Tamron 17-50 2.8

scorpioh · 2nd February 2008

Will this be a good replacement for the kits? Any idea the price?

airconvent · 3rd February 2008

This lens was claimed to perform better than the Sigma 18-50 2.8 macro but I can't be sure myself. I already have the Sigma 18-50 2.8 which I am using as my primary walk about lens in place of the kit lens. First thing you notice is its heavier! Image quality is good but maybe is just be but that 5mm difference with the kit lens seems very obvious when i am zooming in...
If you do not have the sigma, go for the tamron. it did have better reviews..

istDeS · 3rd February 2008

It is one of the choices for kit lens replacement. I guess the price should be same as the other mount, btw $600-$700.

fengwei · 4th February 2008

Reviews for this Tamron 1750 have been very positive, I'm sure some would be very pleased to replace their kit lens w/ this one

I myself might get the dual lens set: T 1750 and 70200/2.8 set

VSonic06 · 4th February 2008

If the Tamron 17-50/2.8 had been released earlier I would have saved half the money over the not-so-dustproof DA* 16-50

fusetrips · 4th February 2008

Originally Posted by VSonic06

If the Tamron 17-50/2.8 had been released earlier I would have saved half the money over the not-so-dustproof DA* 16-50

Between these 2 which one would you prefer if you have the chance to choose again? Do you think is it worth it to go for DA* 16-50?

hjbyeo · 4th February 2008

The DA*16-50mm was actually quite a performer for me... but there's others who felt otherwise.

Just this week, I was out having a little fun shooting with my Fren, and he wasn't able to bring his NXXXX as his combination of lens and body wasn't weather-proof (cos it's drizzling).

It's really your take...

istDeS · 4th February 2008

Tamron 17-50 or DA*16-50 is really up to you. I'm not able to compare, but so far i like the colours produced by the DA*16-50.

VSonic06 · 4th February 2008

Originally Posted by fusetrips

Between these 2 which one would you prefer if you have the chance to choose again? Do you think is it worth it to go for DA* 16-50?

It boils down to a choice of SDM v screwdriver AF and SMC coating. I'm not sure how effective is the weather sealing as I've already got some dust specks inside the lens and I haven't even used it much

hjbyeo · 5th February 2008

Originally Posted by VSonic06

It boils down to a choice of SDM v screwdriver AF and SMC coating. I'm not sure how effective is the weather sealing as I've already got some dust specks inside the lens and I haven't even used it much

That's new! Are you intending to send it in for a "check up"?

VSonic06 · 5th February 2008

A few other people also got dirt in their DA* 16-50. Anyway being an external zoom there is bound to be dirt sucked inside sooner than later. Just something to get used to

istDeS · 5th February 2008

Originally Posted by VSonic06

It boils down to a choice of SDM v screwdriver AF and SMC coating. I'm not sure how effective is the weather sealing as I've already got some dust specks inside the lens and I haven't even used it much

I know dust will get into such zooms sooner or later but should not be so easy for such lens. Guess i'm wrong.

VSonic06 · 5th February 2008

My 16-50 feels somewhat 'frictionless' when zooming, like a 16-45. I should bring it to Shriro for a check, maybe they missed out a weather seal or two at the factory

flowerpot · 13th February 2008

arriving mid march ??

http://shashinki.com/shop/tamron-175...acturers_id=15

fengwei · 29th February 2008

This lens is available in HK and China already. Price is around $600SGD, pretty good I'd say.

Gengh · 29th February 2008

Cool! Maybe it's time to give OP a call....

aklryan · 29th February 2008

I just got Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 Macro from HK during my recent trip there

I went to TST (mention in the consumer forum) but has not arrive. I actually check with one of the shop Wing Sheng, the ppl there mention got K mount, but personally I did not ask for it after I compare the price for the 2 lens

At TST Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 Macro - HK2850 around $515 (international warranty)
At Wing Sheng Tarmon 17-50mm F2.8 - HK2780 around $505 (international warranty). However Grey set will be cheaper around HK 2600

According to the ppl from TST, both lens is about the same. In HK, Sigma is more popular i heard (but not too sure). I guess in Singapore, Sigma is more Exp so most ppl went for Tarmon which make it more popular.

2nd February 2008	#1
scorpioh Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 956	Tamron 17-50 2.8 Will this be a good replacement for the kits? Any idea the price?

3rd February 2008	#2
airconvent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,100	Re: Tamron 17-50 2.8 This lens was claimed to perform better than the Sigma 18-50 2.8 macro but I can't be sure myself. I already have the Sigma 18-50 2.8 which I am using as my primary walk about lens in place of the kit lens. First thing you notice is its heavier! Image quality is good but maybe is just be but that 5mm difference with the kit lens seems very obvious when i am zooming in... If you do not have the sigma, go for the tamron. it did have better reviews..

3rd February 2008	#3
istDeS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: "River end" Posts: 2,912	Re: Tamron 17-50 2.8 It is one of the choices for kit lens replacement. I guess the price should be same as the other mount, btw $600-$700.

4th February 2008	#4
fengwei Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bukit Gombak Posts: 9,089	Re: Tamron 17-50 2.8 Reviews for this Tamron 1750 have been very positive, I'm sure some would be very pleased to replace their kit lens w/ this one I myself might get the dual lens set: T 1750 and 70200/2.8 set

4th February 2008	#5
VSonic06 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 808	Re: Tamron 17-50 2.8 If the Tamron 17-50/2.8 had been released earlier I would have saved half the money over the not-so-dustproof DA* 16-50

4th February 2008	#7
hjbyeo Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Posts: 1,950	Re: Tamron 17-50 2.8 The DA16-50mm was actually quite a performer for me... but there's others who felt otherwise. Just this week, I was out having a little fun shooting with my Fren, and he wasn't able to bring his NXXXX as his combination of lens and body wasn't weather-proof (cos it's drizzling). It's really your take... __________________ Pentaxian* \| apwp flickr

4th February 2008	#8
istDeS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: "River end" Posts: 2,912	Re: Tamron 17-50 2.8 Tamron 17-50 or DA16-50 is really up to you. I'm not able to compare, but so far i like the colours produced by the DA16-50.

5th February 2008	#11
VSonic06 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 808	Re: Tamron 17-50 2.8 A few other people also got dirt in their DA* 16-50. Anyway being an external zoom there is bound to be dirt sucked inside sooner than later. Just something to get used to

5th February 2008	#13
VSonic06 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 808	Re: Tamron 17-50 2.8 My 16-50 feels somewhat 'frictionless' when zooming, like a 16-45. I should bring it to Shriro for a check, maybe they missed out a weather seal or two at the factory

13th February 2008	#14
flowerpot Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Both East n West Posts: 2,239	Re: Tamron 17-50 2.8 arriving mid march ?? http://shashinki.com/shop/tamron-175...acturers_id=15 __________________ ~Towards Sublime Gallery~

29th February 2008	#15
fengwei Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bukit Gombak Posts: 9,089	Re: Tamron 17-50 2.8 This lens is available in HK and China already. Price is around $600SGD, pretty good I'd say.

29th February 2008	#16
Gengh Contributor Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,158	Re: Tamron 17-50 2.8 Cool! Maybe it's time to give OP a call....

29th February 2008	#17
aklryan New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 27	Re: Tamron 17-50 2.8 I just got Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 Macro from HK during my recent trip there I went to TST (mention in the consumer forum) but has not arrive. I actually check with one of the shop Wing Sheng, the ppl there mention got K mount, but personally I did not ask for it after I compare the price for the 2 lens At TST Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 Macro - HK2850 around $515 (international warranty) At Wing Sheng Tarmon 17-50mm F2.8 - HK2780 around $505 (international warranty). However Grey set will be cheaper around HK 2600 According to the ppl from TST, both lens is about the same. In HK, Sigma is more popular i heard (but not too sure). I guess in Singapore, Sigma is more Exp so most ppl went for Tarmon which make it more popular.