Yes, ordered & tested the VC version:cry:
Tamron F17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Aspherical (IF)
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Yes, ordered & tested the VC version:cry:
DrSpock
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Sori to hear that you tried a bad copy. Maybe the ppl at JEL can help you cos all issues may direct at them. Actually this same 'misty' lens happened to one of the foreign reviewer but he finally got a good copy after hhis 4th try. Good luck to you:devil:
Thanks I tested some in other shop with the same issue too. I heard the same as well, some foreign folks tested at least 7 to 8 sets till they get a good one. To be frank to pay a premium for it with such QC is really a turn off, till I get one that is good I will put off my purchase till then.
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Looks like im lucky
BTW, here are some test shots to see the bokeh and one shot with ISO 400, 1 second full open to compare with the canon shot.
this one is 50mm, no mist whatsoever.
1 second handheld
full sizes here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13741402@N00/sets/72157622650664812/
DrSpock
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Here is an excellent review with test photos of this fabulous new lens. Tamron 17-50 VC Small Review
Canon mount is out? How much did u paid for it?
DrSpock
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Unless you are ppl from JEL the C-mount VC version will only hit our streets in another 2 weeks+. Most likely this is the non-VC or BIM version. If VC is out it'll most likely be same as N-mount currently at +/-$980
ImageStudio
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anyone know the latest price for this VC lens?
DrSpock
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Shd b around +/-$950 to $1k for Nikon mount. Asked JEL & same pricing for C-mount est. out in mid Nov 09
If i remember correctly it's 3 yrs by JEL
ImageStudio
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anyone know the latest price for this VC lens?
I just got mine from Hong Kong. Bought it from the Wing Shing in Mongkok. Stock just came in too and I got the first few copies which were sharp and great. Paid HKD 4300 for it.
Image quality is just as good as the non VC version which I also have.
The only thing I could not get used to initially is that the VC "jumps" when it first starts but that's not a problem. Just not similar to Canon or Nikons. Not an issue after using for a while cos you get great photos!
Initially was gonna get the Canon EFS 17-55 2.8 instead but found this was out, tried it and no regrets!
Get one if you can!
Image quality is just as good as the non VC version which I also have.
The only thing I could not get used to initially is that the VC "jumps" when it first starts but that's not a problem. Just not similar to Canon or Nikons. Not an issue after using for a while cos you get great photos!
Initially was gonna get the Canon EFS 17-55 2.8 instead but found this was out, tried it and no regrets!
Get one if you can!
Hi Darenlock,
Drop off at the Mongkok MTR Station. Wing Shing and the rest of the camera/electrical stores are all on a long stretch of road. Ground Floor, 55-57 Sai Yeung Choi Street. Tel: 23966886.
Not all of their stuff are the cheapest and service not the friendliest however, they are about the biggest specialty camera store there. However, prices do vary for certain items from store to store and it's good to walk down the stretch checking prices before purchase.
I bought my Tamron there but my 7D (HKD 12680) from another store. The store is DSC. It's along the same stretch but at the other end. If you smell SMELLY TOUFU, you're near the store.
Citicall also had some good pricing on the lenses there. Bought the Battery Grip BGE-7 (HKD 1600) & finally, my 70-200 2.8IS there too for HKD 13600. Grip same price as S'pore but bought anyway as it was always out of stock in Singapore and didn't want the hassle to wait. This shop also in the middle of the stretch of shops.
The stretch is shops is about 500 metres or longer. So there's a lot of comparisons to make, things to see and it's best to go at night where it's cooler and you see a lot of HK locals.
Hope this helps and ENJOY!
Drop off at the Mongkok MTR Station. Wing Shing and the rest of the camera/electrical stores are all on a long stretch of road. Ground Floor, 55-57 Sai Yeung Choi Street. Tel: 23966886.
Not all of their stuff are the cheapest and service not the friendliest however, they are about the biggest specialty camera store there. However, prices do vary for certain items from store to store and it's good to walk down the stretch checking prices before purchase.
I bought my Tamron there but my 7D (HKD 12680) from another store. The store is DSC. It's along the same stretch but at the other end. If you smell SMELLY TOUFU, you're near the store.
Citicall also had some good pricing on the lenses there. Bought the Battery Grip BGE-7 (HKD 1600) & finally, my 70-200 2.8IS there too for HKD 13600. Grip same price as S'pore but bought anyway as it was always out of stock in Singapore and didn't want the hassle to wait. This shop also in the middle of the stretch of shops.
The stretch is shops is about 500 metres or longer. So there's a lot of comparisons to make, things to see and it's best to go at night where it's cooler and you see a lot of HK locals.
Hope this helps and ENJOY!
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