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Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD EF Mount Review

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD

Main Features

  • 17-35mm Focal Range
  • F2.8-4 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 460g / 1.01 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 84mm x 93mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.28m
  • Max Magnification: 0.2x
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Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD Overview


Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelGood
StreetGood
WeddingFair
Walk AroundGood
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeVery Good
MacroFair

Reasons to Buy Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Extreme Wide-angle capability
Minimum focus distance of 0.28m / 11.0 inch
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD has a maximum diameter of 84mm and total length of 93mm when not extended. It weighs 460g / 16.2 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD and Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM (Canon EF mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD vs Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD and the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Size and Weight

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD has a focal range of 17-35mm and 2.1X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27.2 - 56mm.



Weather Sealings

The Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Zoom Method

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m.

Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Zoom type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Canon 8-15mm f4L Fisheye USM: 0.39x - (Compare)
  • Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Canon 17-40mm f4.0L USM: 0.24x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f2.8 and a minimum aperture of f16 at 17mm, and a max aperture of f4 and minimum aperture of f22 at 35mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
17mm F2.8 F16
35mm F4 F22

Optical Formula

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 10 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • LD/GM elements
  • BBAR/fluorine coatings

Lens Hood

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD Lens
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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Lens Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
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35mm FF 500 g / 1.10 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 615 g / 1.35 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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APS-C / DX 440 g / 0.97 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM Lens Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM
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35mm FF 635 g / 1.40 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM Lens Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM
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35mm FF 600 g / 1.32 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 17-40mm f4.0L USM Lens Canon EF 17-40mm f4.0L USM
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35mm FF 500 g / 1.10 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 20-35mm f3.5-4.5 USM Lens Canon EF 20-35mm f3.5-4.5 USM
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35mm FF 340 g / 0.75 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 16-35mm f4L IS USM Lens Canon EF 16-35mm f4L IS USM
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35mm FF 615 g / 1.35 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM Lens Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM
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35mm FF 790 g / 1.74 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF Lens Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF
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35mm FF 940 g / 2.07 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX Lens Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX
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35mm FF 950 g / 2.09 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f4 Pro FX Lens Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f4 Pro FX
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35mm FF 600 g / 1.32 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 1100 g / 2.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2
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35mm FF 1110 g / 2.44 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF Lens Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF
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35mm FF 440 g / 0.97 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 17-35mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 2.1X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8-4
Min Aperture F16-22
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 15
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements LD/GM elements, BBAR/fluorine coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.2X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 460g
Diameter 84mm
Length 93mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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