Tamron 17-50mm problem on Nikons?

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I was considering a Tamron 17-55mm f2.8 but suddenly came across reports of error codes and focussing seizing up on a D300 and a D90. I have a D300. Anybody encountered this?

Thanks.
 
A quick Google brings up the F-- error with that lens on a D80, but tbh the D80 (which the D90 is based on) was prone to mounting errors with other lenses too.

I also spotted a post highlighting the Tamron being sold in the States a wee while back, rebadged as a Promaster, at $189....

You learn something new every day ;)
 
BlackCloud said:
It was an Amazon review

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B000HD19X2/ref=sr_1_18_cm_cr_acr_img?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
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I had a wee scout about and there does indeed appear to be a problem with this lens, but it's not restricted to the D90 and D300, it seems to be a general problem, but only with the newer version with the built-in motor.

Incidentally, there seem to be two versions of the MK I model, one made in China and one in Japan. The Chinese ones seem not to be up to the same standard as the Japanese ones, from what I've read. I can't remember where my one one was made, but it was tack sharp and never gave me any problems.....
 
I owned one with the built-in motor and never had an issue using it with a D90.
 
I had a minor problem with this lens on my D40x. Even though it was mounted it didn't recognise it. I took it off, re-mounted it and everything was fine. Never had any other issue with it other than that.
 
Chumpalot said:
I had a minor problem with this lens on my D40x. Even though it was mounted it didn't recognise it. I took it off, re-mounted it and everything was fine. Never had any other issue with it other than that.
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Which version was yours?...FiP seems to have identified 3 possible models.
 
Nope, sounds like dirty contacts on the lens or camera.

There are 3 versions of this lens (actually 4)

-First batch (around 2000) Made in Japan
-Second batch (several thousand), Assembled in China, these were known to have a few problems (focus accuracy, over-exposure)
-Third batch (production moved back to Japan, no more were Assembled in China after this)

The version with the Built in Motor has always ever only been Made In Japan.

I've had 4 of these lens, due to various circumstances (dropped one in a lake!), and have never had any problems with error messages etc! My first "Made in China" over-exposed due to a slow aperture, never has problems with any of the others.
 
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