Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
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Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: Tamron
Release Date: 2006-03-08
Model: AF016C-700
Product features:
  • 17-50mm aspherical zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for Canon DSLR cameras
  • Delivers fast shutter speeds and natural soft-focus effect to produce sophisticated results
  • 3 elements of XR glass, 2 hybrid aspherical lens elements, and 1 element of LD glass
  • Minimum focus distance of 10.6 inches; internal coatings eliminate ghosting and flare
  • Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches long; weighs 15.2 ounces; 6-year warranty
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Digital camera reviews of Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Digital camera Review: Personal Experience Review
Summary: 5 Stars

This is a great lens. The distance range isn't huge but the 17mm is absolutely phenomenal. I use it all the time. When considering a new lens (after breaking this one....I fell off my bike with it around my shoulder and it hit the ground end-first) I went with this one again. The colors are great and I love the f/2.8. This lens is one of the best calls for a camera-purchase I've made. Its a great replacement for the kit lens in the cannon Rebel XTi kit.

beginners: I totally recommend it.

Experts: great lens, you probably want to spend lots of $ so....

Summary of Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of our Di products. These lenses are not designed for 35mm film cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom lens. In addition, portrait shots are made beautiful with the natural out-of-focus effect characteristic provided by the fast F/2.8 aperture. A broader photographic expression through the use of faster shutter speeds as a result of the maximum aperture offers enhanced photographic pleasure. The lens boasts one of the best close-up shooting performances in the class of fast standard zoom lenses designed exclusively for digital cameras and featuring an F/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, to ensure stress-free photographic shots at all focal lengths and distances. Diameter x Length - 2.9 x 3.2 inch (74.0 x 81.7mm) Accessory Flower shaped lens hood
The Tamron AF 17-50mm aspherical lens expands on the popularity of the AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di zoom, with a 17mm focal length that offers a wider angle of view than an ordinary standard zoom lens. Designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with smaller-size imagers (24 x 16mm or smaller), the 17-50mm standard zoom is extremely lightweight and compact for its speed. And with a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the range, it delivers fast shutter speeds and a natural soft-focus effect that makes your photography even more sophisticated than usual.

Superior image quality
Constructed with cutting-edge Tamron elements--three elements of XR (extra-refractive index) glass, two hybrid aspherical lens elements, and one element of LD glass--this elegant piece of technology inherits Tamron's tradition of premium image quality and compact size. By incorporating Tamron's SP (super performance) and Di-II (designed exclusively for digital cameras) specifications, along with special internal surface coatings to eliminate ghosting and flare, you're guaranteed to get the superior performance you need from your digital camera.

Broadening your horizons
Tamron's SP AF17-50mm offers a wider angle than the standard 18mm zoom lenses ordinarily used with digital cameras. With a wider-angle focal length of 17mm (26mm equivalent), this lens is unbeatable for indoor photography, and for capturing full-length people shots or an entire building. The lens is also top-level in its class for minimum focus distance at 27cm (10.6 inches) across the entire zoom range, making it easier than ever to enjoy the creative combination of wide-angle and macro photography.

  • Focal length: 17-50mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/2.8
  • Angle of view (diagonal): 78 degrees (at 45 feet) to 31 degrees (11 feet)
  • Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups
  • Minimum focus distance: 10.6 inches
  • Maximum mag ratio: 1:4.5
  • Filter size: 67mm
  • Diaphragm blades: 7
  • Minimum aperture: f/32
  • Standard accessory: Flower-shaped hood
  • Compatible mount: Canon AF, Konica Minolta AF-D, and Nikon AF-D
  • Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches long
  • Weight:15.2 ounces

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