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Tamron SP AF24-135mm F3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical (IF) Macro  PDF Print E-mail
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SP AF24-135mm F/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Product Overview

Versatile and Flexible New Super Performance Lens.

Introducing in the third in our series of high power Zoom lenses, following on the successes of the 28-200mm and the 28-300mm mega-zoom lenses. The new zoom lens from Tamron covers everything from the 24mm real wideangle that professionals and serious amateurs demand to 135mm telephoto suitable for portraits-all in one compact package. The first SP lens among Tamron's high power zoom lenses, the lens represents a new concept in high power zoom lenses, achieving outstanding performance characteristics worthy of the name SP (Super Performance).

 
Optical/Mechanical Feature Key
 
   
Model 190D
Lens Construction (Groups/Elements) 10/14
Angle of view 84°-18°
Type of Zooming Rotation
Diaphragm Blade Number 7
Minimum Aperture F/22
Minimum Focus Distance 15.7in. (0.4m)
Macro Magnification Ratio 1:3.3
Filter Diameter ø72
Weight 18.7oz. (530gm)
Diameter x Length ø3.1 x 3.2in.
(ø78.5 x 80.6mm)
Accessory Lens hood
Mount Canon AF, Minolta AF, Nikon AF-D, Pentax AF

Lens Specifications

Generic Lens Specifications
Lens Type: Zoom
Lens Special Features: Macro
IS / VR / OS: None
Min Focal length (mm): 24
Max Focal Length (mm): 135
Number of Elements: 14
Element Groups: 10
Max Aperture: 3.5
Minimum Aperture: 22
Diaphragm Blades: 7
Closest Focus Distance (m): 0.4
Maximum Magnification: 1.3
Filter Type: Screw In
Filter Diameter (mm): 72
Diameter at widest (mm): 78
Lens Length (mm): 80
Weight (g): 530

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Average user rating from: 7 user(s)

Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
4.6
Build Quality
4.7
AF Speed
4.4
Value for Money
4.3
 

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

pretty sharp from 24mm-100mm, Wednesday, 02 June 2010


Overall rating (weighted)
4.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
3.0
Value for Money
4.0
I've had this lens now for a few weeks and i bought it strictly to use as a 'walk around' lens. The lens is built solid; the entire frame is virtually made of metal and adds about 2 lbs to my canon T2i body. The images produced are pretty sharp from 24-100mm, better than the Canon 28-135mm lens. At 135mm focal length, the images are okay and has a little Barrel Distortion. Monochrome images look great at virtually all focal lengths from 24-135mm. However, the AF can be a Bit slow at maximum zoom (135mm). Also, the zoom ring can be laborious. i'm not sure if its my specific model or every model, but this Tamron lens is harder to zoom in/out than my Canon zoom lens. Canon lens have a smooth and easy zoom, while this Tamron zoom ring is a bit laborious to turn. Overall, this lens gives you exactly what you pay for. I paid $298, which is the lowest price in its class. I did my research on [...]; Despite the laborious zoom ring, i still would rather have this lens than Canon's competitor 28-135mm IS USM "lower image quality" lens. Read the reviews on [...] for the Canon lens 28-135mm IS USM, and you will read that most people are giving poor reviews for the image quality and construction build. I've played with one before on a 40Dand 50D and thought it was just ok. Asthetically, the Canon lens looks cooler and more professional. However, the Tamron lens gives you better results and is more affordable. This specific Tamron lens is discontinued and you will have to purchase it used. Make sure you ask the seller that it has no or minimal dust in the barrel. Overall, I am happy with mine and my purchase i made with Amazon.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Excellent lens, Thursday, 04 March 2010


Overall rating (weighted)
4.0
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
3.0
Value for Money
5.0
I got this lens as a replacement for a Sigma 28-105 f2.8-4. The Sigma is no longer made and the one I had failed and I'll need to get it repaired. Meanwhile, I needed a lens that was in the same general range. I have 8mm fisheye, 16mm fisheye, 10-20mm aspherical, 17-35 aspherical, the 28-105 Sigma that this 24-135 Tamron replaces, 50-200 f2.8, 75-300, 120-300 f2.8 - so the range on this lens was a critical "hole" to fill in.

I read a number of reviews on this lens which were good. Even though it isn't wuite as fast as the Sigma was, it has a nice range (24-135mm). After getting it, I was very impressed with the super sharp pictures and extremely close focusing range I got with this lens.

I highly recommend it. I would have given 5 stars if it were an f2.8 lens so that's the only reason for the 4 stars, it could be a little bit faster.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

For the money, you can't beat it., Sunday, 26 July 2009


Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
If you are like many of us trying to get our collective juices going, this lens will not disappoint. It has an excellent zoom range that gives you the most used focal lengths and produces an excellent product. I recently compared this to a Canon 24-70mm L series and I must say that unless you are getting paid major bucks for you photos it really isn't worth money other than for bragging rites.

Now thats not to say that the lens is equal to L glass. Its not. But damn close. I would say though that this lens is equal to if not superior to the non L line of lenses from Canon.

You will not be disappointed.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

One word...Awesome!!!, Wednesday, 30 April 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I purchased this for my new Canon XSI Camera & I'm telling you this is a AWESOME lens---it really takes fabulous pictures, WOW! This is a top notch lens and all I can say is I love it! I use it most all the time, great for portaits, macro, etc...If you get it you will not be disappointed.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Great lens, Sunday, 22 April 2007


Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Just get the lens for my XTi, Im telling you, this is great lens regardless the price, solidly build, Im still learning to master it.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Extraordinary lens for the price, Tuesday, 13 February 2007


Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Using a Canon Digital Rebel, sold my 28-135mm lens for this lens. Quality is superior. Is almost at the Canon "L" series level. It's lighter, more compact & weighs less. Very satisfied with the photos I've taken. A serious contender.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Excellent Wide Angle Macro Zoom!, Tuesday, 19 July 2005


Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Although this lens is a bit on the heavy side, it makes a great walk-around lens for everyday shooting and vacations. I shot a roll of Agfa Precisa 100 and the results were remarkable. Very accurate colors and excellent Contrast. If you have to travel light, this is the lens to carry. If you plan on using it on a digital camera, it's still fairly wide at a film equivalent of 38 mm at the low end of the zoom.
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