Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
X Mount cameras .
The Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC is also available in the Sony E mount.
What type of photography is the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.19m / 7.5 inch
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Lens Mount
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC is compatible with cameras that have a Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC has a maximum diameter of 75mm and a total length of 119mm when not extended. It weighs 525g / 18.5 oz .
Check the size of the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC when attached to X Mount cameras :
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC has a filter thread of 67mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC:
You can also check All Fujifilm X Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC has a focal range of 17-70mm and 4.1X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 25.5-105mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Weather Sealings
Weather Sealings of the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC
The Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Fujifilm X-T5 , Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Zoom Method
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.21x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.19m .
Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 17mm all the way to the 70mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
17mm
F2.8
F22
70mm
F2.8
F22
Optical Formula
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 12 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
1 aspherical 2 glass-molded aspherical elements Lens Hood
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Recommended Accessories for the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC .
Body Colour
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD.
Top Alternatives of Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC in Other Lens Mounts
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