tamron 17-50 or sony 16-105

[digitalpimp]

Dre! its not that I didn't like 18-250 it's a good lens but like they say jack of all traits master of none hehehe... it's a good all around but when I tried 70-210 it blew the 18250 away at the longer end and Tammy beats it also at shorter end...

oh before I move to Sony I was with oly (E-620) and I was using one of thier good lens Zuiko 14-54mm and I guess was use to that lens sharpness

Point taken.:thumbsup: That's what I think of it too. Jack of all trades; master of none. I love it still for what it gives, though. For me composition is more important than sharpness (**not to be mistaken with OOF). Anyway, PNOY have you decided what to get?

 

[Ouverture]

Well, it's really a matter of personal preference and it boils down to whether you need the F2.8 or 50-105mm focal range.

I used to own 17-50, 16105, 18250 and 1680cz. All I can say that I kept the tamron the longest while the other 3 get sold quite quickly. Probably due to the fact that I am shooting low light without flash indoors most of the time, so 50mm is enough for me and F2.8 is very versatile.

I remembered I went for holiday and I only used 1750 as my walkabout lens, whether indoor or outdoors, it's very useful and I didn't need to change lenses as I actually do not have the time to do so.

In terms of sharpness, I can say 1750 and 1680cz is quite a good match. For the same aperture and focal length, they are quite similar, where Tamron has the advantage of bigger aperture size when needed.

16105 and 18250 are quite similar as well in terms of IQ, and if you compare the focal length of 18-105mm, the 18250 actually is a "faster" lens as it doesn't stop down as quickly as the 16105. Example is that 16105 is already F4 once you zoom pass 17mm, so it's really difficult to use if you are indoors, unless you use flash.

I would say, get the 1750 as your indoor and 18250 as outdoor, these 2 combos are quite formidable, especially paired them both with the excellent 35/1.8 which makes them my trinity lenses.

 

[albertri]

Point taken.:thumbsup: That's what I think of it too. Jack of all trades; master of none. I love it still for what it gives, though. For me composition is more important than sharpness (**not to be mistaken with OOF). Anyway, PNOY have you decided what to get?

yeah saw your flickr and from your shooting style I think 18-250 will serve you well :thumbsup:

 

[albertri]

Well, it's really a matter of personal preference and it boils down to whether you need the F2.8 or 50-105mm focal range.

I used to own 17-50, 16105, 18250 and 1680cz. All I can say that I kept the tamron the longest while the other 3 get sold quite quickly. Probably due to the fact that I am shooting low light without flash indoors most of the time, so 50mm is enough for me and F2.8 is very versatile.

I remembered I went for holiday and I only used 1750 as my walkabout lens, whether indoor or outdoors, it's very useful and I didn't need to change lenses as I actually do not have the time to do so.

In terms of sharpness, I can say 1750 and 1680cz is quite a good match. For the same aperture and focal length, they are quite similar, where Tamron has the advantage of bigger aperture size when needed.

16105 and 18250 are quite similar as well in terms of IQ, and if you compare the focal length of 18-105mm, the 18250 actually is a "faster" lens as it doesn't stop down as quickly as the 16105. Example is that 16105 is already F4 once you zoom pass 17mm, so it's really difficult to use if you are indoors, unless you use flash.

I would say, get the 1750 as your indoor and 18250 as outdoor, these 2 combos are quite formidable, especially paired them both with the excellent 35/1.8 which makes them my trinity lenses.

yup same reason why I've sold my 18-250 and gotten the tammy now for every walkabout ive bring extra 1 or two more (28-135 and/or 50f1.8). I have not tried both Sony 16-80 and 16105 so really wanted to try it

 

[egofufu]

both lens serve about the same yet slightly different purposes. I personally own both lens, both of which I bring when I do a walkabout from day to night or out/indoors.. best budget workhorse lens I feel.
In daylight, the 16-105 is amazing for its range (perfect for holidays where you just wanna pack light and bring 1 lens).
In poor light conditions, the f2.8 may suffice is lighting is not too poor. But you will still need an external flash to get decent stuff, and thats where the tammy, I feel, performs slightly better than the 16-105.
Bokeh-wise, the tammy at 50mm will definitely outdo the Sony. But when it comes to group-shots, the Sony has better control over barreling or distortion.
The choice depends on your purpose and budget of course. If budget permits, get both workhorses. Haha. Like me.

 

[cthep2]

Hi kabayan, I do have T1750 and CZ1680 (which is comparable to S16105 as per my test before), as what the bros mentioned, the 2 lenses serve different purposes. For me, if it's indoor -say house use of small party area, low light or have limitation of using bounced flash, I will use my T1750 as wide open is really useful and 50mm might be sufficient enough. However, for outside use do take note that T1750 longest end @50mm is really quite short (though depends on what you want to shoot) and for that my CZ1680 will take the charge or longer lenses. For me. if talk about budget and will choose only 1 lens then I will take S16105(coupled with a flash or pumping ISO for indoor use).

 

[PNOYSG]

Wow!!:bigeyes: im very surprised with all the response of my alpha bros, thank you sooo much for the concern and thoughts for helping me decide. after reading all the response I decided to take 16-105 over 17-50. I think it serve my shooting interest well.

Salamat mga kabayans marami pala tayo na alpha users. siguro naman yong mga pros na diyan pwde tayo mg.organise ng photogs na puro pinoy para naman matoto kaming mga newbies.

 

[albertri]

Wow!!:bigeyes: im very surprised with all the response of my alpha bros, thank you sooo much for the concern and thoughts for helping me decide. after reading all the response I decided to take 16-105 over 17-50. I think it serve my shooting interest well.

Salamat mga kabayans marami pala tayo na alpha users. siguro naman yong mga pros na diyan pwde tayo mg.organise ng photogs na puro pinoy para naman matoto kaming mga newbies.

Kabayan! glad that we manages to help you decide on your next lens adventure.. yeah there seems to be a lot of Pinoys Alpha users and pros here and like you i am also new here so I am keen to meet our kabayan and share and learn thier kung fu techniques!

 

[vibranze]

Agree. Sometimes I find my 1.4s not enough too :bsmilie:
haha but if you really want to shoot in conditions where lights are really that dim, a little bounce flash in slow sync mode will probably give you better results than pumping up the iso to 1600 or 3200 just to get the subject properly exposed.

DY, f/0.8 for you then

 

[eromance]

Wow!!:bigeyes: im very surprised with all the response of my alpha bros, thank you sooo much for the concern and thoughts for helping me decide. after reading all the response I decided to take 16-105 over 17-50. I think it serve my shooting interest well.

Salamat mga kabayans marami pala tayo na alpha users. siguro naman yong mga pros na diyan pwde tayo mg.organise ng photogs na puro pinoy para naman matoto kaming mga newbies.

Kabayan! glad that we manages to help you decide on your next lens adventure.. yeah there seems to be a lot of Pinoys Alpha users and pros here and like you i am also new here so I am keen to meet our kabayan and share and learn thier kung fu techniques!

so kailan labas natin? nice to know dami pala sony pinoy dito.. talagang holiday na holiday mode na me..hehe

i learned a lot as well from this discussion and it finally nailed my point of not disposing my 16105 until ill get that 1680..lol thanks much!

 

[cthep2]

so kailan labas natin? nice to know dami pala sony pinoy dito.. talagang holiday na holiday mode na me..hehe

i learned a lot as well from this discussion and it finally nailed my point of not disposing my 16105 until ill get that 1680..lol thanks much!

Thot there's an outing this coming Saturday?? See the other side for details

 

[albertri]

so kailan labas natin? nice to know dami pala sony pinoy dito.. talagang holiday na holiday mode na me..hehe

i learned a lot as well from this discussion and it finally nailed my point of not disposing my 16105 until ill get that 1680..lol thanks much!

yeah let have an outing one time =)

@ eromace yeah I was the one sms'ing you about the 16-105 lols :bsmilie:

 

[albertri]

Thot there's an outing this coming Saturday?? See the other side for details

really??? for noypi's? hmmm will check it out.. but Sat i have something argh!

 

[PNOYSG]

so mga kabayans kelan ang outing para sa mga PINOY ALPHA USERS ( PAU ) !!!!:bsmilie:
nkkhiya kasi sumali sa ibang pinoy outings kc puro N & C sila, sabi nila mas mganda dw yong N & C...

 

[eromance]

yeah let have an outing one time =)

@ eromace yeah I was the one sms'ing you about the 16-105 lols :bsmilie:

oh ic. cnxa na mdyo nagalangan me..hehe

really??? for noypi's? hmmm will check it out.. but Sat i have something argh!

sana hindi saturday nxt out kac its my time for church.

so mga kabayans kelan ang outing para sa mga PINOY ALPHA USERS ( PAU ) !!!!:bsmilie:
nkkhiya kasi sumali sa ibang pinoy outings kc puro N & C sila, sabi nila mas mganda dw yong N & C...

PAU...hahaha:bsmilie:

sila lng maysabi non CN ang magaling...hehe:bsmilie:

 

[albertri]

oh ic. cnxa na mdyo nagalangan me..hehe

no probs kabayan =) maybe next time hehehe.