Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Nikon Digital

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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 conventional 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	AF016N700, AF016N700G, AF016NII-700, AF016NII700
UPC	725211167037
Filter/Wide Angle Capability	67mm
Select	Digital Specific Lenses
Select Digital Focal Length	Standard Zooms
Select Lens Style	Standard Zooms
Select Mount	Nikon
To Fit	Nikon Digital Mount
Type	Wide Angle

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4.0

A great gem of a lens.

"I love this little guy! I decided to purchase the Tamron 17-55 F/2.8 because I needed an affordable wide "walk-around" lens when I travel to Hong Kong in the summer. It is a sharp lens, even at F/2.8! What sold me on this lens, however, was the maximum aperture of F/2.8. Shooting wide open allows me to take photos in low light. Also at the widest, it allows for great portraits with bokeh (background blur)..." Read Full Review »

May 26, 2007 by Chris

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This is NOT the AF-D model.

"Here's the deal. Unless for some reason you are pairing this lens with a D40/D40x/D60 you do not want to buy this newer version of the lens. Its exactly the same as the old one except for one thing: the focusing is much worse Tamron decided to "upgrade" this lens by doing away with the old screw driven AF system that uses the camera body to focus the lens. Problem is that their new "AF-S" version of this lens i..." Read Full Review »

May 08, 2008 by Jeff

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Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Nikon Digital Review

A great gem of a lens.

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4.0

"I love this little guy! I decided to purchase the Tamron 17-55 F/2.8 because I needed an affordable wide "walk-around" lens when I travel to Hong Kong in the summer.

It is a sharp lens, even at F/2.8!

What sold me on this lens, however, was the maximum aperture of F/2.8. Shooting wide open …" Read Full Review »

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"[Nikon D40]-You don't get auto focus on the D40 (which is what I like...I have to do my own focusing). I tested it with the D40's noise reduction both on and off (handles noise very well even at 800 ISO). It's much heavier than the default Nikkor AF 18-55mm plastic lens so secure your neck strap. Fi …" Read Full Review »

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"I have a Nikon 70S and wanted at least one really good lens. The Nikon equivalent at 4x the cost was not an option. Using a monopod, I was able to caputre some beautiful low light pictures. The 18mm (moderate wide) to 50mm (moderate telephoto)makes this a great normal lens. I'm very happy with it th …" Read Full Review »

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4.0

"Very nice lens,was a replacment to the Nikon 18-70 Kit lens. 2.8 is great to have, very sharp & nice color. Very satisfied with purchase. "

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4.0

"I was using the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G with my D200 before I got this lens. I wanted something with similar range but fast, yet affordable. This lens fit the ticket perfectly, and after using it for a few weeks with my D200, I have never looked back since.

At first though there were a few is …" Read Full Review »

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