NEW TAMRON 17-50mm XR f/2.8 Di II for $285

NEW TAMRON 17-50mm XR f/2.8 Di II for $285 · **1 Like**

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Only 4 available, go grab it. Usually sells for $499.

New Tamron 17 50mm XR F 2 8 Di II Lens for Pentax DSLR Cameras | eBay

superpowerpinger · 01-27-2015, 10:14 AM

Not as good as Sigma, but still a killer deal!

RonakG · 01-27-2015, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by superpowerpinger

Not as good as Sigma, but still a killer deal!

Totally agree. I don't think this lens is worth $499, but $285 is a good deal for someone on budget.

lawjie · 01-27-2015, 01:19 PM

I purchased this lens from this seller almost a month ago.

This seller is a Canada Tamron authorized seller, and Canada Tamron was able to register the lens for 6-year Canada warranty, plus one year international warranty.

Somehow my copy of this lens isn't so great, get lots of weird soften images from wide open F2.8. I am planning to try F4 to see if this will fix the issue.

zbrueningsen · 01-28-2015, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by lawjie

I purchased this lens from this seller almost a month ago.

This seller is a Canada Tamron authorized seller, and Canada Tamron was able to register the lens for 6-year Canada warranty, plus one year international warranty.

Somehow my copy of this lens isn't so great, get lots of weird soften images from wide open F2.8. I am planning to try F4 to see if this will fix the issue.

Check your focus. I had one that was a -10 and once I set it it performed extremely well. The only thing that the Sigma has over the Tamron is silent focus. When the Tamron copy is good - they are totally worth it.

6BQ5 · 01-28-2015, 05:07 PM

Not a bad deal if you're looking for a new lens! I checked out the other items for sale and there are deals to be had for those who are shopping. Good find!

danny09 · 01-28-2015, 05:46 PM

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RonakG · 02-01-2015, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by danny09

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Hey Danny, didn't know we have another gujju on the forums. Where are you in Bay area?

**manishved** · 02-01-2015, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by RonakG

Hey Danny, didn't know we have another gujju on the forums. Where are you in Bay area?

...and I am another Gujju from Sacramento...

arkav · 02-02-2015, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by lawjie

I purchased this lens from this seller almost a month ago.

This seller is a Canada Tamron authorized seller, and Canada Tamron was able to register the lens for 6-year Canada warranty, plus one year international warranty.

Somehow my copy of this lens isn't so great, get lots of weird soften images from wide open F2.8. I am planning to try F4 to see if this will fix the issue.

I got one from Prodigital2000 last summer. From day one it had a tendency to underexpose my 1-2 stops. After the first trip to the Tamron repair facility, it came back in far worse shape, it would over-expose by
something like 2 stops, and it was quite apparent that the aperture wasn't opening completely when it was supposed to be wide open. After the second trip to the Tamron repair shop, it came back working properly.

( of course, none of that is the fault of Prodigital2000 )

I've got a bit of softness in the corners on the wide end, even stopped down, but it's far sharper than my 18-55WR at similar focal length/aperture.

**Spodeworld** · 02-02-2015, 11:11 AM

If you get a good copy, it can be razor sharp.

arkav · 02-02-2015, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by Spodeworld

If you get a good copy, it can be razor sharp.

Even in the corners at 17mm?

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01-27-2015, 10:14 AM	#2
superpowerpinger Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 106	Not as good as Sigma, but still a killer deal!

01-27-2015, 10:26 AM	#3
RonakG Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 603 Original Poster	Originally posted by superpowerpinger Not as good as Sigma, but still a killer deal! Totally agree. I don't think this lens is worth $499, but $285 is a good deal for someone on budget.

01-27-2015, 01:19 PM	#4
lawjie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 41	I purchased this lens from this seller almost a month ago. This seller is a Canada Tamron authorized seller, and Canada Tamron was able to register the lens for 6-year Canada warranty, plus one year international warranty. Somehow my copy of this lens isn't so great, get lots of weird soften images from wide open F2.8. I am planning to try F4 to see if this will fix the issue.

01-28-2015, 12:01 PM	#5
zbrueningsen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nebraska Photos: Albums Posts: 902	Originally posted by lawjie I purchased this lens from this seller almost a month ago. This seller is a Canada Tamron authorized seller, and Canada Tamron was able to register the lens for 6-year Canada warranty, plus one year international warranty. Somehow my copy of this lens isn't so great, get lots of weird soften images from wide open F2.8. I am planning to try F4 to see if this will fix the issue. Check your focus. I had one that was a -10 and once I set it it performed extremely well. The only thing that the Sigma has over the Tamron is silent focus. When the Tamron copy is good - they are totally worth it.

01-28-2015, 05:07 PM	#6
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Not a bad deal if you're looking for a new lens! I checked out the other items for sale and there are deals to be had for those who are shopping. Good find!

01-28-2015, 05:46 PM	#7
danny09 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 417	Ronak ભાઈ તમે ખૂબ જ સરસ સમાચાર આપ્યા છે!

02-01-2015, 10:53 AM	#8
RonakG Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 603 Original Poster	Originally posted by danny09 Ronak ભાઈ તમે ખૂબ જ સરસ સમાચાર આપ્યા છે! Hey Danny, didn't know we have another gujju on the forums. Where are you in Bay area?

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manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,652	Originally posted by RonakG Hey Danny, didn't know we have another gujju on the forums. Where are you in Bay area? ...and I am another Gujju from Sacramento...

02-02-2015, 08:18 AM	#10
arkav Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 366	Originally posted by lawjie I purchased this lens from this seller almost a month ago. This seller is a Canada Tamron authorized seller, and Canada Tamron was able to register the lens for 6-year Canada warranty, plus one year international warranty. Somehow my copy of this lens isn't so great, get lots of weird soften images from wide open F2.8. I am planning to try F4 to see if this will fix the issue. I got one from Prodigital2000 last summer. From day one it had a tendency to underexpose my 1-2 stops. After the first trip to the Tamron repair facility, it came back in far worse shape, it would over-expose by something like 2 stops, and it was quite apparent that the aperture wasn't opening completely when it was supposed to be wide open. After the second trip to the Tamron repair shop, it came back working properly. ( of course, none of that is the fault of Prodigital2000 ) I've got a bit of softness in the corners on the wide end, even stopped down, but it's far sharper than my 18-55WR at similar focal length/aperture.

02-02-2015, 11:11 AM	#11
Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370	If you get a good copy, it can be razor sharp.

02-02-2015, 01:01 PM	#12
arkav Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 366	Originally posted by Spodeworld If you get a good copy, it can be razor sharp. Even in the corners at 17mm?