08-29-2010, 12:56 PM
Yep,
the AF of the Tamron 17-50 is a little bit noisy and at 17mm you have a 50% chance of the AF finding the right target especially in low light. The other focal length are ok. But I think it is still a good compromise for the money.
How about the new Sigma 17-50 2,8? Seems to get good reviews.
Or if you are just after a nice little walkaround camera I would suggest the Sigma DP-1 or -2.
I have the DP1, which gives stunning images. Reminds me on my old Minox 35GT days. You have them always with you and the one focal length forces you to think more before you shot. Colour is very good up to iso 400 and BW is still very good at 1600. An another benefit is that you are not starting a new camera system, which is always an expensive thing to do.
Regards
the AF of the Tamron 17-50 is a little bit noisy and at 17mm you have a 50% chance of the AF finding the right target especially in low light. The other focal length are ok. But I think it is still a good compromise for the money.
How about the new Sigma 17-50 2,8? Seems to get good reviews.
Or if you are just after a nice little walkaround camera I would suggest the Sigma DP-1 or -2.
I have the DP1, which gives stunning images. Reminds me on my old Minox 35GT days. You have them always with you and the one focal length forces you to think more before you shot. Colour is very good up to iso 400 and BW is still very good at 1600. An another benefit is that you are not starting a new camera system, which is always an expensive thing to do.
Regards