Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO 25mm
Laowa
38 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Travel
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | APO |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/11 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 340 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO 25mm
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO 25mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
