The Tamron E 17-28mm F2.8-2.8 is a 17–28 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for the Sony E mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.
Focal length
17–28 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Mount
Sony E
Designed for
Full frame
Field of view by sensor
| Sensor | Diagonal angle of view | 35 mm equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 103.7° – 75.4° | 17–28 mm |
| APS-C (1.5×) | 79.5° – 53.6° | 26–43 mm |
| Canon APS-C (1.6×) | 77.0° – 51.6° | 27–45 mm |
| Micro Four Thirds | 64.9° – 42.2° | 34–56 mm |
Hyperfocal distance
| Focal length | f/2.8 | f/5.6 | f/8 | f/11 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 mm | 3.5 m | 1.7 m | 1.2 m | 0.9 m | 0.6 m |
| 28 mm | 9.4 m | 4.7 m | 3.3 m | 2.4 m | 1.7 m |
Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).
Longest exposure for sharp stars
| Camera | NPF rule (wide open) | 500 rule |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame (24 MP) | 16.2 s @ f/2.8 | 29.4 s |
| Full frame (45 MP) | 13.5 s @ f/2.8 | 29.4 s |
| APS-C (24 MP) | 12.6 s @ f/2.8 | 19.2 s |
Cameras that fit (52)
- Sony NEX-3
- Sony NEX-C3
- Sony NEX-F3
- Sony NEX-3N
- Sony NEX-5
- Sony NEX-5N2011
- Sony NEX-5R2012
- Sony NEX-5T2013
- Sony NEX-62012
- Sony NEX-72011
- Sony Alpha 60002014
- Sony Alpha 3000
- Sony Alpha 50002014
- Sony Alpha 51002014
- Sony Alpha 72013
- Sony Alpha 7R2013
- Sony Alpha 7R II2015
- Sony Alpha 7 III2018
- Sony Alpha 7R III2017
- Sony Alpha 7R IIIA2021
- Sony Alpha 7 IV2021
- Sony Alpha 7 V
- Sony Alpha 7R IV2019
- Sony Alpha 7R IVA2021
- Sony Alpha 7R V2022
- Sony Alpha 7R VI
- Sony Alpha 7S2014
- Sony Alpha 7 II2014
- Sony Alpha 7C2020
- Sony Alpha 7C II2023
- Sony Alpha 7CR2023
- Sony Alpha 7S II2015
- Sony Alpha 7S III2020
- Sony Alpha 61002019
- Sony Alpha 6100A
- Sony Alpha 63002016
- Sony Alpha 64002019
- Sony Alpha 6400A
- Sony Alpha 65002016
- Sony Alpha 66002019
- Sony Alpha 67002023
- Sony Alpha 92017
- Sony Alpha 9 II2019
- Sony Alpha 9 III2023
- Sony Alpha 12021
- Sony Alpha 1 II2024
- Sony FX2
- Sony FX32021
- Sony FX302022
- Sony ZV-E12023
- Sony ZV-E102021
- Sony ZV-E10 II2024
Where to buy
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What is the Tamron E 17-28mm F2.8-2.8 equivalent to on APS-C?
About 26–42 mm (1.5×) or 27–45 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Tamron E 17-28mm F2.8-2.8 compatible with?
It fits Sony NEX-3, Sony NEX-C3, Sony NEX-F3, Sony NEX-3N, Sony NEX-5 and more (see the full list above).