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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD (B005)

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD (B005)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1732 reviews of Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD (B005). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the design and reliability are on the whole positive. The size and price also get good views.

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On average, users rate this product 84/100 and experts rate this product 78/100.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD (B005)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 user reviews of Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD (B005) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The usability and reliability are also mentioned favorably.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD (B005)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 101 user reviews of Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD (B005) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the size and design are overall positive. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Matthew Richards (techradar.com)

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical review

 

A zoom lens upgrade with a big name

Fast f/2.8 constant-aperture ; Good sharpness

No full-time manual override

Outperforms similarly priced lenses, but quality control could be an issue

Jul, 2011
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF)

 
Apr, 2013
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Expert review by : digicambuyer.co.uk (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC

 

It’s not all about zoom range. A constant-aperture zoom like this one will open up your photography in other ways, and the Tamron gives you a lot for your money.

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : photozone.de (opticallimits.com)

Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 SP XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] VC (Canon) - Review / Test Report

 

The Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 SP XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] VC is a very promising lens based on its specifications. However, it falls somewhat short of the high expectations especially when considering the excellent performance of its non-VC variant....

Jan, 2010
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Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD IF

 

The Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR DI II comes in both Nikon DX and Canon EF-S mounts.

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Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II VC LD (IF)

 

This is a well-designed lens that feels really nice. The zoom ring is a good size and has a positive feel to it. The focusing ring is very loose in manual mode, which is a bit disappointing considering the rest of the build. Tamron has constructed the...

Performance is rather disappointing for the £530 asking price, but the lens is very well made. The focus and zoom rings make handling easy and the image stabilisation (VR) works well.

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Expert review by : William Chambers (steves-digicams.com)

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC Lens Review

 

The Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC (B005) offers some very appealing features for those in the market for a fast, moderately wide zoom lens. Image quality is quite good when the lens is stopped down, however we saw some unwanted softness when...

Very well built ; Comfortable controls ; Capable VC system ; Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture ; Produces beautiful results when stopped down ; Appealing focal range ; Half the price of it's Nikon and Canon competitors

Quite soft when wide open ; Small amount of visible CA ; I felt the zoom ring had a bit too much resistance ; AF and VC systems make a good amount of noise ; Some front focusing was noted while capturing indoor portraits

The Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC (B005) offers some very appealing features for those in the market for a fast, moderately wide zoom lens. Image quality is quite good when the lens is stopped down, however we saw some unwanted softness when...

Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD IF Lens Review

 

Is the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

May, 2021
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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II Lens

 

The Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II Lens delivers very good image quality in a small, light, fast and affordable package.Add in the very popular focal length range and you have a lens that is just right for many digital SLR camera owners.The...

.The older non-VC lens (this model) has superior image quality.

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Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical IF SP AF Review

 

Tamron seems to have had to make some sacrifices to add Vibration Control to its popular 17-50mm ƒ/2.8. It's not bad with regard to sharpness, just not as good as the non-VC version, leading potential buyers to decide how badly they need Vibration...

May, 2010
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