Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
99 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
Nikon
77 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 305 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:8 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.