Confirmed
A few people have confirmed the new Tamron lens.
It will first be available for Nikon Mount.
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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.
$750 Tamron vs. $1k+ Canon 17-55. That’s a tough choice, actually. I love the Canon, but the extra $250 would be nice to spend on other things
with 250$ 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
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.
The Tamron autofocus is a crap.
At 17mm f/2.8 it ALWAYS miss the focus… too bad.