Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Review

The Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras is a great option for landscape photographers and videographers. The build quality is decent with a metal mount and USB C port, although it is mostly made of plastic. Image quality is sharp at f/8, but there are softness and distortion issues at wider apertures. The lens performs better on APS-C cameras, but the sharpness at f/8 redeems its image quality on both full-frame and APS-C cameras.

The Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens offers a wide range of focal lengths in a single lens, making it a versatile option for landscape photographers and videographers. The build quality is decent, although the predominantly plastic construction raises concerns about long-term durability.

The lens performs well at f/8, delivering sharp results in both the middle and corner of the image. However, there are notable softness and distortion issues at wider apertures, particularly at f/4.

The Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras is a versatile option for landscape photographers and videographers, offering a wide range of focal lengths in a single lens. It features a mid-range design with a metal mount and some plastic components. The build quality is decent, although the predominantly plastic construction raises concerns about long-term durability. The lens exhibits little breathing and has a smooth focus ring, but the zoom ring feels slightly sticky. The autofocus motor is quick and accurate, making it suitable for both photo and video applications. Although it lacks image stabilization, the lens comes with a 67mm front filter size and a plastic hood.In terms of image quality, the lens performs well at f/8, delivering sharp results in both the middle and corner of the image. However, there are notable softness and distortion issues at wider apertures, particularly at f/4. The lens performs better on APS-C cameras, where it continues to be sharp at f/8, redeeming its image quality on both full-frame and APS-C cameras.Overall, the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens is a solid option for photographers and videographers looking for a versatile zoom lens. While it has some limitations in terms of image quality, particularly at wider apertures, the lens's performance at f/8 makes it a valuable tool for landscape and travel photography.

Overall, the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens is a solid option for photographers and videographers looking for a versatile zoom lens. While it has some limitations in terms of image quality, particularly at wider apertures, the lens's performance at f/8 makes it a valuable tool for landscape and travel photography.