Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Canon CAN3580M3EF-OB 35-80mm
Canon
56 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 CAN3580M3EF-OB 35-80mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 80 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
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 CAN3580M3EF-OB 35-80mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
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 8 of 21 specs.