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Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£460Lens mount:Canon EF, Nikon FMaximum focal length:35 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):4Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:103.7 °

Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

8.6

User score

▼Worse than 57% of camera-lenses
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.1

Optics & Aperture

24%

9.2

Build & Handling

20%

4.7

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

▼Worse than 61% of camera-lenses
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 768 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▲Better than 62% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

35%

6.1

Optics & Aperture

24%

9.2

Build & Handling

20%

4.7

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

6.2
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 768 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
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Popularity:
Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 65.4% of camera lenses.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

8.1

Price

7.1
Lens type
zoom
Lens mount
Canon EF, Nikon F
Sensor format coverage
Full-frame
Filter thread size
77 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
17 mm
Maximum focal length
35 mm
Optical zoom
2.1xx
Maximum angle of view
103.7 °
Minimum angle of view
63.4 °
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Focus motor
DC motor, OSD
Minimum focus distance
0.28 m
Minimum focus distance
0.28 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.28 m, which is closer than 57.1% of camera lenses and equal to 6.6% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.204xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.204x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.204x, which is higher than 50.8% of camera lenses and equal to 7% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Requires switching to MF.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
505 g
Weight
505 g
This camera lens weighs 505 g, which is lighter than 50.9% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Lens length
90 mm
Lens length
90 mm
This camera lens is 90 mm long, which is shorter than 52.2% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.6% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
83.6 mm
Lens diameter
83.6 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 83.6 mm, which is wider than 68.9% of camera lenses and equal to that of 0.3% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
This camera lens supports weather sealing. 50.2% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
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DxOMark sharpness score
?
DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
?
DxOMark vignetting
?
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Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD vs the average camera lens

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  • Has fluorine coating
    Fluorine coating
    yes
    This camera lens has a fluorine coating, the average camera lens does not. 32.6% of camera lenses use a fluorine coating.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 2 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (4 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    4 vs 2
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2018
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2018 vs 2016
  • 2 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (4 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    4 vs 2
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • Has fluorine coating
    Fluorine coating
    yes
    This camera lens has a fluorine coating, the average camera lens does not. 32.6% of camera lenses use a fluorine coating.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2018
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2018 vs 2016
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
    Requires switching to MF.
  • 1.2 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    4
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/4 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    4 vs 2.8
  • 6.6 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    83.6 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (83.6 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    83.6 mm vs 77 mm
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • 1.2 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    4
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/4 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    4 vs 2.8
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
    Requires switching to MF.
  • 6.6 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    83.6 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (83.6 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    83.6 mm vs 77 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 768 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD

  • Excellent sharpness across the focal range, especially in the center
  • Highly portable, being the lightest and smallest in its class
  • Budget-friendly price point compared to first-party alternatives
  • Robust weather sealing with a protective fluorine coating
  • Fast and quiet 'Optimized Silent Drive' (OSD) autofocus motor
  • Effective control of chromatic aberrations and flare
  • Low levels of coma, making it suitable for astrophotography

What we don't like about Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD

  • Lack of built-in image stabilization (Vibration Compensation)
  • Significant vignetting, particularly at 17mm and f/2.8
  • Noticeable barrel distortion at the wider focal lengths
  • No full-time manual focus override; the focus ring rotates during AF
  • Consumer-grade plastic build feel compared to professional lines
  • Variable maximum aperture (drops to f/4 by 30mm)

Verdict

The Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037) is a compact ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for full-frame DSLRs, featuring an optical construction of 15 elements in 10 groups, including four Low Dispersion (LD) and two Glass Molded Aspherical (GM) elements. It is distinguished by its lightweight 460g build, moisture-resistant construction with fluorine coating, and a quiet Optimized Silent Drive (OSD) autofocus motor. Key advantages include its portability as the lightest in its class, excellent central sharpness, and a bright f/2.8 aperture at the wide end, making it ideal for landscape and travel photography. However, it lacks built-in image stabilization (VC), does not support full-time manual focus override, and exhibits noticeable vignetting and barrel distortion at the 17mm setting.

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