Tamron Zoom Super Wide Angle SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS Digital Cameras
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Not compatible with 35mm or digital cameras with image sensor larger than APS-C size
The Tamron SP AF17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras. The focal length of this lens is equivalent to approx. 26-78mm in 35mm format.
This lens offers an f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, to ensure stress-free photographic shots at all focal lengths and distances. Additionally, a broader photographic expression through the use of faster shutter speeds as a result of the maximum aperture offers enhanced photographic pleasure.
Note! Di-II lenses cannot be used with digital SLR cameras using image sensors that are larger than that of an APS-C size imager (e.g. 1D series), or with 35mm film SLR cameras.
- Optimized for Digital SLR
- The use of XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass optimizes the overall distribution of optical power, and also reduces various aberrations to the absolute minimum while achieving remarkable compactness. In addition, suitable positioning of two hybrid aspherical elements serves to maintain imaging performance and to shorten and compress the entire optical system.
- LD Glass
- An LD (Low Dispersion) glass element is used to accomplish effective compensation of on-axis and lateral chromatic aberrations, a critical factor for enhancing optical quality in digital photography, in order to achieve outstanding optical performance over the entire zoom range.
- Enhanced Peripheral Illumination
- Peripheral light fall-off is minimized when compared with that of conventional lenses for film cameras, so images are uniformly bright from the center to the periphery.
- Internal Surface Coating to Reduce Ghosting and Flare
- By employing "Internal Surface Coatings" (i.e., multiple-layer coatings on cemented surfaces of plural elements) and multiple-layer coating technology on ordinary elements, ghosting and flare due to the reflections that occur when light enters through the front element and reflections caused by the imagers themselves are reduced to the absolute minimum.
- Zoom Lock Mechanism
- The Zoom Lock prevents unwanted barrel extension when carrying the lens/camera combination.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17 - 50 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/32 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF-S |
| Format Compatibility | Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 78° - 31° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 10.63" (27 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.22x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:4.5 |
| Groups/Elements | 13/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 67 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.9 x 3.2" (7.37 x 8.13 cm) |
| Weight | 15.17 oz (430 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 275 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (195)
- Consistent output (157)
- Lightweight (139)
- Easily interchangeable (105)
- Durable (97)
Cons
- Slow focus (37)
- Blurry focus (19)
- Heavy (10)
- Weak casing (10)
- Noisy focusing (7)
Best Uses
- General purpose (112)
- Landscape/scenery (84)
- Low light (79)
- Night photography (74)
- Weddings (56)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (71), Photo enthusiast (64), Semi-pro photographer (31), Semi-professional (27), Casual photographer (24)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (88), Yes (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great lens, despite it's C3PO-ness
I bought this primarily for it's speed (f/2.8). I have owned the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM for some time and have been fairly satisfied with it. However,...Read complete review
I bought this primarily for it's speed (f/2.8). I have owned the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM for some time and have been fairly satisfied with it. However, after discovering what's possible in low light conditions with the "nifty fifty" (Canon 50mm f/1.8 - the $89 lens) I wanted to add another fast wide angle lens to my collection. The Tamron 17-50 fit the bill perfectly, and it had great reviews to help make a confident purchase.
The very first thing I noticed about this lens is it's main downside (in my opinion), and that is the auto-focus noise. It reminds me of the sounds C3PO makes when he moves around. In comparison to the USM auto-focus on the Canon 17-85 which is nearly silent, the Tamron seems noisy. In a quiet room, those nearby will know you're about to take a picture when you half-press with the Tamron 17-50 attached. You're not going to be sneaking up on anyone in auto-focus mode.
With that being said, the performance of this lens is excellent; better than the Canon 17-85 IS by a good margin. I was pleasantly surprised when I downloaded the first batch of photos taken with this Tamron lens. At that point, the noisy auto-focus became a trivial issue. The colors are rich and accurate and the focus is sharp. I was worried about not having image stabilization, since I have gotten used to it with other lenses, but the Tamron is a constant f/2.8, so you don't really miss having IS. The speed of the lens really does make that much of a difference. I can shoot indoor photos without a flash at shutter speeds 2 to 3 times faster than with a f/4-5.6 lens, which is really nice.
The Tamron 17-50 has become my standard walk-around lens that I use now. The build is nice and solid, and a bit on the heavy side for it's size. The zoom is nicely dampened and stays where you put it under normal movement. The zoom lock is a nice feature, but you don't always need it since there is enough resistance that the lens doesn't easily slide out on its own.
The lens also came with a lens hood but I'm not sure it fits correctly. When fully rotated on, the hood is slightly off straight up/down.
If the auto-focus noise won't bug you, you'll dig this lens!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good optical qualities, bad autofocus
Everyone are in doubt about choosing Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 and Canon 17-40mm f/4L.
I chose Tamron because of long focal range, larger aperture, and good opticals.
But...Read complete review
Everyone are in doubt about choosing Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 and Canon 17-40mm f/4L.
I chose Tamron because of long focal range, larger aperture, and good opticals.
But the lens has a contradictory thing. Despite it has larger aperture for shooting in low light conditions, it doesn't focus well in low light conditions, even though sometimes with the infrared's Flash help. I got very disappointed. The autofocus goes in steps without infrared help and lowlight conditions. That just delays your capture, making you to lose important shots. I'm considering selling this one and buy a Canon one. Also, at 17mm and f/2.8 is its weakest point. But, if you shoot majority in daylight conditions, I would recommend this one. Just don't be fooled thinking it has larger aperture for shooting in low light conditions!
Ahn, in MF the ring feels to be very fragile. And in AF, like most of you know, it is considerably noisy.
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Pros
- Depth of Field
- Fast
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Zoom Ring Direction
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
I've had this lens for a couple of weeks (attached to my Canon 60D). So far, no complaints about image quality once I figured out why I was getting so much vignetting.
Turns out my 60D does not have data for this lens so that it can correctly adjust for 'Lens Peripheral Illumination'...or vignetting. Took me a while to figure this one out, as I was initially very disappointed with how obvious this was on every photo I took...at both ends of the zoom scale.
So, apparently, if the 60D does not have data for a particular lens (and since this isn't a Canon lens, I'm not surprised that it doesnt...) leaving the default setting of 'Enabled' for this feature in the Camera settings causes some nasty vignetting of its own...regardless of the lens's propensity to vignette (or not). Once I disabled this setting, the images cleaned up nicely.
All in all, I am loving this lens. Very fast, nice shallow depth of field. Turning the zoom ring the opposite direction from my Canon lenses takes a little getting used to, but no biggie.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
Love this Lens! Perfect for all around use. This is my most used Lens. I opted not to get VC for a clear picture so camera shake is a little issue if not used on a tripod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
I use my cannon 60D for video production, The addition of my new 17-50mm F/2.8 lens allows me to be even more creative/versatile during my Live Event coverage's. Awesome Lens!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
Lense is sharp and clear. Catches alot of light, no lense creep. Comes with lense hood
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
Cons
- Tough To Attach
Best Uses
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
I was using mainly a fixed lens (35mm) on my Canon T2i and wanted another one with a wider angle plus a bit of zoom. This was the answer.
I did some extensive research, read a ton of reviews and felt that this would be it even without trying it first. The contender was the Sigma semi-equivalent. The lens is heavier than what I'm used to, but it speaks to the sturdiness of the lens.
Images are tack sharp and the colors are vibrant. Happy that it came with a lens hood too. This will likely be the lens that stays on all the time - i mostly take shots of my children and people, but I like the flexibility to take some scenic shots with this one too.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Nice colors
- Sharp at wide
Cons
- Looks kinda cheap
- Loud focus motor
- Ugly bokeh
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
This lens is just amazing at 17mm. No matter if open all the way to 2.8 or closed at 7.1 and more, it will reproduce sharp images and beautiful dynamic colors.
On the other side, I thought this Tamron could be used for portraits at 50mm and come close to Canon 50mm 1.8 Ii, but I got disappointed. Colors are not so vivid and bokeh is not as pretty as on Canon.
Built is OK, doesn't look cheap but doesn't look strong either. Plus, focus noise is loud, and that helps with impression that it's cheap lens. But image quality is what counts.
I have it for a couple weeks so far and in general, I'm happy with choice I made between this lens and Canon's 17-40mm.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Blurry Focus
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
I've only had this lens for about a week now and I'm impressed of the picture quality this lens delivers. If you are like me, looking for a lens that performs well for an excellent price, you should highly consider taking a look into this piece of glass.
The only negative thing I have to say about it is the focusing at times may be off.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Sharp at all focal length
- Strong Construction
Cons
- No Image Stabilization
- noisy AutoFocus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
I use this lens as my all around lens for my canon rebel T2i. I just began exploring its possibilities, and so far, I have had great luck.
Pros:
It is a significant upgrade in quality and clarity of picture from the kit lens.
It is fast, allowing more opportunity to take pictures in low light settings.
The auto focus is fast and does not miss shots (unless due to operator error) despite its slight noisiness.
Cons:
No Image Stabilization, which seems to be the biggest difference between it and the Cannon 17-55 f/2.8. I still maintain that at half the price, the Tamron is the better deal. (Many professional reviews noted that the picture quality is comparable for both.) With the fast aperture, IS is not as important, though it would be useful.
Noisy, but not obnoxious, focusing. It is noisier than my canon lenses, but I would not be afraid to use it in a quite setting.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
Have not removed from camera since purchasing, the ultimate standard for reviewing any product. Takes great photos, easy to use, lightweight. Many more keepers when compared to slower lenses. 1st Tamron purchase, and making 2nd purchase later this month. Excellent quality and craftmanship, and a 6 year warranty. Top that Canon.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Strong Construction
- Very useful focal length
Cons
- Slightly Noisy AF Motor
Best Uses
- General Purpose
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
I am currently using this lens primarily as a tool to improve my photography skills. What really turned me onto this lens is that, even while I expect to improve things like framing, compositions, etc., I will be able to use this lens well into the future because of it's remarkable quality.
What I really like about this lens is the image clarity, the speed, and the heavier weight of the lens, which suggests a quality lens even before using it it in the field. All of these elements combine to make a very solid, capable lens in my opinion.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
I love this lens! Its attached the body of my 7D at all times. The autofocus is not so great in low light conditions. However, you can't beat the price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
i use this as my primary lens its great with close up shots for music videos.
it gives a really crisp image and just betters my quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Fast
- Lightweight
- Sharp
Cons
- Build Quality
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
Very nice, light, fast lens. good for travel ...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
I'm more of a hobbyist photographer, but certainly more into it than the general soccer dad. I decided to purchase this lens with a T3i body. My thinking was that I'd get better photos for slightly less than if I went with a 60D with a stock lens. And I feel I made the right choice. It does well indoors, the optics are crisp, and the focus is fairly fast. No complaints. And it came with a lens hood; a very nice surprise since the threads are larger than any other lens I have.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
My new Tamron 17-50 2.8 sits proudly on my Nikon D7000. The images it produces are simply fantastic at all f-stops. The lens is well-built, has a solid feel and is light weight. The focusing is not noisy at all and locks into focus very fast. I highly recommend this lens for anyone wanting a fast, quality lens in a wide to medium zoom range at a very attractive price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Video
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
I was excited to see a 17-50mm zoom that was an f2.8 all the way through for less than $500. I've used the Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8 a lot, and needed something similar for my APS-C sensor sized camera. This Tamron lens really is a great bargain.
The lens is sharp, and feels sturdy. The ability to open your iris up to a 2.8 is great for low light situations, and the bokeh from the lens is beautiful.
If you're looking for a fast & wide zoom lens that won't break the bank, look no further.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
I bought this lens as an upgrade to the kit lens on my Canon Rebel xTi. It's got a great zoom range, is simple to use and still has great portrait abilities with the 2.8 aperture.
This was highly recommended to me and it lives up. Now this and my 50mm are my go-to lenses.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
Very sharp lens, quite fast autofocus, if you are going to shoot in low light go for the one with the VC. in general I am very happy with this lens it's a great upgrade from the kit lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
So far I've only taken 80-90 shots with this lens. I used a Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1/3.5-5.6 with a 58mm filter. This lens far out does the previous lens I used. But didn't work as well as the $1200 Nikon of similar size and apature. However it produces very sharp photo's. I'd recommend this glass foe the begining professional or ardent consumer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital:
This lens is awesome! Was thinking about getting a more expensive Canon lens that had a constant f4, but this lens is not as much as the Canon and is faster with an aperature of f2.8. Take great pictures even in low light and the focus is sharp.
- Was this a gift?:
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