Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E

Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E Summary

Designed for full-frame (FE) Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E expands the line-up as the world’s first lens, which covers an ultra wide angle through to standard focal width. Tamron is known for creating unique lenses for Sony E mount and the A068 model follows this trend, with a zoom range capable of capturing stunning landscape photos, through to architecture and portraits, as well as everyday snapshots.

It boasts a close minimum focus distance with high magnification, enabling you to capture large details and engaging compositions right across its impressive zoom reach. What’s more, the constant f/4 aperture throughout the whole range makes the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens ideal not just for stills, but also for video shooting.

Despite an impressive zoom range, the lens weighs just 460g and measures 114.4mm long, maintaining this length and centre of balance while zooming thanks to the internal zoom mechanism. This is ideal for capturing movies whilst using a gimbal stabiliser as the weight won’t shift and require rebalancing.

For durability in open air environments the portable 17-50mm f/4 lens includes a moisture resistant construction and Fluorine Coatings on the front and rear lens surfaces. This ensures outdoor photographers can embrace the weather and capture decisive shots, even during inclement conditions.

Key Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens Features

• World’s first ultra wide to standard zoom lens of this type
• Advanced optical design with impressive performance at all focal lengths
• Includes LD, GM and hybrid aspherical lens elements
• Close 0.19m (wide) and 0.3m (tele) minimum object distance
• High maximum magnification of 1:46 (wide) and 1:38 (tele)
• Fast and precise AF from the VXD linear motor focus mechanism
• Fixed barrel length and internal zoom mechanism
• 9-bladed circular aperture
• Compatible with Tamron Lens Utility
• BBAR-G2 Coating (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) for reduced ghost and flare
• Moisture resistant construction
• Fluorine Coating on front and rear surfaces
• Compact 67mm filter thread
• 460g weight

Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E in More Detail

Advanced Tamron optics for brilliant results

The lens construction consists of 15 elements in 13 groups, including three LD (Low Dispersion), one GM (Glass Moulded Aspherical) and two Hybrid Aspherical lens elements. This designs helps to effectively suppress chromatic and other aberrations, while resolving power remains high across the entire frame.

Results across the frame are clear and sharp, and you can achieve smooth out of focus areas within the image thanks to the f/4 aperture and circular 9-bladed diaphragm.

Fast and precise AF

The AF drive utilises Tamron’s proprietary VXD linear motor focus mechanism (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive), combining high speed with precision, allowing you to achieve fast and accurate focus.

Close minimum focus distance

Shooting at close distances provides additional versatility to capture dynamic compositions and frame-filling details while using the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E. When shooting at the wide end of the zoom range you can capture images as close as 0.19m, which increases to just 0.3m at the tele end. What’s more, the maximum magnification ratio is 1:46 at the wide end, expanding the possibilities for expression with just a single lens.

Tamron Lens Utility software compatibility

The in-house developed Tamron Lens Utility lets users change lens settings, assign camera body functions and update firmware when required. Users can also customise functions for various stills photography and videography styles with the Lens Utility, for a more personalised shooting experience.

Compact and portable design

Thanks to its compact dimensions and lightweight construction the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 lens for Sony cameras is a highly portable zoom, which you can bring on all of your adventures. Additionally, it features a compact 67mm filter thread, enabling you to utilise cost-effective lens filters for different shooting situations. This is ideal whether you need a circular polarising filter to reduce glare during landscape photography, or a variable ND filter for video recording.

Made for field work

With a Fluorine coating on the front and rear elements, moisture resistant construction and BBAR-G27 Coating, the 17-50mm f/4 lens is ready for outdoor adventures. The fluorine coatings help reduce maintenance with easy-clean, contaminant repellant surfaces, while Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2 coatings reduce flare and ghosting, helping to maintain contrast and image quality, even while shooting in backlit environments.

What’s in the box

• Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E Mount full-frame cameras
• Flower shaped lens hood
• Lens caps