Tammy 17-50mm 2.8 with built in motor!

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II

04/02/2008 12:09:39 PM · #1

Tammmy 17-50mm 2.8 with built in motor! This lens caught my attention the other day and I can't find any info (other than the normal specs) about it let alone reviews. I discounted the original tamron 17-50mm 2.8 for being a typical tamron AF system ( SLOW AND SO FREaKIN LOUD). So, the one with a built in motor has me going. For use on a D300 but... Well.. is it faster, silent? Heck there's no pictures of what it looks like?!? Does anyone know of any info about this lens? I am very interested, thanks.

figaro

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

04/02/2008 12:13:39 PM · #2

Press release here.

PhotoDave

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/02/2008 12:14:59 PM · #3

You talking about THIS LENS?

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

04/02/2008 12:23:37 PM · #4

Originally posted by dknourek:

You talking about THIS LENS?

Yes, but with the "built in motor"... The one that is suppose to be AF compatible with the Nikon D40/D40x and D60.

option

Nikon D200

04/02/2008 03:42:49 PM · #5

I doubt its faster, but it'll be quiet and will work on the entry level Nikons. Great news for D40 owners looking for an upgrade to their 18-55/70s...

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

04/03/2008 12:10:19 PM · #6

B&H Tamron 17-50mm 2.8

"The Tamron SP AF17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Lens made for the Nikon SLR system incorporates a motor built into the lens itself, which gives it the capability to autofocus with all Nikon DSLR cameras (including the D40 and D40x). In addition, with the motor built into the lens, focusing will be quieter and more responsive."

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option

Nikon D200

04/03/2008 02:07:08 PM · #7

Originally posted by ben4345:

In addition, with the motor built into the lens, focusing will be quieter and more responsive."[/i]

:-P, of course theyre going to say that! I'll wait for a third party test before claiming that it actually is faster...

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

04/03/2008 02:13:37 PM · #8

Originally posted by option:

Originally posted by ben4345:
In addition, with the motor built into the lens, focusing will be quieter and more responsive."[/i]

:-P, of course theyre going to say that! I'll wait for a third party test before claiming that it actually is faster...

I'll probably order it tomorrow.. I will keep this thread alive by posting my first impression.
*if all the reviews are true and this one just has a better AF system then.. we might have a true GEM! (except for overall build quality)

option

Nikon D200

04/03/2008 02:18:56 PM · #9

What happened to the 16-85?

04/03/2008 02:25:27 PM · #10

Originally posted by option:

What happened to the 16-85?

I really wanted the Tammy but I can stand their AF system, the new af system gives me a lot of hope for the Tammy... This caught my eye, I want to at least give it a try before going for the 16-85.

CLiPPeR

Canon EOS R

04/05/2008 01:21:09 PM · #11

Have you looked at it on this site?

I brought the 17 to 50 for my canon had no problems and very pleased with product and service

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

04/17/2008 07:23:39 PM · #12

***MY MINI REVIEW***

So, I got the Tammy with a built in motor a few days ago and just wanted to share my opinion.
I will skip all the usual crap and skip the the auto focus part....

It is slow but a little faster than the Nikon 18-55mm 3.5-5.6II. And about a forth of the speed of the 50 1.8D. The AF sounds like a 50mm 1.8D while wearing earplugs, and smooth until it's almost focused then it stu-stutters into focus.
It does suffer from purple fringing, and low contrast at 2.8.
I also want to note: despite some front focus (thank Nikon for fine tune focusing +17) this lens is hands down sharper than the Nikon 17-55mm 2.8mm at all apertures and FL! And seems to have MUCH better out-of-focus blur than the 50mm 1.8mm D and the Nikon 17-55mm 2.8.

I am not sure if I want to keep it, unless I find a real easy way to fix purple fringing with NX.

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

04/17/2008 08:39:38 PM · #13

Here is a test report on the lens. I have the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 and love it. This lens looks like a good wide angle lens to replace my kit lens.

04/16/2009 12:53:53 AM · #14

I just ordered the Built in Motor Kit lens...

i am curious about this purple fringing... i heard about it before... but have to see for myself...

either way, still worked out to $1000 Canadian less than the Nikon version =)

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04/17/2009 07:05:37 PM · #15

Just got the lens... Focus is VERY VERY fast on my D90!!!!!!

anyone complaining about slow focus either has the old one with no motor, or well.. has something wrong with their camera... =P

Prash

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

04/17/2009 07:51:46 PM · #16

Pictures please:-):-)

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

04/17/2009 08:06:25 PM · #17

there was a lot of people reporting that the AF works fast then micro skips into place. The micro skips is what it made Veeeerrrrrrrrryyyyy sl0o0o0o0w, go into a dimly lit room and see what how long it takes to acquire focus. Mine took as much as 6 seconds, like I said before, in good lighting it is fast. In low light the micro skips makes this lens unusable for event shooting. (and no there is nothing wrong with my camera, and I DID get the tammy with the built in motor)
Purple fringing is manageable, there isn't that much, only when 17-24mm wide open it might be a problem.

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Anti-Martyr

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

04/17/2009 09:21:07 PM · #18

Originally posted by Shutter-For-Hire:

Just got the lens... Focus is VERY VERY fast on my D90!!!!!!

anyone complaining about slow focus either has the old one with no motor, or well.. has something wrong with their camera... =P

Or you've never used a fast focusing lens, because my friend's 17-50 f/2.8 II, while quiet(er), focuses about as quickly as my old 300mm f/4 AF. Which, let me tell you, doesn't win any awards.

EDIT: On his D300. I can't believe I forgot that.

Message edited by author 2009-04-17 21:22:47.

04/18/2009 02:31:48 AM · #19

well, everyone is entitled to their own opinions...

to be honest, I wouldn't expect a lens to be able to focus all that great in dim conditions... unless it was a crazy $1600 Nikon one...

exactly.

you get what you pay for...

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Prash

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

04/18/2009 12:41:18 PM · #20

Guys...guys. Stop peeling the good layers off.

Every lens has its limitations. And like Eric said, you get what you pay for. And it is good to learn and be happy with what you can afford until you get to the next level. Example: I love my 70-300mm VR because that all I can afford for now. The day I will get a 70-200 2.8, I will 'up' my expectations and criticize the 70-300VR. But for now, 70-300 is what I love. It is good to know how to be happy with what you have. Whats wrong with that? Dont ruin someone's content just because you have got more. I dont want to distract from the topic, but not knowing how to live within ones means caused much of the current economic problems. True that!

Eric, please share some pics.. very curious to see the results:-)

Message edited by author 2009-04-18 12:42:14.

04/18/2009 02:53:05 PM · #21

=)

I'm out for the day, but tonight or tomorrow morning I'm going to toss a stuio together and take some headshots with the lens...

I don't have a filter for it yet (on order) so it won't leave my house till I get one... outside pics will have to wait...

yea... I'm a sucker for filters... now, all my primes never have filters... primes are meant to be sharp, so they have NO filter on them...

BUT all my zoom lenses always have filters on them... UNLESS I'm doing long exposure night shots...

And I agree, I had a 70-300mm VR lens (just sold it on ebay) and it's a wicked lens for teh price you pay!!! Where are you going to get another 300mm lens with VR for that price!!!???

And like Prash said... OBVIOUSLY the 70-200mm VR BLOWS that lens away, BUT it costs 4 times as much!!!

lenses should be compaired in the PRICE category first, before the quality category...

now, as was brought up by prash in the other thread, Tamron lenses can have bad coppies (as with any lens manufacturer... can anyone tell me anything to look out for??? any way to test it out and see???

the focus seems fine, the lens feels solid, zoom feels snug, is there anything I should look out for?

I DID buy it throught a dealer, so it can be swapped,... what should I be looking for to be sure I have a good copy?

let me know, thanks everyone =)

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04/20/2009 10:53:25 PM · #22

ok, first test shot... details are in details of image...

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here's a 100% crop for those interested...

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04/20/2009 11:35:58 PM · #23

Here's another I like too.... setup pic is posted below

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SETUP:

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Prash

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

04/21/2009 12:23:01 AM · #24

I think you got yourself a great copy! I usually test my new lenses by using a tripod to focus on a well defined grid pattern (like the front mesh-ed panel of a speaker). I do a full auto focus first, and take a snapshot. Then I use live view to zoom in and manually focus for the same settings, and take another shot. Then I compare the two at 100%.

Regardless, I think you got a good one.

Enjoy!