Canon EF-S 9517A002 17-85mm
Canon
78 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 9517A002 17-85mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 9517A002 17-85mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.