Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 [Archive] - Page 11 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

-AP-

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 07:51

The images in this thread are what made my decision to purchase this lens. Took it out on the first day and must say I can't wait to use it more. Did some high iso low light shooting as well and the images were outstanding. This isn't one of them (of course) but I liked the sharpness.

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/694408335_6jgaJ-L.jpg

SamHunter

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 12:08

Family portrait session from Saturday. Super harsh late afternoon sun

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4049383082_66ddc679b8.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/4049383082/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/4048634587_6f287c96a2.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/4048634587/in/photostream/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/4048633645_820307978b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/4048633645/in/photostream/

Chris215

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 17:45

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/4051104119_5f7d8e8148_b.jpg

cbacarella

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 23:36

A couple very quick shots i took today...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/4051101072_4b118b0e8e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4051305505_7d43151369_b.jpg

ride5000

28th of October 2009 (Wed), 10:28

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4052218311_f1a3e407d2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken-gilbert/4052218311/)
1/45 sec at f/2.8, 17mm, ISO 100

JPayne

28th of October 2009 (Wed), 11:25

^^ Beautiful capture

TheMaggedy

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 18:48

I love this lens. The shots just look so clean and sharp.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/4051705526_7cb81d38cb_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4051712274_8a587d8eb9_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/4055576181_cff4b94288_b.jpg

garycoleman

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 14:55

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/4064785349_9373386a93_o.jpg

Daniel2000

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 16:01

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/Daniel2000/portraits/ClaudiaIMG_6385b.jpg

MackDaddy1962

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 17:22

Topaz Adjust HDR's..

http://images51.fotki.com/v750/photos/2/17642/8112245/IMG_3179-vi.jpg

http://images51.fotki.com/v731/photos/2/17642/8112904/IMG_3320-vi.jpg

http://images52.fotki.com/v1563/photos/2/17642/8112904/IMG_3339-vi.jpg

http://images36.fotki.com/v1155/photos/2/17642/8112904/IMG_3244-vi.jpg

http://images51.fotki.com/v748/photos/2/17642/8112245/IMG_3169-vi.jpg

http://images52.fotki.com/v640/photos/2/17642/8112904/IMG_3327-vi.jpg

http://images51.fotki.com/v749/photos/2/17642/8112904/IMG_3273-vi.jpg

Daniel2000

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 18:09

a 100% crop, strait from RAW, just a little contrast adjustment, no sharpen at all

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/Daniel2000/pets/IMG_6291.jpg

bigrig

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 19:48

Nice portrait Daniel!

Daniel2000

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 21:53

thanks :D

dashtan

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 10:15

First contribution to this thread.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/4021700867_2ef2196cd3_b.jpg

guitarman710

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 10:29

First contribution to this thread.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/4021700867_2ef2196cd3_b.jpg

Gorgeous!!! I love this lens the more I look through this thread. Mine is on the way!

Ryan7490

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 14:30

Is there also gonna be a new thread for the VC version of this lens, or will we just keep it all in one thread?

JayStar86

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 16:15

Is there also gonna be a new thread for the VC version of this lens, or will we just keep it all in one thread?

I would assume the VC folks would want a new thread.... dunno though.... I just picked up a mint non-VC version for an unbelievable price of $280 CAD.... so ill be posting in this thread once my lens arrives and its all mounted on my 50D!

guitarman710

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 16:27

Is there also gonna be a new thread for the VC version of this lens, or will we just keep it all in one thread?

I agree with JayStar. They should definitely make a new thread as the lens is a completely new version. Seeing as how the old lens is constructed with 13 Groups/16 Elements and the new one is constructed with 14 Groups/19 Elements. This should mean the the optical qualities will be different. So, after all that babble I say new thread for sure!! :)

I just received shipping info on my Non-VC version, so I am itching to try it out and post here!

Marshal.F

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 21:35

Love this lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/4065977370_2f1137ed40_b.jpg

dashtan

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 11:42

Speed Limit.

Also the limit for my Tamron lens. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2586/4074815971_58fb3729bb_b.jpg

mananetwork

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 12:37

Is this lens better then the Canon 17-40?

JayStar86

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 12:58

Is this lens better then the Canon 17-40?

in terms of optics and low light capability, then yes. In terms of build quality and AF, no.

zelseman

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 18:09

I took some pictures of a local jazz musician for our university paper...let me know what you think.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l226/zelseman/IMG_7877.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l226/zelseman/IMG_7882.jpg

carianoff

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 18:30

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2665/4076038476_f8c07643ea_b.jpg

cbacarella

5th of November 2009 (Thu), 01:47

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4076948318_5a6b2f8b54_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4076192925_800ca1f8d6_b.jpg

Such a great lens!

More photos from this set found here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbacarella/sets/72157622612148325/

.Chris.

ride5000

5th of November 2009 (Thu), 10:02

nice, chris.

on a side note, i don't know why people always compare this lens to the 17-40l.

guitarman710

5th of November 2009 (Thu), 13:47

nice, chris.

on a side note, i don't know why people always compare this lens to the 17-40l.

To a certain extent I agree completely about comparing this lens to the 17-40L. We all know that build quality is second to none on the Ls and I know this personally from using them in the past. The focusing that USM provides is always going to be faster and quieter than the standard focus motors. However, optically the Tamron is on level if not higher ground than the 17-40L. I am only comparing the optical quality and nothing else. I guess many people are looking for that "bang of the buck" factor and the Tamron provides that to an extent that would make many people, even myself say things like, "This lens produces better than the 17-40L."

Edit:

Right after reading this post again, I thought that maybe you were actually looking at this from the other side of the coin (my side in fact). :oops: If that is so, sorry to come across as a strong defender of the Tammie! 8)

caiguar

5th of November 2009 (Thu), 14:56

it's been a while since I put something up and contributed to this thread. here are the latest pics with this lens; this is at night. exif should still be there. I was nervous because it was the only lens I had on me when I went to the show and well....it performed a lot better than I expected.

http://www.35mme.com/Photography/Around-El-Paso-Texas/moto1/703931479_iRhoW-M-1.jpg

http://www.35mme.com/Photography/Around-El-Paso-Texas/monster1/703931076_K3mYD-M-1.jpg

http://www.35mme.com/Photography/Around-El-Paso-Texas/mosntertruck1/703931223_7pbKv-M-1.jpg

dashtan

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 10:44

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/4079964259_39b862d778_b.jpg

ride5000

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 13:22

To a certain extent I agree completely about comparing this lens to the 17-40L. We all know that build quality is second to none on the Ls and I know this personally from using them in the past. The focusing that USM provides is always going to be faster and quieter than the standard focus motors. However, optically the Tamron is on level if not higher ground than the 17-40L. I am only comparing the optical quality and nothing else. I guess many people are looking for that "bang of the buck" factor and the Tamron provides that to an extent that would make many people, even myself say things like, "This lens produces better than the 17-40L."

Edit:

Right after reading this post again, I thought that maybe you were actually looking at this from the other side of the coin (my side in fact). :oops: If that is so, sorry to come across as a strong defender of the Tammie! 8)

no worries in any event. :)

i just don't see the logic in comparing a >$700 full frame f/4 ultrawide/landscape lens to a ~$450 crop frame f/2.8 walkabout/general purpose lens.

i mean, yes, the 17-40 will physically mount up and cover most of the same focal length range, but with so many penalties... (cost, size, weight, speed).

there are certain specific scenarios where putting full frame lenses on croppers makes sense, but most of the time it's a waste of resources. people should have VERY well-defined reasons for picking the 17-40l over this tammy.

jnO

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 19:59

I am seriously considering saving the extra and buying this instead of waiting for the new VC version.

Grady69

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 21:06

IM interested in this lens too but i think due to my own circumstances I will wait for the VC version comes out.

guitarman710

7th of November 2009 (Sat), 12:07

I am seriously considering saving the extra and buying this instead of waiting for the new VC version.

IM interested in this lens too but i think due to my own circumstances I will wait for the VC version comes out.

If the VC system is as good as it was in the 18-270mm, then you will be EXTREMELY happy! That VC was almost sickening in terms of how slow you could hand hold shots. It was a great all-around lens while I had it and the VC was easily on par and, in my opinion, actually quite a bit ahead of it.

Ryan7490

7th of November 2009 (Sat), 20:42

If the VC system is as good as it was in the 18-270mm, then you will be EXTREMELY happy! That VC was almost sickening in terms of how slow you could hand hold shots. It was a great all-around lens while I had it and the VC was easily on par and, in my opinion, actually quite a bit ahead of it.
It is.

Burton801

11th of November 2009 (Wed), 23:04

Does anyone know when the VC version will be coming out?

jnO

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 18:29

Does anyone know when the VC version will be coming out?

It was officially available in the UK yesterday. I would imagine it will be available worldwide in the next few days.

Marshal.F

14th of November 2009 (Sat), 01:00

One from a shoot i did today.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/4102483372_266417b841_b.jpg

newbiephotographer

14th of November 2009 (Sat), 01:45

Tigerkn

16th of November 2009 (Mon), 18:34

I thought only my Tamron does this until I found posts below. I need to use it more to loosing it up :lol:. I am glad that I fould this, it has alway kind of bugging me. Thanks.

ah, just a question guys. is the zoom ring of the tamron 17-50 hard to turn?

a friend of mine recently got this lens (but for the Nikon mount), and I tried
the lens and turn the zoom ring but i had to exert a great deal of effort
compared to turning the zoom ring of my Canon EF-S 55-250mm.

was that normal? or was it a bad copy that my friend had?

i'm also planning to get this wonderful lens along with the 60mm
and i'm concerned with the 'zoom ring issue'. thanks :)

My Tamron 17-50mm was a tad tight when I first got it.. After 18 months use the zoom ring is silky smooth..

It will loosen up after use..

stonyzmom

16th of November 2009 (Mon), 20:22

I love this lens.......I've said it a million times. Driving down the beach today and the sun was going down. Just gorgeous.

Sunset on San Francisco Bay

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/4316/212nb.jpg

cbacarella

17th of November 2009 (Tue), 03:01

These are amazing shots!!! This lens is incredible in the right hands. You sir have those hands!!!

Thanks! I appreciate it...

:)

Newcastle Photographer

17th of November 2009 (Tue), 04:19

I loved my Tam 17-50 2.8. Very versitile lens - very good fun too. Sharp and lovely bokeh background. Ask yourself if you will be moving up to a full frame though?

stonyzmom

20th of November 2009 (Fri), 12:50

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3235/242ii.jpg

cbacarella

20th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:07

Smiles ear to ear....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2570/4098549075_30cf46f618.jpg

justinevan88

20th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:47

Mine just arrived! But I'm still at work for 3 more hours!!!! AHHH

TheMaggedy

22nd of November 2009 (Sun), 01:42

Love this candid from the Tammy. Just a sneaky snap of people having fun on Halloween. It's also nice and sharp.

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On, Fired

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/4061995949_cf037aaec3_b.jpg

chrispychicken

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 09:10

First walkaround lens I recommend to anyone that asks (if they want a zoom).

Taken at f/5.6 on a Canon XS.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3842427273_368a8182d2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cphoniball/3842427273/)

tester3000

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 21:52

Damn those police cruisers look mean.. nice shot

divamum

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 21:54

+1 on the Tam, and great shots! Wonderfully reliable lens.

Simply Ravishing

24th of November 2009 (Tue), 21:06

Buying this tonight, subscribing!

Grady69

24th of November 2009 (Tue), 21:43

Buying this tonight, subscribing!

You might want to check into the newest version which has the vibration controlled or "image stabilized". Seen some good shots with it here too. Just my opinion!

Simply Ravishing

24th of November 2009 (Tue), 22:01

You might want to check into the newest version which has the vibration controlled or "image stabilized". Seen some good shots with it here too. Just my opinion!

I just bought the 7D, so I am ballin' on a budget ;)

rsboag

25th of November 2009 (Wed), 02:25

Messing around:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/4070238880_4f933c17d0_b.jpg

Grady69

27th of November 2009 (Fri), 09:57

I just bought the 7D, so I am ballin' on a budget ;)

Oh I understand the Budget, I sold some lenses in the past that I wished I never had sold. Now im rebuilding my Equipment back up, And its taking longer than I want it too!:)

Simply Ravishing

27th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:23

Oh I understand the Budget, I sold some lenses in the past that I wished I never had sold. Now im rebuilding my Equipment back up, And its taking longer than I want it too!:)

Out of all of the gear that I sold to make this happen, the only one that I suspect I will miss is the Tokina 11-16, but the Sigma 10-20 should be a suitable replacement. Only time will tell though.

And to get back on track, here is my first shot with the lens taken yesterday before dinner... ignore the fact that it's not straight, I blame the wine! :cool:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/4136557073_398ef89bde.jpg

Marshal.F

28th of November 2009 (Sat), 12:18

50D + 17-50 2.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/4138397665_169009b54b_b.jpg

zelseman

28th of November 2009 (Sat), 13:24

Took a few at Thanksgiving dinner yesterday(first one was taken by my grandma, but all she did was frame and shoot haha)
My immediate family:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l226/zelseman/IMG_0124.jpg

Older brother and sister in law:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l226/zelseman/IMG_0130.jpg

I love this lens.

IanW

28th of November 2009 (Sat), 16:35

I am just bowled over by this lens, I cannot believe how sharp the images are.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3801853312_098a46ebbf_b.jpg

Ian.

yogestee

28th of November 2009 (Sat), 17:12

I just had a 12x18 inch print done from this image out of my 50D and Tamron 17-50mm .. Spectacular reproduction of detail..

HoosierJoe

2nd of December 2009 (Wed), 09:34

Kids picking on one another.

huyness

3rd of December 2009 (Thu), 23:22

at my brother's wedding

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/4127599472_20b6d8452a_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/4126868157_441828d0d3.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/4126872327_c342a61a31.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/4126874959_6bc2bfc001.jpg

JDMist3hFastar

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 02:45

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2530/4129963945_26a84b91c6_b.jpg

BluewookieJim

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 13:19

This is such a really great lens, it has served me very well for the last 2 years. Of all the lenses I have, this has been my go to lens for that whole time. I've probably taken nearly 60% of all of my photos in the last 2 years with this lens.

I'm about to move to full frame, 5dMkii and 24-70L, but I have much respect for this lens. The only thing I felt needed improvement was manual focus, the focus ring just wasn't smooth enough for manual adjustments.

Anyway, a few of my recent favorites taken with the lens:

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v0/p920576863-4.jpg

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v8/p974497706-4.jpg

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v4/p947258486-4.jpg

smashing.poot

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 18:51

Some of my recent shots taken with this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/3866833074_cef454c863_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/4149406508_e25d04c0d5_o.jpg

Any questions/comments/critiques are most welcome.

rsboag

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 23:17

Random image taken today:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4164639047_f91912acce_b.jpg

JReady

8th of December 2009 (Tue), 19:04

^Nice shot and sweet bike! It looks like a L lens lol

snowrdr

8th of December 2009 (Tue), 19:07

Random image taken today:

That Fox sticker must not be rated for triple digit speeds... :D

Simply Ravishing

9th of December 2009 (Wed), 16:34

HDR of Seattle, that probably should be straightened a bit... haha

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/4168060551_c7ed08ccaf.jpg

CaptainTonus

9th of December 2009 (Wed), 16:48

It's getting to be that time of year again!

ISO 800, f/2.8, handheld
http://home.tiora.net/tony/Bowskis/IMG_2883small.jpg

geoff5093

10th of December 2009 (Thu), 06:57

The christmas tree looks like it was photoshopped in there, haha

Guineh

10th of December 2009 (Thu), 09:09

It's getting to be that time of year again!

ISO 800, f/2.8, handheld
http://home.tiora.net/tony/Bowskis/IMG_2883small.jpg

The christmas tree looks like it was photoshopped in there, haha

^^ That

The lighting is definitely weird. I'd like to know more about how that photo was taken....

CaptainTonus

10th of December 2009 (Thu), 10:49

^^ That

The lighting is definitely weird. I'd like to know more about how that photo was taken....

There's nothing unique about the way the photo was taken. I did spend some time in photoshop playing with it. The reason it looks the way it does is because I tweaked the shadows and highlights, which sort of gives it that "HDR" look, even though it's just one single exposure. I wanted the tree to pop out of the frame. Also, it was taken at f/2.8, so I think the shallow DOF is a playing into this effect somewhat.

I'll post up the original later tonight if anyone is interested in seeing it.

Silverfox1

10th of December 2009 (Thu), 11:33

Considering purchasing this non-vc lens but can anyone comment to articles i have read about folks having to un-couple and reattach the lens to the body due to contact errors between the lens & camera body?

I heard this was a common problem with alot of various Nikon bodys but dont know about the Canon bodys which i have. [XSi]

Regards & Thanks for any replys :D

CaptainTonus

10th of December 2009 (Thu), 11:40

shaker69

10th of December 2009 (Thu), 12:04

At Castaic Lake, CA

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3977832756_03651997a4_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3977975180_59f2f32084_b.jpg

shaker69

10th of December 2009 (Thu), 12:05

More.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/3977837106_694678cb2a_b.jpg

Simply Ravishing

10th of December 2009 (Thu), 15:46

This morning from Alki in West Seattle

Selenium
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/4174211929_759fc58c26_b.jpg

Color
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4174211551_341aff0e42.jpg

Randall n LV

11th of December 2009 (Fri), 21:21

Had an awsome sunrise yesterday morning for about 10 miutes. Enjoy
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2567/4176987616_1d6a42247e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/4177014704_09e247eda5_o.jpg

cbacarella

11th of December 2009 (Fri), 22:15

A very quickly put together shoot i did today. Dropped a flash so only ended up working with one..... Anywho, here are the photos!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/4177317643_9ae1bfb7e6_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/4178077800_b1986bd605_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4177317629_68a81c1d6a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4178077784_0d71bfb1a0_o.jpg

Simply Ravishing

12th of December 2009 (Sat), 13:21

Found this guy last night while shooting the sunset... signing and playing the guitar on the beach

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4179457110_b494346a84.jpg

newbiephotographer

16th of December 2009 (Wed), 10:44

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/4189748810_db07fa55ed_b.jpg

-AP-

16th of December 2009 (Wed), 20:13

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/4189748810_db07fa55ed_b.jpg

Love the colors.. Is mainly done with white balance or software? Very nice..

newbiephotographer

16th of December 2009 (Wed), 20:21

Love the colors.. Is mainly done with white balance or software? Very nice..
thanks..did it with color balance through software.

roynaldo1

18th of December 2009 (Fri), 11:08

A few of my favourities with this lens

roynaldo1

18th of December 2009 (Fri), 11:08

and one more

HoosierJoe

18th of December 2009 (Fri), 14:11

A few of my favourities with this lens

Beautiful!

roynaldo1

21st of December 2009 (Mon), 09:46

Thanks!

A couple more

johnj2803

21st of December 2009 (Mon), 10:00

i am a prospective buyer of this amazing lens :D

i have a question, does the hunting in low light the same with the 18-55mm IS kit lens?

zshaft

21st of December 2009 (Mon), 10:32

i dont know about 1855IS. but 1750 does slow in low light, but it really depends on how low the light is.

Cant compare with USM canon / L series. :D

For the quality, it's very good.
(i ever had this long time ago, and sold it for L series).

geoff5093

21st of December 2009 (Mon), 11:55

These photos look amazing! The VC version seems to have poorer reviews though... hopefully it's just because it's brand new.

blssdwlf

21st of December 2009 (Mon), 20:49

i am a prospective buyer of this amazing lens :D

i have a question, does the hunting in low light the same with the 18-55mm IS kit lens?

I can't speak to the 18-55 IS, but it focuses better in low light than the old 18-55 non-IS kit lens. But, it depends on your camera body also. On the XS and XT bodies, IIRC, there is no sensitive f/2.8 AF point so those two bodies can't take advantage of the larger aperture of the Tamron. You might not notice any better focusing ability in low light.

Marshal.F

21st of December 2009 (Mon), 23:45

Messing around tonight.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4205414248_cf99f411c4_b.jpg

David83

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 00:14

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3891359341_28d4b77b67_o.jpg

David83

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 16:07

took these today in the snowstorm..my husky was so happy:D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4206430823_ddfc017f84_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4206432157_af6024cba8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/4206435181_83b465e148_b.jpg

and when i asked her about the current weather situation.. she approved

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4206434317_2d89ccf601_b.jpg

CaptainTonus

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 17:20

http://home.tiora.net/tony/Mt%20Soledad/IMG_3069small.jpg

http://home.tiora.net/tony/Mt%20Soledad/IMG_3112small.jpg

cbacarella

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 19:34

Dang...look how sharp this lens is!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4206890995_8f83be992a.jpg

Just kid'n around..haha...

Its my Christmas treee!

Simply Ravishing

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 20:24

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/4206017199_51567702f0.jpg

geoff5093

23rd of December 2009 (Wed), 09:54

Dang...look how sharp this lens is!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4206890995_8f83be992a.jpg

Just kid'n around..haha...

Its my Christmas treee!
haha, that's some pretty nice bokeh!

BluewookieJim

23rd of December 2009 (Wed), 11:35

Spending the last couple days with my Tammy 17-50. I'm selling to a good friend tomorrow morning, since I recently got my Canon 24-70L and am waiting to take delivery of my first FF body.

Anyway, I love this lens, it's been great.

Took this last night:
http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v1/p382976517-4.jpg

jay415

23rd of December 2009 (Wed), 17:14

I don't know how this icicle formed but i found this on my deck railing this morning. It kind of looks like a snail.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x148/jay11762/photo%20forum/0318c4d3.jpg

JayStar86

23rd of December 2009 (Wed), 17:50

this lens absolutely rocks in sharpness and IQ.... gunna get one of these to pair with my soon to arrive Canon 7D :)

HoosierJoe

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 19:52

An indoor shot done with the 430EX.

rsboag

25th of December 2009 (Fri), 02:02

Here is one of my APBT:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/4212722400_545537e017_b.jpg

prinspaul

25th of December 2009 (Fri), 18:52

johnj2803

25th of December 2009 (Fri), 19:42

How do you compare the size of this lens with the IS kit lens?

Nocturnus

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 11:19

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4206434317_2d89ccf601_b.jpg

http://davidcgarcia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/jack-nicholsons-joker.jpg

First thing I thought of when I saw the pic of you dog. heh.. I'm looking at this lens for next year.

Simply Ravishing

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 12:29

The Fremont Troll underneath the Aurora Bridge in Seattle Washington

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4222812664_7966f82512_b.jpg

BluewookieJim

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 13:45

Here are two of the last photos I took with this lens before I sold it to a good friend on Christmas eve. and yes, I know they aren't your typical, sharp, blah blah blah... sometimes I just wanna have a little fun.

Anyway, the subject is nearly 60 foot tall Christmas tree near my house.

2.5 second exposure, handheld :)
http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v7/p314160538-4.jpg

This one is a bit more creative, on tripod, etc... I was trying to convince someone to come out an pose in front of the tree for, but they wouldn't have any of it. It was about 20 degrees that night...
http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v8/p347248439-4.jpg

ride5000

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 08:20

some recent shots:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/4149680411_772e8c8864.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken-gilbert/4149680411/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/4184233695_a53b64e134.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken-gilbert/4184233695/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2780/4218379303_f513e6c5ca.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken-gilbert/4218379303/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4219154986_d35d629825.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken-gilbert/4219154986/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4203140555_31b1e0d3b9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken-gilbert/4203140555/)

watt100

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 13:37

only had the Tamron 17-50 2.8 for a week

beagle @ 2.8 with bounced flash

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4222672604_2c04b10e18_b.jpg

MatO

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 23:31

Hello everyone, I Matias, I live in Argentina. I make my first post in this forum with these photos taken with Canon 40D + Tamron 17-50 mm f2.8

Greetings to all!

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/7656/palomas.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/i/palomas.jpg/)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8186/31299595.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/31299595.jpg/)

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5789/17059406.jpg (http://img705.imageshack.us/i/17059406.jpg/)

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/963/51205804.jpg (http://img693.imageshack.us/i/51205804.jpg/)

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1748/ultimax.jpg (http://img705.imageshack.us/i/ultimax.jpg/)

johnj2803

31st of December 2009 (Thu), 00:02

just got mine :D my first shots :D

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/johnj2803/IMG_6527.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/4230494510_813146dac0_b.jpg

Ogreenlee

2nd of January 2010 (Sat), 11:15

I ordered this lens from Amazon back in March. Then I sent it back b/c of front focusing issues. They sent me a replacement, and it too was front-focusing. I sent it back, as well.

I researched as much as I could about it, and from the email I got from a CS guy at Amazon, they apparently got a bad batch. He mentioned several returns in a short period of time.

Well, it's been almost a year, and I got two Amazon gift cards for Xmas. I bought it again last night. I could have bought it somewhere else, but I just had to see if another front-focusing lens showed up.

I'll report in a few days! :)

HoosierJoe

2nd of January 2010 (Sat), 22:58

Holiday pic

cbacarella

3rd of January 2010 (Sun), 22:23

Put a little 'old school' feel into this one. Was a real quick shot i took as i looked out my window while riding the brown line into downtown Chicago this afternoon....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4243427952_e1e66ce4c0_o.jpg

Decently sharp piece of glass for the money as well!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4243427876_c33c5271e1_o.jpg

.Chris.

Lateef

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 02:50

heres mine under grand ave in los angeles

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5086/grand.jpg

Simply Ravishing

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 15:43

Ken Griffey Jr signing autographs and raising the 12th man flag yesterday at the Seahawks vs Titans game.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4243080144_dc00e9dc88.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4243082242_2ee996394e.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4243077066_b4c681e697.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4242306095_b97a23be78.jpg

k4show

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 15:44

BluewookieJim

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 15:47

You should have been your own model then and ran out in front with a timer :D

Good point. Sometimes we (I) overlook the simple things...

geoff5093

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 11:25

This lens is back in stock most places for $449, I'm seriously considering getting this over the Canon 17-55 2.8, at less then half the price it will let me pick up another lens as well!

CaptainTonus

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 12:00

johnj2803

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 17:34

Love the contrast and colors of this lens :D its sharp too :D

Downtown Miami
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4247529223_a9f2a936bf_b.jpg

Simply Ravishing

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 18:10

Love the contrast and colors of this lens :D its sharp too :D

Great shot! I love the clouds here.

One from this Sunday's debacle at Qwest Field between the Seahawks and the Titans.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4247306619_24fbb492e4.jpg

k4show

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 18:12

This lens is back in stock most places for $449, I'm seriously considering getting this over the Canon 17-55 2.8, at less then half the price it will let me pick up another lens as well!

The only advantage the canon has is the faster autofocus and the IS. How often do you have rapidly moving subjects with this FL? It works great for people and I have even shot my friends playing basketball with it and it was reliable. And how often do you even use IS on a wide angle.

JayStar86

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 18:18

Love the contrast and colors of this lens :D its sharp too :D

Downtown Miami
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4247529223_a9f2a936bf_b.jpg

beautiful shot.... love it.

JayStar86

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 18:18

One from this Sunday's debacle at Qwest Field between the Seahawks and the Titans.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4247306619_24fbb492e4.jpg

^^^ need a bigger version of that shot... looks pretty good.

Simply Ravishing

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 18:39

^^^ need a bigger version of that shot... looks pretty good.

Done.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4247306619_f30565aed8_o.jpg

ESMcBlurM3

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 22:18

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/38c3773f.jpg

geoff5093

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 09:05

I love all these photos, I bought my lens yesterday and it should be here Friday, can't wait!

The only advantage the canon has is the faster autofocus and the IS. How often do you have rapidly moving subjects with this FL? It works great for people and I have even shot my friends playing basketball with it and it was reliable. And how often do you even use IS on a wide angle.
Exactly, I really don't have any plans to do that. Seems like most people say the 17-55 is better, and it is, but it costs twice as much, so it's not really worth it.

ride5000

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 12:15

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4243003360_dcbdc573bf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken-gilbert/4243003360/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4241278418_83af01b659.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken-gilbert/4241278418/)

da_teacher

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 12:47

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4241278418_83af01b659.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken-gilbert/4241278418/)

sick shot...that should go in a frame.

arondee

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 00:50

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uyNaWeJqCPw/S0bHajjtBXI/AAAAAAAACGI/lNTKFqvZQx0/s640/IMG_0846-Edit.jpg
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uyNaWeJqCPw/S0bIjAI4tjI/AAAAAAAACGM/hWF1TJICds4/s512/IMG_0966.jpg
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uyNaWeJqCPw/S0bIjVbgeFI/AAAAAAAACGQ/Hn61cAHwv-s/IMG_1051.jpg

zelseman

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 00:53

THis last page is full of great shots. Great shots everyone!
Last one is soooo cute arondee!

shanni

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 02:58

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2548661267_e1c58dbedf_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/2514961783_416cfb95d4.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/556061163_8d28db0b0b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3466141951_29a89b7638.jpg

JayStar86

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 05:25

amazing pictures on this page of this thread for sure.... keep up the good work folks.

JayStar86

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 05:26

sick shot...that should go in a frame.

I agree 100% .... frame worthy shot right there..... absolutely love it.

xblindx

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 17:06

Photo of my brother's car

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4252722801_1c5d82acd2.jpg

highstakes

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 18:12

nice shot!

airbutchie

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 18:56

Just one...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4258120602_4a22362fe7_b.jpg

- airbutchie

Grady69

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 19:52

Just one...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4258120602_4a22362fe7_b.jpg

- airbutchie

Nice setup! Wanna trade??? HAHAHAHAHA LOL!

JayStar86

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 22:03

Just one...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4258120602_4a22362fe7_b.jpg

- airbutchie

Kind of ironic how all that top grade Canon gear's picture was taken with a Tamron, LOL.

shaftmaster

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 14:49

gabebalazs

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 17:20

Since there is no dedicated Promaster 17-50 thread, I'll post my first pics here. The Promaster is just a rebadged Tamron anyway, exact same lens, same factory etc. except the rubber on the zoom ring (and promaster text). It was cheap and it is good. In fact, it is a much sharper, better copy than the brand new Tamron 17-50 I bought a year ago which I sent it back a few days later (then I went the Canon 17-55 2.8 IS way).

Anyway, the Tamron/Promaster 17-50 2.8 has always intrigued me, so I couldn't pass one up for a resonable price. Great value lens, good copy.

Some winter pics, just resized. And one 100% crop. (Camera XT) Oh, and these pictures were taken with a Promaster clear filter on the lens, it may be even better without the filter :)

http://gabebalazsphoto.com/misc_photos/sidecut1.jpg

http://gabebalazsphoto.com/misc_photos/sidecut2.jpg

http://gabebalazsphoto.com/misc_photos/Sidecut3.jpg

http://gabebalazsphoto.com/misc_photos/PromasterSidecutCrop.jpg

geoff5093

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 08:44

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/761434854_imP7s-XL.jpg

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/761435710_dE2SF-XL.jpg

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/761435845_Xx5EV-XL.jpg

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/761435552_uEMMP-XL.jpg

gabebalazs

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 11:43

^ Nice landscape. Never been to NH.

geoff5093

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 11:54

^ Nice landscape. Never been to NH.
Thanks!

cbacarella

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 02:17

A old shot i took this summer while at a central michigan university tailgate...

Its a guy dressed in a hot dog suite! I never gave a second look to this photo due to all the blow highlights but noticed it tonight and liked how the hot dog guy looked so its getting its second chance..haha

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4265515692_943d221ae1_o.jpg

SamHunter

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 13:23

I've never dropped a lens until today
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/Broken%20Tamron/IMG_4714.jpg

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/Broken%20Tamron/IMG_4715.jpg

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/Broken%20Tamron/IMG_4712.jpg

RIP Tammy