Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras by Tamron
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Digital camera reviews of Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: A really great option to a kit lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted a lens that had a constant fast aperature, and this does the trick for me. I'm very happy with the quality of the photos I get using it with my Canon 40D. I've read other reviews about how noisy the autofocus motor is, but I don't have a lot of experience with higher end lenses that may have much quieter motors. The noise level is not that bad, and would only be obvious in very quiet situations.Digital camera Review: A reasonable lens for the price but..
Summary: 3 Stars
I was very excited when I heard about the availability of the Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 Di for Canon. Just like many budgeting lens shoppers, I was looking for an alternative to canon's 17-40L F/4 and Tamron was the first in line after reading review after review of how this lens held it's ground. First off the bat of receiving this lens, it was light-weight but built with a plastic feel. I own a Rebel XTi, and this was my second lens upgrade. On my camera, the lens felt solid and the plastic feel, complimented the plastic feel of my camera.. ha ha ha. All was forgotten when I took my camera and new lens out for a shoot. Boy was this darn lens noisey. I never knew something so simple would be so annoying. I also own a Nikon with several lens that all have silent motors, so I guess this is why it bothered me so much. Putting that aside, this len's performance was good, but not great. Sharpness kicks in above F/4 and dies dramatically from 2.8 through. I was very disappointed overall. I always the type to give something a try before I knock it off, so I borrowed my friend's 20D. He shot some pictures and so did I will both didn't get anything too impressing. I made the choice to send back this lens to Amazon. I took the refunded money and purchased the 17-40L from B&H for $655 with a $45 canon rebate. Overall, this made it less than a $200 dollar differences. Receiving this lens was like receiving a gift from the Camera Gods. Never have I held such a solid, finely crafted piece such as this Lens ever. I would almost be rude to compare these two lens between each other, so I won't. But some once told me, "Do you really want to have a Tamron and always be wondering 'What If' in regards to having purchase the L?" I am no longer wonder "What If" and I'm very please with ,my decision. Thanks.
Digital camera Review: Amazing lens!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this lens in place of Canon's 18-55mm base lens when I got my Rebel XTi a couple years ago. The 17-50mm f/2.8 Tamron is a true aspect for the compact SLR sensor - no 1.6x conversion. The only downside of this is that it will vignette on a full-frame camera, but if you are shooting any digital Rebel or a 10D-60D it works perfectly. I shoot a lot of landscapes for my painting, and have used it to shoot marching band field performances as well. It does everything I ever ask of it, even in poor light conditions. A friend of mine uses one for her pro studio on a 50D and gets gorgeous results with kids (where you need to be lightning fast) as well as large groups & senior portraits.
I'd say it is a must-have lens - it's fast, precise, fairly compact, and gives gorgeous images. What else can a photographer ask for?
Digital camera Review: Average at best
Summary: 2 Stars
The autofocus noise is intolerable. I thought I wouldn't mind, but it was very annoying.
The image quality was mixed. It was able to resolve quite a bit of detail, but I found the focal plane to be odd shaped and the focus accuracy with my DR was much lower than any of my other lenses. Often the images it produced had far different quality from side to side. I couldn't figure out whether this was due to focus issues or a lens abnormality.
People who like this lens either are very forgiving or got a much better copy. I don't have time to sift through multiple copies to find one that is acceptable.
Digital camera Review: Awesome Lens, great price, better than the kit lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using this lens for about a month now. It is a really good lens and provides me with enough quality to get great shots in low light situations. It is fast, highly durable, I just wish it was a little longer.