17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
- 17-28mm
- f/2.8
- Wide Zoom
- 420 g
- Min focus 0.19 m
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Quick answer
A compact wide-angle zoom for Sony full-frame mirrorless with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It weighs about 420 g and takes 67mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 across the zoom
- Small and light
- Standard filter thread
Cons
- Limited zoom range
- No stabilization in the lens
Verdict
Think of it as a light wide zoom for travel. If you need extra width, look at 14-24mm options.
About this lens
Compact wide-angle zoom for Sony mirrorless with constant f/2.8 aperture. Excellent for landscapes and architecture.
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 17-28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Autofocus motor
- RXD
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.19 m
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 420 g
- Length
- 99 mm
- Diameter
- 73 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD?
- Landscape
- Interiors and real estate
- Travel
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
Does the Tamron 17-28mm take filters?
Yes. It has a 67mm front filter thread, which helps landscape shooters.
Is the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD good for video?
It is usable, especially with in-body stabilization on the camera, since the lens has no stabilization of its own.
Is the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD full-frame?
Yes. It covers the full 35mm frame on full-frame E-mount bodies, and it also works on APS-C E-mount bodies with a crop.
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