# Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E URL: https://camerashop.com.eg/product/tamron-17-28mm-f-2-8-di-iii-rxd-lens-for-sony-e/ Language: en Availability: in stock SKU: 2424 Price: 46365 EGP Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Sony E-mount wide-angle zoom lens with constant f/2.8 aperture, RXD silent AF, XLD optics, and moisture-resistant build. The **Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD** is a premium wide-angle zoom lens engineered for **full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras**, delivering a versatile ultra-wide to wide focal range ideal for landscape, astrophotography, and architectural photography. Its **constant f/2.8 maximum aperture** ensures consistent brightness and beautiful depth-of-field control across the entire zoom range, even in challenging low-light conditions. Tamron’s advanced **XLD and LD optical elements** work in tandem with **BBAR anti-reflection and fluorine coatings** to eliminate chromatic aberrations, flare, and ghosting, producing images with outstanding sharpness and color accuracy. Paired with a near-silent **RXD stepping AF motor**, a **moisture-resistant construction**, and a 9-blade rounded diaphragm for pleasing bokeh, this lens is a dependable creative tool for both stills and video shooters. ### Key features - **Constant f/2.8 Aperture Across 17-28mm:** Maintains maximum brightness throughout the zoom range, giving you consistent low-light performance and precise depth-of-field control for dramatic wide-angle shots. - **XLD and LD Elements for Superior Clarity:** eXtra Low Dispersion and Low Dispersion glass elements drastically reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing, delivering sharp, color-accurate images from edge to edge. - **BBAR Coating Eliminates Flare and Ghosting:** Broad-Band Anti-Reflection coating applied to individual elements suppresses internal reflections, ensuring high contrast and true-to-life colors even when shooting into bright light sources. - **Near-Silent RXD Autofocus Motor:** The Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive delivers fast, smooth, and whisper-quiet autofocus — perfect for video recording and wildlife photography — with full-time manual focus override and Sony DMF compatibility. - **Close-Focus Capability at 7.5 Inches:** A minimum focusing distance of just 7.5″ and a 1:5.2 maximum magnification let you get intimately close to subjects, adding creative versatility to this wide-angle zoom. - **Moisture-Resistant Build with Fluorine Coating:** Weather-sealed construction and a fluorine-coated front element protect against moisture, dust, dirt, and fingerprints, making it a reliable companion for outdoor shooting in any conditions. ### Specifications Mount Sony E-Mount Format Compatibility Full-Frame (also compatible with APS-C) Focal Length 17-28mm (25.5-42mm equivalent on APS-C) Maximum Aperture f/2.8 Constant Aperture Range f/2.8 to f/22 Optical Elements XLD and LD Elements Autofocus Motor RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) Minimum Focus Distance 7.5 inches Maximum Magnification 1:5.2 Diaphragm Blades 9 Rounded Blades Coatings BBAR Multi-Coating + Fluorine Front Element Coating Weather Resistance Moisture-Resistant Construction ### Frequently asked questions **Is the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD compatible with APS-C Sony cameras?** Yes, while primarily designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, this lens is fully compatible with APS-C Sony E-mount bodies, where it provides an equivalent focal length range of approximately 25.5-42mm. **How close can the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD focus?** The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 7.5 inches (approximately 19cm) and achieves a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.2, making it capable of capturing detailed close-up shots alongside its wide-angle capabilities. **Does the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD support manual focus override?** Yes, the lens supports full-time manual focus override and is compatible with Sony's Direct Manual Focus (DMF) function, allowing photographers to fine-tune focus after the autofocus system has locked on.