Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II LENS

[dgoakill]

anyone try this yet? Was looking to get the canon 10-22 but my locat store is out of stock and didn't want to wait and order it online. they tried to sell me on this 10-24 that I never heard of, is it new? dude claims it's as good the canon....

[tkbslc]

Dpreview reviewed a Nikon mount Tamron 10-24. They said it compared favorably to the Sigma 10-20.

http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/tamron_10-24_3p5-5p6_n15/

[The Evil One]

I just got this lens and being a total amateur, I am enjoying it so far. So I have just started to experiment with it and I am having a blast!

[The Evil One]

I love this lens and it sure is a lot of fun. Sharing a couple of pics and I am hoping others will share theirs.

[The Evil One]

Just posting a couple more...

[The Evil One]

Just a couple of more shots. Like anything you just have to play with this lens and get to know it's limitations but I love to take this lens with me as it has not failed to make me laugh at a shot I have taken.

[MasterFX]

I got my Tammy today. But like all my other (ultra) wide angle lenses I have problems to focus to infinity. The focus goes not higher than 3-9ft. My camera was already to the service and they said "af-system is perfect calibrated". I know in wide angle the hyperfocal distance is not that big, so everthing from 9ft or so should be sharp, but not if the lens don't sets the distance to more than 9ft.
If you watch the first two pictures you see that always the foreground is sharp. I only used the center af-field. On the second picture I find the lens very sharp for wide open (even tough the focus isn't there where I wanted).
The battery test shows no front- or backfocus. So the XSi seems to have problems with wide angle lenses. To bad, maybe I should buy a 40D or 50D to get a better focus system.

http://img201.imagevenue.com/loc71/th_98010_IMG_4444_122_71lo.jpg (http://img201.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=98010_IMG_4444_122_71lo.jpg)http://img211.imagevenue.com/loc215/th_98011_IMG_4462_122_215lo.jpg (http://img211.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=98011_IMG_4462_122_215lo.jpg)http://img214.imagevenue.com/loc165/th_98013_IMG_4467_122_165lo.jpg (http://img214.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=98013_IMG_4467_122_165lo.jpg)http://img168.imagevenue.com/loc550/th_98023_IMG_4468_122_550lo.jpg (http://img168.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=98023_IMG_4468_122_550lo.jpg)

[MasterFX]

The lens is very immune to direct sun light

[MasterFX]

And the viewing angle is amazing (in the first image, I didn't lift up the camera, I still watched through the view finder). But the corners are very soft wide open, but the center is very sharp wide open.

[The Evil One]

Great shots MasterFX. Thanks for sharing your pics, I thought that I was the only one who had this lens!

[MasterFX]

Great shots MasterFX. Thanks for sharing your pics, I thought that I was the only one who had this lens!
Of cause you are not the only one!
Here are two shots from today

[MasterFX]

And again some pictures

[eviltech]

hers one i took with that lens

[MasterFX]

Next one

[MasterFX]

Tammy-Users, where are you???

[MasterFX]

Only three people with the Tammy here? Shame on you! Image #2 is a 100% Crop

[IA40D]

I just purchased this lens yesterday and am hoping the weather will cooperate tommorrow and let me get out and capture a few with it. If i get out i will post what i come up with. Awsome pics by the way lens is light weight but images i took at store were super crisp out to the edge and no real bad distortion so hopefully another good tammy lens.

[MasterFX]

Next one
http://u1.ipernity.com/11/57/90/5345790.1e004b1d.1024.jpg

[nhbeast]

I just picked up this lens yesterday (along with a 50D :) )
Here's a quick on I snapped this morning.
Shot at ISO 1600, 1/50th
Converted to jpeg, otherwise not much done to this pic besides a slight contrast boost. I'll post more as a get a chance to pay with the lens a bit more!

[MasterFX]

Just two shots from Paris
http://u1.ipernity.com/12/14/84/5561484.b4bd034d.jpg

http://u1.ipernity.com/12/13/04/5561304.7d3258f3.jpg

[MasterFX]

Next one. It's very flare resistent.

[MasterFX]

Did all Tamron users sell their lens?
I just cut off the lower part of the image and then coverted to B/W
Focal Length: 10.0mm
1/160s, f/8.0, ISO: 100
http://u1.ipernity.com/12/26/40/5842640.227fe46c.1024.jpg

[PiktorPucci]

Bought this lens today, am very excited! Will go out tomorrow and take a bunch of pictures and might post one or two here after :)

[Rocktoe]

Bought this lens today, am very excited! Will go out tomorrow and take a bunch of pictures and might post one or two here after :)

Hey, what happened to the pics!? I'm really interested in this lens and would like to see more shots with it. :p

[sleeper_xti]

I have this lens but I haven't gotten a chance to use it much. it does seem to have a lot of distortion on the edges, but maybe that's normal for most UWA lenses. i also don't have any other experience with other UW

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

Seems like a nice enough lens, I like the focal length range, but to me, the colours don't look as VIBRANT or as BRIGHT as I've seen from pics taken with either the Canon 10-22, the Sigma 10-20, or the Tokina 11-16 or 12-24 lenses. Maybe it's just the subject matter/lighting conditions, but the colours seem rather DULL. Of course this is JMHO.

[bbran33]

Just got this lens last week. It's a bit soft around the edges, but I don't think that really effects the final result as long as the eyes are drawn to the center.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4096680561_99a3605243_b.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4097438170_74ae66b4c3_b.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/4095745390_61734bce8c_b.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/4094997353_30d4b29d97_b.jpg

Seems like a nice enough lens, I like the focal length range, but to me, the colours don't look as VIBRANT or as BRIGHT as I've seen from pics taken with either the Canon 10-22, the Sigma 10-20, or the Tokina 11-16 or 12-24 lenses. Maybe it's just the subject matter/lighting conditions, but the colours seem rather DULL. Of course this is JMHO.

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

^^

Yeah, those colours seem a lot brighter than most of the other photos I've seen taken with this lens. As I suggested in my previous reply, it must have been the lighting/shooting conditions. Thanks for posting.

[MMURAD]

I originally bought this lens to get pictures for work. (granite countertops) and need the wide angle to get entire kitchens in with limited space.
Turns out this lens is a lot of fun outside and I am using far more than the 2 kit lenses that came with my T1i.
The Hoya HD Circular Polarizer really helps for both contrast outside and taking reflections out of granite.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/4201406943_75a2323960_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/4201059125_fafac08186_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/4201027329_9482c0ff53_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4201038859_3fe7a3f3f8_o.jpg

[JayStar86]

how do all the users of this lens find the AF on this lens? fast, slow? noisy, quiet?

why is this lens so "un-popular"? I mean 10-24 FL with a F3.5-4.5 is not bad at all.

[MMURAD]

how do all the users of this lens find the AF on this lens? fast, slow? noisy, quiet?

why is this lens so "un-popular"? I mean 10-24 FL with a F3.5-4.5 is not bad at all.

in my limited experience it is not super fast, but not so slow that it bothers me. Then again I have not shot anything that is moving yet. I don't notice the noise.
It seems pretty sharp to me, I am happy with it.

[ripken204]

the AF is decent enough. does it really matter though? it's not like you will be taking many action shots with this lens.. as far as noise, i can't remember it giving any noise. and it is pretty sharp, i have no used any other ultra wide angle lenses so it is kind of hard for me to compare, but it is a good lens.

[JayStar86]

in my limited experience it is not super fast, but not so slow that it bothers me. Then again I have not shot anything that is moving yet. I don't notice the noise.
It seems pretty sharp to me, I am happy with it.

the AF is decent enough. does it really matter though? it's not like you will be taking many action shots with this lens.. as far as noise, i can't remember it giving any noise. and it is pretty sharp, i have no used any other ultra wide angle lenses so it is kind of hard for me to compare, but it is a good lens.

^^^^^ thanks for the input! appreciate it.

[Racer46]

I originally bought this lens to get pictures for work. (granite countertops) and need the wide angle to get entire kitchens in with limited space.
Turns out this lens is a lot of fun outside and I am using far more than the 2 kit lenses that came with my T1i.
The Hoya HD Circular Polarizer really helps for both contrast outside and taking reflections out of granite.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/4201406943_75a2323960_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/4201059125_fafac08186_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/4201027329_9482c0ff53_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4201038859_3fe7a3f3f8_o.jpg



Man you are making me miss San Diego right now! Thanks for the beautiful pics!

Got any pics of Balboa park or the new baseball stadium?

[chadams45]

Older post but maybe someelse will see this, I'm not a happy Tammy user...way to soft for my taste, does not focus well with either my 40D and now my 50D. Had the 40 calibrated by Canon and no issues, the 50 is new so shouldn't be an issue. Maybe I got a lemon.
Tammy-Users, where are you???

[Racer46]

Any recent pics with this lens anyone?

[MasterFX]

Any recent pics with this lens anyone?
of course

[popsicle_pete]

i just picked it up, will post shots later this week

[Thor_50D]

Nice pics ! Color and sharpness seem more than OK, in my opinion. But... have you post-processed any of them ?

[MasterFX]

Nice pics ! Color and sharpness seem more than OK, in my opinion. But... have you post-processed any of them ?
was the question addressed to me? I didn't use any post processing

[MasterFX]

Some new shots with this lens

[Skriz]

Very cool!

[IA40D]

Here are a couple with no editing that are straight from the camera this lens doesn't seem to see much love

[Porkywill]

Hi, I'm new here. Just looking into this lens myself.

I have a similar setup to masterFX with a 450D, 18-55 and 70-300 canon lenses and now looking for something wide.

Just thought I would say that some of the shots look great and I guess a lot of it is down to experience both with cameras and lenses?

I'm pretty amateur, but looking forward to some experimentation!

Thanks,

Will

[IA40D]

Here are a couple with better result

[soleful2001]

Really enjoy the Tammy 10-24 for those close in pet action scenes!

[soleful2001]

how do all the users of this lens find the AF on this lens? fast, slow? noisy, quiet?

why is this lens so "un-popular"? I mean 10-24 FL with a F3.5-4.5 is not bad at all.
The travel on this lens is rather short, so the slow motor is not really a factor for me anyway. I also find that this lens focuses pretty well in low light.

[soleful2001]

Hi, I'm new here. Just looking into this lens myself.

I have a similar setup to masterFX with a 450D, 18-55 and 70-300 canon lenses and now looking for something wide.

Just thought I would say that some of the shots look great and I guess a lot of it is down to experience both with cameras and lenses?

I'm pretty amateur, but looking forward to some experimentation!

Thanks,

Will
Will I have had this lens since Nov 09. I like the perspective of 10mm. The only real limitations I see in this lens are aperture, wishing for 2.8, the corners are a bit soft, but not usually a problem. For the money this lens is very good value. I enjoy getting in close with the 10mm and discovering what I can do with it. In fact, I rarely use the 24mm end! Also Chromatic Aberation(fringing), Lens Flare, and distortion are very well controlled for a lens in this focal range. My guess is you would probably enjoy this lens if you tried it.

[bigrig]

Yeah, it's odd - on Amazon the Tamron 10-24 f/3.5 has six reviews, while the Sigma 10-20 f/4 has 224!

[soleful2001]

Yeah, it's odd - on Amazon the Tamron 10-24 f/3.5 has six reviews, while the Sigma 10-20 f/4 has 224!
I think the same is true for Adorama. I am one of about 7 reviews for the Canon.

[MasterFX]

Next pic
this is more 11 or 12mm of viewing angle, I cropped a little bit because of my own shodow on the stone

[luvsadog2]

From Thursday's star party for the Perseids meteor showers .. didn't capture any meteors, but it was still a great sky and I was happy with my Tamron 10-24!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4891144127_f729597767_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4891143481_6cc4581a8c_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4891740064_0071b2265f_o.jpg

[soleful2001]

From Thursday's star party for the Perseids meteor showers .. didn't capture any meteors, but it was still a great sky and I was happy with my Tamron 10-24!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4891144127_f729597767_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4891143481_6cc4581a8c_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4891740064_0071b2265f_o.jpg
Amazing photos! These are spectacular. I am curious about exposure times. I would like to try this!

[rodleviton]

Just ordered this Tammy and it should be here by next week :)

Thanks for the pics here guys and girls but I do wish there were more. Care to share to keep my suspense at ease ;)

I'm a happy snapper so I'll certainly be contributing to this thread......

[rodleviton]

So I picked up the Tamron 10-24 lens and I'm very happy :)

I'm surprised this lens does not get more love.....

This is the first time I'm using a lens this wide, so I'm still learning. Here are some pics from my first outing with this guy:

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5001546368_b7e0d0225a_b.jpg
2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5000944695_3f46440e99_b.jpg
3.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5001548438_4d1e866704_b.jpg
4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/5001549662_be43f98953_b.jpg
5.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5000947465_400c2695df_b.jpg

[rodleviton]

Here's a few more from todays outing:

6.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5001549424_5aca5058a2_b.jpg

7.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5001549242_ef58947236_b.jpg

8.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5001549132_bb5d818764_b.jpg

9.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5000946089_7cc21db567_b.jpg

10.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5001545920_efe749e7db_b.jpg

[nitehawk55]

^^ very nice , I'm just looking into getting an UWA lens right now . The only thing I do notice with some (not all ) is a fair bit of barrel distortion . I like the fact it doesn't mind the sun so flares will not be an issue . I guess you have to live with some imperfections as there is no such thing as a perfect lens ;)

[rodleviton]

Ya, there is barrel distortion but this is common with all lenses in this category and I believe the Sigma 10-20 is even more pronounced BUT this can be corrected in post processing. This is my first time using this kind of lens and these are my very first shots so I've got a lot to learn when using a UWA lens.

I just couldn't justify the cost of both the Sigma and the Canon UWA's here in Eastern Europe as they are almost double the cost of the Tamron. The DP review actually rated the Tamrons center sharpness better than the Sigma and the Sigma's distortion worse than the Tamron so I think I made a good choice.

[soleful2001]

Ya, there is barrel distortion but this is common with all lenses in this category and I believe the Sigma 10-20 is even more pronounced BUT this can be corrected in post processing. This is my first time using this kind of lens and these are my very first shots so I've got a lot to learn when using a UWA lens.

I just couldn't justify the cost of both the Sigma and the Canon UWA's here in Eastern Europe as they are almost double the cost of the Tamron. The DP review actually rated the Tamrons center sharpness better than the Sigma and the Sigma's distortion worse than the Tamron so I think I made a good choice.

I think you made a good choice too. This lens does not get the recognition it should. I really like what you have posted using this lens.

[rodleviton]

Thanks Soleful :)

[coirchlid]

Here's one of my favorite pics taken with this lens. During this photoshoot I took many level shots, but I like this one the best - even though the slant can be a little wierd. No post processing.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4959547134_6be4756f6a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18072639@N02/4959547134/)
T1i - ISO100 - 10mm - f20 - 1.6sec

[Jason Pilipenko]

10mm - 8 sec. @ f/22

[rodleviton]

Very nice picture Jason!

[soleful2001]

Sunset in PG
Tamron 10-24
f3.5
ISO 100
1/30 sec

[WilsonC]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5047783280_6797de7028_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5047783280/)
IMG_6392_edited-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5047783280/) by ConfessChrist (http://www.flickr.com/people/confesschrist/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5022847403_1491abc811.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5022847403/)
Puerto Vallarta, Cobble Stone Road (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5022847403/) by ConfessChrist (http://www.flickr.com/people/confesschrist/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5028366514_29c433946a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5028366514/)
Puerto Vallarta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5028366514/) by ConfessChrist (http://www.flickr.com/people/confesschrist/), on Flickr

[bigrig]

Good stuff WilsonC!!

[WilsonC]

Thanks BigRig! I've had this lens for a while, although I rarely used it. It was on my camera 90% of the time when I went on vacation last month and I've fallen in love with it again. Ha!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5010053202_969a32f822.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5010053202/)
Michael & Melissa - bw (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5010053202/) by ConfessChrist (http://www.flickr.com/people/confesschrist/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5016459263_51f497f598.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5016459263/)
Cabo San Lucas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5016459263/) by ConfessChrist (http://www.flickr.com/people/confesschrist/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5082946998_3d2a8d3f98.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5082946998/)
Planes of Fame (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5082946998/) by ConfessChrist (http://www.flickr.com/people/confesschrist/), on Flickr

[coirchlid]

I've invested about $20 to rent a Canon EF-S 10-22 for a day and do a head-to-head comparison with my Tamron 10-24. For all tests: Tripod and wireless remote used. 7D @ ISO100. Camera set to manual mode. WB: sunlight. Filters removed (seen in the test pictures). No hoods used. I also made sure the lenses were clean. I took many test shots but I think these are good representatives (since using natural sunlight for tests can have an effect on results).

1. Tamron 1/10sec. f/3.5
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5061540183_a5f077b598_b.jpg

1. Canon 1/10sec. f/3.5
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5061541237_3031d8351c_b.jpg

2. Tamron 1/100sec. f/20
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5061533605_108340054d_b.jpg

2. Canon 1/100sec. f/20
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5061534557_fcd64fd41b_b.jpg

3. Tamron 1/400. f/3.5. 100% crop
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5062179586_e7fddfe2a9_o.jpg

3. Canon 1/400. f/3.5. 100% crop
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5062179678_06659afc43_o.jpg

4. Tamron 1/60sec. f/10 100% crop.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5128370653_547e79c69c_o.jpg

4. Canon 1/60sec. f/10. 100% crop.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/5128975702_9b2579cc1f.jpg

More test photos here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyanea_gw/sets/72157624994961495/)

[soleful2001]

Thanks for those test shots Coirchild. The Canon is clearly sharper and has less CA at the edges than the Tamron at f3.5. The Tamron controls flare much better than the Canon. The Canon appears to be 1/2 stop darker exposure than the Tamron. Could this be related to the Camera settings? Camera settings specific to Canon lens may have something to do with this.
It is my own experience that the Tamron is quite sharper at 10mm in the corners at f5.6. I suspect you would have a much closer result @ a smaller aperture. As for th CA, that could be an issue even at smaller apertures.

Overall, I enjoy using my Tamron, I know its limits, and if I stay within them the results are quite pleasing. If I had it to do over, and about $200.00 more to put into it, I would buy the Canon.

[rodleviton]

Ugh, my Flickr account went mad. Let's try again:

1.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1054/5148416712_750b904421_z.jpg

2.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1207/5148417578_0784339bc8_z.jpg

3.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/5148428102_e9ca51aaaa_z.jpg

4.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1204/5148420866_282961c66b_z.jpg

[bigrig]

I've invested about $20 to rent a Canon EF-S 10-22 for a day and do a head-to-head comparison with my Tamron 10-24.
Thanks for the comparison - corner sharpness is definitely noticable. Can you do the Tamron vs the Sigma 10-20 next?? :mrgreen:

[coirchlid]

Can you do the Tamron vs the Sigma 10-20 next?? :mrgreen:

I've never considered comparing this lens to the Sigma, probably because I don't know of any local photo rental places that have the Sigma 10-20 in stock. I'd be interested in seeing how all these UWA lenses for APS-C cameras compare to each other (including things like the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, and other Sigma UWAs).

I don't think I'll do any more testing with my Tamron, but I'm sure many tests have been done with 3rd party UWA lenses and the Canon 10-22.

Camera settings specific to Canon lens may have something to do with this.
It is my own experience that the Tamron is quite sharper at 10mm in the corners at f5.6. I suspect you would have a much closer result @ a smaller aperture. As for th CA, that could be an issue even at smaller apertures.

Overall, I enjoy using my Tamron, I know its limits, and if I stay within them the results are quite pleasing. If I had it to do over, and about $200.00 more to put into it, I would buy the Canon.

As recent image contributors have demonstrated, the 10-24 is a very capable lens. It gets to 10mm just like the Canon does, but yes, it does have it's limitations. The Tamron definitely gets sharper as the aperture gets smaller, but in my opinion a good lens should be sharp at it's maximum aperture and it's specialty focal lengths. I also would go for the Canon if I could do it over again.

I'm currently trying to upload more test photos onto my Flickr account, but for the second time Flickr froze while uploading. I'll try to remember to upload them later (it's past my bedtime), since they show things that my current uploads don't show or don't show very well (distortion, CA, f/10 corner crop, and aperture 6.3). In these test photos the Tamron seems to perform pretty well against the Canon.

[ChasWG]

I could have swore that I added some images to this thread. Huh?

Anyhow, here's my examples using my Tamron SP 10-24mm Di II

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4278725707_31db2ce751_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4257380087_198379f034_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4232848972_e61d8aa4f5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2701/4232944600_8447773c60_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4255168704_a53e2e3ef2_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/4158527127_9e8b9fa9f1_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/4056545998_960b954418_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/4180241239_1c5c566c5f_b.jpg

Just some of the fun with a UWA lens. And the price was right too with this one.

[rodleviton]

Ya Chas, I remember seeing some of your pics. Anyways, these are great!

[bigrig]

Great shots Chas, you're selling me on this lens!

[ChasWG]

Ya Chas, I remember seeing some of your pics. Anyways, these are great!

Yeah, I looked through this entire thread to see if I had already posted some of them in here, but not a single post in here untill today. Oh well!

Yeah, it's a really decent lens for not a huge amount of money. Used properly it can deliever some cool images.

I was really happy with that basketball shot from last season. I think it came out well. UWA lenses are not usually used as a sports lens, but it worked for that shot.

[magal]

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6391/img5993g.jpg
http://img405.imageshack.us/i/img5961e.jpg/
Two shots from my first shoot with my new Tammy. I must say I had been a tad wary about this lens, following the initial blasting it received after its launch. It more than exceeded my expectations and proves that reviews can often be misleading and opinionated.

[rodleviton]

I completely agree with you Mark. This lens does not get the love it deserves. Nice pics!

[WilsonC]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5198844607_167e8942ed_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5198844607/)
Sunset @ Huntington Beach Park (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5198844607/) by ConfessChrist (http://www.flickr.com/people/confesschrist/), on Flickr

[rodleviton]

Here's a few more from me:

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5223311420_ce7b2e4644_z.jpg
2.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5223312480_c281ab9cf7_z.jpg
3.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5222715099_89085b12f8_z.jpg
4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5222713821_85526bf19a_z.jpg
5.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5222713087_f59b8dfbec_z.jpg

[Andy R]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs992.snc4/76540_10150107747990390_637885389_8032232_3572444_ n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs588.ash2/151022_10150107503295390_637885389_8028801_4658253 _n.jpg

here are some from today...i love this lens

[Andy R]

here is one from a few weeks ago

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs494.ash2/76747_10150092731260390_637885389_7833303_3985052_ n.jpg

[rodleviton]

Nice pics Andy!

[rodleviton]

Me and the chicken :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5222712981_be70e10bbd_z.jpg

[Andy R]

Thanks, i truely think this is a very under rated lens, ive had nothing but fun and sharp pics with it...

[Maximilian87]

Thanks, i truely think this is a very under rated lens, ive had nothing but fun and sharp pics with it...

This thread helped me come to a conclusion about what UWA I want now. I'm kind of want to know why does this lens gets the underdog shame towards the others.

rodleviton you have awesome pictures with the lens by the way

[Andy R]

my guess is because the FF croud cant use these, so if your like most people, they one day want a FF body, and this lens will give you bad vig on those bodies

[samurairx7]

Me and the chicken :)

^ lol...

[rodleviton]

This thread helped me come to a conclusion about what UWA I want now. I'm kind of want to know why does this lens gets the underdog shame towards the others.

rodleviton you have awesome pictures with the lens by the way

The previous Tamron UWA 11-18mm got some bad rap because both Sigma and Tokina brought out lenses that just performed better, were faster than the Tamron and even cheaper, so Tamron dropped the ball.

Then Tamron came back with the 10-24 which was not really rated because most folks already picked up either the Tokina or Sigma. But if you rate the new Tamron against those it fairs very well in terms of quality, speed and price.

Basically there are more reviews and ratings for the other brands, hence the Tamron kinda slips under the radar but in my opinion it's a sweet lens :)

[Andy R]

a few more from today that might show the hatters:
1
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa422/RamertPhotography/IMG_9406.jpg
2
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa422/RamertPhotography/IMG_9392.jpg
3
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa422/RamertPhotography/IMG_9357.jpg
4
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa422/RamertPhotography/IMG_9340.jpg

[rodleviton]

Nice shots Andy! Looks cold!

[rodleviton]

Here are some shot's from Bucharest, Romania:

1.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5375992737_6fbb980774_b.jpg
2.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5375994057_f9816d9c77_b.jpg
3.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5376595872_a2ba57d770_b.jpg

[bigrig]

I ran across this ultra-wide angle comparison test - http://www.juzaphoto.com/eng/articles/sigma_10-20_vs_canon_tamron_tokina.htm

The Tamron and Sigma are about the same at 10mm, but at 20mm the Tamron seems soft. But I wonder what happens at 24mm? ;)

[rodleviton]

Some recent shots with the Tamron 10-24 in Sinaia, Transylvania, Romania. A place called Peleş Castle and a definite must see...

1.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5465064239_46dbda06db_z.jpg

2.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5465081625_b39ae0e382_z.jpg

3.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5465683496_5351ebf41c_z.jpg

4.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5465089973_bbd9c7e676_z.jpg

5.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5465698494_ac612558ab_z.jpg

6.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5465073611_4da14fb7c0_z.jpg

7.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5136/5465075011_17142f1178_z.jpg

[rodleviton]

Some indoor shots of the castle with the Tamron 10-24mm - all natural light.

1.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5465132677_d53e2facf1_z.jpg

2.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5465725366_396fc406a2_z.jpg

3.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5465143773_a38ea35d11_z.jpg

4.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5465750962_72a235a427_z.jpg

[soleful2001]

File Name the_hose_3.JPG
Camera Model Canon EOS 50D
Shooting Date/Time 11/21/2010 4:02:41 PM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1000
Av( Aperture Value ) 10.0
Autoexposure Bracketing -2/3
ISO Speed 400
Lens 10-24mm
Focal Length 10.0mm

[bryzf1]

bump... I just purchased this lens today off B&H. I can't wait to start using it!

Keep the pics coming!

[apixelintime]

<-----user deleted content - wrong thread. Please move along! lol

[WilsonC]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5507344384_56cce54808_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5507344384/)
13mm @ f/4

[WilsonC]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5650717616_fd9c32301d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5650717616/)

[bryzf1]

This thread has been pretty dead... here's a recent outing w/ my father to the golf course.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2054/5766374559_f3ab0735d2_b.jpg

[WilsonC]

Nice one Bryan! It's a fun lens!

[bryzf1]

Thanks... I'm really enjoying it!

[ShaneKPhotography]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5047783280_6797de7028_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5047783280/)
IMG_6392_edited-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5047783280/) by ConfessChrist (http://www.flickr.com/people/confesschrist/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5022847403_1491abc811.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5022847403/)
Puerto Vallarta, Cobble Stone Road (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5022847403/) by ConfessChrist (http://www.flickr.com/people/confesschrist/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5028366514_29c433946a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5028366514/)
Puerto Vallarta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5028366514/) by ConfessChrist (http://www.flickr.com/people/confesschrist/), on Flickr
Sir, your photos are all very impressive. Expect a new contact on flickr. I love your work :)

[WilsonC]

Thanks ShaneK, I appreciate it! Photography is extremely addicting, and I still have tons to learn. But, that's life...and it's fun!

[artemisn]

I told myself I'd give back, and now I am. :) I went through quite a few wide angles, but this one's here to stay due to speed, quality, and pretty good distortion control. (Flare control too, whoaaaa) I shoot a lot of pipe organs, so...Let's go!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/5855115199_613435308c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5855115199/)
Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5, Pulpit/Pipe Organ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5855115199/) by Anvil Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/artemisn/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5855666266_4dfa50a9f1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5855666266/)
Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5, Pipe Organ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5855666266/) by Anvil Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/artemisn/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/5855114731_4946ca42e9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5855114731/)
Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5, Pipe Organ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5855114731/) by Anvil Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/artemisn/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/5832612893_62c1950ff2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5832612893/)
Broadway Baptist Church - Fort Worth, TX Organ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5832612893/) by Anvil Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/artemisn/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/5816931479_38fede38d3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5816931479/)
6/9/2011 - Broadway Baptist Church Organ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5816931479/) by Anvil Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/artemisn/), on Flickr

[jricord]

^^^
Nice...I know this lens gets little respect, but I like using mine with my 50D. I just picked up a 5D and took a couple of test shots with it. It's usable down to about 14mm, then the vignetting sets in. At 14~15mm on a full frame we are talking about W-I-D-E. I'll try to post some shots this weekend if the weather cooperates.

[artemisn]

Aye! I messaged someone on Flickr and he told me the same thing. I can imagine 14mm on full frame would just be CRAZY. Once I finally pick up that 5Dc, I guess I'll see for myself. :)

[WilsonC]

I really dig the first one, artemisn. Good work!

[bryzf1]

Recent sunset taken w/ this lens...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/5830046775_88ebaf2467_b.jpg

[yuriyo923]

I have mine for sale here if anyone is interested :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1057829

[bryzf1]

I have mine for sale here if anyone is interested :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1057829

With the exception of the Sigma 15mm, you've got the lens setup that I aspire to have

[jricord]

Here are a couple taken with a 5D full frame @ 15mm.

[doogle510]

I've had this lens for some time and here are a few shots
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/5843374638_cde0120af5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/5843374638/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/5709453460_06cfbf7596_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/5709453460/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5488231008_f0ac606027_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/5488231008/)

[jricord]

^^^
Nice images. I particularly like the last one....awesome sky.

[WilsonC]

Pano @ 16mm

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/5910777285_ca24ca4229_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/confesschrist/5910777285/)

[artemisn]

While breaking into IR filters and whatnot, I discovered that my 10-24mm has gained the magical ability to shoot at f/4, even at 24mm. Hopefully this magic doesn't have any adverse effects.

In the meantime, here's one of the 'better' IR shots so far. :)
(Glorious pano, Wilson - I need to do some tests to see how wide I can go before automatic stitching is no longer possible, and it looks like I can use the 15mm or so mark as a starting point)


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/5952777161_059cf73a14_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5952777161/)
The Boulevard (IR) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5952777161/) by Anvil Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/artemisn/), on Flickr

[Petesnapz]

I'm definitely thinking of adding one of these lenses to my kit, but I am a bit concerned looking at the images taken with the 450d's, they just don't seem altogether sharp from most aspects and as I myself have a 400d I don't want to fork out for a lens that wont give results I can be happy with, can anyone help to calm my worries? Or should I just look for another wide angle?

Pete

[rodleviton]

Hi Pete, I use this lens with my T1i/500D and it's a great lens. Don't get it mixed up with the Tammy 11-18mm which got a bad rap compared to the Tokina and Sigma UWA's at that time. Then Tamron released this guy and it actually got good reviews and is even said to be sharper than the Sigma equivalent...I say this guy is an underrated keeper.

[artemisn]

This lens is definitely underrated. I absolutely love it. This and the 28-75mm are making me into a bit of a Tamron fanboy, I hope there's a 70-200mm in my future...

Here's a good slew of things from this underdog!

Portrait :
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6144/6034300178_4640dd77b2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/6034300178/)
TRIGG Magic (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/6034300178/) by Anvil Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/artemisn/), on Flickr

Little Planet (360x180 degree panorama) :
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6064/6050326664_2dbfdc8d83_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/6050326664/)
SMU Fondren Science Little Planet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/6050326664/) by Anvil Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/artemisn/), on Flickr

Car (My first car shoot, which desperately needed a third light) :
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6146/6020730838_cac642cde1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/6020730838/)
BMW M3 Square Crop (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/6020730838/) by Anvil Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/artemisn/), on Flickr

And, my instrument of choice :
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/5917320267_183b07709a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5917320267/)
The Practice Organ (again) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5917320267/) by Anvil Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/artemisn/), on Flickr

[Petesnapz]

Hi Pete, I use this lens with my T1i/500D and it's a great lens. Don't get it mixed up with the Tammy 11-18mm which got a bad rap compared to the Tokina and Sigma UWA's at that time. Then Tamron released this guy and it actually got good reviews and is even said to be sharper than the Sigma equivalent...I say this guy is an underrated keeper.

Brilliant, that makes me feel better, thanks Rod, looks like I can go for it then!

[Master of Defenestration]

This lens doesn't get nearly enough love.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/6231967693_7598d25c15_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnsyphoto/6231967693/)
r8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnsyphoto/6231967693/) by BurnsyPhoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/burnsyphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6251497977_4263b7f1c2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnsyphoto/6251497977/)
r11s (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnsyphoto/6251497977/) by BurnsyPhoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/burnsyphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/6241962501_b78f5a7724_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnsyphoto/6241962501/)
r9s (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnsyphoto/6241962501/) by BurnsyPhoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/burnsyphoto/), on Flickr

[redz22]

http://ispyphoto.smugmug.com/Other/Yearbook/i-jpqqrLT/0/L/IMG2550k-L.jpg
http://ispyphoto.smugmug.com/Other/Yearbook/i-gdDZGHm/0/L/IMG2517-L.jpg

[Master of Defenestration]

Love the colors in that first one Red!

[Master of Defenestration]

Not nearly enough people posting in here.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6174/6174091345_ff226c5441_b.jpg

[Jay-Bird]

Just bought this lens, cant wait to start using it!!

[doogle510]

Just bought this lens, cant wait to start using it!!

Congrats its a great lens

[jacobsen1]

anyone tried this on a full frame camera via a 1.4 TC? I know it's doable w/o the TC at around 15~16mm from what I've seen in the flickr pool... But yeah, I wonder if it can be used at 10mm via the TC for 14mm effective? And FYI I've done just that with both sigma 10-20s and the canon 10-22. They all work but have issues, I'm wondering if this is any different. ;)

[Master of Defenestration]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6831615831_5717b9c17e_b.jpg

[Jay-Bird]

One question I have is will it accept UV filters or is the front element sticking too far out? I am buying it used and it didnt have the hood, so I wanted to stick something there for protection.

[Master of Defenestration]

Yeah. They fit. Not sure if it'll be in frame at 10mm though (haven't mounted a filter on my lens yet)...But the element doesn't hit it.

[Jay-Bird]

Yeah. They fit. Not sure if it'll be in frame at 10mm though (haven't mounted a filter on my lens yet)...But the element doesn't hit it.


Thank you sir! Yeah I guess that is a major issue when being down at 10. I found the hood brand new today for 18 dollars, so its probably cheaper than a good 77mm UV filter anyway!

[doogle510]

HDR shot of a 67 Camaro sleeping
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6839787027_a622cfb141_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/6839787027/)
1967 Camaro (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/6839787027/) by Doogle510 (http://www.flickr.com/people/doogle84/), on Flickr

[Master of Defenestration]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/6866290093_73f0591a40_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7063/6866244359_93e827b3d0_b.jpg

[Jay-Bird]

Holy crap I cant wait to use this!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/jstandridge23/IMG_3372.jpg

[Jay-Bird]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/jstandridge23/ADOBE%20EXPORTS/IMG_0316WM.jpg

[Master of Defenestration]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6927846783_e86052fbbe_b.jpg

[boo2tuk]

bought this lens 2 days ago and tried it out the next day at a local autox. i am very satisfied. here are some sample shots.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/6789830952_453ca60879_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boo2tuk/6789830952/)
015-6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boo2tuk/6789830952/) by idreamofshelley (http://www.flickr.com/people/boo2tuk/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/6789831046_13cfd44bf8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boo2tuk/6789831046/)
019-7 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boo2tuk/6789831046/) by idreamofshelley (http://www.flickr.com/people/boo2tuk/), on Flickr

[jsalda]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6831615831_5717b9c17e_b.jpg

Just got mine a few days ago and this was one of the things I want to go shoot.

[Master of Defenestration]

Just got mine a few days ago and this was one of the things I want to go shoot.

Well, you can walk right up to, and on that bridge from the south end. Nothing but construction tape to stop you. I went around noon on a week day and there wasn't a soul around. Might make for a better picture now that the cranes are off the tower and most of the glass is now in place.

[Jay-Bird]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/jstandridge23/Tamron/IMG_0706.jpg

[NavyShrink]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/jstandridge23/Tamron/IMG_0706.jpg

Love this one!

[Jay-Bird]

Thank you!

[doogle510]

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5195/7081877689_85396ed00c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/7081877689/)
Keep Out (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/7081877689/) by Doogle510 (http://www.flickr.com/people/doogle84/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/7081871131_47e762fb11_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/7081871131/)
Graffiti (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/7081871131/) by Doogle510 (http://www.flickr.com/people/doogle84/), on Flickr

[Jay-Bird]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[Master of Defenestration]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7072/7232441646_b39651ef25_b.jpg

[Master of Defenestration]

Not the sort of thing usually done with a 10-24...But I was trying it out anyway:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/7174946183_6237fb5a68_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnsyphoto/7174946183/)
IMG_2403 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnsyphoto/7174946183/) by BurnsyPhoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/burnsyphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8166/7174946321_f2575ceb7e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnsyphoto/7174946321/)
IMG_2398 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnsyphoto/7174946321/) by BurnsyPhoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/burnsyphoto/), on Flickr

[IA40D]

love this lens but made the switch to full frame so mine is forsale for anyone interested
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/37589_142201719128766_7515231_n.jpg

[ShootToThrill87]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/314127_350031991717118_860641942_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/582481_349154695138181_355815917_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/180295_360213757365608_1037525240_n.jpg

[Jay-Bird]

El Paso, Texas:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7132/7456997516_fb9eddf019_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zeroedinphotography/7456997516/)
El Paso (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zeroedinphotography/7456997516/) by zeroedinphoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/zeroedinphotography/), on Flickr