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Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC Lens - Canon Fit

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The Tamron SP 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC lens for cropped sensor digital cameras covers the very popular 17-50mm focal length range (equivalent to 26-78mm in the full-frame 35mm format ) making it extremely versatile. Its wide aperture provides practical advantages in low-light shooting and image control, giving you greater creative control. The 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC lens delivers impressive sharpness and contrast over its entire focal-length and aperture range, and at its maximum aperture of f/2.8 produces beautiful images with a shallow depth of- field and smooth, natural out-of-focus areas (i.e. excellent bokeh). The new lens is equipped with Tamron’s Vibration Compensation (VC) stabilization mechanism, which controls the effects of camera shake in three planes. The VC function, in combination with the wide maximum aperture, permits sharp hand-held photography, even when shooting in low-light conditions, giving you greater photographic freedom. More

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Tamron Di II Lenses

Di II lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of Tamron's Di products. These lenses are not designed for conventional cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm.

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC Lens - Canon Fit Reviews

REVIEW SUMMARY

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC Lens - Canon Fit

4.8

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Consistent output (4)
Sharp focus (4)
Durable (3)
Quick focus (3)

Cons

Best Uses

General use (4)
Upgrade (3)

Reviewed by 5 customers

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19/10/2012

5.0

17 - 50 mm VC for Canon

By Vincent

from Roydon, Essex, UK

About Me Semi-Professional

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Pros

Consistent Output
Durable
Easily Interchangeable
Quick Focus
Rugged
Sharp Focus
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

General Use
Landscape Photography
Night Photography
Special Effects
Sports/Action
Upgrade
Works Well With Flash

Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC Lens - Canon Fit:

Use as a GP (General purpose eg, always on) lens.
Major upgrade for amyone from the 18 - 55 kit lens by providing wider aperture f2.8 throughout the focus range and sharper photos.

Slower and noisier focus sometimes in low light and at 50 mm but depends on camera settings on my 60D but ok is using Magic Lantern firmware upgrade and no I have no idea why.

For the small price difference worth getting the VC option (Image stab).

Also works well with a kenko extender (x2) !

1/5/2012

5.0

Great all round lens!

By Lee

from Norwich

About Me Casual user

Pros

Consistent Output
Durable
Quick Focus
Sharp Focus
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

General Use
Night Photography
Sports/Action
Upgrade

Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC Lens - Canon Fit:

I wanted an upgrade to the kit 18-55mm lens and opted for this great all rounder from Tamron.

I wanted a an-round lens that I could just put on the camera without the need to keep swapping lenses. The Tamron 17-50mm is just the lens I was looking for. The image quality over my standard kit lens was superb. I was able to shoot in much lower light conditions, which was a big plus for me. But I was also able to capture fast moving action much better than I had been able to with my kit lens.

I am so happy with the lens and would recommend it to anyone looking for an upgrade to their standard kit lens.

18/7/2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent kit lens replacment

By Herishi

from Harwich, Essex

About Me Semi-Professional

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Pros

Consistent Output
Durable
Lightweight
Quick Focus
Sharp Focus

Cons

Strange shaking with VC

Best Uses

General Use

Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC Lens - Canon Fit:

I am very happy with this lens, I wasnt sure whether to get the standard or VC version, as there is not much difference in price I went for the VC, it seems to work but has a very off putting "quiver" then the shutter is half pressed.

Sharpest images at f5.6 but not much difference at f2.8.

This is my second Tamron lens and I cant speak highly enough of them.

5/5/2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Unbeatable value

By cerberus

from Norwich

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros

Consistent Output
Sharp Focus

Cons

Best Uses

General Use
Landscape Photography
Upgrade

Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC Lens - Canon Fit:

Purchased this as an upgrade for my new 550D ,had the same lens on my previous Sony A series and it was always on the camera in preference to other lenses,for the money a great lens if a little soft at its widest offering.

1/5/2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Superb little lens

By rabbit

from Nottm

Pros

Cons

noisy - slightly sluggish autofocus

Best Uses

Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC Lens - Canon Fit:

Fantastic little lens, beautiful image quality and sharpness.

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Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC Lens - Canon Fit Specifications

Zoom or Prime	Zoom
Focal length - wide (mm)	17
Focal length - tele (mm)	50
Max aperture - wide	2.8
Max aperture - tele	2.8
Autofocus motor	Yes
Lens mount	Canon EF
Image stabilisation	Yes
Sensor format	APS-C size
Filter thread (mm)	72
Minimum focus distance	0.29m
Weight (g)	570
Size	79.6 x 94.5mm (diameter x length)
Colour	Black
Minimum aperture	32
Lens elements	19
Lens groups	14
Aperture blades	7
Focus mechanism	Internal Focusing
MF switch	Yes
Tele-converter compatibility	None
Manufacturers link	Click here
Enlargement Ratio	1:4.5
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