Tamron SP Autofocus 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) Lens for Pentax DSLR Cameras

by Tamron

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007YZLEO
• Item model number: AF05P-700
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 8, 2005

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't blow your budget on two lenses, blow it on this one lens!, December 13, 2006

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Doug Milligan (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tamron SP Autofocus 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) Lens for Pentax DSLR Cameras (Electronics)

I've read in many articles about how amateurs blow thier budget for lenses on two or more instead of blowing on a solid lens. I took the advice to buy the best that I can afford for one, an I'm truly delighted. This lens is a step up from the kit lens you would get with the K100/110/10d's, and performs much better.

Pros:
-- Max aperture of 2.8 is nice to get more focused on your subject, and for lower light situations. Most kit lenses have a max of 3.5 or more.
-- Good for moderate wide angle shots.

Cons:
-- It's a bit heavier then the kit lenses.