Mini review: Tamron 17-50 f2.8 VC

[achee]

I have the non VC (Vibration Compensation) version and love it.
I find it very sharp & it produces great bokeh.

A few people have questioned the sharpness at F2.8
Here are two (full res) jpgs I just shot, straight from camera*
(* Nikon D200: Sat +, Sharp +, Tone + (it's 'Custom Bank D' - my no processing/dead head mode))
Both taken bouncing the SB600 at 50mm F2.8 (ISO100, 1/60)
DSC_3509.JPG 3872x2592 3.75MB focus: eye
DSC_3510.JPG 3872x2592 3.09MB focus: nose
There are more (straight from camera) full res shots here taken with a Fuji S5 Pro using that same lens.
It may be a little short at the top end (50mm) but I'm very happy with it.

Michael

I have that lens and I'm trying hard to get images that sharp! For now, I'm far far from it. I'll keep working on it...

[Flash Hit]

Currently available from DC-Trade-UK through e-bay at:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tamron-17-50m...-/130412565980
the price includes a free UV filter (a good way to protect the lens) and delivery. Also no credit card charges by paying through PayPal.

DWI are OK but extras add up from the original advertised price.
My delivery was 3 days.

[s13eisbaer]

I've read too many conflicting reports about these lenses, so I decided to compare the two side by side. I think I'll be ordering the non-VC version myself. For $399 it's a steal!

Full comparison including original high-res examples are available here.