Tamron 17-50 f2.8

basikal_kusayang · 04-05-2011, 05:24 AM

Is this a good lens?for portrait and landscape?

**blackcloudbrew** · 04-05-2011, 06:15 AM

yes. it is.

Coeurdechene · 04-05-2011, 06:23 AM

Look at "the Tammy club" thread...you'll find landscape,portraits, etc made with the lens...
It has a good rep and it's difficult to beat it pricewise, so i would say it's a good buy.

BlueBubbleBoy · 04-05-2011, 06:32 AM

As was recommended to me, I would advise that you buy it new because you'll get Tamron's full warranty. Sometimes this lens (as you look at many comments on this forum...including with my experience) have issues with front and back focusing problems. With a warranty these will be taken care of. From what I've seen though, a good copy of this lens really is superb for the price.

Jonathan Mac · 04-05-2011, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by BlueBubbleBoy

As was recommended to me, I would advise that you buy it new because you'll get Tamron's full warranty. Sometimes this lens (as you look at many comments on this forum...including with my experience) have issues with front and back focusing problems. With a warranty these will be taken care of. From what I've seen though, a good copy of this lens really is superb for the price.

What he said.

gybp · 04-05-2011, 10:53 AM

how much does it cost new?

BlueBubbleBoy · 04-05-2011, 11:06 AM

B&H has it for $434.00 after a $25 rebate.
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspherical [IF] AF016P-700 B&H

gebco · 04-05-2011, 08:36 PM

I have that lens on my K-x and it rarely leaves my camera! I shoot wide open quite frequently (that's what I bought it for!) and find it sharp.

This pic was taken at 50mm and wide open:

04-05-2011, 05:24 AM	#1
basikal_kusayang Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Adelaide Posts: 107	Tamron 17-50 f2.8 Is this a good lens?for portrait and landscape?

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gebco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Winnipeg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 329	I have that lens on my K-x and it rarely leaves my camera! I shoot wide open quite frequently (that's what I bought it for!) and find it sharp. This pic was taken at 50mm and wide open: Last edited by gebco; 04-05-2011 at 09:04 PM.

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blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	yes. it is.

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BlueBubbleBoy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642	As was recommended to me, I would advise that you buy it new because you'll get Tamron's full warranty. Sometimes this lens (as you look at many comments on this forum...including with my experience) have issues with front and back focusing problems. With a warranty these will be taken care of. From what I've seen though, a good copy of this lens really is superb for the price.

04-05-2011, 07:57 AM	#5
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by BlueBubbleBoy As was recommended to me, I would advise that you buy it new because you'll get Tamron's full warranty. Sometimes this lens (as you look at many comments on this forum...including with my experience) have issues with front and back focusing problems. With a warranty these will be taken care of. From what I've seen though, a good copy of this lens really is superb for the price. What he said.

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gybp Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 165	how much does it cost new?

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BlueBubbleBoy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642	B&H has it for $434.00 after a $25 rebate. Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspherical [IF] AF016P-700 B&H