Tamron SP 2.8/17-50 DI II M/AF Expert Reviews

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 finish...

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 AF mo...

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 swi...

The 28 to 75-mm lens KB costs only 330 Euro and offers the digital SLR camera because of the smaller angle sensor to a 42 to 112 mm zoom KB. This lack of wide-angle. The optical performance is dimmed ok

The Tamron one with 330 euro at the bargain, is also responsible for the KB-field expected, omitting the critical wide-angle area. On the one hand agrees with the optical performance, and stopping is because of the high light intensity no problem. Au