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Description
The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom lens.
Quick Glance
Camera Mount: Minolta SLR Cameras
Lens Type: Wide Angle Zoom
Max Focal Length: 50 mm
Max Aperture: f/ 2.8 (Wide)
Summary
Product Title: Tamron A016 SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Manufacturer: Tamron
Lowest Price: $389.00
Power Score: 4.8 | 3 Reviews
Usage Information
Compatible Camera Mount: Minolta SLR Cameras
Lens Type: Wide Angle Zoom
Optics
Min Focal Length: 17 mm
Max Focal Length: 50 mm
Max Aperture: f/ 2.8 (Wide)
Min Focus Distance: 10.6 in
Filter Size Supported: 67 mm
Other Features
Included Components: Lens Hood
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 3.20" Length x 2.90" Diameter
Diameter: 2.9 in
Length: 3.2 in
Weight: 15.20 oz
Warranty
Warranty Information: 6 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Dimensions
Dimensions: 3.20" Length x 2.90" Diameter
Diameter: 2.9 in
Weight: 15.20 oz
General
Dimensions: 3.20" Length x 2.90" Diameter
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Lens Construction: 16 Elements in 13 Groups
Strengths: Fast f2.8 aperature. Solid build. Fast, quiet autofocus. 6 year warranty.
Weakness: No macro capability like the similar Sigma 18-20. No lens case included.
I purchased this lens after reading many positive reviews on web photography sites. The lens is well-built but compact and light. The f2.8 aperature will come in handy for indoor shots where flash is not allowed, which is the primary reason I bought it. The autofocus is fast and not too noisy. It zooms smoothly. 17mm on my 1.5 crop sensor results in a nice wide 25.5mm view. At the long end, the...
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Strengths: Sharp Fast AF Accurate AF Fast Aperture throughout Wide + some zoom on an aps-c sensor 6-year warranty
Weakness: A bit pricey, but what glass isn't?
I bought this to replace my sony DT 18-70 kit lens on my Sony Alpha A300 and it's fantastic. It's AF is super fast and accurate. The sharpness is amazing especially when compared to the DT kit lens which is ugly in comparison. This lens has low CA and performs very well and IQ is great. It's probably not as good as the Zeiss 16-80 ZA f/3.5 lens, but this is a faster lens and costs less. It also...
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