Tamron A034 70-210mm
Offering a constant f/4 aperture across its 70-210mm range, the 20-element optical design with three LD glass elements and internal zooming mechanism delivers sharp, sag-free results in a 848g body. Its best-in-class 1:3.1 maximum magnification and 37.4-inch close-focus distance allow for detailed near-macro telephoto shots, complemented by moisture-resistant sealing. This lens suits Nikon full-frame shooters prioritizing event, portrait, and close-up versatility over travel portability.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong versatility (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong aperture (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average build (17th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 210 |
| Elements | 20 |
| Groups | 14 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.9 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | USD |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 950 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron A034 70-210mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-210mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 848 | 615 | 726 | 655 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | USD | HLA | STM | linear motor | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron A034 70-210mm | 55 | 71.7 | 17.1 | 37.7 | 91.2 | 73.3 | 44.6 | 82.1 | 53.5 | 80.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55 | 85.6 | 57.8 | 86.3 | 98.9 | 78.8 | 0 | 99.6 | 77.9 | 99 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.2 | 79.7 | 50.3 | 81.5 | 97 | 73.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 83 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 87.3 | 54.1 | 22.5 | 95.9 | 85.1 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 46 | 33 | 79.5 | 78.8 | 0 | 96 | 77.9 | 92.3 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 93.6 | 34.9 | 63.6 | 78.8 | 63.9 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.3 |
Usage Scores
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