The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens is a versatile zoom lens that's designed for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras to capture really sharp and stunning image quality. Being versatile makes it the ideal lens for everyday photography, and with this comes exceptional image performance throughout the entire zoom range.
Key features to achieving a powerful performance and spectacular image quality is all thanks to advanced glass elements that's been incorporated into this lightweight construction. The lens construction consists of two molded glass aspherical elements and one hybrid aspherical element to effectively correct distortion and spherical aberrations to ensure a high degree of image quality with images that are sharp, in focus and accurate rendering, and other elements such as two LD (Low Dispersion) elements to reduce colour fringing, BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating to ensure that reduces internal reflections, flare and ghosting. The lens also features a VC Image Stabilisation that helps reduce the appearance of camera shake especially when photographing handheld; a Moisture-Resistant construction which is great for inclement weather conditions; an RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) motor that delivers a fast, quiet and smooth focusing performance; and a rounded nine-blade diaphragm that contributes to stunning bokeh quality.
Designed for Sony E Mirrorless Cameras
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers a wide-angle to a moderate telephoto zoom range. The lens is carefully crafted for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and covers a 25.5-105mm equivalent focal length range.
Optical Design
Incorporated into the lens is a variety of specials elements that include two molded glass aspherical elements and one hybrid aspherical element to effectively correct distortion and spherical aberrations to achieve exceptional sharpness and accurate rendering; two LD (Low Dispersion) elements to reduce colour fringing and chromatic aberrations; and BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating to reduce internal reflections, flare and ghosting.
Fast, Quiet, and Accurate Autofocus Performance
A powerful RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) autofocus motor that delivers a really fast, quiet and smooth autofocus performance. The stepping motor ensures that photographers can capture fast movement photography and also great for both photo and video applications. Additionally, the focusing system allows a really close focusing distance of 19cm with a maximum magnification of 0.21x.
VC Image Stabilisation
The VC Image Stabilisation system packed in the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens is to help reduce the appearance of camera shake, which comes handy when photographing handheld.
- Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E
- Tamron SP Front Lens Cap (67mm)
- Rear Lens Cap
- HA036 Lens Hood
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| Focal Length | 17 to 70mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 25.5 to 105mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Format Compatibility | APS-C |
| Angle of View | 79° to 23° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 19 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x |
| Optical Design | 16 Elements in 123 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 74.6 x 119.3 mm |
| Weight | 525Â g |