Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm
Nikon
47 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 105 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Nano Crystal Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.98 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 1.00 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.13x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.162score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED 105mm0.025score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 6.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
