Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 VC [CR3]
August 31st, 2009 Posted in Third Party Lenses
Confirmed
A few people have confirmed the new Tamron lens.
It will first be available for Nikon Mount.
I’m super busy with work today, but keep sending the emails.
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August 31st, 2009 at 1:17 pm
first
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J-Man Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 1:24 pm
we’re so happy for you.
I wonder how effective vc is at <50mm
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Yitzy Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 6:49 pm
It works good with my 17-55IS…
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Gusto Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 8:33 pm
The usual 3 stop advantage? On my 17-55 f/2.8 IS, the longest exposure time for hand-holding at 17 mm and 55 mm are 1/4 and 1/11 sec respectively. :)
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Kakk Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Thats what she said!
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Deez Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Rimshot!
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Anonymous Reply:
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:37 am
That’s what she wanted
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Anonymous Reply:
September 1st, 2009 at 3:55 am
whots up with the cr-guy? the release is official and no post on the cr-website? is he still allive? or is it because it’s no rumor anymoar???
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Anonymous Reply:
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:38 am
Sometimes people sleep
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August 31st, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Bogus! What does that mean “first available for a Nikon mount” — how long before the Canon version?? Drat…
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Lawliet Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 1:31 pm
They run lens production in batches. That implies that the version for one mount is a few weeks earlier ready then the one for the next.
Now Canon already has catered the “fast standard zoom with IS” segment, but in Nikonland there is no such lens. So its quite sensible to start with the F-mount.
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August 31st, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Will it have an ultrasonic motor? I would prefer that.
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August 31st, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I think that VC IS VR is always a nice option, especially when you want to stop it down (which also happens to be common when you don’t have a lot of subject motion).
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J-Man Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 7:54 pm
obviously Nikon would have a hissy fit if they called it ‘VR’, as would Canon if they called it ‘IS’.
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Anonymous Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 8:11 pm
?
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August 31st, 2009 at 1:35 pm
$750 Tamron vs. $1k+ Canon 17-55. That’s a tough choice, actually. I love the Canon, but the extra $250 would be nice to spend on other things
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Ron Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 1:46 pm
The Tamron autofocus is a crap.
At 17mm f/2.8 it ALWAYS miss the focus… too bad.
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Anonymous Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 6:30 pm
+1
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dannyROD Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 6:47 pm
My copy’s great and doesn’t misfocus, I love it tons more than the Canon 24-70L. Also owned Canon 17-85, Sigma 17-70, Sigma 24-70 . . . Tamron by leaps and bounds FTW!
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CMAN Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 8:44 pm
I love my tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 and i never had it misfocus and its every bit as sharp if not sharper than the canon version
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CMAN Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 8:47 pm
…. I do wish that tamron would improve the focusing to make it a little faster
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August 31st, 2009 at 1:40 pm
with 250$ more you get better brand & USM !!!
i don’t think the new one can compete with Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. Its direct competitor is Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8 @1300$ & non-VR :D
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Anonymous Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 1:47 pm
“better brand” is meaningless. USM is worth something though.
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Anonymous Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 10:19 pm
brand is not meaningless when it comes to resale value.
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Anonymous Reply:
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:40 am
Do you worry about the resale value when you buy a wrench? How about a wheelbarrow, or a frying pan?
These are all tools. As are people who suggest that resale value is a valid reason for not buying Tamron/Sigma/Tokina/etc.
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Anonymous Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 1:59 pm
But what I don’t like on the canons 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM is that the zoom ring isnt going smooth and the plastic body.
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Anonymous Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Yeah, the Nikon might be a bit pricey, but did you ever hold it? It’s build like a tank, while the Tamron is a cheap piece of plastic, and the Canon is somewhere in between, this little dust collector…
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Bryan Reply:
September 1st, 2009 at 1:36 am
The Nikon 17-55/2.8 is built like a tank because in Nikonland, the pro D2x was a crop :)
The pros needed something with decent built quality and a good range..
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Anonymous Reply:
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:42 am
It is however fabulous for a cheap piece of plastic.
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August 31st, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Having used both the 17-55 and the 17-50 (non-VR), I’d get the 17-50 VR and keep the cash. It’s a fantastic lens. I’d say VR is worth $250 but USM isn’t worth another $250.
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Ron Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 1:47 pm
The Tamron autofocus is a crap.
At 17mm f/2.8 it ALWAYS miss the focus… too bad.
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dannyROD Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Not for me =)
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J-Man Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 7:58 pm
is the AF fixable with the AF adjustment on the new Canon bodies? or is it randomly oof?
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August 31st, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Sure, it has VC, but does it have a ring-type USM-equivalent with full-time manual, or that crappy, noisy DC gear motor again?
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Gusto Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Tamron is rather slow to all this lens technology. :)
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Anonymous Reply:
September 1st, 2009 at 1:14 am
You don’t say!? That is their model, don’t invest in research but reverse engineer other technology and offer it at a low price.
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August 31st, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Depending on price this lens could be a winner, I’d be happy to sell my non VC version for this if the price is right.
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August 31st, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Sigh I bought non VC version a few months ago ….
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Anonymous Reply:
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:43 am
I bought one 2.5 years ago. Should have waited…
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August 31st, 2009 at 2:31 pm
I wonder if Tamron also add VC to their 28-75/2.8…hopefully Ultrasonic Motor too.
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August 31st, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Any news if its a EF-S/DX lens or will it cover fullframe?
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Lawliet Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 2:56 pm
At full frame it would be crazy ambitious. No way ;)
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Anonymous Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Sure… it looks like this:
http://static.photo.net/attachments/bboard/00S/00Szt6-122859584.jpg
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test Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 4:21 pm
looks pretty good
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Anonymous Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Yeah, no vignetting at all.
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August 31st, 2009 at 4:02 pm
So is this a AF 17-50mm F/2.8 Di-II LD Aspherical with VC on it?
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August 31st, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Will it be comparable with ff cameras?
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Anonymous Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 4:19 pm
No.
http://static.photo.net/attachments/bboard/00S/00Szt6-122859584.jpg
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Anonymous 2 Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Do you ever get tired of that joke?
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Anonymous Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Joke? I was pointing out an example of the 17-50 on full frame. Do you ever get tired of being ignorant?
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nostyle Reply:
September 7th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Wow, what a rude thing to say.
I guess when you hide behind the “Anonymous” name you can say anything you want. Even very rude things. Man, the Internet is lame.
Do you even talk to real people, in the real world? I suspect you don’t do much of that, which is why you’re so mean spirited in the anonymous safety of the Internet.
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Anonymous Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Perfect for WEDDINGS!
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ossme Reply:
September 1st, 2009 at 12:10 am
lol, yeah. :)
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Anonymous Reply:
September 1st, 2009 at 3:56 am
luved that joke. didn’t know it though. thanks for shearing
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August 31st, 2009 at 4:30 pm
google cache was also picking up the link on adorama website. Nikon mount available in September but no available date for canon mount. If I am not mistaken the price was 749
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August 31st, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I really like the pics that come out from my non-VC version. If they could somehow improve the motor and maybe (“please..”) add some sort of weather sealing or at least make the body of the lens a bit more heavy duty – I’d buy it. Otherwise just for VC I have hard time justifying the price difference.
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August 31st, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I think it’s been announced on the other side of the pond
http://www.focus-numerique.com/news_id-1517.html
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Gusto Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Looks small and light, trademarks of Tamron lenses. Good stuff (except for the focusing). :)
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August 31st, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Yeah…tamron will definitely have to step up their game if they ever want to see one of their lens on my camera. Slow, inaccurate af is not something I’ll compromise on. I’d rather pay the extra $300 upfront and have superior af for the rest of the lens’ life.
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August 31st, 2009 at 10:22 pm
40 mins until it’s 1300 in Tokyo.
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Anonymous Reply:
August 31st, 2009 at 10:22 pm
sorry, 38 mins
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August 31st, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Tokyo Countdown!
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August 31st, 2009 at 11:06 pm
DPREVIEW has the review up.. Canonrumors.com EPIC FAIL
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T-dogg Reply:
September 1st, 2009 at 12:29 am
True, I just read the review at Dpreview. It is going to be an amazing freaking camera!!!! I’m so excited. I hope that Canon makes mega mega money on this camera. I can hardly imagine how freaking amazing the 1D4/1D4s is going to be!!!!!!
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Markus Reply:
September 1st, 2009 at 12:42 am
don’t be too hard on the CRGuy. I did a great job over the last weeks …
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T-dogg Reply:
September 1st, 2009 at 1:02 am
Oh yea, I still love Canonrumours. I’ve been following closely for months now waiting for concrete news on new cameras. I’ll still check out CR first for info before I go anywhere else.
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August 31st, 2009 at 11:30 pm
7d http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E7D/E7DA.HTM
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September 1st, 2009 at 1:02 am
This tamron 17-50 f2.8vc will be a sure hit for the nikon users out there. Nikon’s 17-55 is too expensive without the VR!
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September 1st, 2009 at 1:04 am
7D looks good on papers… 18mp cmos sensor, hmmm…
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September 25th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
I hate to break the thread mood here- but technical question(s). What happens when you pan a moving object with image stabiliaztion? Is there conflict? Secondly – does a steady hand and fast moving object ever get reversed so to cause the object to be out of focus? Must sound like stupid question but I wonder. Are there competing technologies to compensate this problem if it is one?
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September 26th, 2009 at 4:58 am
i’m no expert but i’m pretty sure that the IS is pretty much gyroscopes in the lens that measure the movement of the camera and counteract that movement. it will not change based on what the lens i seeing, so if anything it would make panning smoother.
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October 16th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
This lens is very nice and affordable. Please see my review http://www.photoshopphotography.com/tamron-17-50-vc-review/
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