Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm
A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 17-50mm zoom range combined with Vibration Compensation stabilization sets this lens apart for low-light shooting on Nikon APS-C DSLRs. Its compact 572g build and 11.4-inch minimum focusing distance offer practical versatility without the bulk of typical fast zooms. This lens is best for portrait and event photographers on a budget who need stabilized, bright standard zoom performance.
Focal length 17-50mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 570 g
lens type telephoto
57 Overall Score
Price R$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong versatility (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average build (22nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
80/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 290 |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17-50mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 570 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm | 53.8 | 82 | 22.1 | 73.4 | 20.9 | 84.4 | 37.1 | 80.7 | 70.1 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.4 | 90.7 | 67.3 | 69.1 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.4 | 75.8 | 67.9 | 63.1 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.2 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.4 | 44.5 | 93.1 | 68.1 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.2 | 77.8 | 34.1 | 88 | 66.9 | 63.6 | 92.3 | 56 | 93.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24.1 | 72.8 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 98 | 76.8 | 89.3 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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