Tamron 17-50 2.8

[Mach0]

If you can get over the sound and focus speed (part of the focus speed issue is it always slows down to fine tune before it locks), and a nikon/canon version isn't in your budget, then it's a nice sharp lens for the cost. Personally, I couldn't get past those things and saved up for the 17-55 Nikon.. no regrets.

Here's one of my Tamron shots.. pretty sharp.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhop73/3544556359/
Meep, Meep by bhop, on Flickr

Nice. The noise wouldn't be too bad as long as it focused good and doesn't hunt. I should try one out before buying.

 

[412 Burgh]

I don't think the noise would be a problem, unless I was trying to be ninja like and snap a picture....but I doubt that'll happen

 

[orb9220]

Yep replaced my kit lens with my Tammy 17-50 f2.8 and usability and Image IQ took a giant step up. Been a great performer for last 3 years.


Baby Riley for a Visit 2 of 3 by Orbmiser, on Flickr

Holding the Beads Series 1 of 5 -ReDux by Orbmiser, on Flickr

Red Blast by Orbmiser, on Flickr

About the Best Bang replacement for the kit lenses.
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[shady195]

My uncles a profesional photographer, he has many nikon lenses in his aresenal and IIRC has the 17-55 2.8 and the tamron 17-50 2.8, he uses them both. Honestly looking at his wedding albums when hes done you can't tell which one he used, they all looked fantastic. Though he says blown up at 100% you can tell the nikons a tad sharper

 

[PapaMatt]

I am hard of hearing so it doesn not bother me if it is loud! :lmao: Still both are sharp and I am happy!

 

[ghache]

i have the non vc version and use it regularly. its a sharp lens, small and not to heavy.

 

[bhop]

Honestly, the focus noise didn't bother me that much, but was noticeable. I still prefer the Nikon version for various reasons, but I do think it's one of the best 3rd party lenses i've used as far as IQ.

 

[Nikon_Josh]

Yep replaced my kit lens with my Tammy 17-50 f2.8 and usability and Image IQ took a giant step up. Been a great performer for last 3 years.


Baby Riley for a Visit 2 of 3 by Orbmiser, on Flickr

Holding the Beads Series 1 of 5 -ReDux by Orbmiser, on Flickr

Red Blast by Orbmiser, on Flickr

About the Best Bang replacement for the kit lenses.
.

Amazing shots, I have considered getting the 17-50 2.8 for awhile now and this has made me want one even more!

 

[skinnyboy_74]

I owned this lens for 18 months and used it on my D90 pretty much everyday - never came off my camera. Great lens and never failed me once. I would highly recommend me. I had the version with VC and it was a tad loud, but nothing that hindered its performance for me. Apparently it is also a great lens for video but I never did video on my D90. I would buy once again if I needed too, and for 300$ that sounds a pretty good deal to me!