A Tribute to TAMRON A16

Since I got my TAMRON A16: SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR DII LD ASPHERICAL (IF) in 22nd January 2007, I have never been disappointed by this fine piece of 'fast' glass that offers crisp and 'hair-splitting' sharp images. It has accompanied me through my D50 days and now D200. It is also my most used and standard lens. While anticipating the arrival of a newcomer from TAMRON, here is my faithful TAMRON A16 that has always been serving me well.

TAMRON A16
SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR DII LD ASPHERICAL (IF)

SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name A16
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 (10.6") (Over the entire zoom range)
Maximum Mag. Ratio 1:4.5 (at f=50mm MFD 0.27m)
Filter Diameter f67mm
Overall Length 81.7mm (3.2") *
Maximum Diameterf74.0mm (2.9")
Weight 434 grams (15.3oz.) *
Diaphragm Blades 7 blades (Circular apertures)
Minimum Aperture F/32
Standard Accessory Flower-shaped Lens Hood

Some pictures taken with the TAMRON A16

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©William Tan 2007