Tamron 17-50 f2.8 tryout

Ah...another poison came after Sony 50mm. This time in the form of Tamron 17-50mm f2.8. It's a popular range for budget photographers as it offers excellent sharpness, weight and price. The f2.8 aperture produces nice bokeh, really suitable for weddings and potraits.

A friend just bought his at CPL Photo, KK plaza for RM1500. As far as I'm concern, it's only about RM50 more than in west Malaysia.


When mounted on Sony A330



Let the pictures do the talking...


50mm, f2.8, 1/30 iso 1600


50mm, f2.8, 1/30 iso 1600


20mm, f2.8, 1/30 iso 1600


50mm, f2.8, 1/30 iso 1600


50mm, f2.8, 1/30 iso 1600

Now...I'm torn between three lenses now. I might have the budget for only one lens.

SAL 16-105, Sony Carl Zeiss 16-80mm or this Tamron 17-50mm. From these four lens, only the Tamron comes with the constant f2.8. Should I go for length, or should I go for bokeh.