After I have gotten the AF 50mm f/1.8D prime lens, I started to feel the limitations of the D50 kit lens. I needed something faster. I have grown to a point where I can start to appreciate good lenses. Hence, I started searching for a standard range zoom lens to replace the kit lens. I was considering the D70/D70s kit lens and D80 kit lens. But later narrowed down to the D70/D70s kit lens. Though that lens is older, it have a faster aperture and a sturdy metallic mount.
Another is the TAMRON SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR DII LD ASPHERICAL (IF). It is one powerful standard zoom prime lens with a fixed and fast aperture of f/2.8. Though the range is shorter at 2.94x zoom, I do not really appreciate anything more than 50mm (as of now).
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The next critical consideration is price.
A D70/D70s kit lens retails at S$420 and resale at around S$270 (cheapest quote), while the Tamron retails at S$660-688, HK grey set at around S$570 and resale at around S$600 (cheapest quote). Basically, if I fork out S$300 more, I can go for the prime Tamron and I need not worry about upgrading anymore. The Tamron beats the Nikkor lens (S$2100) with same specifications, two hands down, in terms of price. So the Tamron is definitely a worthy prime lens. Nevertheless, third party lenses are never as 'GOOD' as original Nikkor lenses (which I shall not go into here).
I was trying the Tamron again at MS Color, when I succumbed to temptation and influenced Benny to fall to the dark side alongside me. We told ourselves, "It is worth it!"
Thanks to Benny for poisoning me, while he claims that I was the one poisoning him.
Nonetheless, thanks for letting me slash my card and earn a huge chunk of points (= more rebate vouchers)!
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(Quoted from Tamron)
The new SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di zoom lens.
Two years after the SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di was launched as the standard for lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lenses, it remains highly popular with advanced amateur and professional photographers alike. Now Tamron, moving with market trends, has unveiled a new design for fast standard zoom lenses used exclusively for digital SLR cameras that covers the easy to use angles of view: the focal length is equivalent to 26-78mm* when converted to a 35mm format. In particular, the wide-angle focal length is established at 17mm (26mm equivalent) to obtain a wider angle of view than ordinary standard zoom lenses, while maintaining the remarkably lightweight and compact size of the earlier full frame zoom lens model.
* Tamron's conversion ratio is 1.55 x.
In addition, portrait shots are made beautiful with the natural out-of-focus effect characteristic provided by the fast F/2.8 aperture. Additionally, a broader photographic expression through the use of faster shutter speeds as a result of the maximum aperture offers enhanced photographic pleasure. The minimum focus distance of 27cm (10.6") over the entire zoom range achieves a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.5 at 50mm. The lens boasts one of the best close-up shooting performances in the class of fast standard zoom lenses designed exclusively for digital cameras and featuring an F/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, to ensure stress-free photographic shots at all focal lengths and distances.
Model Name A16
Focal Length 17-50mm
Maximum Aperture F/2.8
Angle of View 78° 45' - 31° 11' (APS-C size equivalent)
Lens Construction 16 elements in 13 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 0.27m (10.6") (Over the entire zoom range)
Maximum Mag. Ratio 1:4.5 (at f=50mm MFD 0.27m)
Filter Diameter φ67mm
Overall Length 81.7mm (3.2") *
Maximum Diameterφ74.0mm (2.9")
Weight 434 grams (15.3oz.) *
Diaphragm Blades 7 blades (Circular apertures)
Minimum Aperture F/32
Standard Accessory Flower-shaped Lens Hood
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Tamron Nikon DSLR Photography Lens
Another is the TAMRON SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR DII LD ASPHERICAL (IF). It is one powerful standard zoom prime lens with a fixed and fast aperture of f/2.8. Though the range is shorter at 2.94x zoom, I do not really appreciate anything more than 50mm (as of now).
CLICK ON POST LINKER BANNER BELOW TO READ FULL ARTICLE.
The next critical consideration is price.
A D70/D70s kit lens retails at S$420 and resale at around S$270 (cheapest quote), while the Tamron retails at S$660-688, HK grey set at around S$570 and resale at around S$600 (cheapest quote). Basically, if I fork out S$300 more, I can go for the prime Tamron and I need not worry about upgrading anymore. The Tamron beats the Nikkor lens (S$2100) with same specifications, two hands down, in terms of price. So the Tamron is definitely a worthy prime lens. Nevertheless, third party lenses are never as 'GOOD' as original Nikkor lenses (which I shall not go into here).
I was trying the Tamron again at MS Color, when I succumbed to temptation and influenced Benny to fall to the dark side alongside me. We told ourselves, "It is worth it!"
Thanks to Benny for poisoning me, while he claims that I was the one poisoning him.
Nonetheless, thanks for letting me slash my card and earn a huge chunk of points (= more rebate vouchers)!
CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW COMPLETE PRODUCT GALLERY IN SHUTTERSPEED.
(Quoted from Tamron)
The new SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di zoom lens.
Two years after the SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di was launched as the standard for lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lenses, it remains highly popular with advanced amateur and professional photographers alike. Now Tamron, moving with market trends, has unveiled a new design for fast standard zoom lenses used exclusively for digital SLR cameras that covers the easy to use angles of view: the focal length is equivalent to 26-78mm* when converted to a 35mm format. In particular, the wide-angle focal length is established at 17mm (26mm equivalent) to obtain a wider angle of view than ordinary standard zoom lenses, while maintaining the remarkably lightweight and compact size of the earlier full frame zoom lens model.
* Tamron's conversion ratio is 1.55 x.
In addition, portrait shots are made beautiful with the natural out-of-focus effect characteristic provided by the fast F/2.8 aperture. Additionally, a broader photographic expression through the use of faster shutter speeds as a result of the maximum aperture offers enhanced photographic pleasure. The minimum focus distance of 27cm (10.6") over the entire zoom range achieves a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.5 at 50mm. The lens boasts one of the best close-up shooting performances in the class of fast standard zoom lenses designed exclusively for digital cameras and featuring an F/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, to ensure stress-free photographic shots at all focal lengths and distances.
Model Name A16
Focal Length 17-50mm
Maximum Aperture F/2.8
Angle of View 78° 45' - 31° 11' (APS-C size equivalent)
Lens Construction 16 elements in 13 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 0.27m (10.6") (Over the entire zoom range)
Maximum Mag. Ratio 1:4.5 (at f=50mm MFD 0.27m)
Filter Diameter φ67mm
Overall Length 81.7mm (3.2") *
Maximum Diameterφ74.0mm (2.9")
Weight 434 grams (15.3oz.) *
Diaphragm Blades 7 blades (Circular apertures)
Minimum Aperture F/32
Standard Accessory Flower-shaped Lens Hood
CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW LENS TEST GALLERY IN SHUTTERSPEED.
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Tamron Nikon DSLR Photography Lens
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