Lens Summary
Brand: Tamron
Also Known As: Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 DI OSD
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Release Date: 2018-08-06
MSRP Price: $599
Made in: Japan
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Lightweight and versatile, the Nikon F-mount 17-35mm f/2.8-4 DI OSD Lens from Tamron covers a range of wide-angle focal lengths while maintaining a bright maximum aperture. The variable aperture of f/2.8-4 provides exceptional control over depth of field and allows enough light in to excel in many low-light situations. Housed in the lens, which weighs slightly more than a pound, are 15 elements in 10 groups that include Tamron's Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Coating to reduce reflections, ghosting, and flares. The front lens element is coated in fluorine to more easily dispel dirt, dust, moisture, or fingerprints, and be easier to clean. The lens is also sealed against moisture along the barrel. Additionally, the lens's firmware can be kept up to date via Tamron's optional TAP-in console.
Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 DI OSD Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 17-35mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Full Frame / APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.06x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.20x |
| Vibration Compensation (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 78°46' |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 43°29' |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 103°41' |
| Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 63°26' |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 15 |
| Lens Groups | 10 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 (Rounded) |
| Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 4 |
| Special Glass Elements | 2x Molded Glass Aspherical Lens Elements |
| BBAR Coating | Yes |
| Fluorine Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.28m (11.0 in) |
| Electronic Diaphragm | Yes |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | Approx. 3.29 x 3.54" / 83.6 x 90 mm |
| Weight | 460g (16.2 oz) |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | Lens hood, Lens caps |
Lens Construction
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Hello from Chile! This lens has its own advantages from other lenses: it’s comparatively faster than fixed f/4 alternatives and significantly lighter. The price is very attractive too. The image quality is superb. Aberrations are average. The only downsize is the strong vignette.
I would like to share that this lens works great with my Sony a7 iii camera with the Viltrox EF-NEX iv adapter. I also have a Sigma MC-11 adapter, but strangely it doesn’t works properly (firmware up to date february 2021) it has problems with the aperture ring. The Viltrox adapter works flawlessly though.
Excellent review.