Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di-II LD Aspherical IF

This camera glass has a range of 10-24mm, making it ideal for capturing wide landscapes or interiors. The lens elements are designed to reduce distortion and chromatic aberration, resulting in high resolution and sharp images. It also has a LD (Low Dispersion) element to minimize color fringing. The lens coating helps to reduce flare and ghosting, which can occur when shooting in bright sunlight.

The autofocus is fast and accurate, but it also has a manual focus override for more control. The build quality is good, with a solid feel and smooth zoom and focus rings. The aperture range is f/3.5-4.5, which is decent for this type of photographic lens. The bokeh, or the quality of the out-of-focus areas, is average for this lens.

There are alternatives to this lens, such as the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM or the Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX, which have similar focal lengths and features. The manufacturing time for this lens may vary, depending on the demand and availability.

Overall, the Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is a good choice for photographers who want a wide angle lens with good optical performance and autofocus capabilities.

Positives:
– Great value for the price
– Lens performs well and does its job
– No noticeable barreling or distortion at 10mm

Negatives:
– Bit slow to focus, may not be ideal for fast action shots

Conclusion:
Overall, I am very happy with this purchase. The Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) camera lens is great value for the price and performs well. While it may not be ideal for fast action shots, it does not have any noticeable barreling or distortion at 10mm, making it a reliable choice for wide-angle photography.

Optical design

Full frame equivalent focal length is 15.0-36.0 mm. Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Average brightness in this league

Physical characteristics

With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 86 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 370 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.