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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

Focal length
17–50 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
430 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
27 cm
Length
82 mm
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At a Glance

This APS-C standard zoom for Canon EF covers 17-50 mm, equal to 27-80 mm on full frame. The aperture stays at f/2.8 throughout. The lens weighs 430 g, focuses down to 27 cm and has a zoom lock. It can only be used on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor and suits everyday shooting, travel and events.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel
  • Events

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
17 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
16
Groups
13
Weight
430 g (0.95 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
27 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:4.5 (0.22×)
Length
82 mm (3.23 in)
Diameter
73.8 mm (2.91 in)

Manufacturer data: tamron.com, tamron.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) fit?

The Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 27-80 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensTamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSMTamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF)Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Focal length17-50 mm17-50 mm17-50 mm18-50 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8-4.5
Weight430 g565 g570 g395 g
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm72 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance27 cm28 cm29 cm30 cm
Length82 mm91.8 mm94.5 mm88.6 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF): FAQ

Does the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) has autofocus.

Does the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) weigh?

The Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) weighs 430 g. It is 82 mm long with a diameter of 73.8 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) use?

The Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is 27 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-80 mm in full-frame terms.

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