Quick answer
The Tamron SP AF 28-105mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 28-105mm at f/28.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 28-105mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with aspherical elements. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron SP AF 28-105mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 28-105mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/28.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.22x
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP AF 28-105mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF?
At 28-105mm this is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28–105mm | 19.5–65.5° | 23.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 45–168mm | 12.2–43.8° | 14.7–51.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP AF 28-105mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP AF 28-105mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF?
It zooms across 28-105mm with a maximum aperture of f/28.0. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron SP AF 28-105mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-105mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/28.0.
What is the Tamron SP AF 28-105mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 45–168mm on full frame, with a 12.2–43.8° horizontal and 14.7–51.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 28-105mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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