Quick answer
The Tamron E 17-28mm F2.8-2.8 is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 17-28mm at f/2.8 for the Sony E mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 17-28mm f/2.8 fast wide-angle zoom lens, the Tamron E 17-28mm F2.8-2.8 is designed for Sony E mount bodies. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Tamron E 17-28mm F2.8-2.8 specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron E 17-28mm F2.8-2.8?
At 17-28mm 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 bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 17–28mm | 65.5–93.3° | 75.4–103.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 26–42mm | 46.4–70.4° | 54.5–80.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron E 17-28mm F2.8-2.8 use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron E 17-28mm F2.8-2.8?
It zooms across 17-28mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Tamron E 17-28mm F2.8-2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 17-28mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Tamron E 17-28mm F2.8-2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 26–42mm on full frame, with a 46.4–70.4° horizontal and 54.5–80.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron E 17-28mm F2.8-2.8 fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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