Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens, Sony FE (A068S)

The Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD is a multipurpose lens that is suitable for both photography and videography. Its unique focal length range includes an ultra-wide 17mm position, perfect for wide-angle shots as well as indoor photography, architectural photography and even handheld vlogging. The focal length also extends to 50mm, which provides a so-called normal angle of view, suitable for portraits and a tighter perspective of everyday subjects. It also has impressive close-up performance, with a minimum focus distance of 0.19m at the wide-angle end and 0.3m at the telephoto end for shooting close-up subjects. This flexible focal length range is supported by a fixed f/4 maximum aperture that helps prioritize portability and makes it an ideal all-purpose lens.

The design of the lens is also suitable for multimedia use, as it has a VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor for fast and quiet autofocus. The lens also has an internal zoom and focus design, which means that its length does not change during use, improving handling and making it easier to balance when using a gimbal stabilizer.

In addition, in terms of physical design, the 17-50mm has a moisture-proof structure and a fluorine coating has been applied to the front element, which makes cleaning simple and straightforward. It uses 67mm filters, like most other Tamron mirrorless lenses, and is also compatible with Tamron Lens Utility software to fine-tune lens performance to suit your needs.

Features:

• A versatile lens for both photography and videography
• The unique focal length includes an ultra-wide 17mm position and a normal-length 50mm position
• Impressive close-up performance, minimum focusing distance of 0.19 m on the wide-angle end and 0.3 m on the tele end
• The fixed f/4 maximum aperture prioritizes portability and makes it an ideal all-purpose lens
• VXD linear motor for fast and quiet autofocus
• Internal zoom and focus structure for intuitive handling and easy balancing when using a gimbal stabilizer
• Moisture-proof structure and fluorine coating applied to the front element
• Compatible with 67mm filters and Tamron Lens Utility software

• Sony E-bayonet (FE)
• Focal length: 17-50 mm (cinematic equivalent in APS-C cameras: 25.5 - 75 mm)
• Aperture: f/4
• Smallest aperture: f/22
• Optical structure: 15 elements in 13 groups
• Closest focusing distance: 19 cm (wide angle)
• No. of dimming slats: 9
• Filter thread: 67 mm
• Dimensions: 174.8 x 114.4 mm
• Weight: 460 g
• Contents of the sales package: lens, lens hood, lens protectors