Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 VC

[Beipio]

i have done pretty much research...i think 17-55mm out win tammy is the USM ... as for focusing accracy both the same??

so does it mean canon focus faster than the tammy? tammy with vc cost 900++ and canon 1.5++ about 600 difference...

Focusing accuracy depends if your tammy have front or back focusing issue. Mine seems to be fine (jus a tad off) and its acceptable for me.

As for focusing speed, I find mine to be reasonable but I've had no experienced with the canon lens so I can't tell. Most importantly, I'm not spoilt by super fast focusing lens before (eg 70-200 vr 2.8 etc) so its turning out to be a very positive experience for me.

 

[Beipio]

i got the non vc version but quite interested in this as i am taking indoor shots, the little help from VC will really improve quite alot on my side!

If you're talking about still life... yes, I believe it will help you a lot! I usually shoot in low light with a 35mm f1.8 and truth be told, very often I had to shoot with speeds like 1/10 or 1/8 even with iso at 800 to 1000 for my D90 and shots are often blurred. With VC, I can shoot at that kind of settings with more non blurred shots and the feeling is fantastic!

I can't explain in words and I suggest you go down to a shop and test it out yourself. Pretty sure you'll be hooked.

 

[Yoh]

i have done pretty much research...i think 17-55mm out win tammy is the USM ... as for focusing accracy both the same??

so does it mean canon focus faster than the tammy? tammy with vc cost 900++ and canon 1.5++ about 600 difference...

USM ain't there for nothing.

 

[rysouke]

erm...so i know USM provide quiet focusing other than that what else it does???? i just got my 70-200 F4 IS USM ... and this lens really great and the USM ...really nice...

 

[Yoh]

erm...so i know USM provide quiet focusing other than that what else it does???? i just got my 70-200 F4 IS USM ... and this lens really great and the USM ...really nice...

Its AF speed.

 

[rysouke]

so it mean with USM it will auto focus faster?

 

[Yoh]

so it mean with USM it will auto focus faster?

:bsmilie: Faster for me though.

 

[JustMyself]

What shld i get? VC or NON-VC, as i going oversea cny period and i dont think i will bring tripod as i dont have one.

 

[rysouke]

btw i heard that when the tammy VC is enabled..and it will kind of showing "jump" in the view finder?

 

[A Whale]

What shld i get? VC or NON-VC, as i going oversea cny period and i dont think i will bring tripod as i dont have one.

Sony & Pentax: Just buy the non-VC will do.. save at least 300 bucks

 

[JustMyself]

I using 500D, so i not sure shld i get a VC or NON-VC..

 

[Yoh]

I using 500D, so i not sure shld i get a VC or NON-VC..

VC :thumbsup:

 

[JustMyself]

any ideal where can i purchase now & which shop is the cheapest? i have a tight budget for it lol.. shld i get a tripod too?

 

[chipdale]

any ideal where can i purchase now & which shop is the cheapest? i have a tight budget for it lol.. shld i get a tripod too?

Try Cathay Photo. Good service. I bought mine there.

 

[JustMyself]

Try Cathay Photo. Good service. I bought mine there.

how much you bought?

 

[A Whale]

Hey bros.. which shops offer the cheapest via payment of VISA? The ones I called up doesnt.. (John & OP)

 

[archetype]

Hi guys,

Got mine from OP for $980 at end '09, but there was a promotion on, Tamron was giving away $40 worth of NTUC vouchers. So that went to grocceries.

As for sharpness, pretty happy with my copy. And tested it for the BF/FF issues using the focus 21 test template that can be printed out from the Net. No issues. And have taken close to 5000 shots with it.

IMHO, this is a really quality value-for-money lens.

 

[dashtan]

Hi Everyone,

Just wondering did anyone bought this new VC version of Tamron recently?? Whats the model name and serial number for your lens??

Example model name (B005XX) and serial number (00XXXX)...??

 

[chipdale]

Hi guys,

Got mine from OP for $980 at end '09, but there was a promotion on, Tamron was giving away $40 worth of NTUC vouchers. So that went to grocceries.

As for sharpness, pretty happy with my copy. And tested it for the BF/FF issues using the focus 21 test template that can be printed out from the Net. No issues. And have taken close to 5000 shots with it.

IMHO, this is a really quality value-for-money lens.

Did u send it your warranty? Not sure need to or not...:dunno:

 

[chipdale]

Hey bros.. which shops offer the cheapest via payment of VISA? The ones I called up doesnt.. (John & OP)

Cathay photo