Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical A-mount lens review by dee
 dee#7204 date: Mar-31-2010 | |
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| sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 overall: 4.1 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Sony - AF DT 18-70 F3.5-5.6 Sony - AF 50 F1.4 Sony - AF DT 55-200 F4-5.6 Minolta - AF 28-105 xi F3.5-4.5 |
| price paid: | 330 GBP (New) |
| positive: | Much sharper than the kit lens Quick autofocus |
| negative: | Needs 67mm filters Not full frame 50mm not long enough A bit pricey |
| comment: | A great upgrade from the 18-70 kit lens and miles sharper than the 28-105 xi which has been my main walkabout lens for the A700. Main negative point is the relative short top end range of 50mm otherwise no real complaints and this is certainly recommended as an upgrade from the kit lens. Unfortunately it has got me wanting the sony 28-75 2.8 for that little bit of extra reach |
; 14MPrating summary
- total reviews: 214
- sharpness: 4.59
- color: 4.45
- build: 4.14
- distortion: 4.16
- flare control: 4.45
- overall: 4.36