which one? the 16-50 is going for abt the same price as the tamron in the shops, IIRC...
the 11-16 is not out yet
Any good alternative to AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED ?
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which one? the 16-50 is going for abt the same price as the tamron in the shops, IIRC...
the 11-16 is not out yet
16~50mm lor...
btw i jz called Lord's for Tamron 16~50mm... out of stock..price is abt 620 incl gst.
and CP is 720 incl gst .. this CP ah.. is not v price competitive...
chanjyj
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Anyone can educate me where Lord's is?
I know where al the major suppliers are cause they seem to be plonked down in the funan-peninsula are... except Lords (Or could I just have missed the store?)
Here's a shootout for all the three 3rd party f2.8 lens. It's in Chinese though...
http://www.mobile01.com/newsdetail.php?id=3317
After reading, see if you still want the Tokina
Additional: Sigma vs Tamron
http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=248&t=259497
http://www.mobile01.com/newsdetail.php?id=3317
After reading, see if you still want the Tokina
Additional: Sigma vs Tamron
http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=248&t=259497
chanjyj
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Here's a shootout for all the three 3rd party f2.8 lens. It's in Chinese though...
http://www.mobile01.com/newsdetail.php?id=3317
After reading, see if you still want the Tokina
Additional: Sigma vs Tamron
http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=248&t=259497
My Chinese CMI lah :bsmilie:
But ater reading photozone's distortion, vigenetting, MTF charts and blah blah I have a rough idea of how they compare.
But whatever it is, Tamron is out of the question for me anytime.
The only, ONLY fight may be between tokina and sigma, but I think I prefer Tokina's build quality over Sigma and the extra 16mm to go wider.
My Tamron 17-50mm serve me well too; it produces very sharp images.
I have tried using my friends Nikon 17-55mm and notices that IQ are quite close. :bigeyes:
I prefer Tamron over Nikon because it weighs much lighter where I can shoot at lower shutter speed without camera shake. At least 1 f-stop for me. Definitely worthwhile in my opinion.
I also do not have problem like lens reporting wrong distance to the camera which causes underexposure issue, maybe I'm lucky. :sweat:
Of course, if you are looking for built quality, Tamron is never close to Nikon. :embrass:
I like Tokina 12-24mm too, but didn't own one yet. Still trying to compare with Sigma 10-20mm because it can go wider.
I have tried using my friends Nikon 17-55mm and notices that IQ are quite close. :bigeyes:
I prefer Tamron over Nikon because it weighs much lighter where I can shoot at lower shutter speed without camera shake. At least 1 f-stop for me.
Definitely worthwhile in my opinion.I also do not have problem like lens reporting wrong distance to the camera which causes underexposure issue, maybe I'm lucky. :sweat:
Of course, if you are looking for built quality, Tamron is never close to Nikon. :embrass:
I like Tokina 12-24mm too, but didn't own one yet. Still trying to compare with Sigma 10-20mm because it can go wider.
chanjyj
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My Tamron 17-50mm serve me well too; it produces very sharp images.
I have tried using my friends Nikon 17-55mm and notices that IQ are quite close. :bigeyes:
I prefer Tamron over Nikon because it weighs much lighter where I can shoot at lower shutter speed without camera shake. At least 1 f-stop for me.
I also do not have problem like lens reporting wrong distance to the camera which causes underexposure issue, maybe I'm lucky. :sweat:
Of course, if you are looking for built quality, Tamron is never close to Nikon. :embrass:
I like Tokina 12-24mm too, but didn't own one yet. Still trying to compare with Sigma 10-20mm because it can go wider.
All tamron lens report wrong distance.
It is when the flash photography in TTL BL mode and at close distance then you will see problems. Normal TTL you will not notice anything.
kingkangkong
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Here's a shootout for all the three 3rd party f2.8 lens. It's in Chinese though...
http://www.mobile01.com/newsdetail.php?id=3317
After reading, see if you still want the Tokina
Additional: Sigma vs Tamron
http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=248&t=259497
my chinese also CMI!
I see the score only! hahaa.
but seriously, the tamron is screw driven auto focus right?
only the tokina and sigma can be used if you are a d40 or d40x user?
chanjyj
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Never heard of a Tokina that is HSM/SWM.
But all these three lenses are screw driven.
kingkangkong
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ok so among the 4 f2.8 lenses, only the nikon(SWM) and Sigma (HSM) can be used on the D40.
am I right to say that?
or am I wrong yet again?
am I right to say that?
or am I wrong yet again?
chanjyj
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correct
I tried both TTL BL & TTL also dun have this problem. Dunno why you claim all Tamron lens report wrong distance:dunno: Those info are not claim by the manufacturer thru.
BTW, I dun work for Tamron just wanna share my experience :bsmilie:
chanjyj
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obviously, manufacturer will not claim bad things about their own products right? :nono:
Anyway go google TTL BL+Tamorn 17-50mm+overexposure I think you will find some interesting things. Thom Hogan in his Tamron 17-50mm review also noted this problem (bottom of page).
Cheers
N.B. I started a thread somewhere before, with lots of links, but I'm too lazy to find it anymore.
don think its all... my tamron 28-75 have been giving me pretty consistant result with a sb600 under ttl-bl even at the closest focusing and infinite focusing...
so by saying "ALL" is way too generalising.
chanjyj
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Yah. maybe I shouldn't have said all.
Anyway I managed to dig up the old thread - http://forums.clubsnap.com/showthread.php?t=333939
The Tamron is pretty good in terms of sharpness and picture quality. Well reviewed and is great value for money for a fast lens. I have got one which I am considering to sell. Hate to let it go but it has been totally underused because I use the Nikon 50mm f1.8prime and the 18-200mm VR most of the time. Want to put the money to better use.
I'm sure there's a Canon 17-55 with a Nikon F-mount...:nono:
i have this problem as well... washed out subjects when on TTL-BL, switch it to TTL, and it works good.... sigh... have you tried and snap a shot on TTL-BL and at 50mm?
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