Tamron SP AF 17-50 mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC
Tamron Sep 2009
Tamron APS-C

Tamron SP AF 17-50 mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC

This is a APS-C zoom lens for Nikon F, covering 17-50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2009, it weighs 570 g and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for APS-C cameras. This wide-to-standard zoom lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary, everyday. The optical design incorporates 19 elements / 14 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
17–50mm
Focal
570 g
Weight
Sep 2009
Released
Tamron site

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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography Street Documentary Everyday
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
17-50 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/32
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
19 elements / 14 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.29 m (11.42 inches)
Filter size
72 mm
Lens mount
Nikon F, Canon EF-S
Dimensions
79.6 x 94.5 mm
Weight
570 g (20.11 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
APS-C
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.9% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Tamron SP AF 17-50 mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC
Sunset in october
01 Sunset in october by wlodiwlodi
Palindrones, Black Heart, Camden, London
02 Palindrones, Black Heart, Camden, London by IFM Photographic
Palindrones, Black Heart, Camden, London
03 Palindrones, Black Heart, Camden, London by IFM Photographic
Beachclubbing at sunset
04 Beachclubbing at sunset by AurelioZen
Stainless steel cirkels
05 Stainless steel cirkels by AurelioZen
Europatoren (Oostende verticalism (2))
06 Europatoren (Oostende verticalism (2)) by AurelioZen
Coastal tram stop
07 Coastal tram stop by AurelioZen
[the cloister]
08 [the cloister] by ilfordmylove [A: We Are Devo!]
[the wait]
09 [the wait] by ilfordmylove [A: We Are Devo!]
[126]
10 [126] by ilfordmylove [A: We Are Devo!]
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11 [...] by ilfordmylove [A: We Are Devo!]
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12 [...] by ilfordmylove [A: We Are Devo!]
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13 [...] by ilfordmylove [A: We Are Devo!]
Traces
14 Traces by ilfordmylove [A: We Are Devo!]
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15 [...] by ilfordmylove [A: We Are Devo!]
Old industrial lamp with electrical wiring on the wall
16 Old industrial lamp with electrical wiring on the wall by Poliuszko
Bridge - Most - Park Nysa, Poland
17 Bridge - Most - Park Nysa, Poland by Poliuszko
Sheffield Hallam Student Union, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
18 Sheffield Hallam Student Union, Sheffield, South Yorkshire by IFM Photographic
IMGP9703
19 IMGP9703 by spitzer_ua
IMGP9821
20 IMGP9821 by spitzer_ua
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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