Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical A-mount lens review by Mauricio11
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 overall: 4.6 | tested on:
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ownership: | I own this lens |
compared to: | Sony 18-70 |
price paid: | retail |
positive: | - sharp - 2.8 through the range - fast AF |
negative: | - long end not enough - not FF capable - lock button is useless |
comment: | This lens is so sharp that I have to wear gloves when using it (just kidding). But seriously, sharpness is a huge positive aspect from this glass. I could say it is sharper than M20/2.8 and M24/2.8. Definitively sharper than M28/2.8 and kit lens. I've bought this lens to replace my kit lens and make a couple with my T90/2.8 when traveling. I can say they do the job, very well done. Lock button is only for transportation (it locks at 17mm only). It would be nice if it was a zoom lock button. As you can expect, there is some distortion at wide end. You need correct it in PP. Recommended. |
rating summary

- total reviews: 214
- sharpness: 4.59
- color: 4.45
- build: 4.14
- distortion: 4.16
- flare control: 4.45
- overall: 4.36