CameraDecision
  • CAMERAS
    • All Cameras
    • Cameras by Brand
      • Sony Cameras
      • Canon Cameras
      • Nikon Cameras
      • Pentax Cameras
      • Fujifilm Cameras
      • Olympus Cameras
      • Panasonic Cameras
      • Leica Cameras
      • Samsung Cameras
    • Cameras by Body Type
      • Mirrorless Cameras
      • DSLR Cameras
      • Compact Cameras
      • Bridge Cameras
      • Waterproof Cameras
  • LENSES
    • All Lenses
    • Lenses by Mount
      • Sony E Mount Lenses
      • Canon RF Mount Lenses
      • Nikon Z Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF M Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF S Mount Lenses
      • Nikon F Mount Lenses
      • Fujifilm X Mount Lenses
      • Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses
      • Leica L Mount Lenses
      • Pentax KAF Mount Lenses
      • Fujifilm G Mount Lenses
      • Sigma SA Mount Lenses
      • Sony Alpha Mount Lenses
    • Teleconverters
  • TOOLS
    • Cameras
      • Smart Find
      • 1-on-1 Comparison
    • Lenses
      • Smart Find
      • 1-on-1 Comparison
  • BLOG

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD Nikon F (FX) 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
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 460g.
  • Diameter: 84mm
  • Length: 93mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.28m
  • Max Magnification:0.2x
CHECK PRICE

CHECK PRICE

Compare To

x
Add a Camera for comparison

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

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is an Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is also available in Canon EF mount.

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 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.5 - 52.5mm.


Weather Sealings

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD with a weather sealed camera body such as Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D850.

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.

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 .

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

Top Alternatives of Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF Lens Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF
Compare
35mm FF 940gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f4 Pro FX Lens Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f4 Pro FX
Compare
35mm FF 600gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f3.5-4.5G ED Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f3.5-4.5G ED
Compare
35mm FF 385gr 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
Compare
35mm FF 440gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED
Compare
35mm FF 370gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f4G ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f4G ED VR
Compare
35mm FF 685gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF
Compare
35mm FF 745gr 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
Compare
35mm FF 1110gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Related Blog Posts

New Insta360 One RS 1-Inch 360-Degree Camera Shoots 6K Video and 21MP Stills
Sony FE 100-400 E vs Canon 100-500 RF vs Nikon Z 100-400 vs Canon RF 100-400 Lens Size Comparison
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 vs Fujifilm 16-55 F2.8 vs Fujifilm 16-80 F4 vs Fujifilm 18-55 F2.8-4 Lens Size and Specs Comparison
Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Released for Fujifilm X Mount
Todays Deals: Samyang 12mm F2 for $399, Bolt Flashes for $49 and more
Cameras with Stacked Sensors and No Blackout Viewfinders in 2022
Todays Deals: Tripod, Microphone and more
New Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G vs Sony 16-35mm F4 PZ G Power Zoom Lens Comparison: APS-C is alive!


**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros and Cons of Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD


PROs
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Variable Aperture
Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f4G ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f4G ED VR
Compare
35mm FF 685gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF
Compare
35mm FF 745gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f3.5-4.5G ED Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f3.5-4.5G ED
Compare
35mm FF 385gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED
Compare
35mm FF 370gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX Lens Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX
Compare
35mm FF 950gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF Lens Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF
Compare
35mm FF 940gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f4 Pro FX Lens Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f4 Pro FX
Compare
35mm FF 600gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Compare
35mm FF 1100gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Lens Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
Compare
APS-C / DX 810gr 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
Compare
35mm FF 1110gr 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
Compare
35mm FF 440gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

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


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
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
Report a Correction
Frequently Asked Questions about Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD
is the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD
is the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD
Does Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD have Image Stabilization?
Does Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD have Aperture Ring?
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD
FOLLOW US


Latest Nikon F (FX) Lenses
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S
Nikon F (FX) | F5-6.3 Telephoto Zoom
Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC
Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC
Nikon F (FX) | F2 Telephoto Prime
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
Nikon F (FX) | F2.8 Telephoto Macro
Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC
Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC
Nikon F (FX) | F1.4 Standard Prime
Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4
Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4
Nikon F (FX) | F1.4 Wideangle Prime
Irix 11mm F4
Irix 11mm F4
Nikon F (FX) | F4 Wideangle Prime
Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro
Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro
Nikon F (FX) | F2.8 Telephoto Macro
Irix 45mm F1.4
Irix 45mm F1.4
Nikon F (FX) | F1.4 Standard Prime
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
Nikon F (FX) | F2.8 Wideangle Prime
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2
Nikon F (FX) | F1.4 Telephoto Prime
Most Popular Lenses
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
300-800mm | F5.6 Telephoto Zoom
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
24-105mm | F4 Standard Zoom
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G
70-300mm | F4.0 - F5.6 Telephoto Zoom
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
18-55mm | F2.8 - F4.0 Standard Zoom
Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR
Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR
80-400mm | F4.5 - F5.6 Telephoto Zoom
Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM
24-105mm | F4.0 Standard Zoom
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
90mm | F2.8 Macro Prime
Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
70-300mm | F4.0 - F5.6 Telephoto Zoom
OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
40-150mm | F4 Telephoto Zoom
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
24-70mm | F2.8 Standard Zoom
Latest Compatible Cameras
Nikon D6
Nikon D6
21 MP | Full frame CMOS | Nikon F Mount
Nikon D780
Nikon D780
25 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon F Mount
Nikon D3500
Nikon D3500
24 MP | APS-C CMOS | Nikon F Mount
Nikon D850
Nikon D850
46 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon F Mount
Nikon D7500
Nikon D7500
21 MP | APS-C CMOS | Nikon F Mount
Copyright © 2022 by CameraDecision
Privacy About Contact Us SpeakerDecision

Report a Correction