Tamron Di A037 17-35mm
The constant f/2.8 aperture across a 17-35mm zoom range in a 460g body makes this lens stand out for its blend of speed and extreme portability. Its silent OSD autofocus, fluorine-coated front element, and weather sealing provide practical, discreet operation and durable outdoor protection. This lens is best for travel and landscape photographers who prioritize a lightweight kit without sacrificing a fast wide-angle view.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong versatility (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Coating | fluorine compound |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | OSD |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 280 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di A037 17-35mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Sony G SELP1020G | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17-35mm | 16-85mm | 50mm | 10-20mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 460 | 59 | 297 | 178 | 515 | 210 |
| AF Type | OSD | AF-S | STM | Linear motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di A037 17-35mm | 54.6 | 81.2 | 60.4 | 71.3 | 33.8 | 83.7 | 74.4 | 50.3 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.6 | 74.8 | 98.4 | 59.7 | 64.1 | 76.8 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.4 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 34.1 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
| Sony G SELP1020G Compare | 98.1 | 69.5 | 93.4 | 42.7 | 79 | 71.2 | 72.9 | 67.4 | 80.5 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.4 | 74.8 | 45.9 | 32.6 | 79 | 76.8 | 96.1 | 77.9 | 92.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.6 | 15.6 | 90 | 81.8 | 72.2 | 24 | 93.3 | 88 | 96.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $219
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Usage Scores
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