Advice please. Tamron 18-50mm Nikon

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Im new to this game & was just wondering..... Is there only one version of this lens? I have the opportunity to buy one second hand. Just need to check. I assume it will be ok on my Nikon D7000.
Anybody...................please!
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There are 2 versions - but not of your lens.

They are the 17-50mm VC and the non VC version.

Most people claim the non VC is sharper and a bit cheaper too.

I'm happy with my 17-50 VC on my 7D, but do a little search and see what you think.
 
Lbm said:
There are 2 versions - but not of your lens.

They are the 17-50mm VC and the non VC version.

Most people claim the non VC is sharper and a bit cheaper too.

I'm happy with my 17-50 VC on my 7D, but do a little search and see what you think.
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Hi & thankyou.....I apologise for my ignorance but after looking around I thought there was 2 versions! :cuckoo:
I hope all this techno babble gets easier :bang:
I was looking at a non vc & nearly got it because it was secondhand & the price was affordable. I didnt end up getting it because I thought it would be better to pay the bit extra for the vc.
Im just so dissapointed with my kit lens(18-105mm f3.5-5.6) and always seems to use my primes(35mm,50mm,90mm) but sometimes a zoom is more flexible.
Thanks again for replying.:)
 
Go for the non VC, the VC is a bit softer but also the VC on that lens is not at its best. Later VC Tamron have decent image stabilisation characteristics but that one does not. You can always use your Nikon's high ISO capabilities to achieve higher shutter speeds if you absolutely need to.

Having said that lack of image stabilisation on a lot of the lenses I owned and liked was one of the reasons that pushed me to Pentax and I do find it very useful.
 
vrapan said:
Go for the non VC, the VC is a bit softer but also the VC on that lens is not at its best. Later VC Tamron have decent image stabilisation characteristics but that one does not. You can always use your Nikon's high ISO capabilities to achieve higher shutter speeds if you absolutely need to.

Having said that lack of image stabilisation on a lot of the lenses I owned and liked was one of the reasons that pushed me to Pentax and I do find it very useful.
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Oh right thanks for that!
It's so difficult when you're starting out........ with all these numbers & letters. :bang: :bang:
I do research best I can but appreciate it when you get feedback, from people like yourself, who actually know what they're doing! Can't afford to make mistakes when it comes to buying new lenses.
Thanks again! :thumbs:
 
Fifi said:
It's so difficult when you're starting out........ with all these numbers & letters. :bang: :bang:
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It can be so confusing at first - I remember at one point last summer when I was trying to read and learn about photography thinking 'I have no idea what all these numbers and letters mean - but I will learn.'

I'm still learning. :)
 
ShoeQueen said:
It can be so confusing at first - I remember at one point last summer when I was trying to read and learn about photography thinking 'I have no idea what all these numbers and letters mean - but I will learn.'

I'm still learning. :)
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I know & thanks! I'm trying to look at it like riding a bike :cuckoo::bonk::D
 
I was making this decision a few weeks back, I bought a new Non VC model for my D7000 and am pleased with it..
 
there are still 2 versions of the non VC lens!
the screw drive lens & the motorised version!
depending on the strength/accuracy of your camera bodys screw drive focusing this one may be faster to focus & would appear to be the one to go for.
i bought the non VC motorised version & the first copy of this lens i had was soft & seemed to give dark images :thumbsdown:
i suspect the focus wasn't bang on & the aperture control was a tad off & closing down too much making things a bit dark. also the contrast & colours were disappointing :shrug:
i have since exchanged it & the new copy i have seems better, quite a lot better but i'm not in raptures about how much better it is than primes etc like some deluded users :cuckoo:
its pretty good, pretty sharp (although not razor) and seems to represent good value for money but you will suffer from CA & soft corners at 17mm

(i will add that the D2Xs is a bit picky with lenses, not sure on your 7000?)

i took mine on a walkabout in Lille the other week & there are some pics on my Flickr. check the first one of the station at full size for example - CA/fringing on the left hand upright edges of the walls etc plus the back wheel of the bike in the bottom righthand corner has been pulled out of shape by some barrel distortion (although i'd expect that at this focal length)

i'd still recommend them as worth a try as long as you dont get a dud :thumbs::thumbs:
 
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