SpecificationsTamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II Lens
 Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II Lens
Year Introduced2006
Mounts OnAPS-C
Lenses / Groups16/13
 
Aperture  
Aperture Range - Wide / Longf/2.8-32
Number of Aperture Blades7
Rounded Aperture?
 
Weight  
Manufacturer Specification Weight15.3 oz  (434g)
Actual Weight15.5 oz  (440g)
Lens Hood Weight0.5 oz  (15g)
In-Use Weight16.1 oz  (455g)
 
Size  
Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL)3.22 x 2.91”  (81.7 x 74mm)
Measured Size (DxL)2.94 x 3.68”  (75 x 93.4mm)
Max Length at Full Extension4.79”  (121.6mm)
Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom?N / Y
Zoom Extension Length1.11”  (28.2mm)
Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing?Y / N
Lens Hood Size (DxL)3.39 x 1.72”  (86.2 x 43.6mm)
Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max)5.17 - 6.28”  (131.4 - 159.6mm)
Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom0.69” / 1.58”  (17.4mm / 40.2mm)
Filter Size67mm  UV ► CP ►
Front Element (Filter Mount) RotatesN
 
Focus  
AF Motor Type
Full Time Manual FocusN
Focus Ring Rotation52°
Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter RangesN
Distance Scale? / TypeY / Printed
 
Close Focus  
Specified Min Focus Distance10.63”  (270mm)
Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long)10.2” / 10.35”  (259mm / 263mm)
Maximum Magnification (MM)0.22x
Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube
Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube
 
Features  
Zoom Ring Rotation80°
Tripod Ring Included? / Removable?N
Lens Hood Included / Model?Y /
Weather Sealed? / Filter Required?N
Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing?N
Extender Compatible?N
Case Included? / Type?/
47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing DistanceOn APS-C DSLR:
17mm = 3.23'
24mm = 4.61'
35mm = 6.62'
50mm = 8.92'
1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing DistanceOn APS-C DSLR:
17mm = 986mm
24mm = 1405mm
35mm = 2017mm
50mm = 2718mm
 
ReviewTamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II Lens