Tameron Lense Question

[GTogs]

This is my first post, but have been lurking for the past two months. Ever since I bought my D Rebel.

I've seen a number of posts discussing the Tameron AF 28-75 f/2.8 XR DI and how it it a very sharp lense.

Does anyone have any experiance with the Tameron AF 17-35 f/2.8-4 DI LD? How does it stack up to the EF 17-40 f/L.

I really enjoy this form and the information everyone is willing to share.

Thanks

Glenn

[drisley]

Gtogs, I've been looking at a wide angle lens, and I've been looking very closely at just that lens, the Tamron 17-35 F2.8-4.
From what I've seen so far, it compares very favourably to the Canon 17-40L, and gives an extra stop at the wide end to boot! And, of course it's much cheaper.

[timmyquest]

Gtogs, I've been looking at a wide angle lens, and I've been looking very closely at just that lens, the Tamron 17-35 F2.8-4.
From what I've seen so far, it compares very favourably to the Canon 17-40L, and gives an extra stop at the wide end to boot! And, of course it's much cheaper.

My thoughts exactly except i was unaware of this lens :shock:

The past two days i was able to play with my bosses 17-40 and the feel is just so slick...solid...L

Fanboyisim at its best i guess.

[nosquare2003]

The past two days i was able to play with my bosses 17-40 and the feel is just so slick...solid...L


For a solid lens, you have to take a look of the Tokina 17/3.5

[drisley]

The past two days i was able to play with my bosses 17-40 and the feel is just so slick...solid...L


For a solid lens, you have to take a look of the Tokina 17/3.5
Yes, that is something I've been looking at too.
I rarely use wide angle, but it's nice to have.

[GTogs]

nosquare

Please tell me more about this lens. This is the first I've heard about it.

Togs

[nosquare2003]

The below link has been shown several times here:

http://www.seittipaja.fi/data/Pontification/b_Photography/d_Tokina_AT-X_17mm/a_Tokina_AT-X_17_mm.html

I have the Tokina lens but I have not really used it. I'm just busy shooting with my longer lenses (birds, fashion shows...)

[drisley]

That is an excellent review. I think I will be ordering it.
BTW, Adorama is actually cheaper than BH on that Tokina.

I have the Tokina lens but I have not really used it. I'm just busy shooting with my longer lenses (birds, fashion shows...)

Yes, this is the reason why I dont want to spend too much on a wide angle lens. Otherwise I would get the 17-40L.
However, 17mm should be a fine focal length (since 50mm is my current widest), and I want something that is relatively small.
Now I can use the extra money for the 300F4L or something :wink:
As long as the lens is sharper than the 18-50mm DRebel Kit lens, I will be happy (as even that lens sufficed for my rare wide shot).
Nosquare, if you have any images to share, please feel free. If not, get clicking!

[GTogs]

nosquare

Thanks for the link. It is an excellent review and will make me think more about what I need to get

Togs

[Motorsports Photo]

FWIW-

I bought a Tokina 28-70 last year at this time. Its one of the best built lenses I have seen in a VERY long time. Its nice to have a nice piece of metal that moves easily and doesnt wiggle around (unh, like my Canon lenses do!!)

My only nit is that the zoom works the opposite of the canon lenses.

-Pete

[RDKirk]

I've got the Tamron zoom. Although I have a deep distaste for variable aperture lenses (one must have bitten me when I was a child), I find this lens very, very good otherwise. It is better in EVERY respect except size than my Canon 24mm 2.8 (which is saying a heck of a lot for a zoom), and while it isn't as sharp as my Canon 50mm f1.8 Mk I, it's very, very close. I am amazed by how resistant it is to flare, even compared to the 24mm prime lens--the rear element multicoating must work.

The barrel distortion at 17mm is visible with straight lines at the edges of the frame, but less so than I've seen from the Canon zooms. Focus is as quick as any of the Canon non-USM lenses. Actually, I consider both this lens and the Tamron 28-75mm zoom to be the mid-range lenses that Canon should produce to go with the 20D--not as posh in build quality as L lenses, but still able to produce professional-quality results.

As far as hoods: The Tokina hood for their 28-80mm ATX Pro bayonets perfectly onto the Tamron, and it's just the right depth for the APS-C format. It's kind of pricey, though--$40 at B&H or Adorama.

[RDKirk]

I've got the Tamron zoom. Although I have a deep distaste for variable aperture lenses (one must have bitten me when I was a child), I find this lens very, very good otherwise. It is better in EVERY respect except size than my Canon 24mm 2.8 (which is saying a heck of a lot for a zoom), and while it isn't as sharp as my Canon 50mm f1.8 Mk I, it's very, very close. I am amazed by how resistant it is to flare, even compared to the 24mm prime lens--the rear element multicoating must work.

The barrel distortion at 17mm is visible with straight lines at the edges of the frame, but less so than I've seen from the Canon zooms. Focus is as quick as any of the Canon non-USM lenses. Actually, I consider both this lens and the Tamron 28-75mm zoom to be the mid-range lenses that Canon should produce to go with the 20D--not as posh in build quality as L lenses, but still able to produce professional-quality results.

As far as hoods: The Tokina hood for their 28-80mm ATX Pro bayonets perfectly onto the Tamron, and it's just the right depth for the APS-C format. It's kind of pricey, though--$40 at B&H or Adorama.

[drisley]

Thanks RDKirk. I assume you mean the Tamron 17-35mm lens?
That really is a positive review.

[drisley]

Holy smokes :shock:
I just found this review (http://www.canonians.com/wideanglecompare.htm) of the Tokina 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 lens.
It actually holds it's own agains the 17-40L, and the kicker is that the lens costs $199 US :shock:
And the sample images here (http://www.pbase.com/cameras/tokina/af_193) look pretty good indeed.
This (http://www.pbase.com/image/31634128) image shows good flare resistance
And click on the original size image here (http://www.pbase.com/image/34481438). Excellent sharpness
This might be what I need too.

[Olegis]

Hi drisley !
The only negative thing about that 19-35 is that this is not that wide, 30mm on x1.6 body. I say - go check out that Sigma 15-30, very nice lens. Nice build, good optical quality, fairly fast AF (not that quiet though) and it's wide - 24mm at its wide setting.

[GTogs]

Thanks for all the feedback! :D

It looks like I was in some kind of e fog the night I posted this! :? Seems like I wanted to add "e's" to everything!

[drisley]

Hi drisley !
The only negative thing about that 19-35 is that this is not that wide, 30mm on x1.6 body. I say - go check out that Sigma 15-30, very nice lens. Nice build, good optical quality, fairly fast AF (not that quiet though) and it's wide - 24mm at its wide setting.
Yup, I've been eyeing that lens too.
However, having a look at some lens reviews on that Tokina 19-35, it gets some pretty low scores.
The Tokina 17mm prime might be the way to go, mainly because of price.

[phili1]

Drisley have you checked into the Sigma 12 to 24 its getting good reviews on Fred Mirand at 1.6 factor that give you a 19mm wide angle.

Check njezzo post for pics. Let me know what you think. I am considering this one. The new Canons do not seem to be getting positive feed back.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=184&sort=7&thecat=29

[drisley]

Yup, I've been looking long and hard at that lens too.
It's definately in a class of it's own.
But, for the little amount I shoot wide angle, I would rather spend less money.

[phili1]

Drisley what would you say the equivelent is for the G3 with the wide adapter on. I need a lens for Real Estate,for mu 20D and I do not use it allot as well and maybe the Tokina would fit my needs as well.

[phili1]

Drisley here is a review on the Tokins lens. Sound really good.

http://www.shutterbug.net/test_reports/0800sb_tokina/index.html