Tamron SP AF17-50mm lens with Vibration Compensation
- Tue, 8 Sep 2009
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Tamron announces the SP AF17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] lens, a high speed f2.8 wide to mid-telephoto zoom lens designed exclusively for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras and includes an in-built AF motor - though coverage is designed for smaller-sized sensors, not full-frame coverage. Featuring Tamron’s Vibration Compensation (VC) to help minimise the effect of camera shake, the Tamron SP 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC lens covers a 17-50mm focal length range (26-78mm equivalent). Its wide aperture will attract those looking for shallow depth of field of low light performance in their work - an ideal 'step up' or replacement from standard kit lens.
Available for Nikon mount in September and Canon mount in October, price £530
TAMRON SP AF17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II VC LD SPECIFICATIONS:
Focal distance | 17 – 50mm |
Maximum aperture: | F/2.8 |
Angle of view (diagonal): | 78°45′- 31°11′ |
Lens construction: | 19 elements, 14 groups |
Minimum focus distance (m): | 11.4in (0.29m) |
Maximum magnification ratio: | 1:4.8 |
Filter thread (mm): | 72mm |
Length (mm): | 94.5mm |
Diameter (mm): | 79.6mm |
Weight (g): | 570g |
No. of diaphragm blades: | 7 |
Minimum aperture: | F/32 |
Standard accessories: | Flower-shaped lens hood |
Compatible mounts: | Canon and Nikon (with built-in AF motor) |
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