Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 VC

[Cartman2000]

thanks alot! gonna check it out! its either this or the non-vc.

Make sure you get a good copy though. Some QC issues with this lens. I was lucky enough to get a satisfactory copy at the first box

 

[auden09]

the only thing holding me back from this good glass is the after sales support. have u ever wondered wad happens if the lens had problems and u need to calibrate/repair it? GG

 

[Cartman2000]

the only thing holding me back from this good glass is the after sales support. have u ever wondered wad happens if the lens had problems and u need to calibrate/repair it? GG

Bring it to the agent I guess. 3 years of warranty, and I was able to solve my focusing issues with the aid of the AF microadjustment feature on the 50D.

 

[auden09]

the tamron agent will send the lens back to japan and you'll only get it back after 2 months. i dun think i wanna do that.

 

[mst1156]

Yesterday just got the Tamron 17-50mm VC from Alan photo. So far, tried a few shots and quite happy the pq.

 

[Peter Petrelli]

Yesterday just got the Tamron 17-50mm VC from Alan photo. So far, tried a few shots and quite happy the pq.

how much bro?

 

[kodakero12]

Just bought this lens from John 3:16 today! woohooo!;p
i guess they did a good job in doing their QC this time...hehe

*they = Tamron*

 

[jeffreyliew]

hi bro

what is the price you paid?

 

[kodakero12]

got it for 970..

 

[agentxq49]

i got mine at 840 ;p the first batch from J3:16

 

[kodakero12]

lucky you..talk about introductory price

btw, not sure if u experienced this already... while taking pics, AF stopped working..then after u switch it off/on, problem disappears...

 

[HaimE]

lucky you..talk about introductory price

btw, not sure if u experienced this already... while taking pics, AF stopped working..then after u switch it off/on, problem disappears...

I faced that problem a few times. too what is your serial number if you dontmind telling me.. Mine is 5717.

 

[Beipio]

Just bought the 17-50mm VC yesterday.

Amazed by the VC effect. AF was fast though a bit noisy. Loving it though.

 

[rysouke]

i am thinking of getting this lens too...but the chances of getting problem with this lens is how high? And also i heard that this lens coating is not as good as the non-VC version one is that true?

 

[Beipio]

i am thinking of getting this lens too...but the chances of getting problem with this lens is how high? And also i heard that this lens coating is not as good as the non-VC version one is that true?

Never heard about coating of non VC better then VC. Anyway I initially scared got prob jialat too but when i contacted the distributor, they say got problem send to them and usually settle in 2 ~ 4 days so i ok lah.

 

[rysouke]

that is a salesperson told me...and how is this compare to canon 17-55mm?? as i am stuck with these two...if both are the same in term of IQ, sharpness and build...then pay more is really not worth it...unless canon 17-55mm got something worth for the value...

 

[Xu Yeshiong]

Hahaha yet another believer of the 17-50mm VC. Got it at $990 from MS Color with a Hoya UV filter, but do drop them an e-mail before heading down. The guy behind me bought the Nikon mount but didn't get the e-quote. He paid $15 more.

can this lens be used on ff?

 

[rysouke]

cannot be used for FF...

 

[Beipio]

that is a salesperson told me...and how is this compare to canon 17-55mm?? as i am stuck with these two...if both are the same in term of IQ, sharpness and build...then pay more is really not worth it...unless canon 17-55mm got something worth for the value...

You can research on how good the VC is against IS. My friend sold his 17-55 IS cause he read there were problems with the IS features by some users. I personally think that is hogwash cause house brand lens should be better but after he seen my pictures of 17-50mm, he did say almost the same in terms of sharpness so I guess the tamron should be good enough if you have budget constraint. However, if you're not gonna use it for low light condition stilled objects, I would say the none non VC would be good enough and you get to save some cost.

 

[TheStig]

So there are QC issues with this lens? I'm kinda interested in this lens now... Can anyone tell me the common QC problems with this lens? The initial review at the-digital-picture looks kinda bleak, but the pics posted by the TS look great...