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

by Tamron

Product Details

• Item Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001WE6UM
• Item model number: AF05M-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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Pleasant, October 5, 2006

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W. E. Hattersen - 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 Konica Minolta and Sony DSLR Cameras (Electronics)

I ordered this lens as the wide end adjunct to my f2.8 lenses (100, 135, 28 -70 & 70-200mm). I am anticipating a full-frame in the future and I still have a couple of very nice 35mm cameras so I passed on the Tamron digital only 17-50 f2.8. I was extremely pleased with my first "real world" low light test of this lens. You see I shoot billiards (pool) competitiions which is low artificial light and absolutely no FLASH. This lens handled the challenge with swift Auto Focus and sharp contrasty images. The minimum focus distance is amazing and an unexpect bonus. This lens has gotten me to wonder if the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 is equal or better than. So, I am looking to find out. It couldn't hurt having two great lenses in that range?

I hope this is helpful. I know it isn't a technical review so to speak. I judge things on the real world results I get and if they live up to my expectations of "the shot" - and this did. That is why I would recommend it to anyone looking for a lens that will provide wide end speed/low light capability with the flexibility to go full-frame (and ultra wide) if needed. Happy hunting!