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

11/26/2007 09:46:21 PM · #1

Im selling my d40 and its kit lens for a really good price and getting new gear.

I asked for advice3 about the camera body and thanks for that.

As far as a wide zoom lens Ive been reading up on the tamron 17-50 f2.8 XR Di II LD.

It seems like a nice lens for its price.
Do you agree, or have think ive maybe missed a better glass

thanks again for all the advice!

Nikolai1024

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

11/26/2007 09:56:48 PM · #2

Forget the gear. D40 is a good camera. Get out there and shoot!

11/26/2007 10:03:00 PM · #3

I just sold my Tamron 28-75 for the 17-50. Really sharp and takes great shots. Here are a few. THe only reason I sold the 28-75 was because I wanted more of the wide end. A couple examples.

If you enjoy that zoom range you won't be disappointed with this choice. Its not the Nikon 17-55 2.8 but its not the same price either.
My two cents.

kolasi

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

11/27/2007 12:25:01 AM · #4

Thanks jd, those photos look great. And its looks pretty sharp.
That was my prob with the 18-55 kit lens, i felt like the photos were a bit soft. I noticed the difference with this fisheye i bought.

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

11/27/2007 12:30:07 AM · #5

Originally posted by kolasi:

Thanks jd, those photos look great. And its looks pretty sharp.
That was my prob with the 18-55 kit lens, i felt like the photos were a bit soft. I noticed the difference with this fisheye i bought.

I had underestimated the sharpness on a recent photo trip and didn't use it too much. It really is sharp, but won't work with your D40 as it has no internal motor. You going for the D80 next?

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

11/27/2007 12:31:58 AM · #6

I LOVE my 17-50. FWIW. :)

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

11/27/2007 12:33:43 AM · #7

Originally posted by levyj413:

I LOVE my 17-50. FWIW. :)

I have you in my sights for that top shot on this page :)

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

11/27/2007 12:42:16 AM · #8

Originally posted by jdannels:

Originally posted by levyj413:
I LOVE my 17-50. FWIW. :)

I have you in my sights for that top shot on this page :)

Hey! I didn't realize I had the high score for that lens. :)

We, uh, won't mention the Canon version's scores. *clears throat*

kolasi

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

11/27/2007 01:48:34 AM · #9

Originally posted by jdannels:

Originally posted by kolasi:
Thanks jd, those photos look great. And its looks pretty sharp.
That was my prob with the 18-55 kit lens, i felt like the photos were a bit soft. I noticed the difference with this fisheye i bought.

I had underestimated the sharpness on a recent photo trip and didn't use it too much. It really is sharp, but won't work with your D40 as it has no internal motor. You going for the D80 next?

Yeah Im going for the d80 or maybe the d200

marbo

Nikon D5000

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

11/27/2007 03:38:23 AM · #10

Originally posted by kolasi:

Originally posted by jdannels:

Originally posted by kolasi:
Thanks jd, those photos look great. And its looks pretty sharp.
That was my prob with the 18-55 kit lens, i felt like the photos were a bit soft. I noticed the difference with this fisheye i bought.

I had underestimated the sharpness on a recent photo trip and didn't use it too much. It really is sharp, but won't work with your D40 as it has no internal motor. You going for the D80 next?

Yeah Im going for the d80 or maybe the d200

Get the D200.I just sold my D80 for a D200. Much better camera.
The D80`s matrix metering sucks.

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

11/27/2007 03:48:28 AM · #11

Originally posted by marbo:

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Get the D200.I just sold my D80 for a D200. Much better camera.
The D80`s matrix metering sucks.

do you notice a noise difference at high ISO's between the two? just curious

Message edited by author 2007-11-27 03:48:39.

ordinaryangel

Nikon D80

11/27/2007 03:55:58 AM · #12

I have the Tamron 17-50 and am really happy with it. It's pretty solidly built and is remarkably sharp for the price.

Message edited by author 2007-11-27 03:56:15.

figaro

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

11/27/2007 04:14:08 AM · #13

Love the Tamron. Barely leaves my camera.

marbo

Nikon D5000

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

11/27/2007 04:27:29 AM · #14

Originally posted by jdannels:

Originally posted by marbo:
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Get the D200.I just sold my D80 for a D200. Much better camera.
The D80`s matrix metering sucks.

do you notice a noise difference at high ISO's between the two? just curious

Not noticed a difference but i try and stay under iso800.