- Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046) is an ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras
- It is small, lightweight and offers outstanding optical performance
- The lens is equipped with LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) lens elements, Moisture-Resistant Construction, and a hydrophobic Fluorine Coating
- It has a 17-28mm zoom range, which adds new dimensions to photographing landscapes, cityscapes, mountains and scenic vistas—as well as groups and building interiors
- It has an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide-angle end, which encourages richly expressive and creative photography
- It has an RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit for high-speed, high-precision operation and precise control of rotational angle
- The lens is compatible with many of the advanced features that are specific to mirrorless cameras
Tamron has completed its assortment of three F/2.8 large aperture zoom lenses for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless, which includes the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD, the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) standard zoom and the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) telephoto.It is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that offers high portability, optical performance, and versatility. The lens has a compact size, making it easy to carry around, and features LD and XLD lens elements that suppress chromatic aberration, a BBAR coating to reduce ghosting and flare, and an MOD of 0.19m for superior close-up shooting. Additionally, it has an RXD motor unit that provides high-speed and precise autofocus, making it suitable for continuous shooting and video recording. The lens is compatible with various advanced mirrorless camera features, including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF. The 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD is part of Tamron's assortment of three F/2.8 large aperture zoom lenses for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, along with the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 and the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD.
