
Key Features
-Standard zoom lens for Nikon DX-format DSLRs
-"BIM" Built-In-Motor for compatibility with the newest Nikon DSLRs
-"Di-II" design; made specifically for APS-C sensor format DSLRs
-VC Vibration Compensation, aspherical elements, and special coated glass insure sharpness and color fidelity
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Overview
A masterpiece of innovative optical design, the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 SP AF XR DI-II VC LD Asph. (IF) BIM is a 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.
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lens specification
| Lens Min. Focus Distance | 11.4" (0.29m) (entire zoom range) |
| Lens Filter Size | 72mm |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Lens Magnification Factor | No |
| Elements / Groups | 19/14 |
| Lens Hood | Included |
| Lens Type | Zoom Lenses |
| Focus Drive | Internal |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 7845' - 3111' (APS-C size equivalent) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Focus Type | Auto / Manual |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
physical specifications
| Length | 3.7 Inches |
| Weight | 20.15 Ounces |
| Color | Black |
| Maximum Diameter | 3.13 Inches |
- Nikon D780 DSLR Camera (Body Only)
- Used Nikon D850 Body Only - Good
- Used Nikon D300 Body Only - Fair
- Used Nikon D3500 w/ 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR - FAIR
- Used Nikon D5300 Body Only (Red) - Good
- Used Nikon D4S Body Only - Excellent
- Used Nikon EM w/ 43-86mm f/3.5 - Good
- Used Nikon D780 DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Good
- Used Nikon F5 35MM SLR Body Only - Excellent
- Used Nikon D3200 Body Only (Red) - Excellent
- Used Nikon N65 w/ 28-50mm f/3.3-5.6 G - Excellent
- Used Nikon F2 Photomic 35mm SLR (Black) w/ DP-2 - Good
- Used Nikon D3200 w/ 18-55mm VR (Red) - Good
- Used Nikon EL 35mm Film SLR - Fair
- Used Nikon D3200 DSLR with 18-55mm VR Lens (Black) - Excellent
- Used Nikon D3300 Body Only (Black) - Excellent
- Used Nikon D7000 Body Only - Fair
- Used Nikon N6006 Film SLR with 50mm f/1.8D Lens - Excellent
- Used Nikkormat FT3 Body Only (Chrome) - Good
- Used Nikon D600 Body Only - Good
- Used Nikon F2AS Silver 35MM SLR - Excellent
- Used Nikkormat FT2 With 50mm f/2 (Black) - Good
- Used Nikon D5500 Body Only - Excellent
- Used Nikon D780 Body Only - Excellent
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