Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
- 17-50mm aspherical zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for Canon DSLR cameras
- Delivers fast shutter speeds and natural soft-focus effect to produce sophisticated results
- 3 elements of XR glass, 2 hybrid aspherical lens elements, and 1 element of LD glass
- Minimum focus distance of 10.6 inches; internal coatings eliminate ghosting and flare
- Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches long; weighs 15.2 ounces; 6-year warranty
Product Description
The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom lens. In addition, portrait shots are made beautiful with the natural out-of-focus effect characteristic provided by the fast F/2.8 aperture. Additionally, a broader photographic expression through the use of faster shutter speeds as a result of the maximum aperture offers enhance… More >>
Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Product page says that an accessory lens hood was included with purchase. Shipment came in a timely manner but I found no lens hood in the box. I’m too lazy to return so I said f**&k it.
Rating: 2 / 5
Purchase 1 = Bad Lens, Would not Focus
Purchase 2 = Front Focus problems
Purchase 3 = Would not focus
I gave up on the lens. Tamron has very poor Quality control on this one.
Rating: 1 / 5
Sharp and fast lens but drop it once and it will break. I dropped my and the plastic shattered. I have dropped my Olympus lenses that are also made of plastic more than once but they have never shattered. The only damage is a couple of dents. Impact damage is not covered under Tamron warranty so now I’m out of a very expensive lens. Oh it’s also very loud.
Rating: 1 / 5
Wide open performance is oK. The build quality sucks, or should I say, is on par with the same mid-level junk that most companies are feeding us these days. Comparable build to the nikon 18-70. ( I like my wide tokina better but it’s af noise is almost unusable in some situations.) On the tamron, without being mishandled or dropped the filter ring really loose after 3 months of use. It doesn’t appear that it can be tightend down with the screws easily either. Also severe dust problems with back element after 4 months. If you’re a pro or can afford it go with the nikon 17-55. You always get what you pay for and I think this is my last 3rd party lens.
Rating: 3 / 5
On the Amazon star scale (1-5):
Overall build quality 4
Sharpness 3.5-4
Autofocus 3.5-4
Value for money 4.5-5
It’s a great everyday use lens with above average qualities. Definitely recommend.
Rating: 4 / 5