Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] Lens
The Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] is a high-speed f/2.8 lens zooming from wide to moderate telephoto, featuring Tamron’s proprietary tri-axial Vibration Compensation (VC) mechanism that minimises the effects of handheld camera shake. The new SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 Di II VC covers the extremely popular 17-50mm focal length range (equivalent to 26-78mm in the full-frame 35mm format2) making it extremely versatile.
The new lens delivers impressive sharpness and striking contrast over its entire range of focal lengths and apertures. At its maximum aperture of f/2.8 it produces beautiful images enhanced by shallow depth of field and excellent bokeh (i.e. smooth, natural transitions in the out-of-focus areas of the image). The new lens is equipped with Tamron’s proprietary Vibration Compensation (VC) image stabilisation mechanism, which controls the effects of camera shake, providing more opportunities for sharp handheld photography at the slow shutter speeds needed when shooting in low-light conditions (e.g. night or indoor scenes), dramatically enhancing the user’s level of photographic freedom.
1. Di II (Digitally integrated design) lenses are intended only for use with DSLR cameras (equivalent to APS-C size), as their optical systems are optimized for their characteristics. Di II lenses are not intended for use on digital SLRs with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm film SLRs.
2. Tamron’s conversion value is 1.55x.
3. The Nikon mount version of this lens has a built-in focusing motor making it AF compatible with the Nikon D40 / D40x / D60 / D3000 D-SLR cameras.
| What’s in the box?
Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] Lens
Front Lens Cap
Rear Lens Cap
Lens Hood
Instruction Manual
24 Months Warranty with Maxwell Australia |
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Compatible Accessories
Specifications
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Model Name |
B005 |
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Focal Length |
17-50mm (26-78mm equivalent) |
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Maximum Aperture |
F/2.8 |
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Angle of View |
78°45’–31°11’ (equivalent angles of view when converted to 35mm) |
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Lens Construction |
19 elements in 14 groups |
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Minimum Focus Distance |
0.29m/11.4” (over the entire zoom range) |
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Maximum Magnification Ratio |
1:4.8 |
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Filter Diameter |
72mm |
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Overall Length |
94.5mm (3.7”)** |
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Maximum Diameter |
79.6mm (3.13”)** |
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Weight |
570g (20.15oz)** |
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Diaphragm Blades |
7 blades |
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Minimum Aperture |
f/32 |
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Standard Accessory |
Flower-shaped lens hood |
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Mounts |
Nikon (with built-in AF motor),
Canon |
* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice
** Length and weight values given are for Nikon cameras (with built-in AF motor).Tamron’s conversion value is 1.55x.
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