Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD

Ultra wide angle lens for Sony FE mount

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Following on from the Japanese manufacturer's first lens in the Sony FE mount, the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens offers an excellent balance with Sony's full-frame hybrid cameras. Versatile, bright, compact, it has all the elements to join your photo equipment!

Ultra wide angle lens for Sony FE mount

Overview

The wide-angle zoom lens for the Sony mount

Following on from the Japanese manufacturer's first lens in the Sony FE mount, the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens offers an excellent balance with full-frame Sony hybrid cameras. Versatile, bright and compact, it has all the elements to join your camera equipment. This new lens also has the advantage of being the lightest in its class, weighing just 420g. Thef/2.8 aperture is combined with a high-performance RXD autofocus system to provide a better photographic experience. This tropicalized lens also offers additional protection when shooting outdoors in inclement weather.

Complementing the 28-75mm f/2.8

Launched a year after its predecessor, the 17-28mm f/2.8 III RXD shares the same ergonomic and technological features, but has been designed with high optical performance as a top priority in a lightweight, compact package. It retains the same filter size as its big brother, allowing the same cap and filters to be used.

Its unrivalled size (99mm) for a focal length range of 17-28mm offers excellent mobility and will be a lightweight solution to accompany a Sony hybrid. It is definitely the ultimatecompact ultra wide angle lens perfectly calibrated for a Sony FE mount.

Superb optical performance

Equipped with Tamron's Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive (RXD) technology, the A046 provides fast, accurate and quiet autofocus, even in a wide-aperture lens, which is typically larger and heavier. It will prove very capable for landscape, reportage, wide or detail portrait photography as well as for video shooting.

It also stands out for its minimum focusing distance, which allows you to take close-up photos while maintaining a wide field of view. At 28mm, you can also achieve a nice effect on background blur.

All-weather construction

Once in your hand, you'll notice that the design of this lens has a quality feel. Attached to your camera body, it can be used in any weather. It features 7 seals in the lens mounting area and other areas to prevent moisture and dripping.

For shooting in uncertain environments, you'll appreciate the fluorine-based coating on the front lens. Not only is it easier to wipe off, it's also less vulnerable to dirt, dust, moisture or fingerprints.

Key features:

  • Bright, ultra-wide angle zoom lens
  • Focal length: 17-28mm
  • Maximum aperture: F/2.8
  • Minimum aperture: F/22
  • 13 lenses in 11 groups
  • Including 1 XLD lens, 2 LD lenses, 3 aspherical lenses
  • Tropicalized construction: 7 seals, moisture and dirt resistant
  • Maximum magnification ratio: 1:5.2 at 17mm and 1:6 at 28mm
  • Minimum object distance: 19 cm at 17 mm and 26 cm at 28 mm
  • Filter diameter: 67 mm
  • Angle of view: 103°41'-75°23' (full frame)
  • Autofocus with RXD motor fast, quiet and accurate (suitable for video shooting)
  • Lens hood included
  • Unstabilised (stabilisation is built into the Sony body)
  • Mount: Sony FE
  • Compatible with Sony FE camera specific features
  • Dimensions: 73 x 99 mm
  • Weight : 420 g
Specifications
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General information

Product name

Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD

Brand

Tamron

Model

A046

Technical specifications

Lens type

Ultra wide angle

Sensor format

APS-C
Full Frame

Compatibility

Sony FE

Stabilized

No

Prime lens

No

Min focal length

17 mm

Max focal length

28 mm

Minimum focus distance

19 cm

Weather sealing body

Yes

Filter size

67 mm

Lens hood

Yes

Physical characteristics

Length

99 mm

Weight

420 g

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 3 Jul 2019

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