Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm
Sony
48 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 8 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:6.25 |
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
Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong versatility (75th percentile)
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.007score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm0.005score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
