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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)
Brand | Tamron |
Focal Length Description | F 2.8 |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F |
Camera Lens Description | 50 month |
About this item
- 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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Picture quality | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
Image stabilization | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | — | 4.6 |
Auto focus | — | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.9 |
Quality of material | 4.1 | — | — | 4.5 | — | 5.0 |
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lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Standard | Standard | Wide Angle |
compatible mountings | Nikon F | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon FX, Nikon DX |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Zoom |
focus type | Micromotor | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic | Auto/Manual |
minimum focal length | 17 millimeters | 150 millimeters | 150 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 24 millimeters |
max focal length | 50 millimeters | 600 millimeters | 600 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 50 millimeters | 600 millimeters | 600 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
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
VC Off - VC On
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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Product Dimensions | 3.74 x 3.15 x 3.15 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.26 pounds |
Manufacturer | Tamron |
ASIN | B002LVUIXU |
Item model number | AFB005NII-700 |
Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,367 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 1, 2009 |
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Tell you the truth I was a bit worried when I saw the condition in which arrived, dirty, poorly packed inside the original box with the front cap and hood that fell off as I removed it from the inner cardboard cradle....and also the packaging used for shipping was a bit worrisome, only one piece of foam to protect it, not exactly reassuring. But I am digressing again.
So after a thorough cleaning session I mounted the Tamron 17-50 onto the D90 and cross the fingers.....everything worked as it should, no problem or resistance on the zoom, the focusing ring is smooth (but could be a bit better) and the VC works.
The focusing 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, the VC is noisy but nothing outrageous that will get you kicked out from any kind of event shooting, and like others have said there is a slight jump in the viewfinder when the VC kicks in but agin is nothing to be worried about, it won't take more than a few shot to stop noticing it.
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 gained, more so than the Nikon 18-105 that came with the Nikon D90 (I know, is a kit lens, but is the only one I have with VC), and does not affect the sharpness. Took a few shots outside and the color rendition is pretty accurate and well balanced as far as contrast and saturation goes.
For the indoor test I used only available light to see how the VC performed and "paparazzoed" my cat...which he wasn't to thrill about....and the result was a bit short of spectacular, the lens managed to capture the detail in the eyes second only to the NIkon 105 micro, and that means a lot for a zoom lens. I was able to pull a 250% crop of just the two eyes and there was only a marginal loss of resolution, no detail lost and a slight hint of pixelation in the out of focus area, but in all was a more than usable picture. The VC allowed me to successfully shoot at 1/6 2.8 ISO 400 indoor (your mileage may vary based on how many coffee you drink a day) which is pretty darn good with only available light.
Build quality is standard for Tamron, good plastic, not too heavy but still gives you a good impression of a solidly built lens, sure is not all metal like the gold ring Nikon, but the price do reflect that, can't have it both. It has a metal mont but no ass gasket, so it could susceptible of dust sneaking in at the mount.
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 counterpart which comes at $1356 (the 17-55) and has got no Vc that is a bargain if you ask me. Ideal for the amateur, hobbyist and the pro on a budget.
As soon as i pulled it out of the box and mounted it on my camera I was concerned.
THIS THING IS VERY LOUD!!!!
I had also purchased a nikon micro 40mm, and that wasn't that loud. I tested several other lenses that i have to see if it was my camera that was causing the sound.
Nope. The motor in this lens is extremely loud. So it goes back. I've already put in an order for the sigma version of this lens, which although more expensive, will not have me making a scene at the wedding i will be shooting at.
I seriously can't believe how loud this thing is. The lock on the lens is a great idea, i wish other companies used that idea, but when i am shooting pictures, i don't want to be out there disturbing my subject, i want to be photographing it. when my cat glares at me across the room because of it that's enough.
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. The noise is what killed this review. I wanted to love it. I really really did. I sat here a bit thinking if i could, would i keep it and learn to deal, or should i send it back. I put it back on my camera again, after listening to my other lenses on here, and i can't justify the amount of embarrassment this thing would cause me with it's sounds. the sounds make me think the motor in this would go faster than i want it to. Sorry, Tamron. I wanted to love your products, but Sigma is quieter.
That's the case with this wonderful zoom, the Tamron 17-50. I bought this to serve as a wide angle zoom for my D7000 and the 17-50 on DX is just about perfect in terms of handling wide angle and "normal" shots. I took this on a three week vacation, and at least 70% of my shots were with this lens. 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. I was especially interested in the VC technology, as I saw this as a great solution to interior shots where flash and tripod are not allowed - common in many places around the world. I did a lot of research between similar Tamron, Sigma and Nikon lenses and I chose the Tamron because its autofocus was nearly equal to the Nikon, and the VC was rated as better. (It's called VR by Nikon.)
It was a very good choice. As I said, I got great shots from this lens - crisp, in-focus, little to no vignetting or distortion even at 17mm. I used a CP filter most of the time and the results were also great. The internal focus makes this lens perfect for use with a CP filter and the zoom range is a good one for most landscape shots. When you add the VC technology, you can use this lens well into the evening without a tripod or flash.
Nikon makes great lenses, but in this case, I think Tamron made the better lens. I'd encourage anyone to try it. You won't be sorry.
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Hice mucho research sobre el lente y nunca encontré que hay unos hechos en Japón (los menos) y otros en China (los más)
Estuve a punto de devolverlo pero se desempeño muy bien en las pruebas.
Cuatro estrellas solo por ser la versión china y no la japonesa.
La consegna è stata velocissima,ma il prodotto non ha soddisfatto le mie aspettative.
Purtroppo l'esemplare che mi è arrivato era affetto da back focus e così ho chiesto la sostituzione con un altro obiettivo uguale,ma quello che mi è arrivato era difettoso come il primo.
Alla fine ho reso anche questo ed ho acquistato la versione senza stabilizzatore che ha soddisfatto le mie più rosee aspettative.