Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (A068)

High-Performance Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD (A068) is a high-performance standard zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. This lens offers a versatile zoom range, a constant f/4 aperture, and advanced optical features, making it ideal for a wide range of photographic applications, including landscape, portrait, street, and travel photography. Its compact and lightweight design ensures ease of use and portability.

Key Features

Versatile Zoom Range

• 17-50mm Focal Length: Provides a wide to standard field of view, perfect for capturing everything from expansive landscapes to detailed portraits.
• Constant f/4 Aperture: Ensures consistent performance and exposure throughout the zoom range, allowing for flexibility in various lighting conditions.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 16 elements in 12 groups, including multiple LD (Low Dispersion) and GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and sharpness across the frame.
• BBAR-G2 Coating: Reduces ghosting and flare, enhancing contrast and color accuracy even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth, circular bokeh for aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus areas.

VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) Autofocus

• VXD Motor: Ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD (A068)
• Mount Type: Sony E-mount (Full-Frame)
• Focal Length: 17-50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Elements/Groups: 16 elements in 12 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 7, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.19 m (7.5 in) at 17mm, 0.26 m (10.2 in) at 50mm
• Maximum Magnification: 0.25x
• Filter Diameter: 67mm
• Dimensions: 74 x 105 mm (2.91 x 4.13 in)
• Weight: 525 g (1.16 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Compact and Lightweight Design

• Portability: Weighing only 525 grams, this lens is lightweight and easy to carry, making it ideal for travel and everyday use.
• Compact Size: Its compact design ensures it takes up minimal space in your camera bag, allowing for easy storage and transportation.

Durable Construction

• Moisture-Resistant Design: Seals protect against dust and moisture, ensuring reliable performance in various outdoor conditions.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front element to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Various Photography Styles: Perfect for capturing landscapes, portraits, street scenes, and travel moments with stunning clarity and detail.
• Excellent for Low-Light Conditions: The constant f/4 aperture allows for reliable performance in low-light environments, making it ideal for indoor and evening shoots.
• Great for Video: The smooth and quiet autofocus, combined with the versatile zoom range and superior optical performance, makes it ideal for dynamic video recording.