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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical IF F(DX) Mount Review

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical IF

Main Features

  • 17-50mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 570g / 1.25 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 80mm x 95mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.29m
  • Max Magnification: 0.21x
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Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD Overview


Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(DX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitVery Good
TravelVery Good
StreetVery Good
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeVery Good
MacroFair

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Reasons to Buy Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical IF lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Zoom Lock
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range
Minimum focus distance of 0.29m / 11.4 inch
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CONs
Lens Extends while zooming


Lens Mount

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD is also available in Canon EF mount.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD has a maximum diameter of 80mm and total length of 95mm when not extended. It weighs 570g / 20.1 oz.

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD:

  • 72mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 72mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 72mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD has a focal range of 17-50mm and 2.9X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 25.5-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

The Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD 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.

Zoom Lock

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.21x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.29m.

Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR: 0.38x - (Compare)
  • Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G: 0.38x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS HSM: 0.37x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 17mm all the way to the 50mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
17mm F2.8 F32
50mm F2.8 F32

Optical Formula

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD's optical formula consists of 19 elements in 14 groups .

Lens Hood

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Alternatives in Nikon F (DX) Mount
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Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II VC LD Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 17-50mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 2.9X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 19
Optical Groups 14

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.29m
Max Magnification 0.21X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 570g
Diameter 80mm
Length 95mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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