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17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD
6-Year Limited Warranty
Your lens purchase includes many benefits at no additional charge.
Features
- Versatile range from ultra-wide to standard focal lengths.
- Maintains constant F4 aperture throughout zoom range.
- 50mm setting approximates natural human vision.
- High-speed, high-precision, quiet VXD AF.
- TAMRON Lens Utility™ and TAMRON-LINK compatible.
- Moisture-Resistant Construction.
- Protective Fluorine Coating.
In the Box
- Lens Hood
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
Return Policy
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Lens Overview
17-50mm wide-angle zoom lens, the world’s first[1] lens covers from ultra wide-angle through to the standard range
The 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068) offers a versatile zoom range from ultra-wide to standard focal lengths, eliminating the need to switch lenses. This TAMRON 17-50mm Sony E-mount lens captures everything from dynamic landscape and cityscape compositions to casual snaps and portraits, showcasing the rich variation possible with a single compact lens. At the 50mm end, the angle of coverage closely matches normal human vision. Additionally, this zoom lens maintains an F4 aperture throughout the zoom range, making it ideal for both still photography and video shooting. The 17-50mm F4 significantly expands your creative possibilities, opening the door to new and exciting photographic experiences.
[1] Among the zoom lenses for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras (As of August, 2023: TAMRON)
Advanced optical performance with rich bokeh at F4
The optical construction of the 17-50mm F4 wide-angle zoom lens consists of 15 elements in 13 groups. With the precise arrangement of special lens elements, including three LD (Low Dispersion), one GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) and two hybrid aspherical lens elements, chromatic and other aberrations are effectively suppressed. The resolving power across the entire frame with clarity and sharpness, and full use of the rich bokeh delivered by the F4 wide-open aperture get you close to that perfect shot.
Compact, lightweight body and internal zoom mechanism for comfortable shooting and excellent balance
The TAMRON 17-50mm Sony E-mount weighs just 16.2oz (460g) and is a compact 4.5″ (114.4mm) long, a size that’s well-balanced even when attached to a Sony mirrorless camera body. The lens has a fixed barrel length and internal zoom mechanism that minimizes changes to the center of gravity while shooting. It’s easy to maintain framing while shooting still images and video, and it can be easily balanced when paired with a video rig or gimbal. The highly portable lens features Moisture-Resistant Construction and employs a Fluorine Coating on the front and back lens surfaces, providing durability in natural environments such as trekking, camping, and other outdoor activities, and making it more convenient to clean the lens when necessary.
High-speed, high-precision AF is extremely quiet and ideal for shooting video and still images
The TAMRON 17-50mm Sony E-mount lens’s AF drive uses the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism. The AF drive features high-speed operations and achieves positional accuracy in miniscule 0.005mm increments. Equipped with high-speed and high-precision autofocus among the best in its class, the 17-50mm F4 ensures you won’t miss a shot when out and about or traveling. With fast and accurate focusing on moving objects, the lens can reliably track subjects whose movements are difficult to predict such as small children and pets, making it great for shooting video. Additionally, thanks to quiet operation during AF, the lens can be used with peace of mind when shooting still images or video in noise-sensitive settings like school plays and weddings.
Excellent Minimum Object Distance captures tiny subjects in vivid detail
The 17-50mm F4 wide-angle zoom lens achieves an astounding MOD of 7.5″ (0.19m) and maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.6 at the wide end, and 11.8″ (0.3m) and maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.8 at the 50mm end. With a working distance of around 2.3″ (5.7cm) at the 17mm end, you can practically get as close to the subject as you wish. This allows you the flexibility to shoot in cramped places such as small rooms or inside a camping tent, without needing to reposition. It also lets you enjoy compositions that make use of beautiful bokeh and unique angles.
Compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility™ software
The 17-50mm F4 wide-angle zoom is compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility™ software, the dedicated application available in Mobile versions for iOS ¹ and Android™ OS ² and also for Mac/PC desktop/laptops ³. Without needing special video or photo equipment, users can assign practical functions ⁴ to the lens, enhancing the shooting experience. Firmware updates are available via the PC version ⁵.
[1] To connect your iOS smartphone and lens, use the separately sold accessory TAMRON-LINK (Bluetooth adapter Model TL-01). For iOS, only a Bluetooth wireless connection is available.
[2] To connect your Android smartphone and lens, use the separately sold accessories: TAMRON-LINK, or the TAMRON Connection Cable USB Type-C to Type-C Model CC-350).
[3] To connect your PC and lens, use the separately sold accessories: the TAMRON Connection Cable (USB Type-A to Type-C Model CC-150 or USB Type-C to Type-C Model CC-350).
[4] The functions available in this application vary depending on the lens and mount.
[5] Lens firmware updates are not supported by the Mobile version. Firmware updates require the TAMRON Lens Utility for PC.
Trademarks
Product and service names in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
*iOS is a name of Apple Inc. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco.
*Android is a trademark or registered trademark of Google LLC.
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Built with Mirrorless in Mind
– Fast Hybrid AF
– Eye AF
– Direct Manual Focus (DMF)
– In-camera lens correction (shading, chromatic aberration, distortion)
– AF Assist
*Features vary by camera. Please consult your camera’s instruction manual for details.
*Always update the firmware to the latest version.
*As of August, 2023.
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Lens Features
Features
A 9-blade diaphragm is configured to retain a smooth, circular-shaped aperture opening even when stopped down by two stops from the wide-open aperture. This produces a smooth-edged bokeh in background highlights.
TAMRON has long been an innovator of coating technologies that prevent ghosting and flare. Second-generation BBAR-G2 Coating is a groundbreaking advancement that provides vastly improved performance compared to the original BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating. The coating corrects for ghosting and flare to an unprecedented extent and renders fine subject detail with true clarity and stunning contrast even under backlit conditions.
The 17-50mm F4 is compatible with the dedicated TAMRON Lens Utility software for computers and devices with Android™ [1] OS that was developed in-house by TAMRON[2]. TAMRON Lens Utility lets users change lens settings, assign camera body functions, and update to the latest firmware[3] when necessary. In addition, when using the Mobile version, functions unique to mobile version can be operated remotely without touching the lens. Users may customize functions for various still photography and videography shooting styles, thereby providing a more personalized and fulfilling shooting experience.
[1] Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
[2] To connect your PC and lens, use the TAMRON Connection Cable (USB Type-A to Type-C/ Model CC-150, or USB Type-C to Type-C/ Model CC-350) sold separately.
To connect your smartphone and lens, use the TAMRON Connection Cable (USB Type-C to Type-C/ Model CC-350) sold separately.
[3] The mobile version does not support lens firmware updates. Please use the TAMRON Lens Utility for PC to update the lens firmware.
For greater protection when shooting outdoors, leak-resistant seals throughout the lens barrel help protect your equipment.
The front surface of the lens element is coated with a protective fluorine compound that is water- and oil-repellent. The lens surface is easier to wipe clean and is less vulnerable to the damaging effects of dirt, dust, moisture and fingerprints.
Technical Specifications
Model
A068
Format
Mirrorless
Focal Length
17-50mm
Maximum Aperture
F4
Minimum Aperture
F22
Aperture Blades
9 (circular diaphragm)
Length
114.4mm/4.5"
Weight
460g/16.2oz
Maximum Diameter
ø74.8mm
Filter Size
ø67mm
Minimum Object Distance
0.19m (7.5") (Wide) / 0.3m (11.8") (Tele)
Maximum Magnification Ratio
1:4.6 (Wide) / 1:3.8 (Tele)
Angle of View (diagonal)
103° 41'-46° 48' (for full-frame mirrorless format)
Optical Construction
15 elements in 13 groups
Standard Accessory
Flower-shaped hood, Lens caps
Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)
Optical Construction
* Length is the distance from the front end of the lens to the lens mount face.
** The circular diaphragm stays almost perfectly circular up to two stops down from maximum aperture.
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.
Release Date
October 19th, 2023
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