
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF)
- Focal length
- 17–35 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8–4
- Weight
- 440 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 86.5 mm
At a Glance
The Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) is an ultra-wide zoom for Nikon F-mount on full frame. The maximum aperture starts at f/2.8 at the wide end and drops to f/4 at 35 mm. It focuses down to 30 cm and weighs 440 g. It suits landscapes, architecture, interiors and night sky.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
- Night sky
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 17 mm
- Max. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/4
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 14
- Groups
- 11
- Weight
- 440 g (0.97 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm (entire zoom range)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.4 (0.19×)
- Length
- 86.5 mm (3.41 in)
- Diameter
- 83.2 mm (3.28 in)
Manufacturer data: tamron.com, tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) fit?
The Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 26-53 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF | Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD | Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF ED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 17-35 mm | 17-35 mm | 17-35 mm | 18-35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8-4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8-4 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Weight | 440 g | 745 g | 460 g | 370 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 28 cm | 28 cm | 33 cm |
| Length | 86.5 mm | 106 mm | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF): FAQ
Does the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) have autofocus?
Yes, the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) has autofocus.
Does the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) have image stabilization?
No, the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di 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 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) weigh?
The Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) weighs 440 g. It is 86.5 mm long with a diameter of 83.2 mm.
What filter size does the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) use?
The Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 26-53 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
17-35mm · f/2.8
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Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF ED
18-35mm · f/3.5-4.5
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
18-35mm · f/3.5-4.5
Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm F4G ED VR
16-35mm · f/4
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
15-30mm · f/2.8
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX
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