Tamron 17-50mm Blowout: 40% Off = $299!

Tamron 17-50mm Blowout: 40% Off = $299! · 10:32 AM

The Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 has dropped dramatically in price as of 2017- get it for $200 off the regular price we've seen for the past year!

**UncleVanya** · 01-03-2017, 12:09 PM

I just helped my mom buy the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 for Nikon for my step-dad. Oh well. $100 more but supposedly a slightly nicer lens from what I have read. I think I would have had her save the $100 if I had it to do over... LOL.

$299 is a great deal. If i didn't have the DA 20-40 I might be more tempted by this.

ripper2860 · 01-03-2017, 09:40 PM

Looks like Amazon is back at $499 w/ Adorama and B&H still at $299 for the moment.

A fantastic lens offering a fast 2.8 constant aperture, lovely smooth bokeh and a nicely sharp image along with a nice close focus capability. A perfect walk-around for practically any situation one may encounter where a moderate Wide Angle to moderate Telephoto will suffice. When I'm not shooting manual/vintage glass, it is definitely my one of my most used AF lenses.

**shardulm** · 01-04-2017, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by ripper2860

Looks like Amazon is back at $499

Nopes. It is still at $299 by Amazon. Check for Amazon in the seller list. The one that shows up when you click on the link is from CameraSpot for $499.

**UncleVanya** · 01-04-2017, 11:47 AM

The Amazon one says "usually ships in 2-5 weeks"...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HD577M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&p...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

k22 · 01-04-2017, 09:03 PM

Is this screw drive or micromotor?

**clackers** · 01-04-2017, 09:27 PM

Screw drive, k22.

**pres589** · 01-04-2017, 10:10 PM

Perhaps this is the last of Tamron's stock of this lens being pushed out? I wonder when they last had a production run of this lens in k-mount.

mee · 01-04-2017, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by pres589

Perhaps this is the last of Tamron's stock of this lens being pushed out? I wonder when they last had a production run of this lens in k-mount.

Usually the term 'blowout' means 'discontinued.' I wonder if Adam meant that in his spiel or not?

That said, it isn't just K-mount, as the price is the same for Canon and Nikon variant too. Maybe the quiet before the storm for CP+ in late Feb? Would be neat to see a revised model with a motor and sealing..

SciFiGuy · 01-04-2017, 10:40 PM

I guess this one could be a screw drive model. I got the17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM model a few months ago when it was $349. It's currently $399 at B&H. The HSM Sigma lenses use "High Speed Motor" AF, and are really fast to focus. I don't know if the glass formulas are the same, but I like mine. Sharp clear to the edges and fast.

k22 · 01-05-2017, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by SciFiGuy

I guess this one could be a screw drive model. I got the17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM model a few months ago when it was $349. It's currently $399 at B&H. The HSM Sigma lenses use "High Speed Motor" AF, and are really fast to focus. I don't know if the glass formulas are the same, but I like mine. Sharp clear to the edges and fast.

Pissed I missed that. $349 was a great price.

**pres589** · 01-05-2017, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by mee

Usually the term 'blowout' means 'discontinued.' I wonder if Adam meant that in his spiel or not?

That said, it isn't just K-mount, as the price is the same for Canon and Nikon variant too. Maybe the quiet before the storm for CP+ in late Feb? Would be neat to see a revised model with a motor and sealing..

Would be neater if Tamron was still at least somewhat committed to producing new lens in k-mount. Making a big assumption, I think they're going to continue production of the VC variant of the 17-50, which optically doesn't seem quite as nice as the older 17-50 that this thread is about. They probably make more money on those and it's a more recently developed product.

If I didn't already have an 18-135 I would pounce on this deal. I can't rationalize owning both.

mee · 01-05-2017, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by pres589

Would be neater if Tamron was still at least somewhat committed to producing new lens in k-mount. Making a big assumption, I think they're going to continue production of the VC variant of the 17-50, which optically doesn't seem quite as nice as the older 17-50 that this thread is about. They probably make more money on those and it's a more recently developed product.

If I didn't already have an 18-135 I would pounce on this deal. I can't rationalize owning both.

Way it seems to be going for K mount...

This lens would be a better fit if you needed the speed of the lens.. since it is f/2.8 from 17-50 throughout. Plus that extra mm at the wide end is considerable if doing landscape work.

That said, I'd still go after the Sigma 17-50mm compared to this one.. unless this one was really dirt cheap as the Sigma tests better on pretty much everyones review of it (I've scoured the web

) overall.

**pres589** · 01-05-2017, 09:39 AM

IQ seems better with the Tamron, especially with flair & fringing, in comparison with the Sigma. Sigma seems somewhat better built. I've actually given a copy of the Tamron as a gift to my sister (who has a Canon DSLR, so I can't try it on my Pentax). My my level of ability I can't see having this lens and my 18-135. Next lens is going to be an old prime to keep me more on my toes.

HarisF1 · 01-05-2017, 09:43 AM

Anyone used the DA*16-50 along with these lenses? I know that in-depth reviews usually give great marks to the Sigma but I like to hear other user's views.

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01-04-2017, 10:40 PM	#10
SciFiGuy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 48	Similar Sigma lens is still $399 I guess this one could be a screw drive model. I got the17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM model a few months ago when it was $349. It's currently $399 at B&H. The HSM Sigma lenses use "High Speed Motor" AF, and are really fast to focus. I don't know if the glass formulas are the same, but I like mine. Sharp clear to the edges and fast.

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01-03-2017, 12:09 PM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	I just helped my mom buy the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 for Nikon for my step-dad. Oh well. $100 more but supposedly a slightly nicer lens from what I have read. I think I would have had her save the $100 if I had it to do over... LOL. $299 is a great deal. If i didn't have the DA 20-40 I might be more tempted by this.

01-03-2017, 09:40 PM	#3
ripper2860 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 890	Looks like Amazon is back at $499 w/ Adorama and B&H still at $299 for the moment. A fantastic lens offering a fast 2.8 constant aperture, lovely smooth bokeh and a nicely sharp image along with a nice close focus capability. A perfect walk-around for practically any situation one may encounter where a moderate Wide Angle to moderate Telephoto will suffice. When I'm not shooting manual/vintage glass, it is definitely my one of my most used AF lenses.

01-04-2017, 11:42 AM	#4
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Originally posted by ripper2860 Looks like Amazon is back at $499 Nopes. It is still at $299 by Amazon. Check for Amazon in the seller list. The one that shows up when you click on the link is from CameraSpot for $499.

01-04-2017, 11:47 AM	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	The Amazon one says "usually ships in 2-5 weeks"... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HD577M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&p...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

01-04-2017, 09:03 PM	#6
k22 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 153	Is this screw drive or micromotor?

01-04-2017, 09:27 PM	#7
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Screw drive, k22.

01-04-2017, 10:10 PM	#8
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Perhaps this is the last of Tamron's stock of this lens being pushed out? I wonder when they last had a production run of this lens in k-mount.

01-04-2017, 10:33 PM	#9
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by pres589 Perhaps this is the last of Tamron's stock of this lens being pushed out? I wonder when they last had a production run of this lens in k-mount. Usually the term 'blowout' means 'discontinued.' I wonder if Adam meant that in his spiel or not? That said, it isn't just K-mount, as the price is the same for Canon and Nikon variant too. Maybe the quiet before the storm for CP+ in late Feb? Would be neat to see a revised model with a motor and sealing..

01-05-2017, 02:48 AM	#11
k22 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 153	Originally posted by SciFiGuy I guess this one could be a screw drive model. I got the17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM model a few months ago when it was $349. It's currently $399 at B&H. The HSM Sigma lenses use "High Speed Motor" AF, and are really fast to focus. I don't know if the glass formulas are the same, but I like mine. Sharp clear to the edges and fast. Pissed I missed that. $349 was a great price.

01-05-2017, 08:08 AM	#12
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Originally posted by mee Usually the term 'blowout' means 'discontinued.' I wonder if Adam meant that in his spiel or not? That said, it isn't just K-mount, as the price is the same for Canon and Nikon variant too. Maybe the quiet before the storm for CP+ in late Feb? Would be neat to see a revised model with a motor and sealing.. Would be neater if Tamron was still at least somewhat committed to producing new lens in k-mount. Making a big assumption, I think they're going to continue production of the VC variant of the 17-50, which optically doesn't seem quite as nice as the older 17-50 that this thread is about. They probably make more money on those and it's a more recently developed product. If I didn't already have an 18-135 I would pounce on this deal. I can't rationalize owning both.

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01-05-2017, 08:27 AM	#13
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by pres589 Would be neater if Tamron was still at least somewhat committed to producing new lens in k-mount. Making a big assumption, I think they're going to continue production of the VC variant of the 17-50, which optically doesn't seem quite as nice as the older 17-50 that this thread is about. They probably make more money on those and it's a more recently developed product. If I didn't already have an 18-135 I would pounce on this deal. I can't rationalize owning both. Way it seems to be going for K mount... This lens would be a better fit if you needed the speed of the lens.. since it is f/2.8 from 17-50 throughout. Plus that extra mm at the wide end is considerable if doing landscape work. That said, I'd still go after the Sigma 17-50mm compared to this one.. unless this one was really dirt cheap as the Sigma tests better on pretty much everyones review of it (I've scoured the web ) overall.

01-05-2017, 09:39 AM	#14
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	IQ seems better with the Tamron, especially with flair & fringing, in comparison with the Sigma. Sigma seems somewhat better built. I've actually given a copy of the Tamron as a gift to my sister (who has a Canon DSLR, so I can't try it on my Pentax). My my level of ability I can't see having this lens and my 18-135. Next lens is going to be an old prime to keep me more on my toes.

01-05-2017, 09:43 AM	#15
HarisF1 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 543	Anyone used the DA*16-50 along with these lenses? I know that in-depth reviews usually give great marks to the Sigma but I like to hear other user's views.