Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II VC LD For Canon EF
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14 years ago
REVIEW: Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 VC XR Di ll LD
A fast aperture standard zoom with Vibration Compensation for Nikon or Canon APS-C sensor digital SLR cameras.
Pros:
- Excellent resolution in the centre at most apertures and focal lengths
- Vibration Compensation is very effective
- Good value for money
Cons:
- Falloff in resolution at 50mm and f/2.8
- Flare control
14 years ago
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical review
Outperforms similarly priced lenses, but quality control could be an issue
Pros:
- Fast f/2.8 constant-aperture
- Good sharpness
Cons:
- No full-time manual override
15 years ago
When I first started searching for a wide angle multipurpose zoom lens, I shortlisted Canon 18-200mm IS, Canon 18-55mm IS, Canon 17-50mm F2.8 USM, Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 & Tamron 17-50mm F2.8. I read various expert reviews, user reviews and lens comparisons on the internet.
Pros:
- Very sharp in outdoor settings
- very good from f3.5/24mm onwards
Cons:
- soft at f2.8
- difficult to focus in low light conditions
- slow auto focus
15 years ago
Steve's SnapShot Cons Bottom Line Pick This Up If...
Pros:
- Very well built
- Comfortable controls
- Capable VC system
- Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture
- Produces beautiful results when stopped down
- Appealing focal range
- Half the price of it's Nikon and Canon competitors
Cons:
- Quite soft when wide open
- Small amount of visible CA
- I felt the zoom ring had a bit too much resistance
- AF and VC systems make a good amount of noise
- Some front focusing was noted while capturing indoor portraits
15 years ago
Fantastic every day lens!
Besides the motor being rather loud, I really can't complain about this lens. The price is great for the quality. I have this lens on my camera 70% of the time and I am definitely impressed with how well it works in low light.
Pros:
- Easy To Use
Cons:
- Loud motor
15 years ago
Fantastic every day lens!
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
- Easy To Use
Cons:
- Loud motor
15 years ago
A Fast Standard Zoom for digital SLRs
The Tamron AF 17-50mm f 2.8 XR Di II is a lens designed specifically for digital SLRs and their smal
Pros:
- Moderate pricing for a fast lens.
Cons:
- Loose manual focus ring
15 years ago
Tamron SP AF17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC Lens
Tamron's SP AF17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC lens is designed exclusively for cameras with APS-C sized sensors and covers the popular standard zoom range of focal lengths. On Nikon cameras it is equivalent to 26-78mm in 35mm format, while on the Canon EOS 40D body we used for our tests, the equivalent...
15 years ago
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 VC XR Di ll LD
A fast aperture standard zoom with Vibration Compensation for Nikon or Canon APS-C sensor digital SLR cameras.
Pros:
- Excellent resolution in the centre at most apertures and focal lengths
- Vibration Compensation is very effective
- Good value for money
Cons:
- Falloff in resolution at 50mm and f/2.8
- Flare control
16 years ago
Features & handling This is a well-designed lens that feels really nice. The zoom ring is a good size and has a positive feel to it. The focusing ring is very loose in manual mode, which is a bit disappointing considering the rest of the build.
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