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Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD

Sony E Autofocus

Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD

Focal length
17–50 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
460 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
19 cm
Length
114.4 mm
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At a Glance

The Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD is a standard zoom for full-frame Sony E-mount that runs from wide-angle to a light telephoto. The aperture stays constant at f/4, and the weight is 460 g. It reaches 0.26x magnification at a 19 cm minimum focus distance, and a VXD linear motor drives the autofocus. It suits everyday shooting and travel.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel

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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/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
15
Groups
13
Weight
460 g (1.01 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
19 cm at 17 mm · 30 cm at 50 mm
Max. magnification
1:4.6 at 17 mm · 1:3.8 at 50 mm
Length
114.4 mm (4.5 in)
Diameter
74.8 mm (2.94 in)
Released
October 2023

Manufacturer data: tamron.com

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

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Which cameras does the Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD fit?

The Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD 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 26-75 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 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD compared

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

LensTamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXDSony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 GSony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSSSony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Focal length17-50 mm16-35 mm16-35 mm16-50 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/4f/4f/3.5-5.6
Weight460 g353 g518 g116 g
Filter diameter67 mm72 mm72 mm40.5 mm
Min. focus distance19 cm24 cm28 cm25 cm
Length114.4 mm88.1 mm98.5 mm29.9 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnonoyesyes
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Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD: FAQ

Does the Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD has autofocus.

Does the Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD weigh?

The Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD weighs 460 g. It is 114.4 mm long with a diameter of 74.8 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD use?

The Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD is 19 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 26-75 mm in full-frame terms.

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