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/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 17-35mm f/2.8-4 full-frame wide-angle zoom lens, the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical [IF] is designed for Sony A mount bodies, 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
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 17-35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- 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 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 | 17–35mm | 54.4–93.3° | 63.4–103.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 26–53mm | 37.8–70.4° | 44.8–80.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical [IF] use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A 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/2.8. 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/2.8.
What is the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical [IF] equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 26–53mm on full frame, with a 37.8–70.4° horizontal and 44.8–80.6° 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 Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
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