Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di

[mrclark321]

Well I left myself with 50mm being shortest focal length and would like to see some pics from this lens. Also experience and comments with this lens from the members would be great.

Dan

[mrclark321]

Anyone

[Tsmith]

Dan there are lots of very good results on Pbase with this lens.

[mrclark321]

Dan there are lots of very good results on Pbase with this lens.

Thanks Bluedog there are some nice shots on Pbase :)

[schmoelzel]

Give it up Dan! Anyone with a case of L-itis like you have will never be happy with anything except a lens that has a red-ring around the end!! Don't bother with other brands.......just get a 17-40 and be done with it! (you know I'm right!!)

[mrclark321]

Give it up Dan! Anyone with a case of L-itis like you have will never be happy with anything except a lens that has a red-ring around the end!! Don't bother with other brands.......just get a 17-40 and be done with it! (you know I'm right!!)


LOL....Do you want to sell yours ;)

I miss my 17-40L

[RAitch]

Yah Dan, you know you'd just end up selling it to buy the 17-40 anyway... just skip a step.. then you're 1 closer to the N. ;)

[Tsmith]

subliminal message _ get the Canon 17-40L ;)

[RAitch]

subliminal message _ get the Canon 17-40L ;)
.... again...

[mrclark321]

Come on everyone, I know Dimitri uses this lense and he has some excellent shots!
17-40L<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>> 17-35 Tammy

Dan

[RAitch]

I can show you some excellent shots with the 50 1.8... what's your point? lol
You KNOW you want the 17-40... don't kid yourself.

[ron chappel]

FWIW there is a very good review of this lens by bob atkins on photo.net,including test shots-
http://www.photo.net/equipment/tamron/17_35_Di/

[Tsmith]

Tamron 17-35 or Canon 17-40L: http://nododo.home.comcast.net/ultrawide/index.html

[Samiad]

Wow, no-ones helped you out yet. Here's two of mine.

http://www.samiad.co.uk/gallery/photos/10D/Castell_Coch_2.jpg
1/60 @ f/11

http://www.samiad.co.uk/gallery/photos/10D/Millennium_Centre.jpg
1s @ f/11

This lens is incredibly sharp. I must have a good copy, because I rave about this lens. The bottom photo is not as sharp as it could be, because the tripod I was using wasn't up to keeping the camera stable for the one second exposure.

[Samiad]

I'm also going to post a crude shot of the good performance wide open.

http://www.samiad.co.uk/DVDForums/Tamron_test.jpg

[PhotoPainter]

Wow, no-ones helped you out yet. Here's two of mine.

http://www.samiad.co.uk/gallery/photos/10D/Castell_Coch_2.jpg
1/60 @ f/11

http://www.samiad.co.uk/gallery/photos/10D/Millennium_Centre.jpg
1s @ f/11

This lens is incredibly sharp. I must have a good copy, because I rave about this lens. The bottom photo is not as sharp as it could be, because the tripod I was using wasn't up to keeping the camera stable for the one second exposure.

Very nice shots and a very good lens also:) !

[mrclark321]

Samiad those shots are excellent!

Dan

[lorandh]

Wow, wonderful shots. I've done quite a bit of research and the lens seems like a real winner. I can't wait to get mine this summer :-)

[Samiad]

Thanks for the compliments, it really is a good lens.

I have overlapping lens for this range, I have Sigma 10-20 and Sigma 24-70, but I cannot bring myself to sell this lens, because I think it is superior to both in the 17-35 range (although I have done no empirical tests).

[ed rader]

http://www.fototime.com/147090C57397F61/orig.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/8B128310B9CBCAA/orig.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/D1D05279931ED2A/orig.jpg

[mrclark321]

Wow, more great shots!

Dan

[mrclark321]

This must not be a popular lens :(

[willg]

http://www.spideronthefloor.com/pictures/fpark/1.jpg

http://www.spideronthefloor.com/pictures/fpark/7.jpg

http://www.spideronthefloor.com/pictures/fpark/6.jpg
^^^corners darkened intentionally..just playing around and I think it looks cool...its not that bad even wide open normally

http://www.spideronthefloor.com/pictures/stl/3.jpg

http://www.spideronthefloor.com/pictures/stl/4.jpg

[GNMink]

^^^ Nice shots will !!! I like them all ;)


This must not be a popular lens :(

You have to put a L in the name to get any attention around here, and add a least one zero to the price :D

[RAitch]

And the thread was 4 months old.
Dan, what's with the Tammy? I thought you were an L-adict now.

[mrclark321]

And the thread was 4 months old.
Dan, what's with the Tammy? I thought you were an L-adict now.

Well there is always the option of selling the 17-40 for this and using the extra money for a 24-70 or a 24-105 :D

I never learn :rolleyes:

[FlashZebra]

Here is a good review.

http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/tamron_1735_284/index.htm

This review indicates sharp center, but pedestrian edge sharpness on a 1.6 crop digital. Most likely would have faired even worse on a 1.3 crop digital.

Other parameters were ok, but nothing outstanding.

Enjoy!

[GNMink]

I like his reviews, I read them too. But keep in mind he gets 1 copy to test and its usually borrowed ;) He even stated that he questioned his copy in the review.

here are 14 user reviews of the lens, its scores a 9.1 :D

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=245&sort=7&cat=43&page=1

BTW, the 92 users that rated the Canon 16-35 f2.8 L gave it an 8.9

[RAitch]

Well there is always the option of selling the 17-40 for this and using the extra money for a 24-70 or a 24-105 :D

I never learn :rolleyes:
Ah, just skip that step and save for whatever you'd replace the 24-70 with in 4 months. ;)

[bang]

I've been looking for so long for some one to post a full resolution, full size picture from the lense. That way, you really see it's true optical quality. Here's mine, directly from the camera.

I noticed that the shots are not very sharp, even at high aperature... but maybe this is normal to wide angle lense. Some one please tell me if this is normal? And show me their full resolution full size picture?

Taken with 5D

1/400s @ f/10.0
http://bang.eatpoo.com/temp/IMG_4639.JPG

1/400s @ f/10.0
http://bang.eatpoo.com/temp/IMG_4663.JPG

1/1000s @ 7.1
http://bang.eatpoo.com/temp/IMG_4633.JPG


Take care!

[Samiad]

Those 100% images do look a little bit softer than I'm used to with the lens on my 5D. It's always going to be soft in the corners. Once I get to about f/6.3 it's very very sharp in the centre.

[bang]

hi Samiad, thanks for the reply. Can you provide me any full rez example from your lense so i can compare to mine? I need to have some proof to the store that mine is softer than average.

[willg]

I've got one for you...how about a raw file converted to jpg with no sharpening?

[bang]

Hey WilG, i'll do that and post it asap....but for now as i am fiddling around with the camera i might know why. I set the camera's parameter to Faithful, which basicly has no sharpness, contrast, saturation or anything applied to them with the picture i've shown to you.

Now that i set back to Neutral, iam getting a much sharpner image. Which make me happy to see!! What a break through, it's late now but tomorrow i'll go outside and shoot some test picture to see the changes!

Thanks!

[willg]

full frame, resized:

http://www.spideronthefloor.com/upload/files/ff.jpg

100% crop in the center:
http://www.spideronthefloor.com/upload/files/100cropp.jpg

This was processed with raw shooter essentials with all sliders set to 0 and color temp set to 4500. Converted to maximum quality jpg and cropped. All sharpening turned off.

5d, 17mm, f/4.5, 1/100, ISO 800

[Dorman]

All I can say is WOW to the penguin shots.

[aaronmd]

http://i.pbase.com/o4/92/610192/1/63121350.jFx7PoNX.SouthHead1.jpg

[willg]

All I can say is WOW to the penguin shots.

print looks great 11x14 too...I removed the lines in the 'sky' wall, adjusted white balance to look a bit cooler, bumped exposure just a bit, and sharpened of course;)

[aaronmd]

To anyone who uses this lens, do you use standard size or thin filters?

[Samiad]

I use standard filters = significant vignetting at 17mm. Need to purchase a thin filter asap.

[Juan23]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1076/542065495_d984620531.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/210/459570138_9ee43fd40f.jpg

[liquefied]

http://home.comcast.net/~sutters/crissyb.jpg

[aussieskier]

I'll add a couple. I happen to really like this lens.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/Aussieskier/IMG_5567.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/Aussieskier/IMG_5384.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/Aussieskier/CRW_3205-2.jpg

[liquefied]

Also, a couple of full size images to peep.

17mm @ f/2.8 (http://home.comcast.net/~sutters/17f28.jpg)

17mm @ f/8 (http://home.comcast.net/~sutters/17f8.jpg)

I think mine is pretty sharp.

I also really like this lens. The only downside in my opinion is no FTM but for less than $300 I can't complain.

[Busto]

Those shots are exceptionally sharp at f/2.8, liquefied! I own the Tamron 28-75, which I love, so I'm definitely getting this lens. Tamron rocks.

[WhoisDAN]

Those shots are exceptionally sharp at f/2.8, liquefied! I own the Tamron 28-75, which I love, so I'm definitely getting this lens. Tamron rocks.

This was shot at f/2.8

Sharpness is incredible

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1093/790234996_bb7bc63e33_o.jpg

[MattMoore]

http://lh6.google.com/tenchi4u/Rsut3FWq6-I/AAAAAAAAAHw/pQ-BzICLkyE/s800/IMG_1320.JPG

[royal fresh]

Anyone willing to trade 17-35mm lens for my 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD. My lens has been used for only 4 month and is in mint condition. Please PM me if interest since it is off topic. I am will to do even trade even though my lens cost nearly $100 more. Must be in mint condition.

Thanks

[Mediation]

Is this better than the Sigma 17-70mm lens :O hehe.

[liquefied]

Is this better than the Sigma 17-70mm lens :O hehe.

It's not really the same kind of lens, but yeah, it's probably better optically than the Sigma.

[Juan23]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1232/1216539041_34310f2dc9.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1232/1216539041_34310f2dc9_b.jpg)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/210/459570138_9ee43fd40f.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/210/459570138_9ee43fd40f_b.jpg)

[hjs]

Here are three...... hjs

http://www.pbase.com/hjschilling/image/79019520.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hjschilling/image/80580677.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/cdrebel/image/72558994.jpg

[AngryCorgi]

Woohoo... spruce-goose!

[hjs]

Yep it's pretty cool. Here are the rest. hjs


http://www.pbase.com/hjschilling/spruce_goose




Woohoo... spruce-goose!

[DANxCORE]

well since no one has posted anything new here for almost 5 months
i figured id post since i used this lens a lot

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll167/danxcorephoto/danfloor-2.jpg

just messing around

[stephen_g]

Can I bump this?
It's my only lens and I love it, the next lens I plan on buying is the sigma 70-200, I don't intend to replace this any time soon at all.
Shots, the first is actualy kinda oof, but you can't really tell.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3259235961_32c910f3db.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3414/3213019889_44a0023cf7.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3216929166_69cc0e047e.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/3142437971_4bc0de6b9f.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/3137193301_58a82ab5b1.jpg?v=0


Am I allowed to post 5 images?
Sorry, I love this lens, I got it for a bargain, too, $400nz ($200USD) with an eos 100, which I sold, the lens was basically brand new, even came with a UV filter!

All images can be seen larger on my flickr, I think everything on there has been shot with this lens.

[HoosierJoe]

For some reason this is not a very well known or popular lens. However those who have it really like it.

I had some trouble finding one used or new. But finally located one with B&H used. I am looking forward to using it and think it will pair nicely with a Tamron 28-75

[cbacarella]

THe pics look really nice with this lens for sure!!

Ill deffinatly pick one up to help out with my budget college lens list! haha

They are on BH new for $300 with a $10 dollar mail in rebate! haha. Seems nice for the price!


.Chris.

[HoosierJoe]

One of my first pics with this lens. Doesn't compare to others on this thread. But I am happy with this lens performance so far.

I promise, I did nothing to this pic but covert to jpeg, crop, and resize.

[HoosierJoe]

Another at f2.8

[HoosierJoe]

Testing my flickr account. But it was taken with the 17-35.

[dtufino]

Here are a few with my 17-35 f/2.8-4

All Exif Data Attched:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/dtufino/DAV_1988.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/dtufino/DAV_1978.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/dtufino/DAV_2620.jpg

[HoosierJoe]

Two recent ones.

[joey1234]

i just borrowed thins lens from a buddy to play around with at a wedding.. i just got a stack of prints back that i did with this lens results are AWESOME.

[HoosierJoe]

I know more than 2 or 3 people have this lens.

Post something.

ISO 1600, f14, 1/500. Just playing with high iso on my 30D. But the lens performed as it should have at f14.

[HoosierJoe]

ISO 1600, f5.0, 1/100, at 17mm.

[Cl!ckFoto]

just picked this guy up from a friend of mine. hoping it can replace the 17-40L, so here are a few shots. all @17mm f2.8 i believe.

1.)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/3568157978_0b1cc45450_b.jpg
2.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3568156410_b283a796ea_b.jpg
3.)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3567344069_8165360920_b.jpg
4.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3568155200_8c1d56f08a_b.jpg

[tkbslc]

Looks WIDE on a 5D. Nice shots.

[Cl!ckFoto]

17mm is pretty wide on full frame. I had the 17-40L twice and loved it but wanted to try something a bit different this time. I'm pleased with it so far.

[HoosierJoe]

ClickFoto, Nice results at 2.8.

[Cl!ckFoto]

Thanks joe.

[Cl!ckFoto]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3571083475_983de2a32a_b.jpg

[bauerman]

I am taking delivery of this lens today - hope to start posting samples in this thread on a regular basis. Some GREAT stuff already here though....that is for sure.

[[Hyuni]]

I might be getting this lens, but the seller doesn't have the hood for it...
Is there some place I could get the official hood for this lens?
(or will a 3rd party hood fit?)

[HoosierJoe]

;8048104']I might be getting this lens, but the seller doesn't have the hood for it...
Is there some place I could get the official hood for this lens?
(or will a 3rd party hood fit?)You would probably have to go through a dealer. You are in chicago so try Central or Calumet.

I use my hoods quite a lot because I never use filters. So I find them essential.

[Cl!ckFoto]

i agree with joe. if you dont use filters that often ( i never use them ), find a way to get a good hood for it. mine is always on.

[HoosierJoe]

Pretty good color rendition too.

[JWitmer]

I'm in the process of finding one to buy right now. I really want a 16-35L, but I can't warrant the price. But holy moly, what a cool lens!

[HoosierJoe]

I'm in the process of finding one to buy right now. I really want a 16-35L, but I can't warrant the price. But holy moly, what a cool lens!
I'm sure the 16-35 is a better lens but I couldn't justify the price either. Not for something I use, at most 30% of the time.

[HoosierJoe]

With 430ex flash. f8.0, 1/80

[JWitmer]

All with the Tamron 17-35. All long exposure with multiple flash shots.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/Multiples_11.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/Multiples_16.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/Multiples_18.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/Multiples_5.jpg

[JWitmer]

Some more:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/Multiples_39.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/Multiples_52.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/Multiples_61.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/Multiples_43.jpg

[drb5]

Well i've been considering for a while now getting a quick UWA for my 5D MKII and this thread has helped me decide.

I was initially going to get a Sigma 17-35, but found this lens here... http://www.onestop-digital.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=46 and knew i had to go for it. That's not much more expensive than they go for secondhand here in the UK.

Off to Cyprus in 2 weeks time, so should have it by then and will post up a couple pics when i get back. :)

[HoosierJoe]

I don't use this lens enough. I do have some new baby pics to do this weekend and am using my new softbox. Will post soon.

[drb5]

Well the lens i was going to get was out of stock, so i'm back to looking for one.

:(

[HoosierJoe]

Used an sp softbox with genesis monolight and the 430ex bounced as fill with this lens.

[drb5]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3926409354_5a98613287_b.jpg
More pics on my Flickr.

[drb5]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2505/3928796762_7d337774ed_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3431/3936959803_2b57085809_b.jpg

[HoosierJoe]

Nice Color!

[drb5]

Thanks. :)

Was out getting wet yesterday and here are a couple of results. More on my Flickr.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3962053059_e21da37cd6_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drb5/3962053059/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/3962089885_4b24f7e893_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drb5/3962089885/

[mrfourcows]

i thought i'll cross-link this for anyone looking at the tamron 17-35mm's performance on full frame vs the 16-35L II:
http://photocamel.com/forum/blogs/paul-shields/19-comparison-wide-angle-lenses-tamron-7-35mm-canon-16-35mm-mkii-zuiko-7-14mm.html

[PTHONG]

I'm selling one if anyone is interested :D

[HoosierJoe]

I'm selling one if anyone is interested :D
You shouldn't have any trouble.

wow, your only lens?

[PTHONG]

I shouldn't lol, but i am. I thought it would sell pretty quickly since i have it pretty cheap(220shipped). No its not my only lens. I have a 50mm also(will be picking up a 100-300 sigma lens here soon also). The only reason i'm selling it is because i'm going to buy the 17-50 tomorrow. I like the range of my current, but i hate it at the same time :lol: A little bit more range and i'll be okay.

[samurairx7]

It isn't a bad lens considering i only paid $100 for it...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/3943383767_2e31192ef2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/3944026446_b488647edf.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3944036938_819673f0bd.jpg

[HoosierJoe]

It isn't a bad lens considering i only paid $100 for it...





Very nice!

Great bargain. Yeah, it isn't an L lens. But gets good results.

[TabulaVicious]

Just took these with my new Tamron 17-35...

No post processing and just the built in flash on my 20D.

http://photos.vwmail.net/d/2638-1/1PN34+dials.jpg

http://photos.vwmail.net/d/2642-1/1PN34.jpg

[stephen_g]

Anyone else find the AF to be insanely slow, and noisy? I mean slower and noisier than the 50 1.8 II, which people whinge about all the time, AF-wise.
Here are some more of mine anyway:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3992780528_a9c946154a_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3940758774_52b39a1bcd_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/3919307308_c52faa4dbf_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/3807058920_4c7dd8ebb9_o.jpg


Flickr kinda makes them look soft, but they're not at all, when focus actually hits it's mad sharp.
I've been contemplating selling this to fund a Tokina 10-17mm fisheye but I'm not too sure, I'll probably end up keeping this and also buying the fisheye when I've worked up some funds, I kinda like this one as a walk around lens.

[drb5]

Kinda slow in here, so i better post a couple! :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/4182642196_e14429c8bb_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4182639352_533b4c85fa_b.jpg

[drb5]

Had snow here for about 3 weeks now....this never happens.

Decided to get out and fight the cold and went back to Colgrain.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4259415264_9058b5595a_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4259407304_278be1d61c_b.jpg

This is a local reservior that lets you fish for trout.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4259400750_97cfa5e209_b.jpg

[drb5]

Me again...

Just the one shot just now....still trying to recover my fingers from my 7.20am, minus 5 degree expedition.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4328414224_0cdda43f08_b.jpg

[cusack]

Hi DRB5. Please tell me these were all taken with a 5d?? I'm looking for a cheap wide for a 5d (full frame). This might be the one after looking at your pics.

Do you remember if the pics you uploaded were taken at full wide??

[drb5]

Replied to your pm fella. :)

Click my Flickr link and you'll find the properties page. Pretty much every 17-35 shot is wide at 17mm.

[angryhampster]

I LOVE this lens! It's wonderfully sharp and has great colors for the money.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/cars/031710-kraut01.jpg

I owned Canon's 17-40 for a year. I'd say this lens is absolutely comparable, if not equal in most circumstances.

100% crop of another picture, only very slight (100, .3) USM applied.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/cars/031710-kraut03.jpg

If I can find a hood for this thing, I'll be hanging onto it for a long time. Not terribly fond of the build quality or how dark the corners can get, but for the price you really can't come close.

[polobreaka]

just picked up this bad boy tonight

[mitorak]

cheap but very nice lens. love the sharpness & color (but little slow on AF). always using it on my 40D but i sold it fund for a wider lens. here are some sample photo straight output using this lens. (only resize to a smaller size)

Pic 1:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3409081651_bee4a2af7f_o.jpg

Pic 2:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4373392366_fa9a95165e_o.jpg

Pic 3:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4373392018_ec9f9a6972_o.jpg

[stephen_g]

First photo I've ever had published :) In Focalpoint bmx magazine in Australia. Took it on the ol' 20D at 35mm.
The second one I shot on my 'new' 1D classic. Fun lens on this camera.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4338958983_638066cd06.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4330087222_e2f2ceedc9.jpg

[RikWriter]

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/122451926.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/122451944.jpg

[reefnerd]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4612873062_43d583a054_o.jpg

[cinemafia]

Mine broke three months after I bought it, so I sent it off to Tamron (six year warranty!) and it took them another three months to fix it and send it back. As soon as I did get it back, I sold it.

Anyway, here's a few lower-light samples:

17mm, f2.8, 1000 iso
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4384900259_7a2031ab34_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cinemafia_photography/4384900259/)

17mm, f2.8, 800 iso
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4384900005_449f05b34a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cinemafia_photography/4384900005/in/photostream/)

[ComeBack]

A few quick shots I got of my parents back yard.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4647912601_8929b703af.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4647912877_1e40fc25fb.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4647913181_01870434c4.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4647913409_659854b4e6.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4648528080_f9053a912a.jpg

[TabulaVicious]

Straight out of the camera.* No post processing other than resizing.

http://photos.vwmail.net/d/3542-1/Sparks+weld1.JPG

Make Canon Model Canon EOS 20D
Aperture Value f/5 Color Space Uncalibrated
Exposure Bias Value 0.67 EV Exposure Program Aperture Priority
Flash No Flash Focal Length 19 mm
ISO 800 Metering Mode Multi-Segment
Shutter Speed Value 1/400 sec

http://photos.vwmail.net/d/3544-1/Sparks+weld2.JPG

Make Canon Model Canon EOS 20D
Aperture Value f/6.3 Color Space Uncalibrated
Exposure Bias Value 0.67 EV Exposure Program Aperture Priority
Flash No Flash Focal Length 35 mm
ISO 400 Metering Mode Multi-Segment
Shutter Speed Value 1/100 sec Date/Time

http://photos.vwmail.net/d/3540-1/sparks+grind.JPG

Make Canon Model Canon EOS 20D
Aperture Value f/3.2 Color Space Uncalibrated
Exposure Bias Value 0 EV Exposure Program Manual
Flash Compulsory Flash Focal Length 17 mm
ISO 800 Metering Mode Multi-Segment
Shutter Speed Value 1/50 sec

[renfield]

cheap but very nice lens. love the sharpness & color (but little slow on AF). always using it on my 40D but i sold it fund for a wider lens. here are some sample photo straight output using this lens. (only resize to a smaller size)

Pic 1:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3409081651_bee4a2af7f_o.jpg

Pic 2:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4373392366_fa9a95165e_o.jpg

Pic 3:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4373392018_ec9f9a6972_o.jpg

Mitorak -

Is pic #3 in Melaka by chance? It looked awfully familiar!

[HoosierJoe]

I really miss this lens. Should have never sold it. Mine was sharp, great contrast and color. Thinking of picking up another copy.

[stephen_g]

17mm f/5.6 1D classic

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4777060880_baa36e1be5_b.jpg

[HoosierJoe]

Picked up a copy on the forum. Great results from this test shot cropped.

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac230/HoosierJoe/Scenery%20and%20other%20things/IMG_1984fgggg.jpg

[professorman]

How well does this work on Full Frame?

[HoosierJoe]

How well does this work on Full Frame?
Quite a few use it FF. Don't know personally.

[stephen_g]

Works sweet on my 1D, worked fine when I had it on a film camera (only shot one roll).

[[Hyuni]]

stephen, I love your photos!

I use it on my 5D2 and I love it! I don't shoot ultra-wide often, so I didn't want to spend a lot of money investing in a 17-40L, so I got this Tammy. It's wonderful!

Another typical boring shot of the Chicago skyline, but in pink! :P
(I think I missed focus a bit... It was a chilly night and I wanted to take a shot real quick and head out. What a shame :()
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5077744181_8272338508_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/distinction/5077744181/)
Chicago Breast Cancer Awareness Month (http://www.flickr.com/photos/distinction/5077744181/) by Hyuni+ (http://www.flickr.com/people/distinction/), on Flickr

[stephen_g]

Thanks!

It's a very underrated/unknown lens. I can't see myself selling it any time soon, even if I barely use it, sometimes a WA is needed.

[professorman]

I just picked up one of these. I am stoked. I have been looking for one for a while. I am coming from the Canon 20-35mm USM. I wanted the extra wideness from this. I am loving it so far. Mine has a standard size filter, and it vignette badly at 17mm. I guess I need to get a thin filter.

[drummerhc]

I just received the lens today. The AF in comparison is "quieter" and slightly slower than my Tamron 28-75mm. I could only find one video one youtube with this lens mounted on a Nikon body and the AF is WAY faster than mine. Is everybody else's AF similar to this video? or it's faster because Nikon has build in motor?

Here's the link to the Nikon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGp1wV0P63A

Here's the video of my Tamron. Mounted on 5D II.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAQCLVNryH4

[stephen_g]

It's similar to yours on my 1D.

[HoosierJoe]

AF works quickly on my 50D.

[RDKirk]

I've been using one for quite a long time, first on a 10D, then on a 5D, now on a 5D2. Operationally, the only things that annoys me is the lack of full time manual focusing (you can do it, but the lens complains audibly) and the fact that the focusing ring spins when you focus automatically. I'm also annoyed by the variable aperture--I shoot manually (especially with studio flash), so I have to make note of when the aperture changes as I zoom. In my lens, it's at 28mm...although it might be different in other lenses.

On a 24x36mm camera, the fact is that it's noticeably soft in the corners, especially above f/5.6. But wait...all zooms in this range are noticeably soft in the corners, especially above f/5.6. I have not found any consistent difference in image quality between this lens and the Canon L 17-40.

The Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L II is, I'm sure, a better lens, but if I were in the market for that lens, I would not even be considering the Tamron. This focal length range isn't a "money lens" for me, so I'm not interested in paying that much for what would essentially be a niche-use lens for me.

It's a lightweight lens--a plus. It's not weather resistant (which the Canon lenses are, with filter attached), and I suspect it's not as physically robust.

I can't see focusing speed as a significant factor in a short lens like this--lens movement distance is extremely slight, compared to a telephoto lens. Like most 3rd party lenses, it may seem to have more difficulty finding focus, but you would have to compare it directly to other lenses in this focal length.

[drummerhc]

AF works quickly on my 50D.

Is it as fast as on the Nikon I posted?
I'm considering to return it for the slow AF =(

[HoosierJoe]

Is it as fast as on the Nikon I posted?
I'm considering to return it for the slow AF =(
Aye! You insult me! Never have I owned a Nikon!

Seriously, I have no idea.

[HoosierJoe]

I've been using one for quite a long time, first on a 10D, then on a 5D, now on a 5D2. Operationally, the only things that annoys me is the lack of full time manual focusing (you can do it, but the lens complains audibly) and the fact that the focusing ring spins when you focus automatically. I'm also annoyed by the variable aperture--I shoot manually (especially with studio flash), so I have to make note of when the aperture changes as I zoom. In my lens, it's at 28mm...although it might be different in other lenses.

On a 24x36mm camera, the fact is that it's noticeably soft in the corners, especially above f/5.6. But wait...all zooms in this range are noticeably soft in the corners, especially above f/5.6. I have not found any consistent difference in image quality between this lens and the Canon L 17-40.

The Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L II is, I'm sure, a better lens, but if I were in the market for that lens, I would not even be considering the Tamron. This focal length range isn't a "money lens" for me, so I'm not interested in paying that much for what would essentially be a niche-use lens for me.

It's a lightweight lens--a plus. It's not weather resistant (which the Canon lenses are, with filter attached), and I suspect it's not as physically robust.

I can't see focusing speed as a significant factor in a short lens like this--lens movement distance is extremely slight, compared to a telephoto lens. Like most 3rd party lenses, it may seem to have more difficulty finding focus, but you would have to compare it directly to other lenses in this focal length.From what I have read by FF Canon users, this lens can have its issues with FF. Yes, I am quite sure it doesn't compare to an L lens. But, it works fine for occasional use. I really like using it indoors with a flash.

[RDKirk]

From what I have read by FF Canon users, this lens can have its issues with FF. Yes, I am quite sure it doesn't compare to an L lens. But, it works fine for occasional use. I really like using it indoors with a flash.

If you compare it to to the 17-40, it's a good lens, optically.

[jaycky]

just picked one up used tonight slowly depleting my mf fleet to get af gear
ahhhhhh yea will take some shots shortly


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5176316342_e15a1e1c11_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5176314164_8c3629055d_b.jpg

[jaycky]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5175709939_1c2cfae7d7_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5176313336_976c52d63a_b.jpg

[drummerhc]

Coming from Tokina 12-24mm on a crop body, this lens disappointed me a little.
Noticeable distortion and vignette from 17mm-19mm even stopped down. I guess this will do it for now while saving for a 17-40mm.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5177426681_6620d3bf38_z.jpg

[RDKirk]

Coming from Tokina 12-24mm on a crop body, this lens disappointed me a little.
Noticeable distortion and vignette from 17mm-19mm even stopped down. I guess this will do it for now while saving for a 17-40mm.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5177426681_6620d3bf38_z.jpg

What I see from directly comparing results here indicate that the 17-40 won't improve IQ by much at all:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Lens-Vignetting-Test-Results.aspx?Lens=391

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=391

[drummerhc]

What I see from directly comparing results here indicate that the 17-40 won't improve IQ by much at all:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Lens-Vignetting-Test-Results.aspx?Lens=391

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=391

Meh~ I guess vignette is inevitable on FF eh? :(
What about distortion? Is there any similar comparison like this?

[jaycky]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5212594988_11d5167dcb_b.jpg

i have this lens on 90% of the time

[HoosierJoe]

i have this lens on 90% of the time

Nice shot.


I love this lens for indoors with a flash.

[drummerhc]

Shot this last weekend. I could see the curvature of the earth :lol:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/drummerhc/IMG_2221.jpg

[wernersl]

i like it. very fun lens. focuses just fine on a 1dII. infact...kept up with moving kids in servo. as long as the light is decent that is! here are a few shots from the other day...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/POTN%20uploads/NW3X9821_web.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/POTN%20uploads/NW3X9793_web.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/POTN%20uploads/NW3X9771_web.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/POTN%20uploads/NW3X9768_web.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/POTN%20uploads/NW3X9762_web.jpg

in fact...i really like the distortion up close with people!

[mininut]

I really like this lens so here's a couple from my set last week in the city...

http://www.thefullframe.co.uk/town/slides/Town-15.jpg

http://www.thefullframe.co.uk/town/slides/Town-14.jpg


the rest can be found here... www.thefullframe.co.uk/town they're all hand held, I was told the I couldn't use a tripod and that I'd need to get approval first if that was the case!

M.

[bjornli]

damnit, its impossible to find this lens used for a good price:(

[stephen_g]

I think it may have been discontinued.

[DunnoWhen]

damnit, its impossible to find this lens used for a good price:(

What would you consider a good price?

[HoosierJoe]

damnit, its impossible to find this lens used for a good price:(
You have to be patient with this lens. Not many of them around. You might try KEH, Adorama, or B&H.

[rodleviton]

Just picked up this lens off of a Romanian auction site for $250 bucks and it includes a filter. Getting delivered today. Can't wait to test run this fella :)

[targut]

5DII @ 24mm f/10

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5537610645_9e4b35c3e3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/h-studio/5537610645/)
Luisenpark Mannheim (http://www.flickr.com/photos/h-studio/5537610645/)

[rodleviton]

Here is a contribution from me...

1.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5500406410_af64181b3b_z.jpg

2.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5499807119_1dc0b714d7_z.jpg

3.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5052/5500397762_749e7e03f3_z.jpg

4.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5500398908_f30cedbacf_z.jpg

5.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5499806253_34fc07e64c_z.jpg

6.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5499805067_056c7f29f1_z.jpg

[targut]

5DII @ 17mm, f/8
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5540344621_24cf12bfa5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/h-studio/5540344621/)
Circulatory System of a House (http://www.flickr.com/photos/h-studio/5540344621/)

[rodleviton]

Nice shot! This lens is incredibly sharp!

[targut]

Actually not. The very corners are slightly soft at 17mm even at f/8. The situation is better at 24-35mm but some softness is still there. Distortion at 17mm makes sometimes some problems too.

Nevertheless, Tamron is a very good lens for a bargain price.