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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
83.2 mm
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At a Glance

The Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is a standard zoom for Nikon F-mount, made for APS-C. It equals 26-75 mm in full-frame terms and keeps f/2.8 across the zoom range. At 430 g with a 27 cm minimum focus distance, it suits everyday shooting, travel and events. On full frame it only works in crop mode.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel
  • Events

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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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
83.2 mm (3.28 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 designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 26-75 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) 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 Nikon F-Mount 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
Length83.2 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 83.2 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 26-75 mm in full-frame terms.

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