Tamron SP AF17-35MM F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical

Tamron SP AF17-35MM F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) Lens Review

Tamron's SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-f4 Di Lens is a compact and relatively lightweight ultra-wide angle lens that is nearly as versatile on a full frame D/SLR as it is on an APS-C DSLR. This lens is currently priced from $300.00-$450.00 USD and seemingly offers quite a bargain for the price. It is a relatively fast maxiumum aperture lens that has a good specification sheet for both indoor and outdoor work. Mounted on an APS-C Alpha DSLR, it has a 25.5-52.5mm equivalent field of view, and does extra wide duty work for a full frame DSLR. This lens is similar in design to the Konica Minolta 17-35mm lens that has been out of production for quite some time. On the hunt for a bargain ultra-wide with respectable performance for my A900, I decided to purchase this lens and give it a go. I already own and reviewed a couple of ultra wide full frame compatible lenses for my A900, but I wanted to try the Tamron out to see how it would compete alongside the Sony Zeiss 16-35mm, Sigma 17-35mm, and Tokina 19-35mm lenses respectfully.