The Tamron AF28-80mm f3. 5-f5. 6 is a standard zoom lens with a wide to medium telephoto range of 28-80mm, providing great range for nature and landscape photography or snapshots and home photography. By using aspherical elements in the front optical group, Tamron reduced the total number of elements required. They also used strong, engineered plastic for the barrel, making the total lens body only 8. 4 ounces. These features make this lens extremely versatile and lightweight. This model is dedicated to Minolta AF SLR cameras.
A standard zoom lens from a wide 28mm to a medium telephoto range of 80mm. The use of aspherical elements in the front group reduces the number of elements required, and the use of strong engineering plastic in the barrel makes the body a light 237g. Consequently, it is easy to carry.
the pros of this lens are: 1. it is light about 237g (8. 4oz) 2. it’s rubber body makes it easy to focus or focal length. 3. focusing is very smooth 4. 28-80 focal length The cons of this lens are: 1. switching between 50mm to 28mm seems to be stiff(this could be just mine) 2. Minimum Aperture is only F/22 3. Minimum Focus Distance is 27. 5 in overall a good lens not great, great for the price great, brand (in my opinion) don’t pay more than 60. 00 yes i know it has a msrp of 133. 95 but relay who pays msrp. hop my review helps you in your decision.