Why this lens?
The main reason I chose this lens is its convenience. It's the perfect travel companion, covering a versatile zoom range from 28mm—ideal for landscapes—to 300mm, which is great for detailed shots of architecture, wildlife, and more. The range in between also makes it suitable for portrait photography. The second reason is price. This is a 10 years old lens that works very well and is currently being sold in the used market for half of the price of when it was released.
Performance:
The sharpness of this lens is surprisingly decent, especially considering its broad zoom range. It also features Vibration Control (VC), Tamron’s image stabilization, which performs impressively—even outperforming some of my Canon lenses. While the autofocus is a little slow, it's far from the slowest I've encountered but it’s not fast enough to be used in a sport event. The lens is moisture-resistant, which is a great bonus for outdoor use.
Handling:
Weighing only 19 ounces, this lens is lightweight and easy to carry, making it ideal for exploring cities or historical landmarks.
Value:
You can find this lens used for around $300 to $400, a very attractive price given its features and versatility. The lens has many versions, you need to look for version A010 (look for the letters PZD in the name).
Samples
Here some pictures taken with this lens adapted to a Canon R6. These photos have been edited a little bit like I always do with any other picture.
