7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
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Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens is widely praised for its sharpness, versatile zoom range, constant aperture, and effective stabilization, making it an excellent all-around lens for APS-C cameras. Users appreciate its solid build quality and value for money, though many note it is noticeably heavier and larger than typical kit lenses, which can feel unbalanced on smaller camera bodies. A few reviewers mention minor issues like chromatic aberration at the longer end and noise from the aperture blades at certain settings, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- sharp image quality across zoom range
- constant f/2.8 aperture
- effective image stabilization
- fast and quiet autofocus
- versatile 17-70mm focal range
Cons
- heavy and large for APS-C body
- chromatic aberration at 50-70mm
- aperture blade noise above f/5.6
- short zoom throw initially stiff
- no aperture ring on Fuji version
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Specifications
| 7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
