Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Nikon PC-E NIKKOR 2168 24mm
Nikon
22 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 | Nikon PC-E NIKKOR 2168 24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | tilt-shift |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | Manual Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 210 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:2.7 |
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
Nikon PC-E NIKKOR 2168 24mm
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.162score per dollar
vs
Nikon PC-E NIKKOR 2168 24mm0.010score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm offers 16.2x better value for money
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.
