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Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D : Specifications and Opinions

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D is a standard lens for APS-C, manufactured from 2020. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 620 €;

19 users have given it an average vote of 9.3 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Sony E: this lens is compatible with mirrorless APS-C Sony.

Fujifilm X-mount: this lens is compatible with mirrorless APS-C Fuji.

Specifications
Focal lenght	17-70 mm
Angle of view	79.5 - 22.9° (equivalent to a 26-105mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	16 elements in 12 groups
Min. focus distance	0.19 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.21x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	67 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	525 g
Dimensions	74 x 119 mm
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Reviews

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Rosario Cafiso

sent on August 13, 2025

Pros: versatility from 18mm to 70mm at f2.8.Image quality and detail.

Cons: Maybe just the weight and bulk

Opinion: I have owned it for more than a year now as a replacement for the Sony E 18 135 equally good but which unfortunately not being constant f 2.8 had limits with low light. The quality of the color detail does not make me regret the Sony lens at all... indeed I find it decidedly superior! I am a landscape painter and consequently the focal range is perfectly suited to my purpose. It does not suffer from flare ... the only cons as mentioned before that compared to the lens owned this is definitely heavier but you can't have everything... obviously

Gianluca.bocchetti

sent on May 21, 2025

Pros: Versatility, focal range, good quality, powerful AF

Cons: VC stabilizer that works well but to date conflicts on Fujifilm with cameras that have internal stabilization

Opinion: I bought this lens as an all-rounder in case one of my lenses should break or go to service, at 17mm and at 70mm at f/2.8 I don't say it's unusable but the photos are decent, at f/4 it improves the whole situation a bit on any focal length. I wrote to Tamron to report a problem with the VC, in practice on Fujifilm cameras equipped with internal stabilization the VC of the lens conflicts, in practice the photos are blurred paradoxically, disabling the stabilization of the camera (that of the lens you can't) the situation improves and the VC of the lens behaves very well I would say. I hope Tamron resolves by signing this conflict.

Ugo Fedenco

sent on January 22, 2025

Pros: Focal range, brightness, minimum MF distance, stabilization.

Cons: Not very compact, vacuum cleaner.

Opinion: Certainly the most versatile lens I own at the limit of macro. Very good image rendering except for some compromises. Stabilization, etc. certainly a lens to buy. But be prepared to have dust behind the front lenses. Actually, I didn't know if it was a problem of my specimen but I read online that it is not an unknown problem. So consider that. Of course, if you keep it in a dry environment there are not so many contraindications but with a view to resaleability meh...

CianoLO

sent on November 28, 2024

Pros: focal range, very bright, tropicalization, good colors, ...

Cons: at extreme focal lengths it is not accurate, distortion and vignetting at 17mm and softness and sharpness at 70mm

Opinion: A lens that I am very happy about, it is an all-rounder that fills my focal length needs, even with very good results. It is bright enough to be able to shoot even in less than perfect conditions, it has tropicalization, an excellent color rendering. for the most punctilious it is better not to shoot at the minimum focal length and at the maximum, but nothing shocking. Used for over a year with satisfactory results, I am really happy about it. A very useful and high-level all-rounder. Highly recommended.

Mac_Protelli

sent on October 21, 2023

Pros: Excellent rings, it holds excellent performance at all focal lengths always good optics, excellent internal stabilizer, extended focal length and maintains f2.8 brightness at all focal lengths, very satisfactory AF very fast and very accurate with my X-H2.

Cons: Physiological for a universal zoom chromatic aberrations and distortions, perhaps a long can bulky but given focal lengths and brightness then I think excellent. Stabilizer on sensors with the IBIS ?.

Opinion: Arrived last night on Tamron 17-70. Done a can of various tests focal lengths and apertures, what can I say it is a bright f2.8 universal zoom in addition to the internal optical stabilizer I do not see how I can compare it with other optics for reason not the same focal length or brightness so for me only universal lens with extended focal length and f2.8 brightness currently for Fujifilm APS-c. I know that with a universal lens you have to make some compromises, in fact I find distortions and some chromatic aberration, nothing dramatic but present and physiological for a universal zoom. The corner performance, I must say, does not disappoint, good at full aperture, becomes excellent at closed apertures and this applies to all focal lengths. I find the mechanics excellent but the lens hood seems very small to me, really zero bulky, but maybe it was better a larger can for the better seal, side light. I haven't tried star effect, time doesn't allow me to do so, but I guess it's good at 9 blades. All in all, I think I need a successful lens when I go to the mountains and I want to bring only two/three lenses, maybe the 11-20+17-70 Tamron is a perfect pair. Or the X-H2 40 MP updated with the latest firmware, the AF works perfectly, tried even with the 11mm macro ring, but it's fine, really surprising, the AF is very fast and accurate. Lens recommended for landscape photography without high bokeh requirements. Note: new addition or checked several times the behavior of the stabilizer on my X-H2 I can't convince myself so for handheld photography only I always turn off the stabilizer on this zoom I sometimes find micro blur and abnormal behavior, using electric shutter only + the shutter only stabilizer behaves great. Or bought for reason was on occasion with price 630 euros for me very valid given the price.

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Photos taken with Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D

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HI RES 16.0 MP

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HI RES 9.1 MP

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HI RES 24.0 MP

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HI RES 16.0 MP

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HI RES 16.0 MP

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45 comments, 561 views

HI RES 16.0 MP

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19 comments, 2004 views

HI RES 25.0 MP

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HI RES 21.1 MP

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HI RES 16.0 MP

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HI RES 12.0 MP

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HI RES 13.0 MP

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HI RES 14.1 MP

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HI RES 24.0 MP

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HI RES 23.8 MP

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HI RES 10.2 MP

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HI RES 23.6 MP

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HI RES 29.7 MP

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HI RES 8.3 MP

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HI RES 18.5 MP

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Anna

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Sophie

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HI RES 21.6 MP

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