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Lens Test: Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II AF

This wide-to-moderate tele zoom offers you a chance to upgrade your wide-angle kit zoom. So what are you waiting for?
  • By Julia Silber on December 16, 2008
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17-50mm (17.36-50.37 tested), f/2.8 (f/2.74-2.93 tested), 16 elements in 13 groups. Focusing turns 50 degrees clockwise. Zoom ring turns 80 degrees counterclockwise. Focal lengths marked at 17-, 24-, 35-, and 50mm.

• Diagonal view angle: 78-31 degrees.

• Weight: 1.18 lb. n Filter size: 67mm.

• Mounts: Canon AF, Konica Minolta AF, Nikon AF.

• Included: Lenshood.

• Street price: $450.