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TAMRON
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Tamron introducing special type of Di-II series lens which is optimized especially to meet the performance characteristics of Pentax digital cameras. Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II Sp lens fall in the super performance (SP) lens category. SP series lenses are Tamron's high performance lenses featuring outstanding specifications and superior performance compared to other Tamron lenses. SP lenses are also famous for their impressive and innovative design. The new Extra Refractive Index (XR) glass used in manufacturing which helps in overall compactness of the lens while maintaining the same aperture values as previous lens. The low dispersion (LD) glass elements reduces all types of aberrations and thus increases the sharpness of resulting images. To achieve the best image quality and high performance Tamron 17-50 mm f 2.8 LD Di II lens is constructed using two Hybrid Aspheric Lens elements. This lens is top-level in its class maintaining 0.9 feet (27 cm) of minimum focusing distance throughout its entire zoom range. Tamron's SP AF 17-50 mm offers a wider angle with autofocusing option. Due to its wide-angle focal length of 17mm, this lens is suitable for indoor photography. Special Internal Surface coatings to reduce the reflection of light inside the lens, thus eliminates ghosting and flare.
excellent all around lens
By sixpak3919
from gaithersburg, md on 4/21/2010
from gaithersburg, md on 4/21/2010
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Excellent all around lens, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Strong Construction
Cons:
Not Weather Sealed
Best Uses:
Indoors/Low Light, Landscape/Scenery, Night Photography
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about TAMRON AF016P-700 - 17-50 2.8 XR DI II Auto For Pentax:
i got this for my pentax k-7 as a replacement for the kit lens and this lens allows me to take great pics even thou i'm a beginner. especially the cherry blossoms in DC. excellent lens..