Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical A-mount lens review by bcostel
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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: | Sigma 28-70 2.8 Tokina 28-80 2.8 |
price paid: | ~350E(new) |
positive: | Sharp. 2.8 Fast AF |
negative: | wide open - sometimes CA |
comment: | It's a must have on APS-C. Is sharp than Sigma 28-70 2.8 and Tokina 28-80 2.8. I always take it with me when traveling. When using wide open (especially inside) purple fringing may appear. Overall is a great lens. |
rating summary

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