Tamron Nikon F Zoom

SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF)

17-50mm
f/2.8
Zoom
Stabilized
Min focus 0.29 m

Quick answer

The Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 17-50mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

A 17-50mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens, the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation and aspherical elements. A bright standard zoom for APS-C DSLRs with a constant f/2.8 aperture.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) specifications

Brand: Tamron
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 17-50mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Image stabilization: Yes
Minimum focus distance: 0.29 m
Filter thread: 72 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF)?

At 17-50mm 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
APS-C	1.5x	26–75mm	27–70.4°	32.2–80.6°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF)?

It zooms across 17-50mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.

Is the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 17-50mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.

What is the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 26–75mm on full frame, with a 27–70.4° horizontal and 32.2–80.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.