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Lens: Tamron 17-50 f/2.8, Pentax DA* 16-50 Camera: K-30 Photo Location: Mt. Cootha, Brisbane 
Posted By: camerons, 11-24-2013, 12:35 AM

Went for a short walk today at Mt. Cootha which is very close to Brisbane's C.B.D.

I wanted to give the Tamron 17-50 its first good outing and do some comparisons with the DA*16-50. Here's a few shots.

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It seems the Pentax is slightly back focused compared to the Tamron so this isn't a great comparison. Not sure if this is the lens' fault or mine.

Pentax:






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11-24-2013, 04:04 AM   #2
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Nie series so what was you feeling ? I absolutley love the DA* 16-50 albeit it has given me grief over the years.
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Looks like you have gotten the hang of the new lens.
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QuoteOriginally posted by daacon Quote
Nie series so what was you feeling ? I absolutley love the DA* 16-50 albeit it has given me grief over the years.
Ta. The Tamron definitely holds its own. I thought that the Pentax would surely produce nicer colours but they seem fairly comparable. The Tamron is definitely plenty sharp. The Pentax seems to have nicer bokeh though. I'll keep testing for a few more weeks before making a decision.

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Looks like you have gotten the hang of the new lens.
Thanks. I do love this zoom range.

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