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Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm
A constant f/2.8 aperture and Vibration Compensation across a versatile 17-50mm zoom range set it apart, all in a portable 572g build. Its 11.4-inch minimum focus distance and internal focusing enable tight close-ups without the lens barrel extending, adding practical flexibility. This lens is best for budget-minded portrait photographers and video creators using Nikon APS-C DSLRs who need a fast, stabilized standard zoom.
Focal length 17-50mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 572 g
lens type zoom
56 Overall Score
Price MX$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong bokeh (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong versatility (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average optical (16th percentile)
- Below average build (17th percentile)
What owners think
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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 | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 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 | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17-50mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 572 | 615 | 726 | 655 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | STM | linear motor | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | 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 | 54.9 | 81.8 | 16.9 | 69.6 | 15.9 | 84.1 | 37.3 | 81.3 | 66.9 | 81.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Usage Scores
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