Tamron 17

110 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 110 reviews of Tamron 17. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

On average, users rate this product 89/100 and experts rate this product 80/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Tamron 17 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (bobatkins.com)

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 AF...

May, 2008

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 VC XR Di ll LD

A fast aperture standard zoom with Vibration Compensation for Nikon or Canon APS-C sensor digital SLR cameras.

Excellent resolution in the centre at most apertures and focal lengths; Vibration Compensation is very effective; Good value for money

Flare control

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : WDC Team (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR DI 11 LD (IF)

Tamron was quick to take up the digital optimisation mantle; constantly updating its range as well as adding new lenses into the line-up....

quick, quiet focusing

zoom ring

Outstanding optical performance is spoiled slightly by some increase in fringing at the wide end, but generally this is a very capable and handy optic, with a decent price, especially for Nikon, Canon and Sony users. Overall, it's a very good option

May, 2007

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Expert review by : photodo.com (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 VC XR Di ll LD

A fast aperture standard zoom with Vibration Compensation for Nikon or Canon APS-C sensor digital SLR cameras.

Excellent resolution in the centre at most apertures and focal lengths; Vibration Compensation is very effective; Good value for money

Falloff in resolution at 50mm and f/2.8; Flare control

This lens has turned out to be a very interesting alternative to manufacturer's own offering in this focal range. It is capable of producing images with very good resolution, especially in the centre of the image and the Vibration Compensation feature...

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome!

Excellent Image Quality and design quality also great

none

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)

A nice lens but.....

The lens is great for the price. It takes really good photos and sharp above f3.5 - The VC (Vibration Control's) motor is noisy when it engages and disengages. It is really annoying especially if you have tried Nikon's VR and Sigma's OS version of...

Compact Design ; Easy To Use

Poor Clarity

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)

Great Lens

Great all around lens

Great color fast lens

May, 2011

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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)

Fantastic every day lens!

Besides the motor being rather loud, I really can't complain about this lens. The price is great for the quality. I have this lens on my camera 70% of the time and I am definitely impressed with how well it works in low light.

Easy To Use

Loud motor

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)

Great Value

Bought this as an all around, everyday use lens with F2.8. Great value and great picture quality.

Consistent Output ; Durable ; Easily Interchangeable ; Fast / accurate auto-focus

Heavy

May, 2010

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

For Digital SLR

This is a compact and lightweight lens, which makes it easy for me to lug it around. It has an extra refrective index. Its build is solid. Surprisingly, it takes very good macros as well.

None submitted

Mar, 2010

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