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AF 17-50 - Set 1 Expert Reviews

Wide-angle zoom lens - 17 mm - 50 mm - f/2.8 Di LD Aspherical [IF] - Minolta A-type More product details

AF 17-50 - Set 1
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November, 2009

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Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 AF Review Round-Up

By Photocrati Staff

If you own or have used this lens, let us know what you think! Leave your comments and thoughts below. Get information and user reviews for this lens from Amazon: Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras SLR ...

April, 2009

No rating

US

Tamron SP AF17

The initial impression of the Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspherical [IF] is that it's a solid lens. It feels "dense". Not heavy, but it gives the impression of solidity. The body seems to be made of a composite (plastic) material and the ...

Length81.7mm (3.2") * Maximum Diameter74.0mm (2.9") Weight434 grams (15.3oz.) * Diaphragm Blades7 blades (Circular aperture) Standard AccessoryFlower-shaped Lens Hood Compatible MountCanon AF, Konica-Minolta AF-D, Nikon AF-D * values for Nikon ...

May, 2008

No rating

bobatkins.com
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Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di Macro Lens

The Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di Macro Lens delivers sharp images from a great focal length range and a wide/fast aperture in an economical package. The autofocus system is the clear downside to this lens

My obligatory standard notice: You should know that there are potential issues with third party lenses. Since Tamron reverse engineers (vs. licenses) manufacturer AF routines, the possibility exists that a new body might not support an older third ...

No rating

the-digital-picture.com
GB

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro Interchangeable Lens Review

Ian Andrews puts the new telephoto lens from Tamron through its paces.

Nice build and weight, Excellent optical performance, Well priced

Autofocus slightly slower than the opposition

For the price, this lens represents excellent value for money which isn't unusual for Tamron. Available in all the main mounts, it makes an ideal alternative to the OEM offerings, especially if you can live with the slightly slower focusing. The AF/MF ...

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8: Plus points Nice build and weight Excellent optical performance Well pricedTamron 70-200mm f/2.8: Minus points Autofocus slightly slower than the oppositionHANDLING PERFORMANCE OVERALL The Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF)...

Rating

70

ephotozine.com
GB

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

The 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro from Tamron has a fairly robust, chunky design, which is surprising considering it weighs in at just 435g. Bearing in mind that the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro is tquite a budget lens at only £115, it still ...

No rating

photoanswers.co.uk
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Tamron - SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD

TAMRON AF 17-35MM - Now there's an affordable super wide-angle autofocus zoom that's perfect for travel, landscape, group portraits, adventure photography and more. DI (Digitally Integrated Design) is TAMRON's designation for lenses whose optical ...

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naaptol.com
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Tamron AF 2,8/17-50 mm SP XR Di II LD (IF) Asph. an Pentax K20D

By Malte Neumann

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The Pentax K20D can fully convince Tamron: From the middle focal length are the contrast curves at open aperture uniformly over the image field and takes a dim .. .

May, 2009

Rating

88

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Tamron AF 2,8/90 mm SP Di Macro 1:1 an Nikon D300

By Malte Neumann

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The Tamron macro convinced even at open aperture with a uniform image across the entire image field. It can be dimmed even a slight increase. This brings a "digital ...

November, 2008

Rating

81

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DE

Tamron AF 2,8/90 mm SP Di Macro 1:1 an Canon EOS 450D

By Malte Neumann

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The Tamron can improve the quality of the Sigma only dimmed reach. At full aperture, the sharpness of the whole smaller, but equally on the screen surface - digital recommended. ...

November, 2008

Rating

82

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Tamron AF 2,8/17–50 mm SP XR Di II LD IF Asph. an Nikon D300

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for the APS image circle calculated variation of Tamron-zoom is in all respects better than the KB version. Despite the high luminous intensity is the mapping already quite openly - digital ...

October, 2008

Rating

72

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