Tamron AF 28-105mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical (IF) Reviews

Great for portraits -in fact stunning results.This lens gets a bad rap for being
used for purposes its not designed to.Don,t shoot distant wideangle landscape with this lens!!

I second the sentiment - this is an exceptional portrait lens! Even wide open it surpasses the Canon 85mm f1.8 in pure detail of resolution.

This is not a fast focusing lens and should not be used to capture action. However, when this lens locks on it produces an image so well defined that it takes your breath away. When I added the Canon system to my kit I asked two respected local professionals to recommend a standard zoom lens. One is a Canon user and the other Nikon. Both recommended this lens without any prompting and I am so glad I was able to find an excellent sample.

The price on these lenses are down as they are no longer manufactured. I got two from KEH and kept the one with the sharpest f2.8 IQ. If you have the patience and don't mind a weighty lens this lens will not disappoint you - if you can get your hands on a good sample.