Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
77 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 | Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 8 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:9 |
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
Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.156score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM0.276score per dollar
Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM offers 1.8x better value for money
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
