Zos Xavius Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:19:14 -0800 wrote:
Its tamron so sample variation is probably a consideration. If you can
get a good copy its a no brainer for the price though!
Yep, the question is how big that "IF" is.
Henk Terhell Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:32:52 -0800 wrote:
Mine is a Tamron 17-50/2.8 that I have been using for some years now. It
feels more solid than the Pentax 16-45/4 that I used before and of which
the zoom stopped working > 28 - 35. The corners are a bit weak at 17 mm,
but otherwise I like this lens.
I haven't seen a 16-50/2.8 around in Europe.
Henk
Thank you, Henk!
I've never had a chance to try 16-45/4, as I have 17-70/4. I am not sure
if gaining one speed stop is worth sacrificing 50-70 focal range.
Igor
On Tue, 18 Nov 2014, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
I've noticed that there are a bunch of relatively inexpensive (compared to
the cost @B&H etc.) Tamron 16-50/2.8 lenses: starting from about $220
to $285 shipped.
They are in various conditions, from very good to new, and most of them are
from different small stores in Japan.
I see that this fast lens is relatively small and light, - it is a bit
smaller and lighter than 17-70/4. Many people are raving about performance of
this lens even when they buy at $400+, while some note inconsistent QC.
So, I wonder if someone know the reason of that sudden(?) influx of these
lenses from Japan.
Also, - are there any other caveats?
Thanks,
Igor
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