Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
This is a APS-C zoom lens for Sony E, covering 17-70 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2021, it weighs 525 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.
It is a versatile standard zoom lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, available in Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts. With a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout its zoom range, this lens excels in low-light conditions and provides excellent depth-of-field control, making it ideal for portraits, travel, and everyday photography. The optical construction includes multiple specialized elements to reduce aberrations and ensure sharp, high-contrast images. The Vibration Compensation (VC) system provides image stabilization for handheld shooting, while the Rapid eXtra-silent Drive (RXD) motor ensures fast and quiet autofocus, making it well-suited for both photography and video. Its compact design, weather sealing, and fluorine-coated front element enhance durability for various shooting conditions.
- f/2.8
- Aperture
- 17–70mm
- Focal
- 525 g
- Weight
- Jan 2021
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Standard zoom lens
- Max Format size
- APS-C
- Focal length
- 17-70 mm
- Image stabilization
- Yes (VC - Vibration Compensation)
- Lens mount
- Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/16-22
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9 (rounded)
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 12 groups (2 Glass Molded Aspherical, 1 Hybrid Aspherical, 2 Low Dispersion, 1 Extra Low Dispersion element)
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.19 m (7.5 in) at 17mm, 0.39 m (15.4 in) at 70mm
- Maximum magnification
- 1:4.8 (wide), 1:5.2 (telephoto)
- Filter size
- 67 mm
- Dimensions
- 74.6 mm (diameter) x 119.3 mm (length)
- Weight
- 525 g (18.5 oz)
- Weather sealing
- Yes (Moisture-Resistant Construction)
- Usage
- portrait, street
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 3.8% of the frame width
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