Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Autofocus Zoom Super Wide Angle SP Lens for Nikon
NIVO#: 15272Mnf.#: TA/A16-NIKON-MTR
Model: A16
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Overview & Features top
Di II: Lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of our Di products. These lenses are not designed for conventional cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm.

The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom lens.

In addition, portrait shots are made beautiful with the natural out-of-focus effect characteristic provided by the fast F/2.8 aperture. Additionally, a broader photographic expression through the use of faster shutter speeds as a result of the maximum aperture offers enhanced photographic pleasure. The lens boasts one of the best close-up shooting performances in the class of fast standard zoom lenses designed exclusively for digital cameras and featuring an F/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, to ensure stress-free photographic shots at all focal lengths and distances.

What's in the Box top
  • 67mm Snap-On Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap for Canon EOS
  • Lens Hood
Specification top
General
Model
A16
Lens Type
Ultra Wide Angle
Focal Length
17-50 mm
Zoom / Fixed
Zoom
Lens Mount
Sony/Minolta
Min. Focal Length (mm)
17 mm
Max. Focal Length (mm)
50 mm
 
Performance
Focusing
<not specified>
Closest Focusing Distance
27 cm
Silent motor
<not specified>
Angle of View
78 to 31 (APS-C size equivalent)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/32
Max Magnification Ratio
1:4.5
Image Stabilizer
<not specified>
Aspherical Lens
Yes
 
Construction
Lens Construction (elements/groups)
13/16
Diaphragm Blades
7
Internal Focus
Yes
 
Physical Characteristics
Filter Diameter
67 mm
Diameter
74
Length
82
Weight
434
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (1326)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.1/10
Expert score (12)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.4/10
User score (1314)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.7/10
  
Design (6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.0/10
Value for money (20)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
Features (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.9/10
Performance (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.4/10
Picture quality (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.1/10
Overall quality (8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.3/10
PROS• sharp focus • lightweight • consistent output • easily interchangeable • durable
Expert Reviews
photozone.de
20 June 2011
Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 SP XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF]
The Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 SP XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] has been a huge success for Tamron and is still one of the most attractive standard zoom options for APS-C crop cameras. This is especially true for Nikon users, where the corresponding native Nikkor lens, the AF-S DX 17-55/2.8, is both huge... Read more ...
7.5/10
ePHOTOzine
1 December 2008
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR LD Aspherical (IF) Di11
This fast standard zoom lens from Tamron is their entry into the superior performance, standard zoom built for cropped sensor category. With an aperture that opens to f/2.8 and an image circle that is suitable only for APS-C ‘cropped’ sensors, we take a look at how it performs. Read more ...
PROSGood resolution and control of CA, Nice build, an improvement for Tamron, Consistent through the focal range
CONSDistortion at the wide end, No supplied case or pouch
8.0/10
LensTip.com
27 September 2007
SP AF 17-50 mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
Originally posted 2006-06-26 on Optyczne.pl In February 2006 Tamron introduced three new lenses. Of these, the Tamron SP AF 17-50 mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD ASPHERICAL [IF] looked especially interesting, which like all Tamrons models, could easily compete in a long name contest. Read more ...
CONSvisible chromatic aberration, vignetting at the whole focal length range (although the vignetting is even bigger for competitors at the same price range,, visible coma at f/2.8
User Reviews
Amazon
27 April 2012
Fantastic upgrade!
What can I say? This lens was purchased as an upgrade to the very disappointing 18-55mm Canon kit lens that came with my 400D. This Tamron is leagues ahead of it in terms of build, and image quality. Read more ...
10.0/10
Ciao
22 April 2007
Perfect match for Canon 400d SLR
BACKGROUND I had been looking to replace the so-so kit lens on my Canon 400d and agonised over the possible options for several weeks. I wanted a lens to broadly replace the kit lens range of 18-55mm - with a good wide angle and some telephoto zoom, but not too much of a range so that optical... Read more ...
PROSImage sharpness, constant f2.8 aperture, cost
CONSSome distortion at widest setting, motor noise
10.0/10
slrgear.com
8 May 2012
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF SP AF review by yoster
10's all around for this lens. I love it. I'm not marking it down for focus motor type, because I knew that's what it had when I bought it, so it's not a 'fault.' It doesn't need VC, since I have that built in. Overall, this lens rocks. I mean, it's REALLY good. Read more ...
PROSVERY sharp, fast zoom (on a sony a55,) smooth,, fast, plain awesome
CONSDoesn't have an internal focus motor (screw drive focus