Tamron Sony A Zoom

SP AF 17-55mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical [IF]

17-55mm
f/2.8
Zoom

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 Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

A 17-55mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens, the Tamron SP AF 17-55mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] is designed for Sony A mount bodies, 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

Brand: Tamron
Mount: Sony A
Focal length: 17-55mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Zoom

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	1.5x	26–83mm	24.6–70.4°	29.4–80.6°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron SP AF 17-55mm f/2.8 Di II 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 17-55mm 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 (1.5x crop) it frames like 26–83mm on full frame, with a 24.6–70.4° horizontal and 29.4–80.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.