Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical A-mount lens review by olli
 olli#4891 date: Feb-22-2009 | |
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| sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 overall: 4.3 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Sony 18-70 Sony 55-200 |
| price paid: | 440 USD |
| positive: | Solid build but still compact and relatively lightweight. Excellent optical performance across the board. Good lens hood included. Six year guarantee. Constant 2.8 |
| negative: | Nothing |
| comment: | My first lens after the kit lens. This lens has performed as the reviews on Dyxum and elsewhere led me to expect. I do occasionally miss the extra 50-70 available on the kit lens. The optical performance at 2.8 is very acceptable making it an excellent lens for interiors - churches and museums where flash and tripods are not acceptable. This is my everyday lens. |
; 12MPrating summary
- total reviews: 214
- sharpness: 4.59
- color: 4.45
- build: 4.14
- distortion: 4.16
- flare control: 4.45
- overall: 4.36