After a rumor going around earlier this year, a new Tamron lens for Sony E-mount is now here. Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD has finally been officially announced, and it’s available for preorders.
The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD is designed for full frame Sony mirrorless cameras. Of course, you can use it with APS-C models too and get the 25.5-42mm equivalent focal length. This is the company’s second zoom for the Sony E-mount, and it will be a nice addition to the very popular 28-75mm f/2.8. Let’s see the full specs:
| Focal Length | 17 to 28mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 103° 41′ to 75° 23′ |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.1923 to 0.1666x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:5.2 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.48″ / 19 cm |
| Optical Design | 13 Elements in 11 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.87 x 3.90″ / 73 x 99 mm |
| Weight | 14.82 oz / 420 g |
The previously announced Tamron 28-75mm. f/2.8 Di RXD was pretty popular last year after launch. As a matter of fact, Tamron reportedly couldn’t keep up with the demand due to the high demand. I haven’t had the chance to try it out, but I played with some other Tamron zoom lenses and they’re pretty neat! So I guess we’re about to see if the new 17-28mm f/2.8 is going to reach the same level of popularity like the 28-75mm. f/2.8.
The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 is available for preorders for $899, and the shipping starts on 26 July 2019.
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