| Specifications | Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II Lens | ![]() |
| Focal Length Range | 17-50mm | |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | ||
| Angle of View: Horizontal | ||
| Angle of View: Vertical | ||
| Lenses / Groups | 16/13 | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-32 | |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 | |
| Rounded Aperture? | ||
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 15.3 oz | |
| Actual Weight | 15.5 oz | |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.5 oz | |
| In-Use Weight | 16.1 oz | |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.22 x 2.91” | |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 2.94 x 3.68” | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.79” | |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | |
| Zoom Extension Length | 1.14” | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.39 x 1.72” | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min / Max) | 5.17 / 6.25” | |
| Size of Rings - Zoom / Focus | 1.58” / 0.69” | |
| Filter Size | 67mm | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | ||
| Lens Hood Model / Included? | Included / Y | |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | |
| Case Included? / Type? | / | |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | ||
| Full Time Manual Focus | N | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Info Provided to Camera? | ||
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Printed | |
| Metal Mount? | Y | |
| Extender Compatible? | N | |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 10.6” | |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 10.2” / 10.35” | |
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | .22x | |
| MM with 12mm Extension Tube | ||
| MM with 25mm Extension Tube | ||
| MM with 250D Closeup Lens | ||
| MM with 500D Closeup Lens | ||
| History | ||
| Year Introduced | 2006 | |
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