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Quick answer
The Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16) is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 17-50mm at f/17.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16): an APS-C fast standard zoom lens with a 17-50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16) specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16)?
At 17-50mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 17–50mm | 39.6–93.3° | 46.8–103.7° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 27–80mm | 25.4–67° | 30.3–77° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16) use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16)?
It zooms across 17-50mm with a maximum aperture of f/17.0. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 17-50mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/17.0.
What is the Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 27–80mm on full frame, with a 25.4–67° horizontal and 30.3–77° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16) fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
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All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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