January 28, 2008
Tamron Co., Ltd. |
Tamron Announces the Launch of Digitally Integrated Telephoto Macro Zoom,
SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] (Model A16NII)
with Built-In Motor for Nikon Lightweight, Compact, Fast 2.8 Standard Zoom Lens Designed
for Exclusive Use with Digital SLR Cameras (APS-C Size) |
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Mr. Morio Ono, President of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced that Tamron has introduced its SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] (Model A16NII) with a Build-In Motor for Nikon designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with smaller size image sensors.* |
| Product Name |
Date of Launch (in Japan) |
AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II (Model A16N II)
for Nikon with Built-In Motor |
March 13th, 2008 |
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SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II is fast standard zoom lens, covering easy-to-use focal length range equivalent to 26-78mm** when converted to the 35mm format. With a fast F/2.8, it delivers faster shutter speeds and a natural soft-focus effect that makes your photography even more sophisticated.
* Di (Digitally integrated)-II lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers. This lens is not designed for use with 35mm film cameras or digital SLR cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm.
(**) Tamron's conversion value is 1.55x.
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Model Name |
A16N II |
| Focal Length |
17-50mm |
| Maximum Aperture |
F/2.8 |
| Angle of View |
78°45'-31°11' (APS-C size equivalent) |
| Lens Construction |
16 elements in 13 groups |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
0.27m (Over the entire zoom range) |
| Maximum Mag. Ratio |
1:4.5 (at f=50mm MFD 0.27m) |
| Filter Diameter |
φ67mm |
| Overall Length |
84.2mm |
| Maximum Diameter |
φ73.8mm |
| Weight |
440g |
| Diaphragm Blades |
7 blades (Circular apertures) |
| Minimum Aperture |
F/32 |
| Standard Accessory |
Flower-shaped Lens Hood |
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| * The cosmetic design and specs are subject to change without notice. |
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