Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Tamron
53 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
Yongnuo
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
No customer feedback yet
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its performance in low light and video work, with many noting it as a significant upgrade. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal but concerning)
- Heavier than similar lenses
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Image quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Low light performance 3
Internal movement concerns 3
Weight 2
Scores
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Street
Portrait
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD | Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | — | 11 |
| Groups | — | 9 |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Tamron | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.64 kg | 0.36 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | DSM stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 70 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1x★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average build (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD0.074score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm0.275score per dollar
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
Scores 68 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 20 specs.
