Rokinon IO2470AFZ-E 24-70mm
Rokinon
39 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Rokinon IO2470AFZ-E 24-70mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 14 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | UMC Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.10 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | LSM (Linear Sonic Motor) | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.7 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon IO2470AFZ-E 24-70mm
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
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
Pricing
Rokinon IO2470AFZ-E 24-70mm0.036score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.121score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm offers 3.4x better value for money
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 4 of 21 specs.
