Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens for Sony & Konica Minolta Digital SLR Cameras (Model 177DM)

I have been using this lens as my main lens since I got it. I only removed it to use a 18-200mm for a period. I am satisfied with the lens and do not have anything to complain about. It was a great deal.

the pros of this lens are:1.it is light about 237g (8.4oz)2.it's rubber body makes it easy to focus or focal length.3.focusing is very smooth4.28-80 focal lengthThe cons of this lens are:1.switching between 50mm to 28mm seems to be stiff(this could be just mine)2.Minimum Aperture is only F/223.Minimum Focus Distance is 27.5 inoverall a good lens not great, great for the price great, brand (in my opinion) don't pay more than 60.00 yes i know it has a msrp of 133.95 but relay who pays msrp. hop my review helps you in your decision.

I was simply expecting more but what you pay is what you get. I'll say I give it a one star.

I bought this lens for my Cannon XSI and was disappointed. Lots of blur in low light settings with no image stability (IS) capability. It has a built in autofocus (AF) which locks the lens from manual focus and does a poor job snapping to focus. This lens would work for someone who is using a DSLR for the first time and is looking for something cheap to throw on, but you will probably pick up on its limitations quickly. Easy to use, good to learn on. I would recommend putting in another $40 and going with the Cannon 18-55mm f/ 3.5 - 5.6 IS (comes with the kit) for a higher quality picture instead.

My daughter loves it, and calls it an upgrade from the stock a230 lens.

Great Second lens for Studio Photography or Special Events. Works find with my Sony Alpha 230.