Off Brand 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Digital Cameras

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Di II: Lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of our Di products. These lenses are not designed for 35mm film cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm.

The SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 zoom lens.

In addition, portrait shots are made beautiful with the natural out-of-focus effect characteristic provided by the fast F/2.8 aperture. Additionally, a broader photographic expression through the use of faster shutter speeds as a result of the maximum aperture offers enhanced photographic pleasure. The lens boasts one of the best close-up shooting performances in the class of fast standard zoom lenses designed exclusively for digital cameras and featuring an F/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, to ensure stress-free photographic shots at all focal lengths and distances.

Specification	Description
Model	AF016C-700, AF016C700, AF016C700G, AF016M-700
UPC	725211167013
Aperture	f/2.8
Dimensions (dia. X length)	2.9 x 3.2
Filter/Wide Angle Capability	67mm
Fits Camera Made By	Canon
Lens Hood	Included
Lens Type	Zoom
Select	Digital Specific Lenses
Select Digital Focal Length	Standard Zooms
Select Lens Style	Standard Zooms
Select Mount	Canon
Select Mount	Sony Alpha / Maxxum
To Fit	Canon Digital Mount
Type	Wide Angle
Weight (Pounds)	.88

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Terrific lens at a terrific price.

"I did a great deal of comparison shopping on line before I bought this lens and thought it would be a good all purpose lens for my new dlsr. I was not disappointed. The lens is fast to focus, sharp as a tack, and shows excellent bokeh. [...] The build quality is very good for its price class...." Read Full Review »

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"I purchased this lens with high expectations, but after using it for less than 4 months the zoom ring gradually began tightening up on me while in the middle of a wedding ceremony. Once at the reception site, the zoom ring jammed completely. As I tried to adjust it the ring it then loosened up, and now it rotates freely but doesn't actually do anything at all. I sent it to Tamron as it supposedly comes with a..." Read Full Review »

Oct 27, 2008 by Roc

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"I first tried this lens back in February while doing some astrophotography. Man oh man can this lens pick up stralight! Daytime use is no joke as well. I took some great shots of flying birds on a very cloudy day at the beach. Excellent lens, and looks cool as well ^_^

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4.0

"I bought this primarily for it's speed (f/2.8). I have owned the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM for some time and have been fairly satisfied with it. However, after discovering what's possible in low light conditions with the "nifty fifty" (Canon 50mm f/1.8 - the $89 lens) I wanted to add another …" Read Full Review »

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"This is one SHARP lens. I've also used a Canon 24-70 L and I can say Tamron can easily stand next to it, if not even beats the L in terms of sharpness. At f 2.8 it can be a bit sharper, but still a lot better than any kit lens wide open . Starting f 3.5 till 5.6 you get hairline sharp images. Colors …" Read Full Review »

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Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 with Canon 400D

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5.0

"It's a great lens i've both Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 and 24-60mm f2.8 the Tamron out performs them in sharpness, contrast and focusing accuracy, regarding construction it's only decent not as strong and solid like the Sigmas, anyway Tamron is the keeper i am very happy with it. "

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