Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Tom W

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 09:23

Hot off the presses, here's the press release from Tamron Japan:

http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/news/release_2006/news0215_a16.html

Made for digital cameras with a reduced image circle (APS-C). Looks like it might be quite useful.

chtgrubbs

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 09:30

Well, here's the answer for anyone looking for a "walking around" lens for an APS-sensor camera but needs a lens faster than the 18-85 EF-S Canon lens.

In2Photos

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 09:31

In2Photos

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 09:32

Well, here's the answer for anyone looking for a "walking around" lens for an APS-sensor camera but needs a lens faster than the 18-85 EF-S Canon lens.

Sigma also just released a 17-70 f/2.8-4.5 DC lens.

jediforce4ever

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 09:41

Oh no....I'm not goin to complain....This is GOOD news..if the lens really posses good image quality....

Simon Spiers

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 09:41

Lets hope Tamron don't let themselves down on QA matters. This has the chance of being the lens of the year.

jediforce4ever

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 09:48

Just too bad Tamron has no supersonic AF drive motor.It would be nice for a lens like this to have smooth and fast focussing.

mbellot

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 09:51

Well, here's the answer for anyone looking for a "walking around" lens for an APS-sensor camera but needs a lens faster than the 18-85 EF-S Canon lens.

Its not that much different than the Sigma 18-50/2.8 DC which has been out for awhile already.

Cool, but I wish it were 17-70ish at f/2.8.

17-85/2.8 IS is my dream "walk around" lens. The perfect compliment to the 70-200/2.8 IS. :D

In2Photos

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 09:54

17-85/2.8 IS is my dream "walk around" lens. The perfect compliment to the 70-200/2.8 IS. :D

Completely agreed.

Jarrad

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 12:32

:eek: This is great news. I look forward to seeing some test results. Hopefully it's sharper than Sigma's.

I would have prefered a 15-50 2.8 though. Even a 15-45 2.8 would have been great.
Hopefully Canon will release an Ef-s lens like this.

jpmccormac

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 09:52

Hopefully Canon will release an Ef-s lens like this.
Rumors are that Canon may announce a similar lens w/ IS at PMA next week. If so I doubt it will be a constant f/2.8. I'll sell my 28-135mm IS for the Tamron if its optical quality is good and the price is less than the $700 (?) the Tamron is rumored to cost.

Orogeny

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 15:11

$700? The Sigma is less than $400 at Sigma4less.

Tim

In2Photos

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 15:16

$700? The Sigma is less than $400 at Sigma4less.

Tim

$700 is MSRP. If you look at the MSRP of their SP 28-105 f/2.8 XR Di it is over a thousand but sells for $799 with a $200 mail in rebate. The price should come in around Sigma's 18-50.

Steve Parr

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 16:16

Feeling weak... must... resist...

Steve

jesusdelallata

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 21:07

Oh God. This is going to be a nice lens. If it's as good as my Tamron 28-75mm XRDi, I will have to get one.

abat

20th of February 2006 (Mon), 02:53

I got pretty excited when I read about this lens. All going well it will pair nicely with the 70-200 f4L as a 2-lens travel combo. It will be interesting to see if Canon do in fact have a constant 2.8 aperture EF-S lens in this range about to be released. Sigma have one, now Tamron have one, Nikon has an equivalent - so now do Canon follow suit?

Neilyb

20th of February 2006 (Mon), 03:11

This is good news, I think. I was thinking Tamron 17-35 and 28-75....now I could have it all in one lens... :)

clengster_77

20th of February 2006 (Mon), 08:40

this one looks nice! :D when is it coming out?

piku

27th of February 2006 (Mon), 16:55

17-85/2.8 IS is my dream "walk around" lens. The perfect compliment to the 70-200/2.8 IS.

My thoughts exactly. Looking at the recent "market", seems that anything is possible. I just hope that Tamron doesn't release a 17-85/2.8 after everyone has bought a 17-50/2.8 based on great reviews.

This is good news, I think. I was thinking Tamron 17-35 and 28-75....now I could have it all in one lens... :)

Actually GREAT news. I might be up to trade both for the 17-50/2.8 if its all what its cracked up to be. At least as great as the 28-75/2.8. Man oh man f2.8.

If anyone receive any links to reviews, please do update this thread.

jesusdelallata

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 08:06

Adorama is already pre-selling this lens for $459 and are claiming that it will be available in mid April. Wow. This will be nice. If it's as good as my 28-75 f2.8 XRDi, it may become my standard lens for digital. I'll still keep my other tamron for my film camera.

jediforce4ever

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 09:33

But somehow, I still feel that Tamron has to come up with a supersonic motor..for Fast AF...

jesusdelallata

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 11:30

But somehow, I still feel that Tamron has to come up with a supersonic motor..for Fast AF...

I have to agree with this. In my experience it has never been an issue with my Tamron...but it would be nice.

peterdoomen

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 12:14

ed rader

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 12:28

For us 20D-users, it's the almost-perfect compliment for the Tamron 28-75 which is highly regarded. I am seriously considering to replace my Tamron 17-35 with this new lens if it gets good reviews (and when I've seen a few example pics made by amateur photographers like myself ;-) ).

P.

i agree. the overlap is what makes this combo work. i've tried the 17-35 and 28-75 combo and i was switching lenses too often and never knew which one to start with.

my remedy was the 24-105L and sell the 28-75 but i probably would have at least considered the 17-50 and kept the 28-75 if the option were available then.

ed rader

MrChad

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 17:44

If this lens eventual falls to 28-75mm XR Di prices I may give this puppy a try, but only if it's as sharp as well.

I'm looking for a better fill the gap lens between my 10-22 & 24-70L combo, this Tammy might be an ideal travel lens. But only if it's an APS-C version of the 28-75mm XR Di, else all the plastic on the Tamron's generally is a downer for me, especially at $450.

piku

9th of April 2006 (Sun), 18:09

Well, its April. Any news yet about the Tamron? =)

jesusdelallata

9th of April 2006 (Sun), 18:35

Nothing yet. I'm awaiting for some tests/reviews. If people say it's as good as the Tamron 28-75, I'm willing to sell my Canon 17-40L so I can get this baby. I'd love to have both, but I'd hate to have the Canon collecting dust.

Jman13

9th of April 2006 (Sun), 18:53

Don't forget that Tokina will be releasing a 16-50 f/2.8 as well. If it's anywhere near as good as their 12-24, it'll be a heck of a lens.

piku

10th of April 2006 (Mon), 01:19

OMG. Tokina 16-50 or the Tamron 17-50. That extra 1mm is a lot of difference.

peterdoomen

10th of April 2006 (Mon), 01:33

OMG. Tokina 16-50 or the Tamron 17-50. That extra 1mm is a lot of difference.

Probably not, but it means that we consumers can choose. And that manufacturers face competition, which drives them to higher quality and/or lower price...

P.

Jman13

10th of April 2006 (Mon), 02:11

OMG. Tokina 16-50 or the Tamron 17-50. That extra 1mm is a lot of difference.

It's not about the 1mm, it's that the Tokina AT-X pro series are built as well as Canon Ls. If it's a choice between the relatively flimsy build on a lot of the Tamron lenses, and the Tokina AT-X build, given equal optical performance, I'll go for the Tokina each time.

Olegis

10th of April 2006 (Mon), 02:53

It's not about the 1mm, it's that the Tokina AT-X pro series are built as well as Canon Ls. If it's a choice between the relatively flimsy build on a lot of the Tamron lenses, and the Tokina AT-X build, given equal optical performance, I'll go for the Tokina each time.

Bingo !

Neilyb

10th of April 2006 (Mon), 03:16

Any news on the Tokina 16-50????

abat

10th of April 2006 (Mon), 04:12

Only this.
http://www.tokina.co.jp/news/16_50_500.jpg
Haven't been able to find any specs

Neilyb

10th of April 2006 (Mon), 04:20

Looks, as usual, well built.

peterdoomen

10th of April 2006 (Mon), 05:04

If it's a choice between the relatively flimsy build on a lot of the Tamron lenses, and the Tokina AT-X build, given equal optical performance, I'll go for the Tokina each time.

If it's built like the Standard Tammy (28-75) it's more than rugged enough for most situations. And: also price and weight will play a role...

P.

abat

10th of April 2006 (Mon), 05:05

Yes, reminiscent of their 12-24. I like the AF/MF focus clutch mechanism.

tripletaker

10th of April 2006 (Mon), 10:50

If the Tamron 17-50 is anywhere as good as their 28-75, I can finally replace my kit lens. I've been waiting a long time for the perfect range... and this is it.

mrclark321

4th of June 2006 (Sun), 18:16

Has anyone got one yet??

scorpiojo

5th of June 2006 (Mon), 00:30

This is a shot that I took at a birthday party a week ago witih my new lens. I love the colors

HKMonkey

6th of June 2006 (Tue), 05:30

I just purchased this lens today... Still haven't had time to go out and test it, but I'll post a photo when I do. As far as cost, I purchased mine for $2,700 HK, which is about $350 US. I thought it was quite a steal, so I was pretty excited. I went in debating whether to spend more on a 2.8, or save money on a 3.5-4. I was happy I could save money AND get the 2.8! Now off for testing...