Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II VC LD IF For Nikon F
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24 years ago
A Trio Of Tamron Zooms; SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF], AF28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical [IF] Macro, And AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2
Because of the increasing popularity of digital SLR cameras, Tamron has been upgrading their line of lenses to the "Digitally integrated" (Di) standard, employing methods discussed in our Technology sidebar.
18 years ago
SP AF 17-50 mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
Originally posted 2006-06-26 on Optyczne.pl In February 2006 Tamron introduced three new lenses. Of these, the Tamron SP AF 17-50 mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD ASPHERICAL [IF] looked especially interesting, which like all Tamrons models, could easily compete in a long name contest.
Cons:
- visible chromatic aberration
- vignetting at the whole focal length range (although the vignetting is even bigger for competitors at the same price range,
- visible coma at f/2.8
17 years ago
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD ASPH (IF) Lens Review
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD ASPH (IF) is one of the first 3rd-party standard zoom lenses designed for the APS-C size bodies. Prices at about US$370 (as of October 2007) the lens is quite affordable for the mainstream consumers.
16 years ago
The Tamron 17-50/2.8 Di II VC is an update of the earlier, non stabilized Tamron 17-50/2.8 Di II. "VC" or Vibration Compensation is Tamron's equivalent to Canon's IS (Image Stabilization) and Nikon's VR (Vibration Reduction).
16 years ago
Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC Review
The Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC is an optically stabilized version of Tamron's 17-50/2.8 Di II, though the two lenses do not share exactly the same optical design. The "VC" version has one less XR glass element, but one more LD and one more aspherical element.
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
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
Lens Test: Tamron SP 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC AF
This high-speed digital only ultrawide ($650, street) upgrades Tamron's nonstabilized 17–50mm f/2.8 ($460, street). Like the earlier lens (which remains in the lineup), this version uses an Extra Refractive (XR) element, two elements of low dispersion, and three of compound aspheric glass-adding up...
14 years ago
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD IF Lens Review
A full Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC Lens review is planned, but here is a quick lab-only review: Preliminary findings from lab-only testing have been somewhat disheartening however. You can see the image quality results in the ISO 12233 resolution chart link above.
14 years ago
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