Quote Originally Posted by Cozen


I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on the tamron 17-50 2.8 (non VC) and the 85mm 1.8


My only concern with the tamron is the auto focus. Anyone have experience with this? Is it really that loud? is it fast and accurate?
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I am a professional and used the Tamron 17-50 2.8 when I first went to digital. I found this lens to be great for the price and the IQ quite good. When it is said that the auto focus is noisy, it is noisy compared to USM but not bad at all. The auto focus is fast and accurate. Not as fast and accurate as USM but very good.


I agree you should get the 17-50 and the 85 1.8. Upgrade your 50 later.


Go ahead, pull the trigger.


Mark