Tamron 17-50 images

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I am looking for a few images from a Tamron 17-50 f2.8, preferably a close up of something ( flowerbud etc) around 50mm f2.8 in jpeg format with no PP.
Most people rave over how sharp the Tammy is and that it isnt worth replacing it with a Nikon 17-55 f2.8. I just want to check the quality/sharpness against mine to check mine is performing as it should.

Allan
 
This is the only one i can find at the moment that was taken on my 17-50 Tammy.

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What aperture did you use on that one?
Allan
 
Fairly sure it was wide open as i was testing the lens after getting it back from being calibrated.

If its under warranty its always worth the £7 postage to send it in for calibration - it cant hurt :)
 
Just taken this now - shiny thing by the window of my hotel room. It's at 50mm and f2.8, saved on camera as jpeg

 
Have to say I am thinking of the 17-55 Nikon 2.8, but at around a third of the price keen to see what a Tamron 2.8 can do.
 
I think you should go for the Nikon - otherwise you'll always have doubts! Neither of these images would convince me a Tamron was better than the Nikon!
 
awp said:
I think you should go for the Nikon - otherwise you'll always have doubts! Neither of these images would convince me a Tamron was better than the Nikon!
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They are not there to convince that its 'better' than the nikon, just that it can offer very similar performance for a fraction of the price.
 
Well we all have standards - I know what mine are - and they don't include Tamron/Sigma
 
Well maybe your livelyhood doesn't depend on your pictures?!
 
allanm said:
I am looking for a few images from a Tamron 17-50 f2.8, preferably a close up of something ( flowerbud etc) around 50mm f2.8 in jpeg format with no PP.
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Don't really do flowers but I checked my Lightroom database for 17-50 and I have this.

http://www.odysseus-software.co.uk/LensTests/2007_04210047.jpg

100% crop.


http://www.odysseus-software.co.uk/LensTests/2007_04210047-crop.jpg

Bearing in mind this is on a Fuji S5 Pro is a bit soft due to its strong AA filter. but it might give you an idea?
 
awp said:
Well we all have standards - I know what mine are - and they don't include Tamron/Sigma
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Does that mean my Sigma 300-800mm is crap!? wish someone had told me before i splashed out on the useless bugger
 
No it doesn't - and I do have one Sigma - the 150mm macro - probably the best lens they make - but I've had a few others - and sold them again. I know it's not all about equipment - but you must have 100% confidence in your equipment if you depend on it to get the picture.
 
awp said:
No it doesn't - and I do have one Sigma - the 150mm macro - probably the best lens they make - but I've had a few others - and sold them again. I know it's not all about equipment - but you must have 100% confidence in your equipment if you depend on it to get the picture.
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I do have 100% confidence in the Sigmonster, It comes in handy for beating muggers off! LoL I'm only a snapper so it'll have to do for now.
 
I think when OEM lenses are blindly recommended over the alternatives, it can sound a lot like brand snobbery. Maybe that's not the case here and you have had bad experiences with non OEM glass :shrug:

Me..... I've had the Nikon 14-24 and 24-70 on my D700 and ended up selling them after trying the Tamron twins (17-35 and 28-75) They NEVER let me down and i have 100% confidence in the fact that they WILL deliver when needed (and have done many many times :))
 
Each to their own. I'm in the market for a 24-70mm! But only the Nikon!
 
awp said:
I must put that on my wish list then!
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LoL
It does attract the numpties when out and about and one prat wanted me to hand it over (he did have a stanley knife, so very hard attacking a disabled snapper)? anyway ayoung lad came into the hide just at the right time (phew) gave them a kicking LoL
I'm seriously thinking of selling up and taking up painting LoL
 
you think a paint brush is a better weapeon than a 300-800? wow!
 
Claymore said:
love your Pigmy Goat shot! got a few myself (goats that is)
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thanks - we had five kids this year and I just sold a pic of one to a zoo in California for a very large $$$ :)
 
Anyway back to the Tamron discussion (sorry guys for drifting), its one I haven't really heard much of but judging by the shots above its pretty good! has anyone got any flower shots using the Tamron?
 
awp said:
thanks - we had five kids this year and I just sold a pic of one to a zoo in California for a very large $$$ :)
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5 kids in one year! blimey are you after Madonna's record? LoL
They are great escape artists too!
 
awp said:
Well we all have standards - I know what mine are - and they don't include Tamron/Sigma
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Well you troll the talk, but do you walk the walk :nono:
I'm sorry AWP but you've just trolled this thread, have offered absolutely nothing of value bar one post that shows you will only buy Nikon lenses.

Personally I did have the chance to buy the Nikon 17-55 in the Play offer. ummed and arred about it, told a friend who bought one (and received it) and decided to leave it till the next morning, by which time it was too late. I was going to compare the two and sell the one I least liked.

I like the results from mine, think it's a super little lens. Did I mention it's size ? - comparing to my friend's new toy (see above), it's about 4/5ths of the size, and a hell of a lot lighter. Sure the build quality on the Nikon is exceptional, but it's also very good on the Tamron.

I have heard some scare stories about Tamron quality control, infering that if it's not a 'Made in Japan' lens then you should try them in the shop to find which ones are sharp and which are not.
 
dapprman said:
Well you troll the talk, but do you walk the walk :nono:
I'm sorry AWP but you've just trolled this thread, have offered absolutely nothing of value bar one post that shows you will only buy Nikon lenses.

Personally I did have the chance to buy the Nikon 17-55 in the Play offer. ummed and arred about it, told a friend who bought one (and received it) and decided to leave it till the next morning, by which time it was too late. I was going to compare the two and sell the one I least liked.

I like the results from mine, think it's a super little lens. Did I mention it's size ? - comparing to my friend's new toy (see above), it's about 4/5ths of the size, and a hell of a lot lighter. Sure the build quality on the Nikon is exceptional, but it's also very good on the Tamron.

I have heard some scare stories about Tamron quality control, infering that if it's not a 'Made in Japan' lens then you should try them in the shop to find which ones are sharp and which are not.
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awp said:
Well we all have standards - I know what mine are - and they don't include Tamron/Sigma
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I agree with the comments following this, but without the snobbish overtones.
If i was shooting weddings, with canon kit, I would have L glass.
unfortunately my budget for my hobby does not include £1000 lens options.

the most expensive I think I have is the 50-150 f2.8 sigma. frankly I would have rather had the 70-200 f2.8 IS...guess why I went for the sigma?

my choice for walk about lens lovliness on my trusty 40D is
16-35L IS 2.8
17-40L
17-55 IS 2.8
Tamron 17-50 2.8
18-55 kit lens
(also I need mid range zoom fast glass for events (ring side fighting) that I shoot)

I can't presently justify the costs vs the rewards.
however, the tamron has been a pretty trusty lens for me, rarely letting me down and price vs performance does a good job. also for touristy papping, which is partly what it's for...the weight is very aggreeable.
i'll upgrade to the 17-55 maybe next year...but for now the tamron will do nicely
same with picking your camera body, ideally I'd have a 1Dn or a D3 with similarly priced glass
have seen some lovely D3 shots at <6000 ISO...wow
 
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