For all Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 non-VC owners...

Between the VC and non-VC version, I am seriously considering the non-VC version to go with my 7D. Before I place my order or buy one from POTN classifieds, I would like to know if having a non-VC is a concern for indoor pictures. I have a pretty stable hand and I can shoot handheld at up to 1/8 shutter speed no problem. With this said, will I be ok with the non-VC version for indoor shots?

I used to mostly shoot in Av mode, but, I have gone to full manual mode now, so, I can keep the shutter speed under control. Also, I think VC makes no sense for this focal range. What do you guys say?

You can shoot handheld at 1/8th? Amazing. Who needs VC.

gasrocks wrote in post #11333544
You can shoot handheld at 1/8th? Amazing. Who needs VC.

LOL...I actually took a picture last night at 0.3" (I think) and the picture looked pretty good.

Yeah, if you're that steady, you are good to go. I'm getting ready to sell my 17-50, most underutilized lens I have.

Kafn8td wrote in post #11333590
Yeah, if you're that steady, you are good to go. I'm getting ready to sell my 17-50, most underutilized lens I have.

How much? VC or non-VC?

I went with the VC model as it's good to have when needed. I tried the non VC and i can't tell allot of difference wiht image quality.

nepali wrote in post #11333510
Between the VC and non-VC version, I am seriously considering the non-VC version to go with my 7D. Before I place my order or buy one from POTN classifieds, I would like to know if having a non-VC is a concern for indoor pictures. I have a pretty stable hand and I can shoot handheld at up to 1/8 shutter speed no problem. With this said, will I be ok with the non-VC version for indoor shots?

What do you guys say?

If you can shoot at 1/8 shutter speed go for it