Tamron AF 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD Sony FE

Sony E, full size
2Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 2 tests
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Product details

AF 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068) - EISA Award winner for "Best Product" 2024-2025. For the first time, a zoom lens developed for mirrorless full-frame cameras covers the range from 17mm ultra-wide angle to a standard focal length of 50mm, making it particularly suitable for capturing dynamic scenes. The Tamron 17-50mm F/4 offers a constant aperture of F/4, making it ideal for both photography and videography.

  • Covers ultra-wide angle to standard focal length with a constant aperture of F4
  • High optical performance and image quality throughout the zoom range
  • Compact for easy handling with internal zoom for excellent balance
  • Fast and precise autofocus for both photography and videography
  • Tamron Lens Utility expands the possibilities for photography and videography.

Tamron Swiss Warranty

10-year Swiss warranty - registration on Tamron CH website - registration deadline: 2 months after date of purchase. The Swiss Guarantee and the national cashback campaigns cannot be guaranteed for marketplace offers.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
full size
Weight
460 g
Focus type
Autofocus
Lens type
Telephoto lens, Ultra wide-angle lens
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Focal length
17 - 50 mm
Item number
38709092

General information

Manufacturer
Tamron
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
06A068S
Release date
27.9.2023
Sales rank in Category Lenses
213 of 3181

Colour

Colour
Black

Material

Material
15 elements in 13 groups

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.19 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Telephoto lens, Ultra wide-angle lens
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Aperture
4 
Min. aperture
22 
Min. focal length (exact)
17 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
50 mm
Focal length
17 - 50 mm
Sensor compatibility
full size
Number of diaphragm blades
9 x
Filter thread
67 mm
Number of lenses
15
Number of lens groups
13
Lens equipment
Filter thread, Zoom function
Focus type
Autofocus
Country code
EN

Objective 2 properties

Min. aperture opening
f/22
Max. aperture
f/4
Aperture
f/4 - 22
Min. focal length (exact)
0.02 m
Max. Focal length (exact)
0.05 m
Filter thread
0.07 m
Lens equipment
Filter thread, Zoom function

Origin

Country of origin
Vietnam

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1x Tamron 17-50mm F, 4 Di III VXD

Product dimensions

Weight
460 g
Length
114.40 mm
Diameter
74.80 mm

Package dimensions

Length
19 cm
Width
12 cm
Height
14 cm
Weight
690 g

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 10.Olympus
    0.7 %
  • 11.TTArtisan
    0.8 %
  • 12.Tamron
    1 %
  • 13.Viltrox
    1.1 %
  • 14.Voigtländer
    1.2 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 4.Sony
    7 days
  • 5.Nikon
    10 days
  • 6.Fujifilm
    13 days
  • 7.Tamron
    15 days
  • 8.Canon
    20 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 8.Panasonic
    6.2 %
  • 9.TTArtisan
    7.2 %
  • 10.Tamron
    8.1 %
  • 11.Laowa
    8.4 %
  • 12.Sirui
    8.5 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good84/100
Very good80/100
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Foto MagazinSingle testReleaseAugust 2024

Above all, the favourable price and the large focal length range speak in favour of the super wide-angle lens.

Very good88/100
DigitalPhoto Logo
DigitalPhotoSingle testReleaseMarch 2024
  • Positiveplenty of room for manoeuvre in the wide-angle range
  • PositiveHigh resolution
  • PositiveFast autofocus
  • NegativeNo water and dust protection

In the test laboratory, the standard zoom with the dynamic zoom range secured the overall rating of "very good". The resolution, lens quality and autofocus were all convincing. There were deductions in the features category - partly due to the lack of an image stabiliser. The lens should be of particular interest to anyone who not only wants to take photos with their camera, but also film...