Tamron Tamron Di III Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens (Sony E) Review

Focal Length 17-50mm
Max Aperture f/4
Mount Sony E
Stabilization No
Weather Sealed No
Weight 454 g
AF Type Autofocus
Lens Type Ultra Wide-Angle
Tamron Tamron Di III Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens (Sony E) lens
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Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 46.5
Bokeh 40.1
Build 74.3
Macro 77.3
Optical 90.7
Aperture 30.1
Versatility 86.1
Social Proof 65.7
Stabilization 38.3

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong macro (75th percentile) 91th
  • Strong build (72th percentile) 86th

Cons

  • Below average bokeh (27th percentile) 30th
  • Below average aperture (29th percentile)
  • Below average optical (34th percentile)

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Ultra Wide-Angle
Focal Length Min 17
Focal Length Max 50
Elements 15
Groups 13

Aperture

Max Aperture f/4
Min Aperture f/22
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9

Build

Mount Sony E
Format Full-Frame
Weight 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs
Filter Thread 67

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Autofocus
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 190

Value & Pricing

Price History

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