Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II VC LD For Canon EF
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12 years ago
outstanding performance lens
This lens is performs astoundingly according to my desire. Pictures are pretty sharp and fit splendidly into my sort of photography -nature, nightfalls, and architectures. All things considered, I am content with the lens and utilize it as my essential lens.
12 years ago
We look at how a third party kit lens stacks up to a first party one.
Tamron's 17-50mm F/2.8 lens is a good upgrade if you own an entry-level or middle-of-the-pack camera, as it can provide a noticeable jump in image quality, as well as better performance when shooting in dim lighting conditions.
Pros:
- F/2.8 aperture
- Good upgrade for entry- and mid-level camera bodies
Cons:
- A little bit pricey
12 years ago
Great for cameras with built in focus motors
The product is great because it has a very wide aperture for a zoom lens, without breaking the budget! It's also a constant f/2.8, so you have great aperture even when fully zoomed in.
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
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
17 years ago
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II IF Aspherical Review
There are many similarities between the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR zoom and Sigma's 18-50mm f/2.8 EX, not least because both use professional-grade optics. Deeper under the skin, they share a seven-blade iris and have almost the same dimensions and mass.
Pros:
- Compact and keenly priced
Cons:
- Slight stiffness on zoom ring
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
13 years ago
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF)
Designed for APS-C cameras but with a pro-spec build quality, this sub-£500 optic is a good update to an already popular lens
18 years ago
I bought this lens in Edmonton from the new Vistek store in August this year. I thought that I would try it out first. The bench test reports are true to their words. This is an excellent lens and it only cost a fraction of the Canon brand. I realise the Canon lens has IS.
17 years ago
Best everyday zoom lens Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
The Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 SP XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] is a very serious performer capable to deliver very sharp images at all focal lengths. Vignetting and distortion are about average for a lens in this class. CAs are a bit on the high side towards the short end of the focal range.
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