The Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD is designed to be your go-to lens for almost any situation. For those looking for a single lens to cover a wide variety of shooting scenarios, it promises a lot of flexibility.
Coming to you from Jake Sloan, this in-depth video explores the performance of the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD lens, especially in challenging environments like the Arctic Circle. While all-in-one lenses like this aren’t often considered professional-grade, Sloan demonstrates that it can still deliver excellent results. The lens’ zoom range is its biggest advantage, allowing you to capture everything from sweeping landscapes to intimate wildlife shots. One of the key highlights in Sloan’s review is the lens’ close-focus capability, which lets you take macro-like shots even at wide focal lengths, opening up creative possibilities for detail-oriented photography.
In terms of build quality, the lens holds up well in harsh conditions. Sloan takes the lens through its paces in cold, rugged environments, and it performs impressively. Its weather-sealing and durable construction make it suitable for outdoor shooting. While the lens is built from a composite plastic material, it doesn’t feel cheap, and the lock switch helps prevent lens creep when shooting at different angles.
When it comes to image quality, Sloan finds the lens sharp and capable, especially for its price point. The autofocus is fast and accurate, which is crucial when capturing moving subjects like wildlife. The lens performs admirably in well-lit conditions, with vibrant colors and strong contrast in the resulting images. However, it does have limitations, particularly in low-light situations due to its aperture range of f/4 to f/7.1. For nighttime photography or dimly lit environments, you might need a faster lens to get better results.
A surprising strength of the Tamron 28-300mm is its image stabilization. Sloan shows that even at the maximum zoom of 300mm, handheld shots remain sharp thanks to the lens’ impressive stabilization system.Check out the video above for the full rundown from Sloan.
