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

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£460
  • Avg. price in US: ~$600
  • Lens mount: Canon EF, Nikon F
  • Maximum focal length: 35 mm
  • Maximum aperture (telephoto end): 4
  • Optical image stabilization: no
  • Maximum 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 it ranks among camera lenses and if it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best camera lenses on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

7.2

Technical Score

20.0%

9.0

User score

Very good
7.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the camera lens's technical performance, covering eight key areas: sharpness, aperture flexibility, autofocus, stabilization, build quality, mount compatibility, close-focus performance, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

8.1

Optics & Aperture

24.0%

9.4

Build & Handling

20.0%

4.5

Focus & Controls

10.0%

9.0

Lab Scores

8.0%

4.2

Stabilization

3.0%

1.0

Mount & Format

Very good
9.0

User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

9.4

Popularity

User score:
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(Reviews last updated: July 2026)

Exceptional
  • 7.1
    Low-light photography

    Score components:

    70.0%

    9.7

    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)

    30.0%

    1.0

    Optical image stabilization

  • 7.1
    Travel

    Score components:

    30.0%

    8.6

    Lens length

    25.0%

    7.2

    Lens diameter

    25.0%

    10

    Weather sealing (splashproof)

    20.0%

    1.0

    Optical image stabilization

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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.

Technical Specifications of Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the camera lens's technical performance, covering eight key areas: sharpness, aperture flexibility, autofocus, stabilization, build quality, mount compatibility, close-focus performance, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

8.1

Optics & Aperture

24.0%

9.4

Build & Handling

20.0%

4.5

Focus & Controls

10.0%

9.0

Lab Scores

8.0%

4.2

Stabilization

3.0%

1.0

Mount & Format

7.2
Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD has a technical score of 7.24 points, which is higher than 53% of camera lenses.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

9.4

Popularity

User score:
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9.0
Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD has a user score of 8.98 points, which is higher than 68.2% of camera lenses.
Popularity
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.
9.4
Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD has a popularity of 9.4 points, which is higher than 66.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.1

Price

7.7
Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 72% of products in this category.
Lens type
What it is: The optical category that indicates whether the lens is a prime, zoom, macro, fisheye, or another design.
When it matters: When you are choosing between a prime, zoom, macro, or specialty lens for the kind of subjects you shoot.

Importance: LOW

zoom
Lens mount
What it is: The mechanical and electronic interface that determines which cameras the lens can be attached to.
When it matters: When camera compatibility and access to the right lens ecosystem are central to your buying decision.

Importance: LOW

Canon EF, Nikon F
Sensor format coverage
What it is: The largest sensor size the lens is designed to cover without severe vignetting.
When it matters: When you need the lens to fully cover your camera sensor without heavy corner darkening.

Importance: LOW

Full-frame
Filter thread size
What it is: The diameter of the front filter thread used for screw-in filters and compatible accessories.
When it matters: When you plan to use screw-in filters such as polarizers, ND filters, or protective glass.

Importance: LOW

77 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
What it is: Whether the lens can be used with compatible teleconverters to extend focal length.
When it matters: When you want to extend reach for wildlife or sports without changing to a different long lens.

Importance: HIGH

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Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
What it is: The shortest focal length the lens can provide, which determines its widest framing.
When it matters: When wide framing matters for landscapes, interiors, architecture, or travel shots.

Importance: LOW

17 mm
Maximum focal length
What it is: The longest focal length the lens can reach, which determines its telephoto reach.
When it matters: When you need more reach for wildlife, sports, stage events, or distant details.

Importance: LOW

35 mm
Optical zoom
What it is: The ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths available in the lens zoom range.
When it matters: When you want one lens to cover a broader range of compositions without swapping glass.

Importance: LOW

2.1x
Maximum angle of view
What it is: The widest scene the lens can capture at its shortest focal length.
When it matters: When you need to fit more of a room, skyline, or landscape into the frame.

Importance: LOW

103.7 °
Minimum angle of view
What it is: The narrowest scene the lens captures at its longest focal length.
When it matters: When you want tighter framing on faraway subjects without moving closer.

Importance: LOW

63.4 °
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Focus motor
What it is: The autofocus drive system responsible for moving lens elements into focus.
When it matters: When fast, quiet autofocus matters for video, wildlife, street shots, or moving subjects.

Importance: LOW

DC motor, OSD
Minimum focus distance
What it is: The shortest distance at which the lens can focus on a subject.
When it matters: When you like shooting details, food, flowers, or products from a very short distance.

Importance: MEDIUM

0.28 m
Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD 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
What it is: The highest magnification the lens can achieve when focusing at its closest distance.
When it matters: When close-up magnification matters for macro work, textures, or small product details.

Importance: MEDIUM

0.204x
Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD 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
What it is: The ability to adjust focus manually without leaving autofocus mode.
When it matters: When you want to fine-tune focus instantly without switching out of autofocus.

Importance: HIGH

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Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Requires switching to MF.
Internal focusing
What it is: A focusing design in which internal elements move while the outer barrel length stays unchanged.
When it matters: When you use polarizers, gimbals, or close-up setups that benefit from a lens that does not extend while focusing.

Importance: HIGH

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Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
What it is: A hardware system that shifts optical elements to counteract camera shake and reduce blur.
When it matters: When you want steadier handheld shots and less blur, especially in low light or at longer focal lengths.

Importance: HIGH

no
Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD does not support optical image stabilization. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
What it is: The rated stabilizer benefit, measured in stops, under CIPA testing standards.
When it matters: When you are comparing stabilized lenses and want to know how much handheld shutter-speed advantage they offer.

Importance: HIGH

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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the lens, affecting portability and handling balance on the camera body.
When it matters: When you carry a lens all day for travel, hiking, or event coverage and want to keep your kit manageable.

Importance: HIGH

505 g
Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD weighs 505 g, which is lighter than 53.1% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Lens length
What it is: The physical length of the lens body from mount to front edge.
When it matters: When bag space, balance, or front clearance matters in a compact travel or video setup.

Importance: HIGH

90 mm
Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD is 90 mm long, which is shorter than 52% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.6% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
What it is: The widest outer diameter of the lens barrel.
When it matters: When grip comfort, filter size, or fit inside a tight camera bag matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

83.6 mm
Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD 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)
What it is: Protective sealing intended to resist splashes, dust, and light environmental exposure.
When it matters: When you often shoot outdoors in light rain, dust, or changing conditions.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD supports weather sealing. 50.2% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
What it is: A lens mount made of metal rather than plastic for greater durability at the camera connection point.
When it matters: When durability matters because you change lenses often or use heavier gear for work.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD uses a metal lens mount. 93.1% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
What it is: The combined DxOMark lens rating based on lab-tested optical performance.
When it matters: When you want a quick lab-based summary of overall optical performance before comparing lenses in detail.

Importance: HIGH

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DxOMark sharpness score
What it is: The DxOMark subscore that reflects how much detail the lens can resolve across the frame.
When it matters: When fine detail matters for landscapes, product work, or high-resolution cameras.

Importance: HIGH

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DxOMark transmission
What it is: The measured light transmission of the lens, expressed as T-stop rather than nominal f-number.
When it matters: When real light loss matters for exposure consistency in studio, cinema, or mixed-lens shoots.

Importance: MEDIUM

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DxOMark distortion
What it is: The DxOMark metric that measures how much the lens bends straight lines away from their true shape.
When it matters: When straight lines matter in architecture, interiors, copy work, or product photography.

Importance: MEDIUM

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DxOMark vignetting
What it is: The DxOMark measurement of corner darkening relative to the center of the image.
When it matters: When even corner brightness matters for skies, studio backdrops, or clean product shots.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD vs the average camera lens

  • Has focus distance scale
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
    What it is: A marked scale that shows the approximate focus distance set on the lens.
    When it matters: When you pre-focus manually for street, zone focusing, or repeatable tripod setups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD 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
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (4 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    What it is: Optical elements designed to reduce color fringing by controlling how different wavelengths focus.
    When it matters: When you want cleaner edges and less color fringing in high-contrast scenes.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD 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
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    What it is: The date when the lens model was first officially introduced.
    When it matters: When you prefer a newer optical design with more modern autofocus, coatings, or stabilization features.

    Importance: LOW

    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD was released more recently than the average camera lens.2018 vs 2016
  • 2 more low-dispersion elements
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (4 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • Newer release date
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD was released more recently than the average camera lens.
  • 1.2 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD 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.
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
  • No full-time manual focus
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD 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
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD is wider than the average camera lens (83.6 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
  • No full-time manual focus
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD 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.
    What it is: The ability to adjust focus manually without leaving autofocus mode.
    When it matters: When you want to fine-tune focus instantly without switching out of autofocus.

    Importance: HIGH

    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • 1.2 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD 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.
    What it is: The widest aperture available at the long end of the zoom range, affecting light intake and background blur.
    When it matters: When you shoot at the long end in low light or want stronger background blur for portraits and sports.

    Importance: HIGH

    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD 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
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    What it is: The number of diaphragm blades that shape the aperture opening and influence blur rendering.
    When it matters: When the look of out-of-focus highlights matters in portraits, close-ups, or cinematic video.

    Importance: HIGH

    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.7 vs 9
  • 6.6 mm wider lens barrel
    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD is wider than the average camera lens (83.6 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    What it is: The widest outer diameter of the lens barrel.
    When it matters: When grip comfort, filter size, or fit inside a tight camera bag matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tamron 17 35mm F 2 8 4 Di OSD 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

What customers 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 customers dislike 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)

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