Sony SEL1655G_EDI_1
Sony
77 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sony SEL1655G_EDI_1 | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano AR coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motor★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony SEL1655G_EDI_1
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
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
Pricing
Sony SEL1655G_EDI_10.045score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.162score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
