What about the Tamron 17-35mm/2.8-4 Di?

[TitansFan]

I've seen some positive reviews/comments on Tamron's 28-75mm/2.8 Di, but I haven't seen any reviews/comments on their 17-35mm/2.8-4 Di lens. Does anyone here know anything about it? I have a digital Rebel on the way and with the 1.6x it seems like this lens would be a good choice (about 27mm to 56mm w/ a film camera). I am also interested in the 28-75mm Tamron, but the 17-35mm interests me because of how wide it can go.

Thanks for the help! :)

[roanjohn]

Somehow this lens is not that popular...........you're probably better off spending a little more on the canon version with a constant f4 aperture. :-)

Hope this helps.

Ro1

[gcogger]

I've seen a few comments on other forums that suggest the Tamron is slightly better than the Canon 17-40L - which would make it very good!

[Andy_T]

you're probably better off spending a little more on the canon version with a constant f4 aperture. :-)


I understand the (generally applicable) remark that a Canon L is normally a safer bet than a third party lens.

However, I don't quite understand how a constant F4 aperture is preferrable to a 2.8-4 aperture ???.

Or does the :-) convey a deeper meaning to those with better knowledge of the issue than me?

Best regards,
Andy

[TitansFan]

Thanks for the input. If any of you read a review of the 17-35mm Di lens please let me know.

Thanks!

[CyberDyneSystems]

If the Canon is better,. it is not BECAUSE it has a canstant f/4,. it is in spite of the smaller aperture..

Yes it would be more desireble to have a faster lens,. all else being equal,. the question is,. is the Tamron Canon's equal?

Another example is the Sigma 17-35mm which starts at f/2.8....

It's larger aperture make it "better" than than the Canon...

But in reality the lens is something of a dog.. and certainly not the equal of the Canon 17-40mm f/4 by any stretch of the imagination...

[gcogger]

User reviews at:
http://www.photographyreview.com/PRD_289438_3128crx.aspx#reviews

A forum discussion:
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=007ejs

The March 04 edition of Popular Photography (US magazine) is supposed to have a review.

[TitansFan]

Thanks for the links. I need to see if I can still find a March issue of PP to see their review.