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Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 SP XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] (Canon) - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
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Sample Shots
Here're a couple of sample shots taken with the EOS 350D and RAW-converted via RSP 2006.
Unfortunately the local weather was rather mixed at the time so I apologize for the mediocre
quality.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
50.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/1600s |
| Size |
3471x2311 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
50.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/1600s |
| Size |
2311x3471 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
50.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/1600s |
| Size |
2311x3471 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
17.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/4000s |
| Size |
3471x2311 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
17.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/11.0 @ 1/80s |
| Size |
2311x3471 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
50.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/250s |
| Size |
2311x3471 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
17.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/11.0 @ 1/1250s |
| Size |
2311x3471 |
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Verdict
The Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 SP XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] may have one of the funniest
names around but the performance of the lens is serious at least regarding resolution
where it was capable to deliver some of the best MTF50 figures to date. On the downside
the very high field curvature at wide angle settings can be a problem in some situations (flat
or very deep scenes at large aperture settings). Vignetting and distortions are about
average for a lens in this class. CAs could be a little better at 17mm but otherwise the
issue is quite well controlled. Mechanically the lens isn't top notch but it compares
very well here to other third party lenses. Thanks to the very moderate price tag the
lens is highly attractive and definitely worth a deeper look when shopping for a quality
standard zoom lens for your APS-C DSLR.
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