Finally got my new lens.

[Big Mike]

I've been talking about this for a while...and I ordered it before X-mas...or at least I told my buddy at the camera shop to order it for me. I finally got it today :cheer:

Shot at F2.8...focus point is about the middle of the image.

Again at F2.8...focused on stem

 

[Tangerini]

Ooh very nice. Both pictures are very sharp.

 

[MPowerM3]

The only thing I dont like about Tamron, is the reversal of zoom range. Canon goes one way, Tarmron, they other.

 

[Big Mike]

The only thing I dont like about Tamron, is the reversal of zoom range. Canon goes one way, Tarmron, they other.

Ya...that is a little awkward...but not very hard to get used to.

Also, the Tamron is a little weird in that the focus ring turns when the lens is auto focusing. It's kind of a surprise when it starts moving under your fingers. Again, it's something that is easy to get used to.

 

[TomHuck-wa]

Goodonya mike I have the Tamron 20-40 and it is a very nice sharp lens. Enjoy.

 

[Torus34]

Enjoy!

 

[Orgnoi1]

Congrats on your purchase... I hear good things about that lens... and judging by the pics those things were right...

 

[table1349]

Congrats Big Mike, you will love the lens. I opted for that lens over the 17-40mm f4L when I bought. I tested them both and the Tamron was as sharp as the Canon and faster glass. Have fun with the new toy.

 

[firemedic0135]

Nice,I want one:mrgreen:

 

[250Gimp]

Hey Big Mike, do you mind me asking the cost?Looks like a nice lense, one I think I would be interested in.Cheers

 

[Big Mike]

I got it for $480 CDN.

It is listed at around $500 in most Canadian stores...and at $530 in my local store. Lucky for me, my local store has a price match policy and Vistek has is on for $480.

Not too shabby considering that the Canon equivalent, EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, is $1500.

 

[JTHphoto]

congrats big mike! I'll be expecting more photos from this thing... I've been thinking about getting the Canon 17-40L, but this looks like a pretty nice alternative.

will this lens work on a film body? or is strictly for a dslr like the EF-S lenses?

 

[shingfan]

this is great....do they have compatible models for nikon?.....how about quality?

 

[Big Mike]

congrats big mike! I'll be expecting more photos from this thing... I've been thinking about getting the Canon 17-40L, but this looks like a pretty nice alternative.

That was what I was considering at first. The 17-40 L is supposed to be very sharp, it's full frame...and it' an L.

However, it's a fair bit more expensive than the Tamron and I don't think the F4 is fast enough for things like weddings etc.

I'm still wishing that I could have got the 17-55 F2.8 IS...that lens is da bomb.

 

[Stevedevil]

Can I ask how much, as want to compare prices in US to UK, as postage is around $30 for that sort of lens, and good luck with it, I believe your using it on Canon 350D ??

Cheers Steve:thumbup: