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Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD

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Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD

Focal length
17–28 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
420 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
19 cm
Length
99 mm

Successor: Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

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At a Glance

The Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD is an ultra-wide zoom for full-frame Sony E-mount. It holds f/2.8 across the range, which allows shorter shutter times in dim light. The minimum focus distance is just 19 cm, giving 0.19x magnification. It suits landscape, architecture, interiors and night sky.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Night sky

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
17 mm
Max. focal length
28 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
13
Groups
11
Weight
420 g (0.93 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
19 cm at 17 mm · 26 cm at 28 mm
Max. magnification
1:5.2 at 17 mm · 1:6 at 28 mm
Length
99 mm (3.9 in)
Diameter
73 mm (2.87 in)
Released
July 2019

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 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD fit?

The Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 26-42 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensTamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXDTamron 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 GSony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Focal length17-28 mm16-30 mm16-25 mm16-35 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight420 g440 g409 g680 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm67 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance19 cm19 cm17 cm28 cm
Length99 mm101.8 mm91.4 mm121.6 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD: FAQ

Does the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD has autofocus.

Does the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD weigh?

The Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD weighs 420 g. It is 99 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD use?

The Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD is 19 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 26-42 mm in full-frame terms.

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