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Just ordered a used E+ rated copy of the Tamron 17-70 lens from KEH. Got 15% off the list with a coupon code. I’m planning to sell off my Fuji 16-80 f4 if the Tamron is as good as the reviews are saying. I love the range and versatility on the 16-80 but f4 is useless for astrophotography. I really need a zoom 2.8. If the 17-70 is as reviewed, I won’t need both. I’m willing to give up the 1mm on the wide end and 10mm on the long end. I have the 70-300 if I need more.
The gap in my lens line up was very obvious 2 wks ago when I was out shooting the northern lights. My choices were 12mm, 14mm or 23mm. I needed more reach and wanted to vary my focal lengths so I tried to use the 16-80 but it failed. It’s is difficult to manual focus and can’t handle night shooting.
Should have asked this before ordering lol but do any of my fellow Fuji shooters have the Tamron? Thoughts on the swap?
The gap in my lens line up was very obvious 2 wks ago when I was out shooting the northern lights. My choices were 12mm, 14mm or 23mm. I needed more reach and wanted to vary my focal lengths so I tried to use the 16-80 but it failed. It’s is difficult to manual focus and can’t handle night shooting.
Should have asked this before ordering lol but do any of my fellow Fuji shooters have the Tamron? Thoughts on the swap?