Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Tokina Vista-C 29mm T1.5 29mm
Tokina
31 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 | Tokina Vista-C 29mm T1.5 29mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 29 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 29 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 18 |
| Groups | 12 | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | ARRI PL |
| Format | APS-C★ | 65 mm Format (46.7 mm Image Circle) |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 2.25 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 112 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:6.73 |
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
Tokina Vista-C 29mm T1.5 29mm
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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 7 of 21 specs.