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 £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong versatility (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average build (21st percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
80/100Our AI sentiment read
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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 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17-50mm | 17-28mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 570 | 450 | 260 | 320 | 495 | 420 |
| AF Type | - | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | linear motor | STM | SSM |
| 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 | 54.6 | 83.5 | 20.6 | 73.2 | 18.4 | 85.8 | 36.7 | 80.7 | 65.7 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 86.9 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.9 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.1 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 86.9 | 69.9 | 63.3 | 92.3 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
Usage Scores
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