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Pentax 22190

Pentax SMCP-FA 35mm f/2.0 AL Wide Angle Lens

Tamron AF016C-700

Tamron SP AF17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II Lens for Canon

 
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Product Description
A semiwideangle lens with much of the normal lens perspective but a larger viewing angle. This lens has internal floating elements for optimal results throughout the focus range. Bright,... More
A semiwideangle lens with much of the normal lens perspective but a larger viewing angle. This lens has internal floating elements for optimal results throughout the focus range. Bright, light and sharp. Less
The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom... More
The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom lens. In addition, portrait shots are made beautiful with the natural out-of-focus effect characteristic provided by the fast F/2.8 aperture. Additionally, a broader photographic expression through the use of faster shutter speeds as a result of the maximum aperture offers enhanced photographic pleasure. The lens boasts one of the best close-up shooting performances in the class of fast standard zoom lenses designed exclusively for digital cameras and featuring an F/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, to ensure stress-free photographic shots at all focal lengths and distances. Less
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Key Features   
Min Aperture f/22 f/32
Camera Format   35 mm SLR Digital SLR
Focus Type   Autofocus Autofocus
Lens Max Aperture f/2 f/2.8
Focal Length 35mm 17mm - 50mm
Lens Type   Fixed Focal Length Lens Zoom Lens
Mount - Canon EF
Other Features   
Brand Pentax Tamron
Diaphragm Blades - 7 Blades
Closest Focusing Distance 12 in 10.6 in
Picture Angle 63 degrees 31.18 - 78.75 degrees
Attachment / Filter Size 49 mm 67 mm
Macro Lens   Without Macro Lens Without Macro Lens
Groups / Elements 6 Elements in 5 Groups 16 Elements in 13 Groups
Designed for Digital Camera - Yes
Dimensions   
Weight 6.9 oz 15.2 oz
Diameter 2.5 in 2.9 in
Length 1.8 in 3.2 in
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 20723840 32450656
UPC 027075046351 725211167013
Product MPN   
MPN 22190 AF016C-700
 
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Pentax 22190
Pentax SMCP-FA 35mm f/2.0 AL Wide Angle Lens
$549.99
Tamron AF016C-700
Tamron SP AF17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II Lens for Canon
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402

Tamron SP AF17-50mm f2.8 Di-II LD - An Excellent Step-Up Lens!

bysoupcraze Dec 25, 2007
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Pros Great Image Quality; Light-Weight; Solid Build; Auto Focus Speed; Wideness
Cons Won't Fit 35mm Cameras; Loud Auto Focus
Recommended it? Yes

At one point, I considered the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II as a replacement for my kit lens, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Lens. I managed to borrow this lens from a friend who uses it as his primary lens on Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT. The lens ultimately did not appeal to me since I wanted... Read full review »

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Excellent Optics at Consumer Prices

bytjapkesg Jul 28, 2008
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great optics, price, build quality, size, aperture, 6 year warranty
Cons Noisy, no full-time manual focus, 67mm filters are pricey
Recommended it? Yes

I just bought my first SLR camera, a Digital SLR, back in November 2007. I expected to quickly outgrow the kit lens included with most cameras, and so a lot of time was spent researching and talking with friends to find the ideal lenses for me. I quickly learned the game of compromises between... Read full review »

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