Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical A-mount lens review by mudslinger
 mudslinger#3574 date: May-8-2008 | |
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| sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 overall: 4.4 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Sony 18-70 (kit lens) Konica Minolta 28-75/2.8 Minolta 24-105 Minolta 50/1.7 |
| price paid: | $350 (used) |
| positive: | - Very acceptable sharpness wide open at F2.8 - Sharp in center and corners when stopped down to F5.6 - Excellent color/contrast |
| negative: | - Plastic build? - Not full frame |
| comment: | This lens is very usable wide open and is just as sharp as my 50/1.7 when stopped down to F5.6 - F11. Sharpness is equal to the 28-75/2.8. Center and corner sharpness is far better than the 24-105 at comparable ranges. Shooting at 17mm there is some slight distortion. Excellent and very accurate AF with the A700. After viewing the resulting images this lens produces wide open and stopped down, I'm VERY pleased with this purchase, as I was needing a wider lens for landscape, group shots and indoor zoom lens. Highly recommended for those sticking with a cropped sensor. Not recommended for those upgrading to the Sony full frame once it is released. |
; 14MPrating summary
- total reviews: 214
- sharpness: 4.59
- color: 4.45
- build: 4.14
- distortion: 4.16
- flare control: 4.45
- overall: 4.36