TAMRON SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 NEW Version ?

[cytan]

Hi guys,

Need some advice as i intend to get the TAMERON SP AF17-50mm F/2.8.
I Heard from friend that there is a newer version currently ? Heard its a sharp lens though abit noisy on the auto focusing part "p

Thanks any the enlightment

 

[geeesus]

I am using the tamron lens. I dun think there is any new model out yet except for the A16. Yes its a bit noisy but not to the extend of people in the room hearing the AF.

 

[bEnd1ck]

The ones currently sold on the shelves are the 'newer' version already.
The old version doesnt comes with motor.
Yes, it is noisy, but I've grown used to it.

 

[Pokka]

How noisy is noisy? Just curious..

 

[cytan]

How noisy is noisy? Just curious..

Thanks alot guys for the info btw any one know the latest price from the shops ? I am intending to get one tomorrow "p

 

[sgwong]

post some pictures taken by this lens

 

[calebk]

post some pictures taken by this lens

Go search for some. There are plenty here on CS.

Here are some for Canon mount (no built-in motor, but optics wise, should be identical), which I feel bring out the colour rendition and resolving power of the lens.

No post-processing done. Image straight out of camera.

Noise-reduction, typography added. No other post-processing.

B&W conversion, clone stamp for skin, Levels adjustment, vignetting. No other adjustments.

 

[dision]

How noisy is noisy? Just curious..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q1AKNcqtw4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl6NY4tFcG0