Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm
Sony
70 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 23 |
| Groups | 12 | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 6★ |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Nano AR Coating II |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 1.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | Dual Linear & Super Sonic Wave AF Motors |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 960 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.25x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
No current pricing available
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
