SeekerTamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD delivers much better image and build quality than you'd expect from a budget lens, especially one with a wide-angle, f/2.8 design.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- World's most lightweight large aperture wide-angle zoom in its class (smaller than original F4 lens)
- Superb image quality high mtf performance (utilizing the camera body compensation)
- The RXD stepping motor unit is exceptionally quiet
- Moisture-resistant construction - fluorine coating
- Versatile, exciting combination when paired with the 28-75mm F/2. 8 Di III RXD (Model A036)
- Tamron USA 6 Year Limited Warranty on new lenses (only valid when purchased via authorized dealer)
PROS
+ Very affordable.
+ Wide angle of view.
+ Crisp optics.
+ Full-frame coverage.
+ Strong build quality.
+ Fluorine, dust, and splash protection.
CONS
- Edge sharpness suffers wide open.
- Some pincushion distortion when zoomed in.
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By PCMag on November 08, 2019
The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD delivers much better image and build quality than you'd expect from a budget lens, especially one with a wide-angle, f/2.8 design.
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