Minolta ASony A
    Ultra telephoto zoom
    Full frame

    Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD AD IF

    4.5
    (45 reviews)
    Mechanical: 4.1
    Focal Length
    28-300mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-22
    Mount
    Minolta A, Sony A
    Weight
    585g
    Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD AD IF is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Great choice mainly for good light conditions

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. 96 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 585 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.

    Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD AD IF purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 14 months of tracked sales — pay around the $83.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $83.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $123.00
    All-time low
    $10.00
    Latest sale
    $218.00

    Best deals

    589 of 1165 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $83.00 fair value.

    • Jul 4, 2025$10.00$-73.00 / typical
    • Nov 7, 2024$11.00$-72.00 / typical
    • Jan 24, 2025$13.00$-70.00 / typical
    • Oct 22, 2024$14.00$-69.00 / typical
    • Nov 5, 2024$14.00$-69.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length28-300mm
    Aperturef/3.5-22
    Min Focus Distance8.2m
    Focusing
    Physical
    Weight585g
    Length96.6mm
    Filter Thread72mm
    MountMinolta A, Sony A
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Underated Lens5.0/5

    Underated Lens This lens seems to get consistently trashed in reviews but I find it to be a perfect walk around lens for my d750. Compact, light and good looking, it delivers very acceptable to excellent images at all focal lengths. If you are a gear snob or "pixel peeper" maybe it's not for you, but I love getting good value for the money I spend. By the way, mine is the non Di version of this lens. Huge zoom range is a big plus too!

    You can get a much better lens for about the same low price2.0/5

    You can get a much better lens for about the same low price I bought a D700 to try full frame and use my old Nikon lenses. I wanted an inexpensive universal zoom lens with auto focus to see how the modern system works. I've been a well satisfied Lumix Micro 4/3 guy for years and am familiar with modern auto everything cameras, but not full frame. This Nikon zoom is pretty old technology. It doesn't focus close, the zoom has a little "grind in it", not smooth, and the front rotates as it focuses so it needs a rediculous huge round lens shade. It's a compromise. Worked fine, decent results, but clumsy. If I had looked more carefully I would have noticed the Tamron 28-300 zoom a newer and more versatile lens, macro focusing and a better zoom range than the Nikon lens I'm reviewing here. It's clean and compact. It is pretty well reviewed and I like the results. The Tamron cost about the same as the Nikon on Ebay. Caveat emptor.Read full review

    An old lens that's worth a look5.0/5

    An old lens that's worth a look An old screwdrivers lens thats very plastically and light, a bit rattly but is quite compact for it's zoom range also is surprisingly sharp and can focus reasonably closely making it a good travel lens

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD AD IF?

    Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD AD IF is a camera lens with 28-300mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Minolta A, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 585g.

    What mount is the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD AD IF compatible with?

    Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD AD IF uses a Minolta A, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD AD IF cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD AD IF typically sells for around $10.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD AD IF a good lens?

    Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD AD IF has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 45 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD AD IF?

    Similar lenses include Cosina AF 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC, Cosina AF 28-300mm f/4-6.3 MC, Exakta AF 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3.

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    Overall Rating
    4.2
    Mechanical4.1/5
    Based on 11 reviewers

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