Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 VC versus non VC

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Been thinking of this for a while but decided to go for the non vc version the vc version was out of my budget anyway and I dont think that IS or VC is nesersary at these focal lengths what do you guys think ?
just ordered it from one stop digital for £239 all in :)
will be a big improvement to the std lens that came with the 350D :)
Pete
 
is the one you got a motorised version

i was looking at the tamron 28-75 f2.8 which doens't have VR/IC but there are two models motorised and non motorised focus, and still not sure which would be best either
 
I think they are both fantastic lenses and that you will be pleased with the lens :)
It'll be a massive improvement over the kit.

I went for the VC (only £410 delivered), but I find the VC useful in lowlight and as I do alot of indoor shots, handheld, it was the obvious choice for me :)
 
jn0, any test shots with the new lens?
 
Hi its the SP AF17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical canon fit not sure about the focus type though :shrug: I didnt know that there was two type's
Have i bought the right one guys ?
pete
 
jnO said:
I think they are both fantastic lenses and that you will be pleased with the lens :)
It'll be a massive improvement over the kit.

I went for the VC (only £410 delivered), but I find the VC useful in lowlight and as I do alot of indoor shots, handheld, it was the obvious choice for me :)
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thanks Jon :) I will be doing mainly outdoor landscape type shots :)
 
LCPete said:
thanks Jon :) I will be doing mainly outdoor landscape type shots :)
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Tripod mounted I take it? Then yeah the VC is pretty redundant :)
 
p1tse said:
is the one you got a motorised version

i was looking at the tamron 28-75 f2.8 which doens't have VR/IC but there are two models motorised and non motorised focus, and still not sure which would be best either
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How do you know which is the motorised version?
Bob
 
jnO said:
Tripod mounted I take it? Then yeah the VC is pretty redundant :)
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Yep will be with tripod , I havent done much landscape stuff but I live in North Wales so ought to give it a go :D
 
I've just ordered the non-VC version from Onestop also, but i once had the same lens on an A100. I thought it was a fantastic lens and can see this new version really having a slight benefit in low light indoors shooting.

At that, i can't afford the spend the extra £200 for all the extra it gives.
 
Flash In The Pan said:
I can't see the point in a fast sub-50mm lens with VC/VR/IS, it's just a marketing gimmick.
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What about people who have a problem with nerve endings in their arms that cause them to shake?
 
arrived today from one stop digital for £239 all in, did not get caught for tax either:D
Pete
 
LCPete said:
arrived today from one stop digital for £239 all in, did not get caught for tax either:D
Pete
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Nice :) but the tax will come through afterwards ;)
Tax on my R-Strap and Tokina 116 was invoiced about 3 weeks after delivery.
 
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