Some great information on this thread and thanks to all the contributors.
I have a Sony A330 and I've been looking for a low budget replacement for the 18-55 kit lens. The Tamron 17-50 referenced here appears to fit the bill perfectly. It'll give me more shutter speed in low light conditions, a bit wider focal length, and just plain better quality glass. My analysis of my own average and most used focal lengths indicate the lack of 5mm on the long end isn't something I'll miss.
I do have a question, and keep in mind I know next to nothing about lenses.
While reading a review of the Tamron 17-50mm I came across the following notation:
"While slow lenses with Image Stabilization can often be handheld at slower shutter speeds than would be possible with a faster lens, those slower shutter speeds may not be fast enough to freeze movement".
My questions: Will I be able to work with slower shutter speeds with this lens in handheld mode as I have with the kit lens? Does the in body stabilization of the Sony allow me to do this?
My photography is travel related and almost exclusivley hand held. I like those opportunity shots, and a little motion blur is often desirable. If I can still achieve that effect with the Tamron, even if stopped down a little from f2.8, it's the lens I'm looking for.
Thanks in advance.
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