Tamron AF17-50mm F/2.8

[zachseth]

No need very long lah.
Test, sharp, buy.

yeah, hope i get a good copy. ;p
checking at 17mm and 50mm at f2.8 should be enough right?

 

[.Hack]

yeah, hope i get a good copy. ;p
checking at 17mm and 50mm at f2.8 should be enough right?

I checked at 17, 35 and 50mm.
Anyway do not be too paranoid over the focus test chart.
Lots of factors will affect the front/back focus results, so plus/minus abit is okie.
Most important is no focusing problems in "real world" shoot.

 

[zachseth]

I checked at 17, 35 and 50mm.
Anyway do not be too paranoid over the focus test chart.
Lots of factors will affect the front/back focus results, so plus/minus abit is okie.
Most important is no focusing problems in "real world" shoot.

yeah, camera shake will definitely affect the results.
CP only has one left, so i immediately reserved it over the phone. :bsmilie:

 

[.Hack]

yeah, camera shake will definitely affect the results.
CP only has one left, so i immediately reserved it over the phone. :bsmilie:

Which branch you called?
Was at the Marina branch yesterday, saw they still have 1 set each for Nikon, Canon and Sony mount.

 

[zachseth]

Which branch you called?
Was at the Marina branch yesterday, saw they still have 1 set each for Nikon, Canon and Sony mount.

called Marina.
however, looks like i might not buy from them - just called Parissilk store at holland v, and they quoted me 617 with GST!

 

[zachseth]

just got back from ParisSilk store.

got the lens and a Tokina optical filter for $640 total (paid by cash).
tested the lens and this looks like a perfect copy!

 

[.Hack]

just got back from ParisSilk store.

got the lens and a Tokina optical filter for $640 total (paid by cash).
tested the lens and this looks like a perfect copy!

Have fun shooting with your Tamron.

 

[zachseth]

Have fun shooting with your Tamron.

thanks for helping me with this purchase, really appreciate it.

 

[JUNSS]

Hi Guys,

Just went to Sim Lim Sq Ground Floor a shop next to the entrance called Cam**** Shop today. A indian guy quote me S$490, i think w/o GST. I din buy it cause want to confirm is there another Tamron model 17-50mm f/2.8 ??? Becos this price is damn cheap!!! A bit curious. Anyone bought there b4?

 

[.Hack]

Hi Guys,

Just went to Sim Lim Sq Ground Floor a shop next to the entrance called Cam**** Shop today. A indian guy quote me S$490, i think w/o GST. I din buy it cause want to confirm is there another Tamron model 17-50mm f/2.8 ??? Becos this price is damn cheap!!! A bit curious. Anyone bought there b4?

Too cheap to be true.
Add in GST is $524.30.
Is it grey set?
Is there warranty?
Does it include box, charger, battery , hood?
We have heard so many stories on SLS, only good review there is OP.
Best to get from reputable shops, who knows what stunts these sales people will come up with.

 

[TheChef]

Hi Guys,

Just went to Sim Lim Sq Ground Floor a shop next to the entrance called Cam**** Shop today. A indian guy quote me S$490, i think w/o GST. I din buy it cause want to confirm is there another Tamron model 17-50mm f/2.8 ??? Becos this price is damn cheap!!! A bit curious. Anyone bought there b4?

You may be surprised that some "lesser known" shops will sell you the lens at a much cheaper price than the rest because they want to clear their stock of unpopular lenses. I am talking from personal experience, as I got one of my lenses $250 cheaper at a lesser known shop than the price a few other reputable shops quoted me. They even let me test out a few copies of the lens for the sharpest one. If you are afraid of being beaten up, ask someone to accompany you there. I think if you are a sincere buyer, they will be more than pleased to serve you. The worst thing to do is to test all the copies of the lenses, agreed on a price and later say "I don't want". If this is the case, I won't be surprised if they throw a durian at you.

 

[plastikcanvas]

i just got mine canon mount last Thursday from Florence, you may wanna give her a call.

New stocks but am not sure if its sold out already.

 

[maverick]

Noob question here.

Can this lens work well on a Nikon D70?
Is the current price still @ $628 for CP?

Thanks.

 

[pisces25]

You may be surprised that some "lesser known" shops will sell you the lens at a much cheaper price than the rest because they want to clear their stock of unpopular lenses. I am talking from personal experience, as I got one of my lenses $250 cheaper at a lesser known shop than the price a few other reputable shops quoted me. They even let me test out a few copies of the lens for the sharpest one. If you are afraid of being beaten up, ask someone to accompany you there. I think if you are a sincere buyer, they will be more than pleased to serve you. The worst thing to do is to test all the copies of the lenses, agreed on a price and later say "I don't want". If this is the case, I won't be surprised if they throw a durian at you.

17-50 not popular meh ?

Should be grey set posing as local set...

:think:

 

[tropiccana]

Noob question here.

Can this lens work well on a Nikon D70?
Is the current price still @ $628 for CP?

Thanks.

yes..work well on d70, i bought it at 679 with b+w uv filter at cp