Tamron 10-24mm lens review in dpreview

AndrewShirley · 02-12-2009, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by netuser

Happy with my new DA 12-24

+1

- Andrew

axl · 02-13-2009, 08:06 AM

I didn't read the review, I don't thin I will.
I got Sigma 10-20 over year ago, and never looked back
BR

ivoire · 02-13-2009, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Pentax DA*11-16mm? Why Pentax, why?!?!?!

If Tokina made it in a Pentax mount, I would prolly have to buy it. From what I have read, it destroys the competition.

Agree with that, until then its the 12-24mm

Rush2112 · 02-14-2009, 01:34 AM

Originally posted by mutedphotos

Did you read the conclusion? They were actually pretty positive about the lens. The test results are what they are, and you can't blame DPReview for taking off points for the poor performance there, but they still consider the lens as "worthy of a place on the shortlist for anyone looking to buy an ultrawide DX zoom."

I actually thought they went pretty easy on the lens in the conclusion, still praising it and implying that the softness wide-open was not really a big deal (and in real life terms, it probably isn't).

I didn't say they weren't positive about it at all, just that the bias is there. It is well documented they are biased towards C and N in just about every regard concerning that equipment.

Heck, just look at the new 5DII review. Just about ever major forum over there sees it, not just one. Its been like that for a while now @ amazonreview.com

C

emr · 08-02-2009, 09:16 AM

Do members over here have now any further experience with this lens? The reason I find it somewhat tempting is $ - or actually €. For example a German retailer I've bought lenses from before list this Tamron for 384€, while the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 is 507€ and Pentax 12-24mm a ridiculous 1069€!

Is this Tamron really such a dog that it's not worth buying even at that huge a price difference?

02-14-2009, 01:34 AM	#19
Rush2112 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RSM, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505	Yes I read it Originally posted by mutedphotos Did you read the conclusion? They were actually pretty positive about the lens. The test results are what they are, and you can't blame DPReview for taking off points for the poor performance there, but they still consider the lens as "worthy of a place on the shortlist for anyone looking to buy an ultrawide DX zoom." I actually thought they went pretty easy on the lens in the conclusion, still praising it and implying that the softness wide-open was not really a big deal (and in real life terms, it probably isn't). I didn't say they weren't positive about it at all, just that the bias is there. It is well documented they are biased towards C and N in just about every regard concerning that equipment. Heck, just look at the new 5DII review. Just about ever major forum over there sees it, not just one. Its been like that for a while now @ amazonreview.com C

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02-12-2009, 06:00 PM	#16
AndrewShirley Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 421	Originally posted by netuser Happy with my new DA 12-24 +1 - Andrew

02-13-2009, 08:06 AM	#17
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	I didn't read the review, I don't thin I will. I got Sigma 10-20 over year ago, and never looked back BR

02-13-2009, 11:36 AM	#18
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Originally posted by Buddha Jones Pentax DA*11-16mm? Why Pentax, why?!?!?! If Tokina made it in a Pentax mount, I would prolly have to buy it. From what I have read, it destroys the competition. Agree with that, until then its the 12-24mm

08-02-2009, 09:16 AM	#20
emr Guest	Do members over here have now any further experience with this lens? The reason I find it somewhat tempting is $ - or actually €. For example a German retailer I've bought lenses from before list this Tamron for 384€, while the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 is 507€ and Pentax 12-24mm a ridiculous 1069€! Is this Tamron really such a dog that it's not worth buying even at that huge a price difference?

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