Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon Cine DS135M-N 135mm
Rokinon
32 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 | Rokinon Cine DS135M-N 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.2 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 77 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
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
Rokinon Cine DS135M-N 135mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.021score per dollar
vs
Rokinon Cine DS135M-N 135mm0.006score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm offers 3.5x better value for money
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Rokinon Cine DS135M-N 135mm
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 7 of 21 specs.
