Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

$459
17-50 mm
autofocus 2.9x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture Designed for APS-C Nikon DX


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 103 users at B&H Photo Video

"I have had this lens for only a few weeks, but it's definitely become my primary lens for my D90. I really like the weight and size."

"Definitely a great and excellent upgrade from my kit lens. Definitely very happy with the overall quality with landscape or portrait photos."

"The most serious problem is that it sometimes refuses to focus - I have to turn the camera off and on and sometimes even unmount and mount the lens again."

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
93.3 - 39.6°
17-50mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5200 that are lacking focus motors.

horizontal angle of view
69.5 - 26.6°
26-76.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

The Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Fixed aperture
	The same aperture at all focal lengths

	High max f/stop
	f/32

	Wide aperture
	f/2.8

The Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

The Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX wide angle lenses

	Poor zoom range
	2.9x

General

	Min focal length	17 mm
	Max focal length	50 mm	below average
	Zoom range	2.9x
	Magnification	1:4.5 (0.2x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/32	above average
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon DX
	Length	82 mm
	Diameter	74 mm
	Filter size	67 mm
	Weight	434 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	69.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	26.6°
	Wide vertical	49.3°
	Telephoto vertical	17.7°
	Wide diagonal	79.5°
	Telephoto diagonal	31.6°

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MDF

(2:02 AM, May 31, 2012)

"This lens is compatible with APS-H cameras such as the Nikon D600." 1. The Nikon D600 does not exist (except as a rumour). 2. APS-H is a Canon standard never used by Nikon.

kkk

(3:45 PM, March 27, 2012)

yes it works, but there's another tamron like this, without motor, and purchased d5100 didn't like him. gave back, bought d7000, now they like each other :)

Rlrivers53

(7:41 PM, January 19, 2012)

Just wanted to add that I'm using this lens on my d5100, the lens works
on the d5100 with no problem. Very happy with this lens.

Rlrivers53

(7:29 PM, January 19, 2012)

this lens does in deed have a built in motor. I have the lens, I have no complaints
with it. 5 star lens!

dstan

(6:27 AM, August 07, 2011)

Also, I am now confused as the B&H link above to buy this lens says "Built in motor".

dstan

(6:26 AM, August 07, 2011)

Hi, I've read in places that this lens has a built in motor. Any idea on how I would be able to differentiate the motor less version with the one that has the built in motor? I have a D5100 and if this does not autofocus on it, it would be a real bad thing.

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Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

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The Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

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The Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

The Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX wide angle lenses

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