Tamron AF017P-700 70-300mm
The XLD glass and USD autofocus motor deliver sharp, quiet performance across the 70-300mm range, complemented by effective VC stabilization for handheld shooting. Its lightweight 434g build and dual-format Di design make it a practical, portable option for both full-frame and APS-C Nikon DSLRs. This lens is best for budget-conscious travel photographers who need a versatile telephoto zoom without the bulk.
Focal length 70-300mm
Aperture f/70
Mount Sony A
stabilization Yes
Weight 435 g
af type Autofocus
lens type telephoto
37 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong macro (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/70 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony A |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 305 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron AF017P-700 70-300mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-300mm | 17-28mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/70 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony A | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 435 | 450 | 260 | 320 | 495 | 420 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | linear motor | STM | SSM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron AF017P-700 70-300mm | 54.6 | 1 | 43.3 | 68 | 18.4 | 1 | 29.8 | 90.4 | 65.7 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.5 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 63.3 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
Usage Scores
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