Overview
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens (Sony E) is a versatile standard zoom designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Covering an equivalent focal length range of 25.5-105mm, it is equally suited to landscapes, street photography, travel, portraits, and everyday shooting. The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture maintains consistent brightness throughout the zoom range while offering enhanced low-light performance and greater creative control over depth of field.
Complementing its flexible zoom range is an advanced optical design featuring three aspherical elements and two low dispersion elements to reduce aberrations and maintain high levels of sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. BBAR and fluorine coatings help suppress flare, ghosting, and surface contamination, while VC image stabilization and the RXD autofocus motor provide smooth, dependable performance for both photographers and content creators working in a variety of environments.
Core Features
- The versatile 17-70mm focal length range provides a 25.5-105mm full-frame equivalent field of view for a wide variety of shooting scenarios.
- A constant f/2.8 maximum aperture delivers consistent exposure and improved low-light performance throughout the zoom range.
- Three aspherical elements and two low dispersion elements help maintain sharpness while reducing distortion and chromatic aberrations.
- BBAR coating suppresses flare and ghosting to improve contrast and color fidelity when shooting in strong lighting conditions.
- VC image stabilization helps reduce camera shake for sharper handheld photos and smoother video recording.
- The RXD stepping motor delivers fast, accurate, and exceptionally quiet autofocus performance.
- A close focusing distance of 19 cm supports creative close-up photography and everyday versatility.
- Moisture-resistant construction and a fluorine-coated front element help protect the lens in challenging conditions.
Constant f/2.8 Performance
The bright constant aperture maintains consistent exposure throughout the zoom range while providing excellent low-light capability and shallow depth-of-field control for creative photography and video work.
Advanced Optical Design
Three aspherical elements and two low dispersion elements work together to minimize aberrations, maintain edge-to-edge sharpness, and deliver accurate color reproduction throughout the zoom range.
Fast and Quiet Autofocus
The RXD stepping motor delivers responsive, near-silent autofocus performance that is equally suited to fast-moving subjects, video recording, and everyday shooting.
Steady Handheld Shooting
VC image stabilization helps minimize camera shake, enabling sharper handheld images and smoother footage when shooting in low light or without additional support.
Optical
| Focal Length | 17 to 70mm (35mm Equivalent: 25.5 to 105mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
| Angle of View | 79° 55' to 23° 0' |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 19 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:4.7 |
| Optical Design | 16 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Aperture/Iris Blades | 9, Rounded |
General
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
Physical
| Filter Thread | 67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 74.6 mm, Length: 119.3 mm |
| Weight | 525 g |
What's Included
- Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens (Sony E)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Lens Hood
- Barcode: 51389
- UPC Barcode: 725211700012
- Supplier Code: tab070sony