Tamron - 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E - Black
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An exceptional fusion of versatility and optical excellence, the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E-mount cameras stands as a premier choice for photographers and videographers seeking a high-quality, advanced lens that covers an impressive zoom range. This innovative lens is the world's first to offer a dynamic 17mm ultra-wide to 50mm standard zoom capability, specifically designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras.Crafted to deliver consistently stunning image quality, the Tamron 17-50mm maintains a constant f/4 aperture throughout its zoom range, ensuring ample light transmission and depth of field control. This feature is ideal for creating professional-level content in a variety of lighting conditions. The lens's optical design ensures remarkable sharpness and clarity across the entire frame, from edge to edge, making it a reliable tool for capturing detailed landscapes, vibrant cityscapes, and expressive portraits.Incorporating Tamron's cutting-edge VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism, this lens boasts superior quietness and agility, which is crucial for capturing fleeting moments without disturbing the scene. The high-speed and high-precision autofocus system is a boon for photographers who demand quick and accurate focusing, whether shooting stills or recording video.The physical construction of the lens is both durable and user-friendly, with a design that maintains its length during zooming. This stability is particularly beneficial for video production, as it allows for seamless integration with gimbal stabilizers and other rigging equipment without upsetting the balance.The Tamron 17-50mm lens excels in close-range shooting scenarios, offering an impressive Minimum Object Distance (MOD) of 0.19m (7.5in) at the wide end and 0.3m (11.8in) at the telephoto end. This capability invites photographers to explore creative perspectives and engage with their subjects intimately, capturing unique and impactful images.Dubbed the ideal "walk-around" lens, the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD is a testament to convenience and portability. Its comprehensive zoom range eliminates the need for frequent lens changes, making it a superb single-lens solution for a broad spectrum of photographic and videographic applications-from expansive landscapes to detailed close-ups. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this lens is poised to become an indispensable part of your creative toolkit.
Features
SUPERIOR IMAGE QUALITY
Experience exceptional clarity and detail with this lens's advanced optical design, featuring 15 elements in 13 groups, ensuring sharpness across the entire zoom range.
VERSATILE FOCAL LENGTH
Cover a wide range of shooting scenarios with the 17-50mm focal length, perfect for landscapes, portraits, and everyday photography, offering flexibility in composition.
CONSTANT f/4 APERTURE
Maintain consistent exposure and depth of field throughout the zoom range with the constant f/4 maximum aperture, ideal for video recording and low-light conditions.
FAST AND ACCURATE AUTOFOCUS
Capture every moment with precision using the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) autofocus system, delivering quick, quiet, and reliable focusing performance.
COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN
Enjoy comfortable handling and portability with the lens's compact form factor and lightweight build (16.2 oz), making it an excellent choice for travel and on-the-go shooting.
Specifications
- Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-MountLens TypeWide Angle zoomMinimum Focal Length50 millimetersMaximum Focal Length50 millimetersMaximum Aperturef/4
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An exceptional fusion of versatility and optical excellence, the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E-mount cameras stands as a premier choice for photographers and videographers seeking a high-quality, advanced lens that covers an impressive zoom range. This innovative lens is the world's first to offer a dynamic 17mm ultra-wide to 50mm standard zoom capability, specifically designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras.Crafted to deliver consistently stunning image quality, the Tamron 17-50mm maintains a constant f/4 aperture throughout its zoom range, ensuring ample light transmission and depth of field control. This feature is ideal for creating professional-level content in a variety of lighting conditions. The lens's optical design ensures remarkable sharpness and clarity across the entire frame, from edge to edge, making it a reliable tool for capturing detailed landscapes, vibrant cityscapes, and expressive portraits.Incorporating Tamron's cutting-edge VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism, this lens boasts superior quietness and agility, which is crucial for capturing fleeting moments without disturbing the scene. The high-speed and high-precision autofocus system is a boon for photographers who demand quick and accurate focusing, whether shooting stills or recording video.The physical construction of the lens is both durable and user-friendly, with a design that maintains its length during zooming. This stability is particularly beneficial for video production, as it allows for seamless integration with gimbal stabilizers and other rigging equipment without upsetting the balance.The Tamron 17-50mm lens excels in close-range shooting scenarios, offering an impressive Minimum Object Distance (MOD) of 0.19m (7.5in) at the wide end and 0.3m (11.8in) at the telephoto end. This capability invites photographers to explore creative perspectives and engage with their subjects intimately, capturing unique and impactful images.Dubbed the ideal "walk-around" lens, the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD is a testament to convenience and portability. Its comprehensive zoom range eliminates the need for frequent lens changes, making it a superb single-lens solution for a broad spectrum of photographic and videographic applications-from expansive landscapes to detailed close-ups. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this lens is poised to become an indispensable part of your creative toolkit.

The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model AFB070S700) is a large aperture everyday zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Fast, sharp, quiet, and small—this new APS-C zoom lens is extraordinarily versatile and perfect for everyday photography. The lens was created to achieve a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. With a focal length range of 17-70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm), it’s the world's first 17-70mm F2.8 standard zoom lens with a 4.1x zoom ratio for APS-C cameras. The 17-70mm F2.8 includes Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation). When shooting video, by utilizing AI technology, image stabilization performance improves compared to conventional models. Designed specifically for use with APS-C mirrorless cameras, the lens is light weight and compact, even with VC. Its small size and versatility make it a great choice for outdoor, travel and vacation photography, where compact camera bags are preferred, and of course for daily use. Additionally, photographers / users can take advantage of a close working distance. It features an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide-angle end and 0.39m (15.4 in) at the telephoto end. The lens is equipped with Tamron’s RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) AF drive system, a high-speed, precision stepping motor unit. It also incorporates a wide variety of other features, including Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added durability. In your everyday life and on your trips to distant places, this lens captures all the excitement and discoveries with the finest possible detail.

Capture clear shots with this Tamron E-Mount lens. The Broad-Band Anti-Reflection coating minimizes internal reflections and flare for quality color fidelity in strong lighting conditions, while the f/2.8 maximum aperture provides brightness all-through the zoom range. This Tamron E-Mount lens features Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive technology for quiet and smooth focusing when taking videos and pictures.

The Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) provides outstanding resolution and superb overall performance in a lightweight and compact zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. High definition and spectacular image quality are the key areas of advancements. The Model A063 features a redesigned optical system but maintains a size similar to its predecessor. The lens provides exceptionally strong optical performance, edge-to-edge across the frame, throughout the entire zoom range, along with the soft, beautiful bokeh effects that are distinctive to fast aperture lenses. The lens features Tamron’s VXD autofocus motor to enable high speed, high precision auto-focusing. Closeup shooting capabilities have also been improved and achieve an MOD of 7.1” at 28mm and a maximum image magnification ratio of 1:2.7. It is equipped with new, groundbreaking features that enable users to easily perform customization and firmware updates themselves. For example, users can reverse the direction of the focus ring for manual focus operation. Additionally, Tamron has adopted a new design with improved ergonomics and revised the exterior coating of the lens body to improve scratch resistance. The filter size is 67mm, which is standard among Tamron's fast aperture zoom lens series and enables the sharing of lens caps, filters, and other accessories. In addition to features such as Moisture-Resistant Construction and a protective Fluorine Coating, the lens supports various features built into Sony E-Mount cameras, including Fast Hybrid AF, Eye AF and in-camera lens corrections (shading, chromatic aberration, distortion).
| Pros for Tamron - 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E - Black | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Image Quality, Versatility, Aperture, Low Light Performance | Weight, Sharpness, Overall Performance, Portability, Focal Length | Image Quality, Versatility, Weight, Autofocus |
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| There were no cons for this product— | Weight, Size | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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