Tamron AFA034N700 70-210mm
A constant f/4 aperture across the 70-210mm zoom range and an internal zoom mechanism that prevents lens sagging set this lens apart for consistent handling. Its class-leading 1:3.1 maximum magnification and 37.4-inch minimum focus distance enable near-macro close-ups, while the moisture-resistant construction adds field reliability. This lens is best for portrait and professional photographers using Nikon F-mount DSLRs who need a stabilized, weather-sealed telephoto zoom without the weight or cost of an f/2.8 optic.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong aperture (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average build (21st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | f/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 AFA034N700 70-210mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-210mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 848 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | USD | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron AFA034N700 70-210mm | 53.9 | 64.8 | 20.6 | 46 | 91.9 | 66.3 | 44.7 | 81.9 | 57.4 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.3 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.2 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.1 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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