Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 VC

[iBishop]

thanksss ) i think yea i'd rather pay more for a set with warranty with Tamron!
heh yea i don't think i will get the VC version.. so ex! and so much heavier. haha
mm yea actually when i went to TCW i was abit annoyed cos i asked to see the d90 so that i can see if i like it, and the guy said no display set and if i want to buy then he'll open one for me to see.. meh.

try SLR @ funan , the staff are friendly and they will definitely allow u to try on your cam

 

[yanki]

Hi Guys went to this place @ Pennisula plaza, 2nd floor, K-13 or smth, he quoted a price of $920 nett for this 17-50mm VC, shld i even proceed to purchase from him? haha

good price. today this saleman from holland v quote me $950.

 

[eedwinn]

After reading this thread, I've decided to get myself one of the non-VC version too! Hope to join you guys soon!

 

[yanki]

I got a friend going to Hong kong in days times, am considering getting her to bring back a VC version for me. anyone knows the price for the VC in HK?

thanks

 

[ShooterSGP]

I got a friend going to Hong kong in days times, am considering getting her to bring back a VC version for me. anyone knows the price for the VC in HK?

thanks

My friend help me to get the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 VC from Hong Kong last week when he was there.
Paid less then $800 SGD for it. Come with one year international warranty.

 

[yanki]

My friend help me to get the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 VC from Hong Kong last week when he was there.
Paid less then $800 SGD for it. Come with one year international warranty.

Thanks, happen to chat with a friend staying in HK, he mentioned $4k for it. so its about $800 sing here,.

 

[samsc]

Bro,

I check from internet source. it said only HK3820 dollar ? Not true ?

 

[charvin83]

My fren just got it from HK weeks ago... got it at around SGD 600 for a Tamron 17-50 VC... based on the current exchage rate of SGD1 : HKD5.47

 

[kodakero12]

The VC does hunt in low light situation. I have been using mine since last Dec 2009. I was actually going for the Nikon 17-55 but the price doesnt justify the performance. You are paying more than twice the price of the VC but the performance is not even twice.. only slightly better. How often do you shoot in low light conditions? like shooting inside a dark room? What are you planning shoot in those places? Anyway, the reason not to get this lens is if you don't need the VC feature. Another reason could be the size as it's bigger compared to the non vc version.

Overall, I'm satisfied with my purchase. Since I dont bring a tripod everytime i go out shooting, the VC helps if I need a slow shutter speed. If I need more light then I use my eternal flash. Evaluate your shooting style and just buy based on what you might need. At the end of the day, what works for me might not work for you.

Happy shooting!

 

[Bryson]

For those who calibrated their 17-50 recently, how long did it take? Do they require both your camera body and lens? Any charges involved?

Thanks.

where can you calibrate your tam lens with your dslr?

 

[beemer75]

cldu share the name of the shop in HK? PM pls thanks.

My fren just got it from HK weeks ago... got it at around SGD 600 for a Tamron 17-50 VC... based on the current exchage rate of SGD1 : HKD5.47

 

[boboshot]

i am sold, i going to get a used set.

 

[takuyazzz]

just bought the non-vc version off BnS today and loving it! constant f2.8 is really good to have...now i'm gonna try to get rid of my kit lens...

 

[archangel11]

just bought the non-vc version off BnS today and loving it! constant f2.8 is really good to have...now i'm gonna try to get rid of my kit lens...

Can PM me the latest price they offer for the non-VC?

 

[takuyazzz]

Can PM me the latest price they offer for the non-VC?

hi the set i bought was a used set from the buy and sell forum...as for retail prices, it should be around $600-ish...HTH

 

[quizesilver]

Hi all,

I would like to ask all, for a lens without warranty, may i know how much is it to calibrate the back focusing problem ?
Also how long would it take.

Many thanks.

 

[manveer]

i did some testings and research too, and i think the non vc version is just as good. if theres a longer focal length, then the vc will come in more handy. so for 17-50mm, non vc is good enought, no need waste money and get the vc one. :thumbsup:

 

[eedwinn]

Loving my non-VC version!

 

[eosdigital]

For those who have the newer VC version, is the AF ring decoupled from the motor? or does it still move when the lens focus as with the non-VC's?

 

[quizesilver]

For those who have the newer VC version, is the AF ring decoupled from the motor? or does it still move when the lens focus as with the non-VC's?

it doesnt move with the filter