Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical A-mount lens review by Thatkatmat

Thatkatmat#2102 date: Apr-3-2007
sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 overall: 4.7	tested on: film camera: APS-C: 6MP; 10MP; 12MP; 14MP; 16MP; 20MP; 24MP full frame: 12MP; 24MP; 36MP; 42MP; 61MP
ownership:	I own this lens
compared to:	SAL 1870 CZ 1680
price paid:	375 + shipping(New)
positive:	Very Sharp Fast Feels good on my a100 AF is quick, decisive and right on Color
negative:	Wish it could zoom a little further
comment:	One of my top lenses, stays on my camera a lot. Great idoors, for parties. Nice color outdoors. I think all who own an a100 would love this lens. Unlike some others, I like the build, no it's not metal, but it does feel solid. The zoom ring has just the right ammount of play and it has some weight to it that seems to balance the a100 out perfectly.