Quick answer
The Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 17-35mm at f/17.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens covering 17-35mm at f/2.8-4 for Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with aspherical elements. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 17-35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/17.0
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF)?
At 17-35mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide 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 | 17–35mm | 54.4–93.3° | 63.4–103.7° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 27–56mm | 35.6–67° | 42.2–77° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF)?
It zooms across 17-35mm with a maximum aperture of f/17.0. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 17-35mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/17.0.
What is the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 27–56mm on full frame, with a 35.6–67° horizontal and 42.2–77° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) 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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