Tamron 17-50 f2.8 showed up.. five minutes outside..

So, went for a little drive down to the lake to try out my new lens, so far so good.

nice shots.. Congrats on your purchase..
how is the AF motor? is it loud?

she's a beaut Clark!

How can you fail with a location like that.

I've had this lens since July and only used it meaningfully after I returned from Europe. I thought I had exposure problems but it's user error. My 350D was dropped in Paris so I sent it in to Canon australia for a checkup. Nothing was wrong and all I needed was a sensor clean.
2 weekend ago I took this lens out and the results were great. 2 nights ago, I took my daugther who turned 15 out to dinner and I use this lens with Flipit and the pictures were stunning. Lens was tack sharp!!!
Don't get hung up on the AF noise etc. I've never used any L or USM lens so I can't compare them with any noisy AF.
It's a great lens!!
Oh, I am no expert too Just an avid amateur..or less
Rgds
pat

Souwalker wrote in post #2104332
Don't get hung up on the AF noise etc. I've never used any L or USM lens so I can't compare them with any noisy AF.

That's what I'm worry about since I have been spoiled by these USM and HSM AF motors

I wouldn't worry about it too much. I bought the Tamron 28-75 and originally noticed the noise after using a 28-135 IS USM and 70-200f2.8L previously. After a couple of weeks I guess that I got used to it and because I don't notice it at all any more.

Jason.

I usd the Tamron 17-50 at a wedding during the ceremony. No one could hear the AF sound. I have been really impressed with this lens. I'm glad I bought it over the Canon 17-55, purely on price.

Nice pics, congrats on getting the lens!...I hope to pick up my Canon Kiss Digital X and Tamron 17-50 this weekend. Can't wait!

LOL..i posted in the other thread AFTER this was made. Well glad to hear you got it. Looks good .

Can you post a couple MLU tripod shots wide open?

Nice indeed ... glad the scaremongers in the other thread were proven to be just that. Seems a very nice for the money ... for more than the money in fact. I'd be quite happy with it instead of my 17-40mm L.

Thanks for posting these. I have a friend who owns the lens and uses it for weddings, so I've had my eye on it for a couple of months now. I may have to check out your retailer.

Nice shots, especially the second. Love the light falling on the trees.

No focusing errors? Wish my Tamron 28-75/2.8 had worked out for me (went back, couldn't hit anything >3ft). Glad it worked out for you. If this lens had been released in time to prevent me from buying the 28-75 perhaps I would be a lot happier today, it would be a nice complement to the 17-85 when I need a large aperture. Then I moved on and I can no longer use DC lenses, so it's a moot point.

I'm not the kind who worries about AF sound.. main concern is AF accuracy. Well unless you have the buzzing hornet EF 35/2.0

nice pics. Did you have any problems with the seller? Is the lens exactly as described on the site? Did they charge you a crazy amount for shipping?

I'm considering this lens and if the site is legit, I may order today. Thanks.