Tamron 17-28 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
Tamron Jul 2019
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Tamron 17-28 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Sony E, covering 17-28 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2019, it weighs 420 g and is weather-sealed. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-angle zoom lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary. The optical design incorporates 13 elements in 11 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
17–28mm
Focal
420 g
Weight
Jul 2019
Released
launch price
$899
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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography Street Documentary
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
17-28 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
13 elements in 11 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.19 m (7.5 in) at wide end / 0.26 m (10.2 in) at tele end
Filter size
67 mm
Lens mount
Sony E
Dimensions
73 x 99 mm
Weight
420 g (14.8 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.4% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Tamron 17-28 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
Feuersteinfelder
01 Feuersteinfelder by Dingens-Kirchen
As the sun goes down on Rock Island Lake.
02 As the sun goes down on Rock Island Lake. by danielwgibson12
Nel bosco
03 Nel bosco by Fausto Deseri
MASC-Westerhever_12-09-2026_0378_DxO
04 MASC-Westerhever_12-09-2026_0378_DxO by sternfreund2017
Canyon del Buso Vecio
05 Canyon del Buso Vecio by Fausto Deseri
As the storm moves in.
06 As the storm moves in. by danielwgibson12
Neist Point Lighthouse | Isle of Skye
07 Neist Point Lighthouse | Isle of Skye by Joshua Johnston Photography
Down on the dock before the storm.
08 Down on the dock before the storm. by danielwgibson12
Rydal Water
09 Rydal Water by A.S.A.
DSC03006
10 DSC03006 by lesik3
DSC02971
11 DSC02971 by lesik3
DSC02955
12 DSC02955 by lesik3
DSC03057
13 DSC03057 by lesik3
Skiddaw View
14 Skiddaw View by A.S.A.
Schlepper
15 Schlepper by Dingens-Kirchen
Pond reflections.
16 Pond reflections. by danielwgibson12
DSC02571
17 DSC02571 by lesik3
DSC02138
18 DSC02138 by lesik3
7R502424
19 7R502424 by schildzilla
7R502425
20 7R502425 by schildzilla
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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