Here are the latest reviews of the Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens. Designed for Sony APS-C E-mount mirrorless cameras Tamron’s new standard zoom is compatible with Sony’s Eye AF, Fast Hybrid AF and in-camera lens correction.
Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E: $799 at B&H and Adorama. So Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Lens Reviews Roundup.
DPReview TV has published the review for the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens: it is a great all-around zoom lens for Sony APS-C cameras. Tamron hits the sweet spot between price and performance for an everyday zoom lens, but with a few compromises.
The Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 is Tamron’s first high-speed zoom lens for mirrorless cameras with APS-C size sensors. It features a maximum aperture of F2.8 across the entire 4.1x zoom ratio covering a focal length of 17-70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm) ideal for everyday use, and superb optical performance. It is a small, lightweight lens that is also equipped with Tamron’s VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism to minimize camera shake.
Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Sample Photos
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | B070 |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17-70mm (for APS-C frame mirrorless format) (25.5-105mm full-frame equivalent field-of-view) |
| Maximum Aperture | F2.8 |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 79° 55′-23° 00’ (for APS-C frame mirrorless format) |
| Optical Construction | 16 elements in 12 groups |
| Minimum Object Distance | 7.5“ (WIDE), 15.4“ (TELE) |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio | 1:4.8 (WIDE) / 1:5.2 (TELE) |
| Filter Size | Ø67mm |
| Maximum Diameter | Ø74.6mm |
| Length* | 4.7“ |
| Weight | 18.5 oz |
| Aperture Blades | 9 (circular diaphragm)** |
| Minimum Aperture | F22 |
| Standard Accessories | Flower-shaped hood, Lens caps |
| Compatible Mounts | Sony E-mount |
