Quick answer
The Tamron SP AF 17-55mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 17-55mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 17-55mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with aspherical elements. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron SP AF 17-55mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP AF 17-55mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical [IF]?
At 17-55mm 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 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 | 17–55mm | 36.2–93.3° | 42.9–103.7° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 27–88mm | 23.1–67° | 27.6–77° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP AF 17-55mm f/2.8 Di II 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 17-55mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical [IF]?
It zooms across 17-55mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Tamron SP AF 17-55mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 17-55mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Tamron SP AF 17-55mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 27–88mm on full frame, with a 23.1–67° horizontal and 27.6–77° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 17-55mm f/2.8 Di II 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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