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

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

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

Focal length
17–50 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
570 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
29 cm
Length
94.5 mm
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At a Glance

Made for Canon EF cameras with an APS-C sensor, this standard zoom offers 17-50 mm, a full-frame equivalent of 27-80 mm, at a constant f/2.8. That aperture permits short shutter times, and an optical stabilizer is integrated. At 570 g and with a 29 cm minimum focus distance, it suits everyday use, 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
19
Groups
14
Weight
570 g (1.26 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
29 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:4.8 (0.21×)
Length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)
Diameter
79.6 mm (3.13 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 VC LD Aspherical (IF) fit?

The Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC 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 VC 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 VC LD Aspherical (IF)Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSMTamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II 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
Weight570 g565 g430 g395 g
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance29 cm28 cm27 cm30 cm
Length94.5 mm91.8 mm82 mm88.6 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF): FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

The Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) weighs 570 g. It is 94.5 mm long with a diameter of 79.6 mm.

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

The Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

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

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) is 29 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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

No, the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC 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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