The pictures below illustrate the focal length range from wide to less wide (on Nikon DX format, 1.5x).

Equal widest angle in its class; and largest zoom range (by a whisker; Low distortion; Generally good resistance to flare

Soft wide open (low local contrast; Soft corners at all focal lengths and apertures; Wide diameter lens hood takes up lots of space in a bag

After Tamron's ambitious 10-24mm wideangle zoom produced inconsistent MTF results in a previous WDC test, we decided a re-test was in order to see whether our test lens was a one-off.

Extended zoom range; low price-point; minimal colour fringing

Performance at 24mm

Gary Wolstenholme casts his discerning eye over the Tamron 10-24mm Aspherical Macro. This ultra-wide angle offering from Tamron cost ￡385, which is keenly priced when compared to the manufacturer's own offerings. Both Sigma and Tokina offer lenses in this range.

The biggest advantage the Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II Lens has over the other ultra-wide angle lenses is its price. The 10-24's USA price varies based on the amount of the rebate that, at review time, is typically available for it - but a $50-$100 price advantage over the next-most inexpensive...

The Tamron lens handles nicely and delivers very good results. Its extended range, and features such as internal focusing and, of course, high-quality optics, mean that it's certainly one to add to the shortlist.

Given the 1.5x multiplication factor, the angle of view on the Nikon mount is equivalent to 15-36mm, a bit narrower on the coming Canon mount with its 1.6X factor. This is an ideal street lens and will become a favorite for those seeking a less conventional point of view, especially the...

An ultra-wide angle zoom designed for digital SLRs with an APS-C size sensor, which covers a range that is perfectly suited for landscape photography.

The Tamron 10-24mm offers a large focal range and a variable f/3.5-4.5 aperture. However, it doesn't offer a built-in focusing motor and emits some buzzes and whirs while focusing. The lack of an AF motor also means that it won't be able to autofocus when mounted on Nikon bodies without their own AF...

The Tamron AF 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 SP Di II LD Aspherical IF left us unimpressed regarding its performance. There's a significant amount of barrel distortions at all focal lengths, CAs are rather high, even stopped down and the resolution figures at the borders are somewhat disappointing, especially in...

Preis/Leistung super!!

Brennweite sehr praxisgerecht; Blende reicht aus und Naheinstellgrenze nur 24 cm

Autofokusmotor ungewohnt h?rbar