Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 STM 28mm
Viltrox
62 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 STM 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | STM+Lead screw★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 370 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.1x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 STM 28mm
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.117score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 STM 28mm0.148score per dollar
Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 STM 28mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 STM 28mm
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
