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 enlarge | Brand: Tamron
Category: Photography
List Price: $763.95
Buy New: $374.99
You Save: $388.96 (51%)
New (7) Used (4) from $360.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  89 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 50
Minimum Focal Length: 17
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 4.1 x 4.1
MPN: AF016C-700
Model: AF016C-700
UPC: 025211167014
EAN: 0725211167013
ASIN: B000EXR0SI
Release Date: March 8, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 On the second try I got a great lens December 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
After taking several hundred shots at my son's soccer game (including my volunteering to take team portraits) I noticed all the pictures were soft on the upper left side. (I am such an amateur, I have no idea why it would only be on one side since the lens is spinning??) I took a chance and reordered the same lens. I did not have this problem with the new lens. So, if you are willing to keep trying until you get a good one, this one is worth it.
Other thoughts ...
This lens is quiet. Other reviews said this lens is noisy - I have never used an L, so no idea how it compares noise-wise, but this one did not offend.
This lens focuses fast. Fast enough for me.
This lens is light weight. I also use a 70-300 IS (which I LOVE!!) and this is definitely a relief around my neck.
This lens seems to focus fine in low light. It's not perfect, but it does the job. I turned off the flash and played around and thought it was fine considering ... the flash was off and it was low light.
This lens seems sturdy. Feels fine to me.
OK, after all that, I still returned it ONLY because I also ordered a Tamron 28-75 at the same time and I don't need both. It's probably a personal thing, but I like the range on the 28-75 better. If no 28-75 existed, I would keep the 17-50.
A really great option to a kit lens December 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wanted a lens that had a constant fast aperature, and this does the trick for me. I'm very happy with the quality of the photos I get using it with my Canon 40D. I've read other reviews about how noisy the autofocus motor is, but I don't have a lot of experience with higher end lenses that may have much quieter motors. The noise level is not that bad, and would only be obvious in very quiet situations.
Awesome lens! November 29, 2008
This is a great lens! This is the second copy I now own. Having the fixed aperture allows this lens to focus in low light situations. My wife and I photograph weddings and this is our primary lens that covers most situations using Canon 40D and 50D cameras.
Best lens, under $500 for Canon DLSR November 26, 2008
I really wanted the Canon 17-55 USM IS f/2.8 lens. But that lens costs $1000. So, after a lot of research decided on this lens. It is a great lens for the price. I would strongly recommend it. It gives sharp images, and also, f/2.8 is great. The major difference between this and the Canon 17-55: The Canon has faster focus, and Image Stablization. Also, perhaps build-quality is possibly better, but the Tamron feels pretty solid.
If you can spend $1000 and have no other budget issues, get the Canon. Otherwise get the Tamron for $400ish, get a 430EX, and Canon 55-250 IS (or 70-300 IS). And you are good to go.
Excellent value, sharp as a tack, but had to return the 1st copy November 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had to return the first copy of this lens (not from Amazon) due to obvious softness in the top left of the image. I mean really bad, not just 'hmmm...not quite as sharp as the rest of the image'.
However, the second copy is stunning, incredibly sharp and contrasty, with minimal to no CA. When I returned the first one to the store, I almost went for the Canon version at twice the price, but decided to give the Tamron one more try based on my previous experience with their lenses, the latest being the excellent 28-75 f2.8. I'm glad I stayed with the Tamron, as this copy leaves nothing to be desired and about 500.00 in my pocket. I have IS on my longer lenses (Canon 70-200L is one), but don't need it at this focal length and lens weight. I highly recommend this lens (just be sure you get a good copy).
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