 2,then may consider it.

Sir, isang beses pa lang ako naka-hawak ng Sigma 24-70 HSM, higante na lente, malaki at mabigat. 80mm or more pa ang filter size e. Pansin ko mas-mabilis mag-focus sa Tamron at parang mas-bright yung viewfinder ko kaysa sa kung Tamron yung gamit ko. Ok din naman yung kuha ko using the Sigma, sharp siya at buhay ang kulay. According to Ari (owner of the Sigma lens), impressed naman siya sa sharpness/IQ ng Tamron ko, hindi ko alam kung diplomatic lang siya. Tignan niyo Flickr site ni Ari Singson, meron siyang mga sample ng kuha niya using it.

Palagay ko sir kung hindi kayo masyadong low-light or action foto shooting, ok na yung Tamron. Pansin ko sa lenteng ito nahihirapan siya sa mga ganyang application. Or baka may mga mas-magagaling na indyan dyan with good action/low-light sample fotos using the Tamron?

BTW, hindi naman nag-ro-rotate yung front ng Tamron 28-75 sa focusing, kaya ok siya with CPLs. Cheers sir!

pitbull · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2009, 06:46:08 PM »

thanks...

kakatukso talaga,nakakainis

oo nga napansin ko din yun alanganin na filter size ng sigma...anlaki!!!nasa magkano kaya yun sigma?

benrubes · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2009, 07:49:19 PM »

43 k daw sa JD. Mas mura sa Hidalgo siguro sir.

lled · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2009, 07:58:41 PM »

Quote from: ramontanbiana on April 22, 2009, 05:23:00 PM

Hi Lled ask ko lang san sa hidalgo mo nabili ung tamron? thanks

kay mang ramon yung 16k na tamron 28-75 f/2.8 and lens lang binili ko
yung friend ko nung sat bumili kasama ng d90 body kaya he got his lens at 15k kay mayers din

benrubes · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:10:05 PM »

Yan na nga ba ang sinasabi ko, pag pumapasok na sa Tamron si Mang Ramon (Mang Tamron? Rhyming a!) mumura e. 18.5k bili ko less than a month ago at Henry's. Pero ok na din.

pitbull · « **Reply #17 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:33:15 AM »

nasa 19k kay charlie

D50 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2009, 02:04:59 PM »

Rico, there is another Tokina 28-80 coming in 2 weeks time. Pa reserve ka na kay Dave Villaruel (sa NCP).
Just read his post at NCP.

pitbull · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2009, 02:24:36 PM »

pangatlo daw ako

which means...hindi ako kasama for the next?

sana pwede ko ma test yun tokina...saan kaya pwede?

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