Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II VC LD IF For Nikon F
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14 years ago
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical IF SP AF review by desp
I bought this lens a few days ago. It seems good built, pictures are good quality and sharpness. I don`t like zoom ring, it`s little stiff (at least for me). When you turn on VC, you can really hear it. I have made abot 200 fotos; AF is working good.
Pros:
- good picture quality
- good sharpness
Cons:
- zoom ring a bit stiff
- you can hear VC
12 years ago
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 Di II VC DSLR lens
The Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II VC is a standard zoom lens designed for primary shooting duties. The lens aims to stand out for its f/2.8 designation, which is a fast, open aperture designed for low light shooting.
6 years ago
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC review
A standard zoom for APS-C, this is a direct competitor to Canon's 17-55mm f/2.8 lens...
Pros:
- Effective four-stop stabiliser
- f/2.8 constant aperture
Cons:
- Noisy autofocus
- Middling sharpness at edges
8 years ago
Bought Used, still great.
I bought this lens used from someone on here. He mentioned the dial was stiff and it is. It's not so bad but I have to get used to gripping it instead of just zooming with one finger. I don't know if that is normal for a new one or not.
14 years ago
Wouldn't recommend
After using it for around 3 months, have to say it is not at all impressive. May be I hv a bad copy, but this lens consistently churns out average photos. Either go for Nikon (which is costlier but impressive output) or stick with cheaper Nikon 18-55.
17 years ago
Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 SP XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] VC - Review / Test Report
The Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 SP XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] VC is a very promising lens based on its specifications. However, it falls somewhat short of the high expectations especially when considering the excellent performance of its non-VC variant.
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.
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
19 years ago
Perfect match for Canon 400d SLR
BACKGROUND I had been looking to replace the so-so kit lens on my Canon 400d and agonised over the possible options for several weeks. I wanted a lens to broadly replace the kit lens range of 18-55mm - with a good wide angle and some telephoto zoom, but not too much of a range so that optical...
Pros:
- Image sharpness
- constant f2 .
Cons:
- Some distortion at widest setting
- motor noise
16 years ago
I wanted to provide some detail about my experiences with this new lens, and it's performance in my day to day photography work. If you had asked me 15 years ago, I would have been very hard pressed to recommend a Tamron Lens, but with some work and time, they have managed to sell me on this...
Pros:
- Solid Construction: OK, we hear a lot about "plastic" feel and less than rugged construction
- I think we will have to get used to this construction method as it will be the norm going forward.
Cons:
- Auto Focus Lock: OK here is where I will complain about Tamron's way of doing things
- On other AF lenses that I have from Nikon, you can turn the Auto-Focus Ring, while the lens is set to Auto and it freely turns without causing any potential damage to the lens.
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