will the tamron AF-17-35mm f/2.8-4.0 Di LD SP Take 4 to 5 people in a group up close
1565971
It is primarily a wide angle lens but will take pictures of groups of people. Its strength would be in taking a larger groups of people in a confined space. Would also set up so that people at each end are not right at the frame border in picture but in the middle 3/4 of the picture to avoid edge distortion. A minimal concern. Great lens.
845656
I wonder if you are using the camera correctly. If you set the camera to continuously focus, and then try to do focus-and-recompose, you will get out-of-focus photos most of the time. The Tamron all-in-one lens, like any all-in-one lens, is not the best lens in the world. But it isn't horribly bad, either. And it normally will not do a lot of focus hunting in decent light. If you are new to SLRs, you might begin by making sure that you aren't the problem. FWIW
1833851
Yes! A wide angle lens will always be helpful when taking the group shots especially if you do not have plenty of space to back up. It is also helpful in getting those shots that capture the entire event that is taking place.
632571
I have a 40D and plan a Europe trip with the intention of taking one lens, with the same choice. Questions are: Image quality at either end of the range? Macro quality, build quality? The utility of an additional 50mm of the Tamron?Critical perhaps is stabilisation with Sigma. Can anyone advise?
1041292
I agree with the 35 F1.4 response. It is a very sharp lens and with the sale, it's priced great. WELL worth the $.
1356282
It doesn't get super close, but it's really damn sharp. If you want to get closer, I'd suggest Sigma's 28mm f1.8 macro (they also have a 24, a 50, etc.)The macros are reviewed well enough, may not be as optimal in the corners, but for center-frame macro shots, everything else will be bokeh-d out anyway. This is more of a perfect travel lens- sharp as anything corner to corner for the landscape shots, and wide f1.8 for the people shots, while still being practical and relatively distortion-free.
293370
I really would not use this lens to take photos of people unless you are taking a photo of a large group and need to get them all in
2069810
Depends on the size of the group and how far away you can get. Generally it would be better suited to portraiture than group shots. A 35mm or 50mm would be better suited to groups. Without looking at the lens I believe it goes from f1.8-f22. I rarely shoot at f22 as it can tend to be a little soft in most lenses also I don't need that much depth of field in a portrait lens. Hope that helps
1584173
Tamron lenses come with different mounts. Make sure you buy it with the Canon mount. Obviously this is a much shorter lens with a wider field of view at 18mm and the same as the other lens at 55. It will not zoom in nearly as much. The reason to buy this lens is the wide f2.8 maximum aperture which is maintained at all focal lengths. This allows pictures in dim light.
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no, i would recommend something around a 70 -200 f/2.8 yuor choice on what you want to spend. i can tell i have a tamron in this and i love ,a little heavy but smoking fast glass , shot my kids sporting events for years , great pics
1668544
This lens would help with group shots. As always, a lot depends on the skill of the artist and the quality of the camera, but yes, it would be good.
2158308
Don't know if Tamron makes the lens, but I am very pleased with the images produced. And I especially like the range 18-270 which gives me the maximum flexibility without having to carry 3, 4 or 5 lens.
1779687
I had a d20 several years ago. Tamron has been a lens of choice from back in my film days. They have never let me down. That lens is very versatile and a great choice for your camera.
1749583
if you specify a cannon mount for your particular camera you should be amazed at the versatility and beautiful pictures a tamron gives you I just bought a new cannon and I have the 18-55 standard lens I wish I kept my last tamron but I sold it with my last cannon {darn it!!!!!}
1777786
I had two Tamron SP AF 2X, one for Canon and one for Nikon. They worked great with Tamron 150-600mm for their counterpart lenses for Canon 5D Mk III. 70D, T3, T5 or Nikon D5300 and D800. However, you have to take pictures with Manual Exposure to enjoy the 2X effects with full frame or cropped sensors. Auto may not work.
795597
You will get the whole group in, but this lens adapter gives a fisheye effect and in my opinion is more for fun rather than group shots. FYI the lower you go on your lens ( 18mm for example instead of 50) youll see more of the fisheye distortion.
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I use it with the Tamron SP 70-300 F4-5.6 alone and with a Nikon 1.4x teleconverter with good results. It may take a little adjustmemt of the strap to allow for full zoom.