The Tammy Club!

shiner · 05-08-2011, 08:37 AM

17-50 @ 50mm-(and a little pp in LR3)

and one @ 22mm, where the bokeh isn't quite as nice:

**Porga** · 05-08-2011, 12:39 PM - **2 Likes**

k-x
Tamron 28-75
43mm
f2.8, 1/50
iso 1600

Designosophy · 05-09-2011, 06:21 AM

Porga, I love that portrait.

**Porga** · 05-09-2011, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by Designosophy

Porga, I love that portrait.

Thank you.

Jewelltrail · 05-11-2011, 09:55 PM

@ 55mm--wide open--love those Spring Magnolia buds.

Jewelltrail · 05-13-2011, 08:58 PM

On the D700, ISO 500--f9--45mm--1/800th Slight WB adjust to Raw & downsize:

seachongo · 05-17-2011, 01:02 AM

Hi all,
I'm wondering if there is anyone here that has used both the Tammy 17-50 2.8 AND the Pentax DA 16-45 F/4? Can you give me a brief synopsis on which you liked, and why? I am interested mainly in landscape and walk around use, so I have an interest in edge to edge sharpness, lens flare and contrast, though bokeh is also important. I do have the DA 15mm Ltd., so the difference in wide end is not as big a deal to me.

I've tried doing a few searches on this here and came up with absolutely nada, so my apologies if this has been covered ( I can't imagine that it HASN'T been covered).

Steve

JHD · 05-17-2011, 04:30 AM

Based on what I've seen, overall the 16-45 is a very good lens at a very good price.

The 17-50 however is an exceptionally outstanding fine lens that some folks even prefer its IQ over the DA*16-50! If I didn't have a Sigma 17-70, I would be all over the 17-50, but I paid dearly for my Sigma and the matching CPL. One thing the Sigma has over the Tammy is an extra 20mm at the long end and extremely close focusing, but other than that the Tammy is the better lens.

seachongo · 05-17-2011, 09:31 AM

That's exactly the type of info I was looking for! Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Steve

JohnBee · 05-17-2011, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by seachongo

That's exactly the type of info I was looking for! Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Steve

Another thumbs-up on the Tamron 17-50

I didn't own a comparable * at the time, but I was surprised at the performance.
However, I was concinced that I needed another lens and ended-up selling it for a telephoto I rarely ever use. So now... I'm reverting back to what I had(if I can).

Anyways, here are a few 17-50 vs 16-50 comparison articles that might prove helpful.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/29218-tamron-1...throwdown.html

Tamron 17-50 vs Pentax 16-50 | Tamron Lens Review

seachongo · 05-17-2011, 08:42 PM

Terrific resources on those reviews and comparisons, thanks so much! Looks like my decision is made for the Tamron 17-50, thanks to the help of JHD and JohnBee! I'll post some pics once I get a hold of a lens.
Steve

Designosophy · 05-19-2011, 06:36 AM

My K-5 with DA 16-45 should arrive next Monday. I may sell it in favor of a Tamron 17-50.

Selling my 60-300 Adaptall-2 on the auction site that shall not be named. Ends today, and looks like it's going to go pretty cheap, unfortunately for me.

Jewelltrail · 05-19-2011, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by Designosophy

My K-5 with DA 16-45 should arrive next Monday. I may sell it in favor of a Tamron 17-50.

Selling my 60-300 Adaptall-2 on the auction site that shall not be named. Ends today, and looks like it's going to go pretty cheap, unfortunately for me.

Congratulations on getting a fine camera--wish you many thousands of awesome shots. It looks like you took Frogfish's good advice some pages back.

Sorry to hear about your 23a--I am still in love with mine and it has never looked so good now that it makes pics on Full frame, where it belongs. Looking forward to seeing some of your shots with your new gear.

JT

shiner · 05-19-2011, 10:00 PM

The 17-50 keeps surprising me in a good way. Certainly money well spent!

**Porga** · 05-20-2011, 01:14 AM

K-x
Tamron 28-75/2.8
iso 1600

05-11-2011, 09:55 PM	#1430
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Tamron 28-75 @ 55mm--wide open--love those Spring Magnolia buds.

05-13-2011, 08:58 PM	#1431
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Tamron SP 24-135 3.5-5.6 On the D700, ISO 500--f9--45mm--1/800th Slight WB adjust to Raw & downsize:

05-17-2011, 01:02 AM	#1432
seachongo New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 24	17-50 2.8 vs DA 16-45? Hi all, I'm wondering if there is anyone here that has used both the Tammy 17-50 2.8 AND the Pentax DA 16-45 F/4? Can you give me a brief synopsis on which you liked, and why? I am interested mainly in landscape and walk around use, so I have an interest in edge to edge sharpness, lens flare and contrast, though bokeh is also important. I do have the DA 15mm Ltd., so the difference in wide end is not as big a deal to me. I've tried doing a few searches on this here and came up with absolutely nada, so my apologies if this has been covered ( I can't imagine that it HASN'T been covered). Steve

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05-08-2011, 08:37 AM	#1426
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	17-50 @ 50mm-(and a little pp in LR3) and one @ 22mm, where the bokeh isn't quite as nice:

05-08-2011, 12:39 PM - 2 Likes	#1427
Porga Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 476	k-x Tamron 28-75 43mm f2.8, 1/50 iso 1600

05-09-2011, 06:21 AM	#1428
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	Porga, I love that portrait.

05-09-2011, 07:04 AM	#1429
Porga Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 476	Originally posted by Designosophy Porga, I love that portrait. Thank you.

05-17-2011, 04:30 AM	#1433
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Based on what I've seen, overall the 16-45 is a very good lens at a very good price. The 17-50 however is an exceptionally outstanding fine lens that some folks even prefer its IQ over the DA*16-50! If I didn't have a Sigma 17-70, I would be all over the 17-50, but I paid dearly for my Sigma and the matching CPL. One thing the Sigma has over the Tammy is an extra 20mm at the long end and extremely close focusing, but other than that the Tammy is the better lens.

05-17-2011, 09:31 AM	#1434
seachongo New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 24	That's exactly the type of info I was looking for! Thanks for taking the time to respond. Steve

05-17-2011, 10:22 AM	#1435
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by seachongo That's exactly the type of info I was looking for! Thanks for taking the time to respond. Steve Another thumbs-up on the Tamron 17-50 I didn't own a comparable * at the time, but I was surprised at the performance. However, I was concinced that I needed another lens and ended-up selling it for a telephoto I rarely ever use. So now... I'm reverting back to what I had(if I can). Anyways, here are a few 17-50 vs 16-50 comparison articles that might prove helpful. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/29218-tamron-1...throwdown.html Tamron 17-50 vs Pentax 16-50 \| Tamron Lens Review

05-17-2011, 08:42 PM	#1436
seachongo New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 24	Terrific resources on those reviews and comparisons, thanks so much! Looks like my decision is made for the Tamron 17-50, thanks to the help of JHD and JohnBee! I'll post some pics once I get a hold of a lens. Steve

05-19-2011, 06:36 AM	#1437
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	My K-5 with DA 16-45 should arrive next Monday. I may sell it in favor of a Tamron 17-50. Selling my 60-300 Adaptall-2 on the auction site that shall not be named. Ends today, and looks like it's going to go pretty cheap, unfortunately for me.

05-19-2011, 08:25 PM	#1438
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Originally posted by Designosophy My K-5 with DA 16-45 should arrive next Monday. I may sell it in favor of a Tamron 17-50. Selling my 60-300 Adaptall-2 on the auction site that shall not be named. Ends today, and looks like it's going to go pretty cheap, unfortunately for me. Congratulations on getting a fine camera--wish you many thousands of awesome shots. It looks like you took Frogfish's good advice some pages back. Sorry to hear about your 23a--I am still in love with mine and it has never looked so good now that it makes pics on Full frame, where it belongs. Looking forward to seeing some of your shots with your new gear. JT

05-19-2011, 10:00 PM	#1439
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	The 17-50 keeps surprising me in a good way. Certainly money well spent!

05-20-2011, 01:14 AM	#1440
Porga Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 476	K-x Tamron 28-75/2.8 iso 1600