Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Video Cinema
Travel
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 5★ |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm wins 2 specs while Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS wins 4.
