• DSLR cameras can use third-party lenses, such as the Tamron 28-75mm lens, as long as the camera mounting matches the lens.camera lens image by dinostock from Fotolia.com
  
  The Tamron 28-75mm lens is small compared to other zoom lenses. It is also much more affordable than many other comparable lenses. The focal length range of this lens is 28 to 75 mm, which covers the focal length used for most normal general purpose cameras. This lens is not made by a camera body manufacturer but it does fit into several Pentax, Nikon, Minolta and Canon camera bodies.
  
  

Nikon

• Tamron has made this lens compatible with Nikon D60, D40 and D40x DSLR cameras. This lens offers additional zoom to the full size DSLR Nikon cameras. The lens features XR technology developed by Tamron to optimize the use of power in the lens using high refractive index, XR, glass. At the same time, the lens is lightweight and easy to use.
  
  

Canon EOS

• Canon produces many lenses for its DSLR cameras, but a good third-party lens for these Canon cameras is the Tamron lens. The Tamron lens is offered at good value, around $400, which offers substantial savings compared to the equivalent Canon lens that retails at around $1,000. This is an excellent choice for individuals who use the 28 to 75 mm range and want a fast and high-quality mid-range zoom with sharp center focus.
  
  

Pentax

• Pentax cameras with a K or KA mount will fit the Tamron 28-75mm lens. Pentax cameras with K mounts include the Pentax K1000, KX, KM, K2, MX, ME Super, K2DMD, LX, MG, MV1, MV and ME. Cameras with the KA mount include Pentax Super A, Program Plus, Program A, Super Program, A3000, A3, P30, P3, P30t, P30n, P3n, P50 and the P5.
  
  

Sony/Minolta

• The Tamron 28-75 lens works on all Sony/Minolta cameras that use an A mount, also called AF. This includes the Sony Alpha DSLR cameras, Konica Minolta Dynax, Minolta RD, Minolta MS and Minolta SB cameras.