Yes, Tamron is 3 yrs warranty.
Tamron 17-50mm/f2.8 & 28-75mm/f2.8
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Yes, Tamron is 3 yrs warranty.
However, does OP give 3 years of shop warranty?
Tat I don't know. If OP doesnt, I rather buy from CP or AP even if e price is higher.
FilterFunk
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local set:
1 yr international + 2 yrs local warranty by the agent..
OP set:
1 yr shop warranty..
orangedial
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I've read a few online reviews about the Tokina but it doesn't seem so fantastic. It's biggest weakness is in CA control at wide open aperture. CA is one of the things that I hate most... So for me, the more expensive Tokina 16-50 is out, although it has a 1mm wide-angle advantage.
Till today I still cannot decide on which fast lens to buy. The Tamron 17-50 remains a strong favourite. But the 28-75 provides a better reach at the expense of the wide end. I'm also looking at Sigma 24-70 & the older Tokina 28-70 f2.6-2.8. The Sigma has a very good range, but I'm a bit concern about the 'signature' yellow tint. The Tokina 28-70 provides the same coverage as the Tamron 28-75, but is much heavier.
A summary of the 4 favourite affordable fast lens for amateur photographers:
1) Tamron 17-50 f2.8
Good: New, sharp, 17mm, good flare control, good low light IQ, more consistent QC
Bad: 50mm only, DSLR only
2) Tamron 28-75 f2.8
Good: Sharp, 75mm, good flare control, good CA control (3 LD glasses)
Bad: 28mm, less consistent QC (more lemon copies)
3) Sigma 24-70 f2.8
Good: 24mm, 70mm, pro lookalike, sharp (>f4), warmer colour tone (yellow tint)
Bad: Weight, 82mm filter size, EX coating (peeling), yellow tint, less sharp @ f2.8
4) Tokina 28-70 f2.6-2.8
Good: Build quality, 70mm, IF (fixed lens length), lens presense, sharp (>f4)
Bad: 28mm, Weight, cooler colour tone, only 2nd hand available
My current gears are: 18-55 kit lens, 50/f1.8, 70-300G, 80-200/f2.8, sb600. I'm now using a borrowed 18-70, which coupled with the sb600, forms a good & sharp combination. When I look back at the EXIF of my previous pictures, I notice that I shot lesser in the range from 18 - 24mm. Hence, I begin to lean towards the 24/28 - 70/75 range. But looking at those group shots and landscape shots that were taken at 18mm, I would recall how handy the wide-angle range can be. Now I'm really torn between the long and short focal ranges... To complicate the dilemma, my new sb600 also makes me ponder if I should get a f2.8 lens...
Perhaps I'm still too 'young' in this hobby to make a sound decision. For those seasoned photographers & hobbyists, may I have your advice & opinion on which fast lens I should buy to complement my existing gears?
(or maybe there'll be a 17-70/f2.8 soon??
)Yah, like tat may as well buy from CP or AP with 3 yrs warranty. I don't seem to trust OP 1 yr shop warranty.
I've read a few online reviews about the Tokina but it doesn't seem so fantastic. It's biggest weakness is in CA control at wide open aperture. CA is one of the things that I hate most... So for me, the more expensive Tokina 16-50 is out, although it has a 1mm wide-angle advantage.
Till today I still cannot decide on which fast lens to buy. The Tamron 17-50 remains a strong favourite. But the 28-75 provides a better reach at the expense of the wide end. I'm also looking at Sigma 24-70 & the older Tokina 28-70 f2.6-2.8. The Sigma has a very good range, but I'm a bit concern about the 'signature' yellow tint. The Tokina 28-70 provides the same coverage as the Tamron 28-75, but is much heavier.
A summary of the 4 favourite affordable fast lens for amateur photographers:
1) Tamron 17-50 f2.8
Good: New, sharp, 17mm, good flare control, good low light IQ, more consistent QC
Bad: 50mm only, DSLR only
2) Tamron 28-75 f2.8
Good: Sharp, 75mm, good flare control, good CA control (3 LD glasses)
Bad: 28mm, less consistent QC (more lemon copies)
3) Sigma 24-70 f2.8
Good: 24mm, 70mm, pro lookalike, sharp (>f4), warmer colour tone (yellow tint)
Bad: Weight, 82mm filter size, EX coating (peeling), yellow tint, less sharp @ f2.8
4) Tokina 28-70 f2.6-2.8
Good: Build quality, 70mm, IF (fixed lens length), lens presense, sharp (>f4)
Bad: 28mm, Weight, cooler colour tone, only 2nd hand available
My current gears are: 18-55 kit lens, 50/f1.8, 70-300G, 80-200/f2.8, sb600. I'm now using a borrowed 18-70, which coupled with the sb600, forms a good & sharp combination. When I look back at the EXIF of my previous pictures, I notice that I shot lesser in the range from 18 - 24mm. Hence, I begin to lean towards the 24/28 - 70/75 range. But looking at those group shots and landscape shots that were taken at 18mm, I would recall how handy the wide-angle range can be. Now I'm really torn between the long and short focal ranges... To complicate the dilemma, my new sb600 also makes me ponder if I should get a f2.8 lens...
Perhaps I'm still too 'young' in this hobby to make a sound decision. For those seasoned photographers & hobbyists, may I have your advice & opinion on which fast lens I should buy to complement my existing gears?
(or maybe there'll be a 17-70/f2.8 soon??
I got a Lemon Tamron 28-75 f2.8. So I send it b 2 Tamron n they send it b 2 Japan 2 service e lens. Came b only 3-4 weeks later.
raincool2005
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Dithiolium
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Last 2 weeks I was testing up to 12 lenses.
Including the Tamron 28-75, Sigma 17-70, Sigma 18-200 OS.
Of them I liked the 28-75 for its reach (and FF compatibility), as there are dedicated wide angle like the Tokina 12-24. At that time the Tamron 17-50 was out of stock.
But in the end I still prefer a Canon lens.
Including the Tamron 28-75, Sigma 17-70, Sigma 18-200 OS.
Of them I liked the 28-75 for its reach (and FF compatibility), as there are dedicated wide angle like the Tokina 12-24. At that time the Tamron 17-50 was out of stock.
But in the end I still prefer a Canon lens.
psychobiologist
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so fortunate. i went to test the 17-50 wanted to get one. went to MS Color, brought my lappy... tested on their camera on my sd card.. checked on computer.. from 17 to 30+ to 50mm at wide open.. not sharp at all.
salesman had 4 more copies of lenses but didnt offer to take out to let me try/check. so i gave up and.. tada.. no lense.
any where else where they will patiently let me test a few copies?
I always go Peninsular CP to test n buy lens.
Check out John 3:16. They might have less stock, but I daresay they're the most patient people around.
Comfirm, they r e most patient people.
I am seriously considering getting the Tamron 17 -50mm F2.8 (canon mount). What do you guys think? Is it a good walk around lens? Is the cost of this lens easy on the wallet(i have a water tight budget)?
What's the current price of this lens? Where could i get the best deal on this lens locally(in singapore)?
Appreciate if you guys/gals could give some insightful advice
What's the current price of this lens? Where could i get the best deal on this lens locally(in singapore)?
Appreciate if you guys/gals could give some insightful advice
I am seriously considering getting the Tamron 17 -50mm F2.8 (canon mount). What do you guys think? Is it a good walk around lens? Is the cost of this lens easy on the wallet(i have a water tight budget)?
What's the current price of this lens? Where could i get the best deal on this lens locally(in singapore)?
Appreciate if you guys/gals could give some insightful advice
Wa... get dslr liao. nvr jio me 4 shoots. :bsmilie:
Mayb can consider getting a 2nd hand copy cause sometimes can get a really gd deal in B & S thread.
No lah...;p I have not bought the DSLR yet. Currently i have been trying to search for a lens to go with the camera. Tamron 17 -50mm F2.8 seems like a good choice. I just receive the quote from MS C for $660. I am hoping to get both the camera and lens this week. Not too sure if a good deal will pop up in B & S for this lens during this week.
Btw, what happened to your Tamron 28-75 f2.8?
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