Tamron Zoom Super Wide Angle SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF
- No Longer Available
AF not supported by D40 and D60 cameras.
Di (Digitally Integrated Design) is a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras. Very compact and lightweight, this lens is the ideal wide-angle zoom lens for any digital SLR camera, as well as any standard photo SLR cameras.
Features like LD glass elements and Internal Focusing put this lens in the same category as the much bigger and more expensive professional Tamron lenses.
Note! AF not supported by D40 and D60 cameras.
- LD glass elements reduces various aberrations while minimizing the fall-off of light at the corners
- Compact and lightweight
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| f/Stop Range | 2.8-32 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 12" (0.3 m) |
| Magnification | 1:5.4 |
| Zoom/Focus Control | Two-touch |
| Angle of View | 104 to 63 Degrees |
| Groups/Elements | 11/14 |
| Length | 3.4" (86mm) |
| Maximum Diameter | 3.3" (83mm) |
| Weight | 1 lb (440 g) |
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Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (17)
- Consistent output (8)
- Durable (8)
- Lightweight (8)
- Strong construction (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- General purpose (12)
- Night photography (6)
- Landcape (4)
- Special effects (4)
- Portraits (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (9), Semi-professional (4)
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Reviewed by 17 customers
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
The lens has great center sharpness wide open at 17mm. It fills a nice performance spot between 17 and 24mm on a FX or DX camera. It's light enough to carry all day. I don't own a FX camera, so my testing was done on a Nikon D300. I saw very little vignetting in the corners. The lens has good contrast, and matches up well against my Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 DX lens. No real dislikes, at the current price point it's hard to beat. The closest competitor is Nikon's 18-35 f3.5-4.5 and it's twice the price.
Pros
- Durable
- Good Value
Cons
- Image not perfectly sharp
Best Uses
- For the fun of it
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
I was looking for a nice wide-angle lens for my d80, [...]. I've been very happy with it so far. The range is perfect, and the pictures are clear. Not quite as sharp as a Nikkor lens might get you, but great for everything I use it for.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Quick Focus
- Sharp Focus
Cons
- Scratches Easily
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landscape Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Upgrade
- Wildlife
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
The lense is used with my Nikon D100. It provides me the flexability for dlose work with wide angle functionality. The quality is what should be expected from Tamron.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Sharp Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
I just bought this product two weeks ago and have used it in the field for semi wide angle shots. Sharp across the picture. Used it in low light with my Nikon D3 during a concert and the pictures came out great and sharp. Definitely recommended.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
This is a terrific lens. I enjoy landscape photography, and I wanted something that could be used on either DX or full-frame. This lens has worked extremely well, and I'm very happy with its performance.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Quick Focus
- Sharp Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landcape
- Sports/Action
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
Very nice lens for the price. Focusing is fast, images are sharp, color is very good, and the lens is lightweight.
Pros
- Quick Focus
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landcape
- Night Photography
- Special Effects
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
Great for general photography.
Great wide angle lens.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Quick Focus
- Rugged
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landcape
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
Sharp focus, smooth bokeh, super wide on FX, close minimum focus, light weight, sturdy build, low cost, what's not to like. Coupled with a D700 (full frame), this lens becomes magical. It's especially great for capturing a lot of things in tight quarters, or for large group pix. What a joy to be able to shoot ultra wide at f/2.8 without having to spend at least $1,000. But don't let the low price fool you. This gem performs on par with any so-called "pro" class lens that costs 4 times as much.
Pros
- Durable
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
Very nice wide angle lens. Great for landscapes.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Clean
- Lightweight
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landcape
- Night Photography
- Portraits
- Special Effects
- Wildlife
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
This lens is place into my Nikon D300 and work perfectly great combination. I took 500 plus photos in my friend wedding. Portraiture wow. Blue is Blue green is green. Focusing is so quick. Slightly push the shutter and then shot. I will buy another one just like it. Thanks B&H.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Sharp Focus
Cons
- Not an heavyduty build l
Best Uses
- Architecture
- General Use
- Landscape
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
I'm using this lens on a D200. Its wide angle range is exactly what i was looking for (25.5 mm to normal 52.5mm in 35mm film terms). In rare occasions where i might need more wide view then 25.5mm, I can put this lens on my good old F100 body and get down to real 17mm.
Excellent optical quality. It is almost impossible to tell the difference between images taken with this Tamron, and with 35-70/2.8 Nikkor.
Low price lens, and excellent value for the money.
Pros
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landscape
- Portraits
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
This has got to be one of the best lens' for the price. Tamron has made an amazing product here, it is fast, sharp and lightweight. I love it.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Easy To Clean
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-Up
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Portraits
- Special Effects
- Wildlife
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
Great for general photography.
Great wide angle lens.
Light weight.
Easy to read dial readings.
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Rugged
- Sharp Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
Lens does a fine job on my N-80. The 17mm gives good definition, without corner cropping, and having F2.8 gives latitude in lower light conditions for photo journalism. Would buy again.
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Sharp Focus
- Simi fast 28-4
Cons
- Non that i can see know
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Special Effects
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
its a walk around lens i like wide angle lens
- Recommended:
- filter to protect glass. and possible flare
- Similar:
- 24mm 2.8 nikior, 28-75 tamaron 2.8, 10-20 sigma.15mm sigma 2.8
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Clean
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
I love this lens. I've only had it for a little over a month.[...]
Comments about Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di Autofocus Lens:
I've had this lens for several months and used it on a D50 and D80 with great success. The lens is well constructed although a little on the heavy side. Images are sharp at all focal lengths with no apparent loss at wide aperatures. Auto focus works equally as well as other lenses I own. There is a little distortion at short focal lengths but I haven't found this to be objectional. I have had some difficulty with lens flare but mostly due to not using the lens hood. The lens hood is large and makes use of a polarizer more difficult. This lens is a great primary, wide lens for the person on a budget.
Expertise: Amateur
Problems Encountered: No major problems. Some lens flare issues but can be controlled with the lens hood. I also have had a few situations where I wished it had a longer focal length.
Previous Equivalent Item Owned: various Nikon lenses
Items I Recommend: 77mm polarizer
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What's in the Box
- Front & Rear Lens Caps
- Lens Hood (AD05)
- 6-Year Warranty
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