Tamron SP AF17-50mm lens with Vibration Compensation

New Tamron SP AF17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II lens with wide aperture throughout its wide-mid range.

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)