Is Tamron Di II full-frame?
Tamron currently produces three categories of photographic lenses; Di series optics for full frame and APS-C format cameras, Di II series optics for use with APS-C format cameras and Di III series optics, which are compatible with mirrorless digital cameras.
Is a Tamron Di lens full-frame?
TAMRON All-in-One Zoom Lens. Di (Digitally Integrated Design) lenses are designed for full-frame and APS-C format digital SLR cameras and feature an optical design tailored to the characteristics of digital cameras.
What is VC image stabilization?
Image stabilization, or vibration reduction, O.I.S., Optical SteadyShot, SR, VC, VR, MEGA O.I.S., and other equally catchy monikers, are technologies that enable photographers to take pictures under lighting conditions that once upon a time would have been considered too iffy for capturing sharp still images.
Is the Tamron af-17-50mm still a good lens?
That was true of the Tamron predecessor (pre-VC Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras , and it remains true in this model. Although a friend has tried both and has said that the VC version is still markedly improved.
What kind of lens is the Tamron 17-50mm di II?
Tamron 17-50mm. enlarge. Tamron calls this the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF). This marketing baloney means: Di II: Only works on 1.6x and DX cameras, won’t work on 1.3x or 35mm or full-frame cameras.
What is the fastest zoom lens on a Tamron camera?
(From Tamron lens literature) The SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, expanding the product concept of the popular SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 zoom lens.
Is the Tamron 17-50 VC worth it?
Based on the quality-for-the-price ratio of the non-VC Tamron 17-50mm f/2. 8 XR Di II Lens, I had very high hopes for the Tamron 17-50 VC. Taking the good image quality of the non-VC 17-50 and adding vibration control to it sounded like a recipe for success to me.