Win a Tamron Lens for Your SLR: 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II VC
Win a Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Aspherical Lens!
The Prize:
The Tamron 17-50 Lens is a high speed standard zoom that features Tamron’s VC anti-shake system for ultimate image control. Designed exclusively for Canon and Nikon DSLRs with APS-C-size sensors (26mm to 77mm equivalent), the new lens is a masterpiece of innovative optical design: compact and lightweight, yet high performance delivering a fast f/2.8 aperture over its entire focal-length range. Tamron’s Vibration Compensation (VC) image stabilization allows critically sharp hand-held image capture and gives 4 extra shutter speed stops for low light/natural light shooting. Save $25 now with mail-in rebate thru 4/30/10 on Tamron’s newest VC lens!
This lens is available for Canon and Nikon APS-C size sensor cameras. In the event the winner owns a full frame camera or a Sony or Pentax mount, the winner can choose the 28-75mm instead.
Rules:
Winner must have a US Mailing address.
Winner must be 18 years or older.
Winner will be picked via random drawing on April 18th, late afternoon/early evening eastern time.
To Enter:
Add your comments to this post (not on Facebook – as those will NOT be integrated)
For your 1st entry, answer the 3 questions below. You may add an image that helps you convey the answer (if desired). Do not use the image space to add your logo or branding on its own or you will be disqualified.
- Why do you “need” this lens/how would it help your photography?
- What type of subjects or images are you wanting to photograph with this lens?
- What is your favorite focal length to shoot? Mine for example is shooting portraits at 50mm on a full frame camera.
Plus other ways to get bonus contest entries: remember posting about the contest on your favorite forum, blog, facebook and twitter each count as an extra entry. New members to my Facebook Fan Page, RSS subscribers, and new twitter followers get an extra entry for each. And of course if you have my button/link to my site on your blog, you always get an extra entry in every contest! just add a bonus comment for each. Good luck everyone!
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I only have one lens! Its the prime 50mm 1.8, so I need a great zoom lens!! I would think I died and gone to heaven if I win!!!
I am a facebook fan!!
1. I am starting out in photography and am trying to get a good lens collection going. After all my research this lens is the best all purpose portraiture lens I can find.
2. I’m wanting to do bridal portraiture and senior portraits as well.
3. My only lens is my 50mm prime so I have to go with 50mm.
I have gone from a stay at home mom to an empty nester and have now sailed into the grandparent group. During all this time, I have never really had any enjoyable hobby or craft, until the grand kids came along and I found myself loving photography. I am still so new at it and very much a work in progress. This lens would allow me to learn a different variety of shots. It is very hard starting out learning a new skill, especially at my age, but all I think about these days is my camera. My husband bought me a Nikon D90 for Christmas, but of course the lens will have to come slowly. This lens would be a wonderful beginning for me. Right now I love shooting close ups and am using the Nikon 55-300 lens that my children bought for me. It works well for me because when their isn’t a grand baby around, I can photograph the birds and animals here. But I really want to get serious and start my studio.
I am and have been for awhile a facebook fan!
I am fairly new to photography – and am in the process of saving for a new lens to add to my 50mm and the 2 kit lenses I currently have and really do need a wider angle lens. This lens would be a perfect addition. While I do love shooting at 50mm – this lens would give me the flexibility that I need. I like shooting scenery, people and dogs. The wide angle of this lens would be great for any one these!
following you on Twitter!
I am just starting out as a photographer and would love to have this lens! I “need” it because…I don’t have it! I don’t have the money to invest in lenses so this would be a great addition. I mostly take portraits and my favorite focal length is 50mm.
Why do you “need” this lens/how would it help your photography?
I “need” this lens to help me in lower light situations. I don’t currenty have a lens with a low enough f stop – so i get a lot of noise / blur when I am taking photos in lower light.
What type of subjects or images are you wanting to photograph with this lens? I would use it to take some portraits of children / newborns
What is your favorite focal length to shoot? My favorite focal length currently is my 200mm since softball season has started back up.
I would love this lens. It has been on my wish list for a while now. I think it would help with shooting children & portraits.
I have been using 50mm and it becoming a favorite
This lens would be a great addition to my trusty Canon.
Thanks for this opportunity
I forgot to add I am already a facebook fan..
* Why do you “need” this lens/how would it help your photography?
i need this!!! No really i have a 50mm and i am dying for something a little closer.
What type of subjects or images are you wanting to photograph with this lens?
babies!!!!
* What is your favorite focal length to shoot? Mine for example is shooting portraits at 50mm on a full frame camera.
right now it is 50mm
Why do you “need” this lens/how would it help your photography?
I like the flexibility of this lens compared to a 50mm.
What type of subjects or images are you wanting to photograph with this lens?
I photograph kids/babies and dogs/cats most frequently and I think this would be a great lens for that purpose.
What is your favorite focal length to shoot? Mine for example is shooting portraits at 50mm on a full frame camera
I like my 50mm because of the results and the quality bokeh
I only have a kit lens on my 550D but love shooting portraits on the wider end (35-55mm). the crushed perspective looks great on the cropped sensor. I’d use the 17-50 to shoot automotive and architectural subjects, the shallow DOF and wide angle make for exciting photography!
I’d love to own this lens i love going out and about to take night photography all i own is a kit lens
I only have one lens and it is not wide enough for taking up close and personal portraits. I would be one happy camper if I had this lens to do my portraits. I am not sure what focal length it would be but love to get in real close.
1. I am starting out in photography and am trying to get a good lens collection going. After all my research this lens is the best all purpose portraiture lens I can find.
2. I’m wanting to do bridal portraiture and senior portraits as well.
3. My only lens is my 50mm prime so I have to go with 50mm.
1. I need this lens to take better pictures of my kidss
2. I love shooting nature and people.
3. Favorite focal is 50mm not to close but not to far.
I’ve been in photography and could benefit highly from winning this lens.
1. I could benefit from this lens for the better low light performance.
2. Portrait and landscape
3. 28mm
1. I am trying to go into crime scene investigation and this would be a good f2.8 lens for night crime scenes.
2. Mainly portrait and landscape
3. 50mm for up close portraits
I NEED this lens to help me capture photos of my little clients running amok. My favorite lens, and basically only one I use, is the 85mm 1.4.