Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8

[aznkidd55]

this was the first lens i got and i think it was a great choice for me. Here is a pic:

[srsuser]

Why??

what do you mean why? i want to see the results of a shot at f/22

[ESMcBlurM3]

couple from today:

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/IMG_4624.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/IMG_4641.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/IMG_4649.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/IMG_4653.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/IMG_4658.jpg

[efoo]

couple from today:

Hmm I didn't know couple means five. He he, just being a smartass, sorry :P

Anyway, are those scenery shots appear underexposed? What I mean is the foreground trees appear dark and lack of detail. I could be wrong, and I know it appeared to be an overcast day at dusk hour.

[blssdwlf]

Hmm I didn't know couple means five. He he, just being a smartass, sorry :P

Anyway, are those scenery shots appear underexposed? What I mean is the foreground trees appear dark and lack of detail. I could be wrong, and I know it appeared to be an overcast day at dusk hour.

The foreground trees are dark because the camera exposed for the sky. If ESMcBlurM3 exposed for the trees, the sky would've been blown out. In order to get everything "not dark", those photos would've needed bracketed exposures and HDR / photoshop processing.

[ESMcBlurM3]

Yep, I forgot my tripod, so I was limited to using a ISO and exposure at the sky only. I thought them came out okay considering the circumstances.

Couple (several) shots of my car that I liked from yesterday with the 17-50:

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/me%20n%20augy/IMG_4634.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/me%20n%20augy/IMG_4636.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/me%20n%20augy/IMG_4655.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/me%20n%20augy/IMG_4577.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/me%20n%20augy/IMG_4603.jpg

[srsuser]

wow clean e36 man. :)

[cherrymoon]

@E36man : please remove those awful orange lights on your car !!!

[DerekRob]

Here's a recent picture "not a photograph" taken with this lens.

http://drp-photography.smugmug.com/photos/409446936_K98QE-L.jpg

[srsuser]

@E36man : please remove those awful orange lights on your car !!!

those are called corner lights

and yes it would look better with clear corners

[ESMcBlurM3]

wow clean e36 man. :)

Thanks!

@E36man : please remove those awful orange lights on your car !!!

No way! Ambers are a perfect compliment to cosmos black

[cherrymoon]

That might be american style :?

In Germany and Europe, those corner ligts are just "prohibited" for classy cars :D

Indeed, choose black glasses, like your front lights ?

[Daniel2000]

here a 100% crop from a shot I made with my Tamron
strait from the RAW file

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/Daniel2000/_MG_8107_cropat100.jpg

[crackers]

Just got my Tammy on monday, and I love it. Blows my 18-55 (non-IS) kit out of the water. Here are a couple of my first attempts with it:

At 17mm f/8
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/3020846323_521f8e2b0f_b.jpg

And to showcase the out of focus and the bokeh:
At 50mm f2.8
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/3021136969_f7eee1c561_b.jpg

[srsuser]

Nice shots everyone, keep em coming. :)

[joruiz]

http://www.joelruiz.com/ssp_director/albums/album-5/lg/TTD_MyJ-5988-web.jpg

http://www.joelruiz.com/ssp_director/albums/album-5/lg/TTD-PSIG-6329-web.jpg

[DerekRob]

http://www.worx3d.com/ssp_director/albums/album-5/lg/TTD_MyJ-5988-web.jpgI like the shot very much.

It reminds me a scene from one of those sappy chick movies :)

props.

[da_teacher]

http://www.joelruiz.com/ssp_director/albums/album-5/lg/TTD_MyJ-5988-web.jpg

http://www.joelruiz.com/ssp_director/albums/album-5/lg/TTD-PSIG-6329-web.jpg
I really like these shots Joel...how did you light them?

[joruiz]

Thanks.. off camera flash. 430EX was slave to a 580EXII on camera only acting as a master, not firing.

here's another from the same session:

http://joelruiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/ttd0myj_cenicienta.jpg

[efoo]

Ooh, very professional looking shots Joel. I like the colour in each photo.

It's amazing what a lowly XTi with the Tammy lens (and flash of course) can do.

[hughps]

Beautiful shots Joel. Who needs a 1DsMkIII with a 24-70L when you've got actual photography skills like that :)

[SMP_Homer]

Awesome shots Joel!
Talk about making the best of what you have!!!

[samurairx7]

Beautiful shots Joel. Who needs a 1DsMkIII with a 24-70L when you've got actual photography skills like that :)

seriously.... u did a amazing job

[joruiz]

Thanks guys!!! :D

[JDMist3hFastar]

Thanks guys!!! :D

I was thinking about selling my Canon 17-85 IS to pick up this lens. Do you guys think it would be a good idea?

[Daniel2000]

this is exactly what I've done ;)
and I don't regret it for a sec
appart maybe for the IS but the wide aperture do the job

[DerekRob]

I was thinking about selling my Canon 17-85 IS to pick up this lens. Do you guys think it would be a good idea?depending on what kind of shots you want to do mate.

[JDMist3hFastar]

depending on what kind of shots you want to do mate.

everythingggg:lol: Mostly sports and cars really. I really want a the 17-55 IS but the monies are too much haha.

[DerekRob]

everythingggg:lol: Mostly sports and cars really. I really want a the 17-55 IS but the monies are too much haha.It's a good lens specially for low light and its a good buy.

[schultzpaw]

I've had this lens for a few years and thought I didn't like it but realize now that some of my out of focus pics were due to technique.

It's a little soft at 2.8 sometimes, so I try to keep the f/stop at 4 when possible...but few lenses aren't a little soft at 2.8 anyway.

I'd say it's the best bargain out there next to the 50 1.8.

[newbiephotographer]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/3036748035_efd36aea79_b.jpg

[Daniel2000]

wow, how did ou managed to give that effect with the Tamron?
it give the impression that the scene is in fact a scale model, or is it a scale model?

[newbiephotographer]

The scene was photoshoped to give it a tilt shift effect.

[Daniel2000]

ok :)
I was wondering, what do I do wrong not to be able to get a pick like that
or maybe he got the wrong picture made from a tilt shift lens instead of his Tamron
really nice photoshoping there

P.S. if like your nickname say you are a newbiephotographer, you have some skills in photoshop :)

[dissembled]

Can anyone post photos with the lens attached to your camera?

EDIT: Nevermind. Found them on page 9. :) http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=209580&page=9

[Daniel2000]

if you want to see an other ;)

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/Daniel2000/portraits/IMG_0301.jpg

[enrixan]

I believe no one has talked about the AF speed of this lens yet, especially in the dark! how does it compare to 17-55 f/2.8 canon??

forgive me if somebody asked before but i've been kinda looking through the thread since first to 20 over.. maybe i missed it.. if somebody has it, i would appreciate if you would tell me..

Thanks!

[randomlinh]

I believe no one has talked about the AF speed of this lens yet, especially in the dark! how does it compare to 17-55 f/2.8 canon??

forgive me if somebody asked before but i've been kinda looking through the thread since first to 20 over.. maybe i missed it.. if somebody has it, i would appreciate if you would tell me..

Thanks!
I have no idea how the canon performs, but in the dark/low light, it is not this lens' strength. At least not on my 40D. If you have a flash mounted and use the IR beam for AF assist, it's fine (still struggles in the dark, as in outside at 8pm in late Oct w/ only moonlight and some christmas lights, heh)

[newbiephotographer]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/3036942800_88d2e76511_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/3034322235_2af20c03ff_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/3036923456_b4da9e5069_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/3035693297_c9b217570d_b.jpg

I find the lens pretty good for night photography. All handheld.

[Jpiano]

really great shots for handheld! i think i am convinced!

[cherrymoon]

Newbiephotographer : this is sharpness ! Beautiful !

[brandon9585]

Newbie, were those all at 2.8? They look great.

[dissembled]

if you want to see an other ;)

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/Daniel2000/portraits/IMG_0301.jpg

Thanks! Mind taking a frontal shot of it? I want to see how big the lens is from that angle.

[DerekRob]

Heres a shot done today with the tameron lens and the sxi.
http://drp-photography.smugmug.com/photos/420598651_Qfaad-L.jpg

M mode
Iso 400
shutter speed 1/125

[newbiephotographer]

Newbie, were those all at 2.8? They look great.

Yes, they were all 2.8.

[Daniel2000]

Thanks! Mind taking a frontal shot of it? I want to see how big the lens is from that angle.

as soon as I get my 40D back from Canon, 3 to 4 weeks I'm said
gone for a remaping because of hot pixels, used my last days of warranties to do it... :p

[carlXSI]

Yes, they were all 2.8.

I am considering replacing my 18-55 IS w/ this lens. I was worried about losing the IS but now I'm convinced! Great shots!

[Daniel2000]

here an other one made with it

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/Daniel2000/paysage/_MG_6550.jpg

[mdw]

The doggy...

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/1261/img42002ae6.jpg

[adynutza]

You have some great shots on this topic.
I just got my 450D a few weeks ago and I'm far... far away yet. I am learning and hope to improve.
Wanted to ask if it is worth to change my 18-55IS with the Tammy? I wouls like better photos indoor and when it's cludy (like 95% of the time here :( )

[caiguar]

that is a big 10-4, I know the canon has IS but I would rather have 2.8 when it comes to this FL (range)

You have some great shots on this topic.
I just got my 450D a few weeks ago and I'm far... far away yet. I am learning and hope to improve.
Wanted to ask if it is worth to change my 18-55IS with the Tammy? I wouls like better photos indoor and when it's cludy (like 95% of the time here :( )

[dissembled]

Initial impression is that the build quality is about the same as the other current tammies.
The AF has a higher freq sound compared to the 17-35 and 28-75. The AF is also quicker than the two lenses as well. In terms of optics, it looks very impressive. The corner is pretty sharp at f2.8 at all focal lengths and sharpens up a touch by f4 and at about f11, things start to soften up again, but not bad till about f16/22. Things are soft by f32.



Do all lens suffer from this?

[blssdwlf]

Do all lens suffer from this?

Not exactly. It is more a problem with the body and aperture than the lens itself. Check out this informative link: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/diffraction-photography.htm

[mdw]

These are made with the tammy as well.
First time I used it for model photography, but I love it!

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/pixelbalance/IMG_5021.jpg

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/pixelbalance/IMG_4948.jpg

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/pixelbalance/IMG_5040.jpg

[kingdean]

Got mine just this week

Just a sharpness test
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/3059544455_4515648d9a.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdean/3059544455/)

And First photo I took with it
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/3056012894_e52c3376a9.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingdean/3056012894/)

[dissembled]

How's the AF speed/accuracy, guys? A small percentage of reviews I've read concluded there were some focusing issues with this lens. How was your experience with it? Also, how does it fare in low light?

Thanks in advance.

[symby]

It'll hunt quite a bit in low light and sometimes even in good light. Its not as accurate as my 70-200 so I do get less keepers, but once you learn what you can and can't do in certain conditions your keeper rate will improve. Doesn't seem to be any worse than the 18-55 kit lens, but I didn't use that one a whole whole lot.

One from a local Strobist meet last night.

[ESMcBlurM3]

great pics, I need to get out there and start shooting again

[efoo]

Woohoo, finally got myself this lens this morning. Now I just have to go shoot more photos and learn how to post on this forum.

[Davey-boy]

This from my 30D for the Movember celebrations. Can't beat this lens for the price.

[snowrdr]

Here's one from yesterday, Trillium Lake & Mt. Hood

http://www.pbase.com/snowrdr/image/106459580/original.jpg

:D

[efoo]

Here's one from yesterday, Trillium Lake & Mt. Hood

Another breathtaking landscape shot.

[efoo]

My first attempt in posting shots from my newly acquired Tamron lens.

In the first shot, the focus is on the Gloria Jeans coffee cup, however I thought this lens has front-focus problem as the text of the magazine on the table appeared to be in focus. The lens on right side in front is the Sigma 18-200mm OS lens btw.

In the second shot, the focus seems to be spot on. Not exactly shot at 45 degree, and it was shot handheld too.

[Black Dots]

Another couple of samples:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/3070032648_9848dbdc5e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3069191925_619d62c8ab.jpg

[efoo]

Iron Man from today's test shoot.

Shooting mode: Aperture-priority
Shutter speed: 1/500
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure compensation: +2/3
ISO: 400
Focal length: 23mm
Picture style: Landscape

[flashram]

Hard to beat this lens for the price.

[ernie1983]

I SOLD 17-40l FOR A TAMRON SO THAT I HAVE CASH FOR 70-200 F2.8 IS : D

[SMP_Homer]

I SOLD 17-40l FOR A TAMRON SO THAT I HAVE CASH FOR 70-200 F2.8 IS : D

Get a new keyboard too... looks like your capslock is busted

[Daniel2000]

lol

[sscamatt]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2956985926_60448a51b2_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2956979676_67429f0991_b.jpg

[lippstuh]

going to be my next lens..

[rabbs]

Just payed for mine and if it is half as good as you guys say i'll be happy. Should be here in a couple of days.

[SoundsGood]

going to be my next lens..
Me too. In a day or two.

[tempest68]

Woo-Hoo! The brown truck arrived today! Attached are my first two test shots.

After using the Canon 17-85 as my only lens for the last 9 months, I have the following observations/comparisons:

Size and Weight compared to the Canon are roughly the same
Thankfully they use the same size filters (which I knew before ordering)
I really like the bokeh I've seen in my initial pictures with the Tammy
I like the rubber on the Tammy better for changing the focal length
I like the manual focus ring better on the Tammy
In the focal range of the Tammy, I dont miss having IS.
As far as AF, the Canon (ring USM) smokes the Tammy (too bad the Canon 17-55 cost WAY much more)
After being used to Canon's rotational direction for zooming, it takes getting used to for the Tammy
Can't wait to try this lens out in the daytime as I didn't get to play with it until tonight
For the money, I'm satisfied with my purchase. My only regret was not finding POTN sooner, and maybe I might have purchased the Tammy 9 months ago instead of the Canon

[xblindx]

Anybody bought this lens through ebay. I cant find any good vendor who has the USA version with warranty.

im really wanting to buy this lens after i went through the whole thread.

[JDMist3hFastar]

Woo-Hoo! The brown truck arrived today! Attached are my first two test shots.

After using the Canon 17-85 as my only lens for the last 9 months, I have the following observations/comparisons:
Size and Weight compared to the Canon are roughly the same
Thankfully they use the same size filters (which I knew before ordering)
I really like the bokeh I've seen in my initial pictures with the Tammy
I like the rubber on the Tammy better for changing the focal length
I like the manual focus ring better on the Tammy
In the focal range of the Tammy, I dont miss having IS.
As far as AF, the Canon (ring USM) smokes the Tammy (too bad the Canon 17-55 cost WAY much more)
After being used to Canon's rotational direction for zooming, it takes getting used to for the Tammy
Can't wait to try this lens out in the daytime as I didn't get to play with it until tonight
For the money, I'm satisfied with my purchase. My only regret was not finding POTN sooner, and maybe I might have purchased the Tammy 9 months ago instead of the Canon

I'm thinking about making this change also. You really think its worth it to swap from the 17-85 to this lens?

[SoundsGood]

I'm thinking about making this change also. You really think its worth it to swap from the 17-85 to this lens?
Since you already have the 17-85, you are in a perfect position to know if you're better off with the Tamron 17-50 or Tamron 28-75. Both are excellent.

[Daniel2000]

I'm thinking about making this change also. You really think its worth it to swap from the 17-85 to this lens?

I also did the exact same thing
bought the Tamron and the 17-85 was only taking dust afterward, so I sold it and don't miss it, not that it was bad, but the Tamron is way better

[lvstenys]

I bought this lens like three weeks ago but after using it on Thanksgiving i have some pictures that was blurry due to camera shake. I was shooting indoors so im using wide aperture with external flash and iso 400. Im thinking about trading it for Canon 17-55 2.8 IS but its $550.00 more. IS is a big help but $550.00 is a lot of money.

[yogestee]

I bought this lens like three weeks ago but after using it on Thanksgiving i have some pictures that was blurry due to camera shake. I was shooting indoors so im using wide aperture with external flash and iso 400. Im thinking about trading it for Canon 17-55 2.8 IS but its $550.00 more. IS is a big help but $550.00 is a lot of money.

So it's not the lens' fault??

[lvstenys]

It's not the lens fault, its the operator. I think IS is a big advantage if i can afford it.

[efoo]

I think IS is a big advantage if i can afford it.

Only you youself know whether the price of Canon 17-55mm lens is worth it.

For me personally, it's not worth it. Here in Australia, the price of the Canon is about three times the price of the Tamron. Bloody THREE times!!! IS and ring USM are not worth the price difference. I'll only get the Canon if it is 50% more.

[Bobster]

I bought this lens like three weeks ago but after using it on Thanksgiving i have some pictures that was blurry due to camera shake. I was shooting indoors so im using wide aperture with external flash and iso 400. Im thinking about trading it for Canon 17-55 2.8 IS but its $550.00 more. IS is a big help but $550.00 is a lot of money.
sounds like you need to bump your flash power, or bump ur ISO

[JDMist3hFastar]

Any Boulder, CO locals who would let me try it out?

[SoundsGood]

Only you youself know whether the price of Canon 17-55mm lens is worth it.

For me personally, it's not worth it.
I tried a 17-55 once. I know it gets a ton of praise, but I didn't see the big deal. I actually preferred the Tamron, so I returned the Canon.

[lvstenys]

I see in your gear list that you have a Canon 70-200 f/4 IS. I think ill just trade my 70-200 f/4 with an IS because its more of a heavier lens and IS will be a big help.

[SoundsGood]

...IS will be a big help.
Yes, it works well. You can even see the difference in the viewfinder.

[tempest68]

I'm thinking about making this change also. You really think its worth it to swap from the 17-85 to this lens?
As I've only had the lens for a couple days, I'm not sure if I'd say "swap". If I end up like Daniel2000 and find my 17-85 is collecting dust, then I'd consider selling it. But for right now I plan on keeping both. I bought the Tamron wanting a little better low-light capability and better bokeh. But in good lighting, the 17-85's faster AF and longer focal-length range make it a good walk-around lens too.

[blssdwlf]

If you think IS is worth it and you need a constant f/2.8, then the Canon EF-S 17-55IS f/2.8 is the only game in town ;)

Of course, not seeing what kind of blur you have, it could be also possible that the IS would not of helped in those cases.

I bought this lens like three weeks ago but after using it on Thanksgiving i have some pictures that was blurry due to camera shake. I was shooting indoors so im using wide aperture with external flash and iso 400. Im thinking about trading it for Canon 17-55 2.8 IS but its $550.00 more. IS is a big help but $550.00 is a lot of money.

[wind_chaser]

I just bought this lens and when i use it with my 20d in AF mode it does not beep when in focus, but when i switched to MF it does. Is that normal?

[Daniel2000]

I don't know, I deactived the beep sound

Edit: just tested it and it does do the beep in Green box mode in AF, but not in P/AV/TV or M, It does it only in MF
note: I changed my focus button to the * instead of the shutter

[RRitch]

I just bought this lens and when i use it with my 20d in AF mode it does not beep when in focus, but when i switched to MF it does. Is that normal?

Mine has a "quirk" to it where every once in a while when I first power on the camera the lens wont AF. I just switch it to MF and then back to AF and it works fine. You could clean the lens contacts to see if that helps.

[wind_chaser]

I don't know, I deactived the beep sound

Edit: just tested it and it does do the beep in Green box mode in AF, but not in P/AV/TV or M, It does it only in MF
note: I changed my focus button to the * instead of the shutter

Thanks. I tried what you did and it acted the same way. At least now I know that there are others out there and that my lens is not defective. BTW how do you set the *button to do the focusing?

Mine has a "quirk" to it where every once in a while when I first power on the camera the lens wont AF. I just switch it to MF and then back to AF and it works fine. You could clean the lens contacts to see if that helps.

Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a try.

[Daniel2000]

BTW how do you set the *button to do the focusing?


I don't know about the 20D but on my 40D it's in the Costum fonction menus
but getting off topic... ;)

[Jpiano]

I really miss this lens!! Mine was extremely sharp in the center!

[Zillon]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/zillon3/Photography/fallout001.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/zillon3/Photography/Misc/leafwall.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/zillon3/Photography/NYC/littleitaly001.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/zillon3/Photography/NYC/twentythree.jpg

[efoo]

Nice photos Zillon (or Zack). What camera settings do you use in those photos? They all appear to have deep and dark contrast. Very moody.

[Zillon]

Thanks for the compliments!

They are as follows, no filters used:
#1:
Focal Length: 50.0mm
Exposure Time: 1/160
Aperture: f/4.0
ISO: 400

#2:
Focal Length: 34.0mm
Exposure Time: 1/125
Aperture: f/3.2
ISO: 200

#3:
Focal Length: 44.0mm
Exposure Time: 1/640
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 400

#4:
Focal Length: 50.0mm
Exposure Time: 1/25 (Handheld, too)
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 400

I did PP them in photoshop with a slight curves bump, selective color, and color balancing.

[MattMoore]

All shot this past weekend....30D + Tamron 17-50 + orbis (and 430EX) =

#1
http://mattmoore.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p482130605-4.jpg

#2
http://mattmoore.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p395090259-4.jpg

#3
http://mattmoore.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p425929295-4.jpg

#4
http://mattmoore.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p363138863-4.jpg

#5
http://mattmoore.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p50081239-4.jpg

[mdw]

Cool! Love the shots!

Isn't the orbis quite awkward to use? Having to hold both your flash with the Orbis on it in one hand, shooting trough it with you camera in the other? Zooming is out of the question! :P

[MattMoore]

Cool! Love the shots!

Isn't the orbis quite awkward to use? Having to hold both your flash with the Orbis on it in one hand, shooting trough it with you camera in the other? Zooming is out of the question! :P

Not after you make you're own bracket (I {HEART} Home Depot!) :

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=610396

I'll probably be fixing the barrel distrotion soon and replacing these photos on the hosting site.

[mdw]

Not after you make you're own bracket (I {HEART} Home Depot!) :
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=610396

Cool! Thanks for sharing! :cool:

[JokerGirl]

First photos with the new lens

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s110/JokerGirlsPhotos/IMG_05131.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s110/JokerGirlsPhotos/IMG_05321.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s110/JokerGirlsPhotos/IMG_05121.jpg

[S.O.P]

I don't own this lens but I did take the following picture with my brother-in-laws 400D.

Thought I should add it to the archive. Enjoy.

http://www.users.on.net/~evangw/pics/POTN/IMG_0118.jpg

[cherrymoon]

Very nice colors S.O.P

[Zillon]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/zillon3/Photography/Nature/mtnitt001.jpg

[Hurricane]

http://hurricane.pri.ee/images/20081215003546__mg_2594_b.jpg

http://hurricane.pri.ee/images/20081215001419__mg_2589.jpg

[da_teacher]

Hurricane, nice shots!!!

[xblindx]

zillion ad hurricane love your guys pics...

definitely my next lens with the 85 1.5

[Domino81]

Great images, guys. Really. I remember using this lens thinking, 'It was special.'

[Zillon]

Thanks guys.

Here's another from tonight.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/zillon3/Photography/Objects/fender001.jpg

[rupek]

My contribution

[rupek]

http://hurricane.pri.ee/images/20081215003546__mg_2594_b.jpg

http://hurricane.pri.ee/images/20081215001419__mg_2589.jpg


Love these shots.

[morreke]

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/9480/tenerwb4.jpg

[MattMoore]

Sadly...mine will most likely be up for sale soon...too bad....its a REALLY sharp copy (I got spoiled on the 24-105L + 5d MkII and feel bad for just letting the Tamron just sit there...).

EDIT : SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BluewookieJim]

Love these shots.

+1. Brilliant shots.

[KayakPhotos]

Thanks guys.

Here's another from tonight.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/zillon3/Photography/Objects/fender001.jpg

What a great shot!

[Zillon]

Thank you! :)

[srsuser]

http://hurricane.pri.ee/images/20081215003546__mg_2594_b.jpg

http://hurricane.pri.ee/images/20081215001419__mg_2589.jpg


What was the F stop on the second one?

[Hurricane]

Thanks everybody.

The second picture is taken at F/11 with two combined exposures.

[joruiz]

http://joelruiz.com/forumpost/desfile-7641-web.jpg

http://joelruiz.com/forumpost/desfile-7619-web.jpg

http://joelruiz.com/forumpost/desfile-7652-web.jpg

[Zillon]

I'm really getting tired of ice storms. But they do make for good photo opportunities.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/zillon3/Photography/Nature/signsofwinter001.jpg

[ESMcBlurM3]

Tried my hand at low-light shots of my car in the garage. Quite impressed with this lens!

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/IMG_4886.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/IMG_4889.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/IMG_4883.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/IMG_4884.jpg

[Domino81]

Those are some crazy-lookin' Vaders, dude.

[Jpiano]

very impressive shots!

[ESMcBlurM3]

Those are some crazy-lookin' Vaders, dude.

Thanks!


Some people suggested that I should adjust the white balance on those shots. However, I was trying to use the natural amber lighting that the single light in my garage provides. Does this make sense? How would you alter the pictures (primarily the interior one)?

[Psychobiker]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/3110244115_2d29e2fe4f.jpg
The contents are the reason it's not entirely straight

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3197/3110219475_462f244659.jpg?v=0

[met0001]

just got it last week :D
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg291/met0001/IMG_0466.jpg

[fr0natz]

Danggggg Met.
That bokeh is awesome! Pretty sure Ill be getting this lens, so expect some additions soon!

[joruiz]

My daugther..
http://www.worx3d.com/ssp_director/albums/album-5/lg/dani-gel-7330.jpg

[sandytrail]

Brilliant photo joruiz!

[geo333]

Tamron 17-50 iso 200 f/3.2
my daughter 13 years old

[joruiz]

Brilliant photo joruiz!

Thank you Sandytrail.. :)

Geo333 your photo of your daughter looks great, love the mood.

[Tessa]

http://recce.pri.ee/album153/loomaaed385.jpg

[HSK]

Hows this lens compared to the canon 17-55mm 2.8 IS?

[efoo]

Hows this lens compared to the canon 17-55mm 2.8 IS?

Do a google or search the forums on this site and other photography sites, there are plenty of user comparison between these 2 lenses. My general conclusion from various posts seem to indicate both lenses have similar sharpness in picture quality, however Canon with its 1) ultrafast autofocus; 2) ultra quiet autofocus; and 3) Image Stabilisation are three important advantages. Of course the Tamron costs like about three times cheaper. So it's up to individual to evaluate whether he/she is willing to pay three times the price for those three features.

[fr0natz]

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4959/rockshp4.jpg

http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/759/streetow9.jpg

http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/3/tower3us5.jpg

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/7175/towers4yi8.jpg

[Sam N]

http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p391996210-4.jpg (http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p391996210.jpg)

http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p317863952-4.jpg (http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p317863952.jpg)

http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p72962029-4.jpg (http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p72962029.jpg)

[Zillon]

Love the expression in that last shot. :lol:

[e.omega]

Sam N, nice crisp shots you got there

[JokerGirl]

Still learning this lens... getting better every time!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s110/JokerGirlsPhotos/IMG_00111.jpg

[met0001]

new one form today :D
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg291/met0001/IMG_0558-1.jpg

[xblindx]

i just bought the lens yesterday :D

pics coming soon

[demar727]

after a few months of using it.. i came to a conclusion that this lense is nothing short of amazing

the front end of my lense though feels loose.. but it doesnt effect the glass or the pics.. i just hope they keep on making this gem for years to come..cause im using the crap out of it

[gabebalazs]

There is a fix on Youtube for you (if it's the same problem):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiOj-7MAO_w

[Psychobiker]

Wonder if their FF lenses hod up as well?

[demar727]

There is a fix on Youtube for you (if it's the same problem):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiOj-7MAO_w


sweeeeet! thanks a bunch :)

[Marloon]

i hate the stupid sound this lens makes. ugh.

good iQ but CRAPpy build. thats what i get for buying a $430 Lens.

[Marloon]

Hows this lens compared to the canon 17-55mm 2.8 IS?

It doesnt unless you get a GREAT copy of this lens. mine was not that sharp and its hard to get a great copy.

[Redlineracer12]

It doesnt unless you get a GREAT copy of this lens. mine was not that sharp and its hard to get a great copy.
:rolleyes:

I would suggest searching for more comparisons between the tammy and canon. I haven't used a 17-55 IS, but from other comparisons the IQ (though not the AF or IS) should be similar between the two.

http://www.shineyphotos.com/scenery/imgs/IMG_5692.jpg