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Tamron SP 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Aspherical for Nikon APS-C Digital SLR Cameras (6 Year Tamron Limited USA Warranty)

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Focal Length Description F 2.8
Lens Type Telephoto
Compatible Mountings Nikon F
Camera Lens Description 50 month

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  • Compact Fast Zoom with VC (Vibration Compensation).
  • Fast Constant F/2.8 Aperture.
  • For use on APS-C size DSLR cameras.
  • 11.4-Inch minimum focusing distance / 1: 4.8 Maximum magnification ratio.
  • Internal Focusing.
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A masterpiece of innovative optical design, this compact, lightweight, high performance standard zoom (26-78mm equivalent) delivers a fast F/2.8 aperture over its entire focal-length range for maximum creative flexibility. To maintain critical sharpness when shooting handheld it includes VC (Vibration Compensation), Tamron’s state-of-the-art, tri-axial image stabilization system. Three compound aspheric elements, special LD glass, and BBAR coatings ensure superb correction, color fidelity, and freedom from flare. A minimum focus distance of 0.29m (11.4 inches ) offers exciting close-up opportunities.

Compact & lightweight the AF 17-50mm is ideal for shooting on-the-go SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC Highlights

Di II
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 conventional cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm.

Vibration Compensation (VC)
Handheld camera shake is the leading cause of blurry and unsharp pictures. Several leading companies now make lenses with built-in optical image-stabilization systems that sense the amplitude and direction of the shake and compensate by moving optical groups within the lens. Tamron’s exclusive new Vibration Compensation (VC) system that’s built into the Tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro and the Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro lenses performs a similar function, but it executes it much more effectively due to its innovative breakthrough design

  • VC delivers blur free - handheld images for incredible results
  • VC mechanism employs a three-coil system
  • Lens element compensates for vibration using 3-steel balls (making movement quiet & smooth)
  • Exceptional images at slower shutter speeds – reduces the need for a tripod
  • Bring out contrast to motion & stillness
  • Eliminate the need to shoot with a Flash


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Aspherical Elements (ASL) Provide the Ultimate in Image Quality and Compactness)
Tamron uses several hybrid aspherical lens elements in many lenses bearing the Aspherical designation. These innovative optics allow us to achieve the ultimate in image quality, and at the same time produce lenses that offer remarkable zoom ranges in extraordinarily compact packages. By perfecting theses cutting-edge advances for series production, Tamron has advanced the state of optical design, and virtually eliminated spherical aberration and image distortion from the high-power-zoom series.Through the effective application of Hybrid Aspherical Technology, one lens elemen tcan take the place of multiple elements without compromising performance. This is what allows us to produce remarkably compact long-range lenses that deliver a uniformly high level of image quality at all focal lengths and apertures.

Achieve the ultimate in image quality with Asperical (ASL) lenses Extra Refractive Index Glass (XR)
Extra Refractive Index (XR) glass can bend light rays at steeper angles, thereby decreasing the physical length of the lens while enhancing imaging performance by minimizing optical aberrations. This has allowed Tamron to develop a line of shorter, smaller-diameter, lighter lenses without sacrificing lens speed, and actually upgrading image quality compared to older designs. XR glass is costlier than conventional glass but it yields enhanced optical power distribution, making possible many of the outstanding and innovative lens designs that bear the XR designation. XR glass, with its superior light-bending power, makes it possible to design a short-barrel lens with the same light-gathering ability (aperture value) as a long-barrel lens—even with a smaller lens diameter. By using this principle Tamron has been able to shorten the length of the entire optical system and produce lighter, more compact lenses of the same speed, and also to provide greater zoom ranges in lenses that are much more convenient to carry by hand.

Special glass for better performance and more compact lens designs Super Performance (SP) for Discriminating Shooters
Tamron SP (Super Performance) series is a line of ultra-high-performance lenses designed and manufactured to the exacting specifications demanded by professionals and others who require the highest possible image quality. In creating SP lenses Tamron’s optical designers put their foremost priority on achieving superior performance parameters—they are all designed to a higher standard with little regard for cost constraints. As a result, Tamron lenses bearing the SP designation feature impressive and innovative designs that have established an enviable reputation for excellence among those knowledgeable photographers that demand the very best.

Low Dispersion (LD)
Low dispersion (LD) glass elements in a lens help reduce chromatic aberration; the tendency of light of different colors to come to different points of focus at the image plane. Chromatic aberration reduces the sharpness of an image, but glass with an extremely lowdispersion index, has less of a tendency to separate (defract) a ray of light into a rainbow of colors. This characteristic allows the lens designer to effectively compensate for chromatic aberration at the center of the field (on axis), a particular problem at long focal lengths (the telephoto end of the zoom range), and for lateral chromatic aberration (towards the edges of the field) that often occurs at short focal lengths (the wide-angle end of the zoom range.)
Low Dispersion (LD) Glass for Greater Lens Sharpness

Internal Focus (IF)
Internal focusing (IF) provides numerous practical benefits to photographers including a non-rotating front filter ring that facilitates the positioning of polarizing and graduated filters, and more predictable handling because the lens length does not change during focusing. Even more important, Tamron’s Internal Focusing (IF) system provides a much closer minimum focusing distance (MFD) throughout its entire focusing range. In addition, IF improves optical performance by minimizing illumination loss at the corners of the image field, and helps to suppress other aberrations that become more troublesome at different focusing positions

Zoom Lock (ZL)
Another original Tamron mechanical engineering concept is the Zoom Lock (ZL), a simple convenience feature that prevents undesired extension of the lens barrel when carrying the camera/lens unit on a neck strap..

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Customer reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars
3.7 out of 5
106 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the image quality, sharpness and performance of the camera lenses. They mention that it produces great photographs, is very sharp and that the wider aperture helped in low light situations. They also like the value, and speed. However, some customers have reported that the lens is a little loud and that VC and AF are not silent. Customers also differ on quality, and focus.

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24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces great photographs, the low light photos are a vast improvement on their other lens, and the length makes it perfect even for portraits or low-light condition. They also appreciate the good contrast shots and the wider aperture, which helps in low light situations. Overall, customers are happy with the IQ, low light focusing speed and accuracy, bokeh, and VC of the product.

"...This takes AMAZING photos. Very sharp and clear. I'm very impressed by that. If it hadn't been so loud, i would have kept it...." Read more

"...Even wide open, it gave a sharp image across the frame...." Read more

"...The two major features of this lens are its constant aperture of f2.8 at all focal lengths, and the new VC (anti-shake) feature...." Read more

"...The pictures were sharp and crisp throughout the focal range and at several different apertures...." Read more

24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is a very sharp lens, with good contrast and good telephoto pulling power. The focus is crisp and sharp, and it functions well in low-light situations. Overall, customers are happy with the quality of the product and recommend it to others.

"...As far as image quality goes this lens is sharp, I mean really sharp even wide open at 2.8, the VC does a great deal of a job in term of F-stop..." Read more

"...This takes AMAZING photos. Very sharp and clear. I'm very impressed by that. If it hadn't been so loud, i would have kept it...." Read more

"...It was extremely sharp in all sorts of conditions and the focus was quick and accurate. Even wide open, it gave a sharp image across the frame...." Read more

"...With that said, wide open at f2.8 I find it very good for my type of pictures, which are generally of people...." Read more

20 customers mention18 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They say it works beautifully for urban and most outdoor situations, is excellent & fast walk-around glass at a fraction of competitors' cost, and has VC performance.

"...It looks huge on my D80, but its not too heavy so it works well and balances perfect on a D300.VC..." Read more

"...The VC works VERY well.Overall, I'd say the build quality of this lens is very good, and it's definitely a keeper...." Read more

"...Otherwise I think this lens is a very good performer. AF is fast. And I dont really find it noisy like some people complained...." Read more

"...The VC worked quite well though, taking sharp pics most of the time (if done properly) down to 1/8th second...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They mention it's good for the price.

"...Overall this is a great lens for the money, got it open box for $426 which i a couple hundred bucks off the normal price, compared to the NIkon..." Read more

"...It's relatively cheap when compared to Nikon offerings...." Read more

"...this is a great lens, and the prices on nice used ones make it an excellent value...." Read more

"...That said, the lens is worth the price. I wanted the Nikon version of this lens originally. It was cost prohibited...." Read more

10 customers mention8 positive2 negative

Customers like the speed of the camera lenses. They mention that the AF is fast, it's excellent and fast walk-around glass at a fraction of competitors' cost, and the focus speed is quite good.

"...I find the focus speed to be quite good. Better than the previous version. It doesn't hunt as much...." Read more

"...It's very, very sharp, generally focuses well and quickly, even in low light, and has accurate color representation...." Read more

"...Otherwise I think this lens is a very good performer. AF is fast. And I dont really find it noisy like some people complained...." Read more

"...The focus is loud, its not an ultrasonic motor. The VC has the 1 second delay which is not so hot...." Read more

26 customers mention17 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the lens. Some mention that it's a little on the cheaply made side, while others say that the build quality is very good. However, some customers also say that their lenses were built poorly and the internal components broke within 2 weeks of use.

"...Deals, listed as "Used - Very Good"....and have to say the lens is good, but needed a good cleaning before going on the camera, the front element,..." Read more

"...Design/BuildIt's a very well built lens with a metal mount. Its not pro-quality, but definitely better than any kit lens I've owned...." Read more

"...But that doesn't bother me one bit. It's very, very sharp, generally focuses well and quickly, even in low light, and has accurate color..." Read more

"...This is a very sharp lens! I am impressed with the build quality and VC performance as well...." Read more

18 customers mention11 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lenses. Some mention that it's sharp and fast focusing, even in low light, the manual focus is smooth, and the internal focus is quiet. However, others say that it has focusing problems and that the focus is loud.

"...speed is not as bad as some people tend to make it look like, focus fast and accurate albeit making a wee bit more noise than some other lenses I own..." Read more

"...very noisy with the vibration compensation turned on and could never get it to fully focus on the automatic setting...." Read more

"...It was extremely sharp in all sorts of conditions and the focus was quick and accurate. Even wide open, it gave a sharp image across the frame...." Read more

"...But that doesn't bother me one bit. It's very, very sharp, generally focuses well and quickly, even in low light, and has accurate color..." Read more

19 customers mention5 positive14 negative

Customers are not happy with the noise produced by the lens. They mention that the VC and AF are not silent, but they quickly get used to it.

"...making a wee bit more noise than some other lenses I own, the VC is noisy but nothing outrageous that will get you kicked out from any kind of event..." Read more

"...If it hadn't been so loud, i would have kept it. The noise is what killed this review. I wanted to love it. I really really did...." Read more

"...It doesn't hunt as much. The noise is about the same, not intrusive but definitely noticeable (to the photographer)...." Read more

"...Well, I love it. The other reviewer here mentioned it's a little loud, and that's true. But that doesn't bother me one bit...." Read more

Very good in it's own way.
5 Stars
Very good in it's own way.
This is the review of the copies I tried.I compared the Tamron 17-50 f2.5 BIM with Tamron 17-50 f2.8 VC. The first VC I received was totally soft at 50mm 2.8, actually the proper word is blurred. So I returned it and exchanged for another copy. (Thanks to Amazon excellent return policy). The second copy is very good so I did a comparison shots with the BIM copy first using a tripod then handheld.With Tripod = BIM copy is way sharper than VC on the corners. Center sharpness, sometimes they are both equal but most of the time I found the VC a tad sharper in some aperture and focal length.Handheld = VC is sharper than BIM at all aperture and focal lenght. I dont have shaky hands but I still found the VC works for me better.There is also a strong barrel distortion at 17mm with the VC and significantly less with BIM.If I will be using tripod all the time, I will definitely buy the non-VC. It's IQ is better than VC and so much cheaper. But since this is gonna be my carry around/travel lens I decided to get the VC version. I love visiting museums and carrying tripod for me is inconvenient for me especially if I'm tagging along with me a toddler(my son) when we are traveling. Some countries also dont allow the use of the tripod in public and some places dont allow the use of flash. VC helps very well also when taking handheld night shots without using a flash.The VC copy I got is very sharp at 50 and 17mm wide open. And just a little softness at 35mm and sharp at 24mm again. Stopped down to f4 and f5, it's really sharp. Of course with some softness in the corner in some stop and focal length. Otherwise I think this lens is a very good performer. AF is fast. And I dont really find it noisy like some people complained. Whether you buy the BIM or VC you cant go wrong with any of these lenses. It just depends how you want to use it. Both are highly recommended as a cheaper alternative to the more expensive counterpart.UPDATE: June 26,2010I decided to send it to Tamron for calibration because it was back focusing a little. In less than 2 weeks I had my lens back even if I was told that it would take 2-3 weeks before I would get it back...and my lens now is FREAKIN' SHARP!!!..even wide open at all focal lenght. And corners are so much sharper. Totally love it. FIVE STAR for Tamron.
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