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SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro
- 28-75mm
- f/2.8
- Macro
- Min focus 0.33 m
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Quick answer
The Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro is a wide-angle to short telephoto macro lens covering 28-75mm at f/2.8 for the Pentax K mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 28-75mm f/2.8 full-frame macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with aspherical elements. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 28-75mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 14 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.33 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.26x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro?
At 28-75mm this is a wide-angle to short telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 28–75mm | 27–65.5° | 32.2–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–113mm | 18.2–46.4° | 21.8–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro?
It zooms across 28-75mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-75mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42–113mm on full frame, with a 18.2–46.4° horizontal and 21.8–54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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