Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 26mm
Nikon
56 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 26mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 26 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 26 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 8 |
| Groups | 12 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.19x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 26mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.021score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 26mm0.013score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 26mm
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
