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Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD Review

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The Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD is a solid, affordable ultra-wide lens for full frame shooters. It offers good build quality, sharp image quality, and a decent bokeh. The lens performs well under challenging conditions and is a good value for the price.

The Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD offers good build quality, sharp image quality, and a decent bokeh. It performs well under challenging conditions and is a good value for the price.

Pros
  • Solid build quality
  • Sharp image quality
  • Decent bokeh
  • Good value for the price
Cons
  • Lacks image stabilization
  • Barrel distortion at 17mm

The lens is well-sealed, has a tight zoom ring, and offers fairly basic autofocus.

The Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD is a solid, affordable ultra-wide lens for full frame shooters. It offers good build quality, sharp image quality, and a decent bokeh. The lens performs well under challenging conditions and is a good value for the price. The lens lacks image stabilization and has a bit of barrel distortion at 17mm, but overall, it is a highly recommendable product for full-frame shooters. The lens is well-sealed, has a tight zoom ring, and offers fairly basic autofocus. In terms of image quality, it is sharp and has good resolution, particularly in the center. The bokeh is quite fine for a wide-angle lens and the lens handles bright light with good contrast and minimal flaring. Its biggest weakness is the barrel distortion at 17mm, but apart from that, it's a super mandible full-frame ultra lens with really sharp results at a reasonable price.

The lens handles bright light with good contrast and minimal flaring, making it a highly recommendable product for full-frame shooters.

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