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Fl_Gulfer · 07-15-2009, 08:13 PM

I sent my10 month old Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 LD Di II to be repaired the other day.

The Zoom got real hard to turn, Has anyone else had this problem? also How is Tamron about repairs and turn-around time?

Andi Lo · 07-15-2009, 09:54 PM

Hmm, doesn't bode well for Tamron QC does it? I hope my 28-75 will last me longer... Is your lens under warranty by the way?

juice · 07-15-2009, 11:33 PM

My Tamron 17-50 still going strong - 9 months old. Very nice lens indeed.

creampuff · 07-16-2009, 12:38 AM

Unfortunately this lens is notorious for having a loose front barrel.
Beats me why so many still want one. :ugh:

YouTube - Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 Loose Front End
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqAO8rglGAA&feature=related

bentax · 07-16-2009, 01:51 AM

Possible fix if anyone gets the loose front-end syndrome.

YouTube - Re: Tamron 17-50/2.8

You didnt have the zoom lock on did ya!?

Andi Lo · 07-16-2009, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

Unfortunately this lens is notorious for having a loose front barrel.
Beats me why so many still want one. :ugh:

YouTube - Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 Loose Front End
YouTube - Problema Tamron 17-50

It's a cheaper alternative to 16-50 that doesn't have as much QC problems?

Fl_Gulfer · 07-16-2009, 09:02 PM

Mine is under warrenty, and at the time I bought it the 16-50 was nothing but trouble.

GLXLR · 07-16-2009, 10:53 PM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

It's a cheaper alternative to 16-50 that doesn't have as much QC problems?

+1
Still deciding whether to get the Tamron or Pentax 16-45mm... Both offer great IQ.... Don't know if I really need the f/2.8 though. I really like the 50-135mm range.

nah · 07-17-2009, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by GLXLR

+1
Still deciding whether to get the Tamron or Pentax 16-45mm... Both offer great IQ.... Don't know if I really need the f/2.8 though. I really like the 50-135mm range.

I sold the Pentax to buy the Tamron and it was the best decision. I found the Pentax under exposed a lot of shots.

I haven't had any problems with my 17-50, but my 28-75 barrel lock is having a hard time locking, which gets annoying.

Andi Lo · 07-17-2009, 02:49 PM

I just noticed that Tamron also has six years warranty if purchased in Canada (and sigma has ten). I thought that was a US thing only. If I do get a 70-200, be it siggy or tammy I'll probably try to save up so it can be from an authorized dealer

Fl_Gulfer · 08-04-2009, 08:13 PM

I got my Baby back today and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I guess they are blind.

**Ash** · 08-04-2009, 08:56 PM

Sorry to hear that.
Did you show them your concern about the tough zoom ring?
Sure, the Tamron's may not be the best built lenses in the world, but they sure do come through in IQ. Hope it works out for you.

Jasvox · 08-05-2009, 05:28 AM

Knock on wood: My copy is very smooth, no lens creep, no loose focus ring and not stiff. I love this lens and it stays on my K10D about 75% of the time.

Jason

Jasvox · 08-05-2009, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

I got my Baby back today and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I guess they are blind.

I guess that answers your question regarding turn-around time.

Jason

07-15-2009, 08:13 PM	#1
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	Had to send my baby to the Dr. I sent my10 month old Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 LD Di II to be repaired the other day. The Zoom got real hard to turn, Has anyone else had this problem? also How is Tamron about repairs and turn-around time?

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07-15-2009, 09:54 PM	#2
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Hmm, doesn't bode well for Tamron QC does it? I hope my 28-75 will last me longer... Is your lens under warranty by the way?

07-15-2009, 11:33 PM	#3
juice Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 64	My Tamron 17-50 still going strong - 9 months old. Very nice lens indeed.

07-16-2009, 12:38 AM	#4
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Unfortunately this lens is notorious for having a loose front barrel. Beats me why so many still want one. :ugh: YouTube - Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 Loose Front End http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqAO8rglGAA&feature=related

07-16-2009, 01:51 AM	#5
bentax Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Australia Posts: 190	Possible fix if anyone gets the loose front-end syndrome. YouTube - Re: Tamron 17-50/2.8 You didnt have the zoom lock on did ya!?

07-16-2009, 08:07 AM	#6
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by creampuff Unfortunately this lens is notorious for having a loose front barrel. Beats me why so many still want one. :ugh: YouTube - Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 Loose Front End YouTube - Problema Tamron 17-50 It's a cheaper alternative to 16-50 that doesn't have as much QC problems?

07-16-2009, 09:02 PM	#7
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054 Original Poster	Mine is under warrenty, and at the time I bought it the 16-50 was nothing but trouble.

07-16-2009, 10:53 PM	#8
GLXLR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 684	Originally posted by Andi Lo It's a cheaper alternative to 16-50 that doesn't have as much QC problems? +1 Still deciding whether to get the Tamron or Pentax 16-45mm... Both offer great IQ.... Don't know if I really need the f/2.8 though. I really like the 50-135mm range.

07-17-2009, 02:32 PM	#9
nah Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Westminster, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 282	Originally posted by GLXLR +1 Still deciding whether to get the Tamron or Pentax 16-45mm... Both offer great IQ.... Don't know if I really need the f/2.8 though. I really like the 50-135mm range. I sold the Pentax to buy the Tamron and it was the best decision. I found the Pentax under exposed a lot of shots. I haven't had any problems with my 17-50, but my 28-75 barrel lock is having a hard time locking, which gets annoying.

07-17-2009, 02:49 PM	#10
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	I just noticed that Tamron also has six years warranty if purchased in Canada (and sigma has ten). I thought that was a US thing only. If I do get a 70-200, be it siggy or tammy I'll probably try to save up so it can be from an authorized dealer

08-04-2009, 08:13 PM	#11
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054 Original Poster	I got my Baby back today and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I guess they are blind.

08-04-2009, 08:56 PM	#12
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Sorry to hear that. Did you show them your concern about the tough zoom ring? Sure, the Tamron's may not be the best built lenses in the world, but they sure do come through in IQ. Hope it works out for you.

08-05-2009, 05:28 AM	#13
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Knock on wood: My copy is very smooth, no lens creep, no loose focus ring and not stiff. I love this lens and it stays on my K10D about 75% of the time. Jason

08-05-2009, 05:29 AM	#14
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer I got my Baby back today and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I guess they are blind. I guess that answers your question regarding turn-around time. Jason

Had to send my baby to the Dr.

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